Abstract
Synthesis of a pincer-type linear nitrosyl complex [Rh(PtBu2CNEt2)(NO)]+ (3+) is described. The product and all intermediates involved were fully characterized by FTIR, NMR, cyclic voltammetry and X-ray crystallography. Attempts at obtaining (3+) from its chlorinated precursor Rh(PCN)(NO)Cl (2) revealed that a relative stabilization of this complex ion is introduced by the BArF− counteranion, as other counteranions—PF6 −, BF4 − and triflate—proved to coordinate to the metal center. Redox reactivity both of (3+) and of that of its five-coordinate derivatives (2) and [Rh(PCN)(NO)(CH3CN)]+ (4+) was found to distinguish itself from analogous PCP complexes due to a relative stabilization of higher oxidation states. Oxidation of these three complexes was studied by FTIR spectroelectrochemistry. Reduction of complex (3+) to yield a short-lived {RhNO}9 species [Rh(PCN)(NO)]• (3•) was also carried out. Complex (3•) was proved able to activate carbon–halogen bonds in aryl halides, in much a similar way as that of its PCP analogue. Complex (3+) was also seen to establish a linear ↔ bent nitrosyl equilibrium upon addition of CO which could not be fully displaced with excess CO.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 7093-7108 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Dalton Transactions |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 21 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 7 2020 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Inorganic Chemistry