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Ligand-modulated metallophilicity: influence of π-acceptor and σ-donor strength

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In closed-shell metal–metal (M–M) systems, strong π-backbonding between metals and ligands weakens M–M Pauli repulsion, permitting shorter M–M bond lengths. Conversely, σ-donating interactions amplify repulsion, resulting in elongated M–M distances.

Source: Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers

DOI: 10.1039/d5qi01270h

Authors: Yangbo Zhang, Qingyun Wan

Institution: Chinese University of Hong Kong

Language: English

Topic: Synthesis and characterization of novel inorganic/organometallic compounds

Subfield: Inorganic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: University of Hong Kong

Awards: G3182264469, G3890170049