Large shortening of the lead–lead bond in a diplumbyne upon its one-electron reduction
Abstract
One-electron reduction of the diplumbyne Ar iPr6 PbPbAr iPr6 gives its radical anion in which the lead–lead bond is shortened by ca . 0.25 Å due to the population of a π-type orbital between the Pb atoms. EPR spectroscopy confirms coupling of the unpaired electron to the 207 Pb nuclei.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Synthesis and characterization of novel inorganic/organometallic compounds
Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis
Synthesis and Properties of Aromatic Compounds
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Chemical Communications
- Volume
- 62
- Issue
- 28
- Pages
- 7404–7407
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN