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Supramolecular Recognition Forces: An Examination of Weak Metal-Metal Interactions in Host-Guest Formation

Journal Article · · Inorg. Chem.
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ic0481531· OSTI ID:1008510

Molecular receptors consisting of two parallel-disposed terpy-M-Cl units (M = Pd{sup 2+}, Pt{sup 2+}) are used to form host-guest adducts with aromatic molecules and with neutral square-planar Pt{sup 2+} complexes. Host-guest formation is controlled by several factors including {pi}-{pi} interactions and, in some cases, weak Pt-Pt interactions between the host and the guest. This latter interaction was examined by comparing the host-guest stability of adducts formed by isoelectronic Pt{sup 2+} and Au{sup 3+} complexes with the Pt{sup 2+} receptor. Consistently, the former is more stable.

Research Organization:
Advanced Photon Source (APS), Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
1008510
Journal Information:
Inorg. Chem., Journal Name: Inorg. Chem. Journal Issue: (9) ; 05, 2005 Vol. 44; ISSN 0020-1669; ISSN INOCAJ
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH