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Crystal field arguments to explain the trans labilisation within transition metal–borane complexes

There has been great interest in metal–borane complexes following the discovery of metallaboratrane complexes in 1999. These complexes contain unusual Z-type (σ-acceptor) coordination of borane functional groups and have been shown to provide unexpected coordination geometries and properties for a t...

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Published in:Transition metal chemistry (Weinheim) 2010-03, Vol.35 (2), p.221-228
Main Author: Owen, Gareth R.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:There has been great interest in metal–borane complexes following the discovery of metallaboratrane complexes in 1999. These complexes contain unusual Z-type (σ-acceptor) coordination of borane functional groups and have been shown to provide unexpected coordination geometries and properties for a transition metal in a particular oxidation state. Additionally, such ligands exhibit unusually high trans influences only in certain geometries. Herein, a simple qualitative description, based on crystal field theory arguments, is presented for the explanation of the geometries and atypical trans labilisations observed. Graphical Abstract Trans labilisation: This discussion highlights the geometries observed within metal–borane complexes and discusses the origin of the labilisation of ligands in the site trans to boron.
ISSN:0340-4285
1572-901X
DOI:10.1007/s11243-009-9317-6