The reaction of a nickel complex bearing a redox-active dissymmetric ligand (Kbimpm) with a divalent lanthanide complex, Cp*2Yb(OEt2) affords an unprecedented, trimeric complex with C(sp3)–C(sp3) bond formation between two ligands in an exo position.
Platinum compounds are a vital part of our anti-cancer arsenal, determining the location and speciation of platinum compounds is crucial. We have synthesised a lanthanide complex bearing a salicylic group...
A dissolution–recrystallization-based structural transition from a porous solid to a heterometallic solid via the encapsulation of M2+ cations is observed, showing that the structural topology can be pre-determined by the ligand itself. Additionally, anions can also be ion-exchanged into solids, leading to tunable thermochromic responses.
Redox activity of a dissymmetric ligand bridging divalent ytter-bium and reactive nickel fragments