Pure Appl. Chem., 2013, Vol. 85, No. 4, pp. 649-659
http://dx.doi.org/10.1351/PAC-CON-12-08-04
Published online 2012-12-29
Multiple bonds between lead atoms and short bonds between transition metals
Abstract:
The heaviest analogues of alkynes are investigated to realize a short triple bond between Pb atoms. For a short double bond between Pb atoms, the Pb2 molecule stabilized by dative N-heterocyclic carbenes is investigated. For unsupported and supported short bonds between transition metals, two-coordinate transition-metal and bicyclic four-membered ring complexes are investigated.
Keywords
alkynes; computational chemistry; main-group atoms; multiple bonds; organometallic chemistry; short bonds; transition metals.