Di-μ-oxido-bis[(1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane-κ4N,N′,N′′,N′′′)dimanganese(III,IV)] bis(tetraphenylborate) chloride acetonitrile disolvate
2011
Mixed-Valent Manganese Dimer with Cyclam Ligand
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Marilyn M. Olmstead, David W. Boyce, Lauren E. Bria
Primary Institution: University of California, Davis
Conclusion
The study presents a mixed-valent manganese dimer complex that exhibits unique structural characteristics due to its disordered nature.
Supporting Evidence
- The manganese dimer complex features a mixed-valent state with no distinction between MnIII and MnIV.
- The cyclam ligand is in a cis configuration and participates in hydrogen bonding.
- The study provides detailed crystallographic data supporting the structure of the compound.
Takeaway
Scientists created a special manganese compound that has two different types of manganese atoms connected by oxygen, and it looks a bit messy because of how the atoms are arranged.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through a reaction involving cyclam and manganese chloride, followed by crystallization from a toluene solution.
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