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Synthesis, Electronic Structure, and Reactivity of a Planar Four‐Coordinate, Cobalt–Imido Complex

Journal Article · · Angewandte Chemie

Abstract

A four‐coordinate cobalt–imido complex, ( t Bu mPNP)Co=NMes ( t Bu mPNP=modified PNP pincer ligand) has been synthesized from addition of 2,4,6‐trimethylphenylazide (Mes–N 3 ) to the corresponding dinitrogen complex. The solid‐state structure determined by X‐ray diffraction established a rare, idealized planar geometry with a Co=N bond distance of 1.716(2) Å. Magnetic measurements revealed an S =1 ground state with CAS‐SCF calculations supporting radical character on the imide nitrogen. Thermolysis of the cobalt–imido compound induced selective insertion of the imido group into a Co−P bond and yielded a three‐coordinate cobalt complex with a distorted T‐shaped geometry. Transition state analysis conducted with DFT calculations established the thermodynamic stability of the P–N coupled product and provided insight into the exclusive selectivity.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
NONE; SC0006498
OSTI ID:
1784570
Journal Information:
Angewandte Chemie, Journal Name: Angewandte Chemie Journal Issue: 26 Vol. 133; ISSN 0044-8249
Publisher:
Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
Germany
Language:
English

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