Bis(μ-2-tert-butylphenylimido-1:2κ2N:N)chlorido-2κCl-(diethyl ether-1κO)(2η5-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)lithiumtantalum(V)
2011
Study of a Tantalum Compound with Bulky Substituents
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Cole Jacqueline M., Chan Michael C. W., Gibson Vernon C., Howard Judith A. K.
Primary Institution: Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge
Hypothesis
The bulky 2,6-diisopropylphenyl substituent stabilizes unusual imido metal species.
Conclusion
The study found that the tantalum compound's structure is similar to its analogue but exhibits notable geometrical differences due to the bulky substituents.
Supporting Evidence
- The tantalum coordination geometry is approximately tetrahedral.
- The lithium cation is bonded to both the 2-tert-butylphenylimide dianions and a diethyl ether molecule.
- The study compared the title compound with its 2,6-diisopropylphenylimide analogue.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at a special metal compound and found that its shape is similar to another one, but the big parts attached to it change how it looks.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by adding a solution of LiNH(2-tBuC6H4) to a stirred solution of Cp*TaCl4, followed by crystallization.
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