Multifaceted chelating μ-(η3:η3-antifacial)-(cis-C4R2H2) coordination motif in binuclear complexes†
Abstract
A novel μ-C4R2H2 core structure (formed by an unprecedented regioselective, redox-neutral C(sp2)–C(sp2) coupling process) in binuclear group 4 complexes displays adaptable coordination and accommodates different metal sizes, and is sufficiently robust to promote interesting catalytic reactivity at the bimetallic centers.