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Activation of small molecules by polytopic main-group lewis acids

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: While some articles reviewed the coordination and activation of small molecules promoted by monotopic (or monodentate) main-group Lewis acids (LAs), to date no review of this type of chemistry employing polytopic LAs exist. This short but comprehensive review covers the stoichiometric and catalytic activation of H 2 , carbon oxides (CO 2 and CO), small nitrogenous molecules (NH 3 , N 2 H 4 , N 2 ), H 2 O, and O 2 by molecules carrying multiple (mainly two) Lewis acidic sites. • the chemistry of polytopic Lewis acids has been historically linked to anion recognition. • their reactivity is far less explored than monotopic main group Lewis acids. • their use for small molecule activation becomes increasingly important.

Source: Coordination Chemistry Reviews

DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2025.216948

Authors: Léon Escomel, Antoine Simonneau

Institutions: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, Laboratoire de Chimie de Coordination, Université de Toulouse

Language: English

Topic: Synthesis and characterization of novel inorganic/organometallic compounds

Subfield: Inorganic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $5,740

Funder: Agence Nationale de la Recherche