Electrophilic Ln(III) Cations Protected by C–F → Ln Interactions and Their Coordination Chemistry with Weak σ- and π-Donors
摘要:
A homoleptic cerium(III) amide complex, Ce(NPh2F)(3) (1-Ce) (Ph-F = pentafluorophenyl), in an unusual pseudo-trigonal planar geometry featuring six C-F -> Ce interactions was prepared. The C-F -> Ln interactions in solution were evident by comparison of the F-19 NMR shifts for the paramagnetic 1-Ce with those of the 4f(0) lanthanum(III) analogue. Coordination of weak sigma- and pi-donors, including ethers and neutral arene molecules, was achieved by the reversible displacement of the weak C-F -> Ce interactions. Computational studies on Ce(NPh2F)(3) and Ce(NPh2F)(3)(eta(6)-C6H3Me3) provide information on the F -> Ce interactions and Ce-eta(6)-arene bonding.
Electrophilic Ln(III) Cations Protected by C–F → Ln Interactions and Their Coordination Chemistry with Weak σ- and π-Donors
摘要:
A homoleptic cerium(III) amide complex, Ce(NPh2F)(3) (1-Ce) (Ph-F = pentafluorophenyl), in an unusual pseudo-trigonal planar geometry featuring six C-F -> Ce interactions was prepared. The C-F -> Ln interactions in solution were evident by comparison of the F-19 NMR shifts for the paramagnetic 1-Ce with those of the 4f(0) lanthanum(III) analogue. Coordination of weak sigma- and pi-donors, including ethers and neutral arene molecules, was achieved by the reversible displacement of the weak C-F -> Ce interactions. Computational studies on Ce(NPh2F)(3) and Ce(NPh2F)(3)(eta(6)-C6H3Me3) provide information on the F -> Ce interactions and Ce-eta(6)-arene bonding.