Issue 47, 2020

Transition metal chemistry of heavier group 14 congener triple-bonded complexes: syntheses and reactivity

Abstract

The diversification and synthetic utility of carbyne complexes in organometallic chemistry and catalysis are well recognized, but the syntheses of related heavier group 14 alkylidyne complexes are a recent advancement. A wide range of metal–ylidyne M[triple bond, length as m-dash]E (E = Si–Pb) complexes were synthesized and characterized spectroscopically. The synthetic methodology generally involves elimination or substitution chemistry between metallates and suitable group 14 precursors. The reluctance in forming triple bonded complexes makes this field quite fascinating and challenging. This article gives a brief overview of the pioneering reports followed by detailed information on the latest developments of complexes having a triple bond between a metal and heavier group 14 elements (Si, Ge, Sn, and Pb). Their synthesis and chemistry of the earlier reports followed by recent progress in this field will be discussed. Furthermore, their unique structures and bonding properties will be described based on spectroscopic and theoretical studies.

Graphical abstract: Transition metal chemistry of heavier group 14 congener triple-bonded complexes: syntheses and reactivity

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
29 Sept. 2020
Accepted
30 Okt. 2020
First published
30 Okt. 2020

Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 17055-17075

Transition metal chemistry of heavier group 14 congener triple-bonded complexes: syntheses and reactivity

S. Saini, A. Agarwal and S. K. Bose, Dalton Trans., 2020, 49, 17055 DOI: 10.1039/D0DT03378B

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