A metal-metal quadruply bonded dimer of two pincer-ligated metal centers

ChemRxiv 2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Souvik Mandal, Ethan Y. Song, Thomas J. Emge, Faraj Hasanayn, Alan S. Goldman
DOI: 10.26434/chemrxiv-2026-cxh6t
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Abstract

Two-electron reduction of pincer complex (PArNP)MoBr3 using Na/Hg under argon yields a quadruply bonded Mo-Mo dimer, (k3-PArNP)BrMo≣Mo(k3-PArNP)Br. This complex represents a rare example of a metal-metal bonded species in which each metal bears a k3-mer coordinated pincer ligand.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis Synthesis and characterization of novel inorganic/organometallic compounds N-Heterocyclic Carbenes in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry

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ChemRxiv
Publication date
7 January 2026
Document type
Preprint