title: The Mixed-Valent (µ-Nitrido)dimanganese Complex Anion
abstract: Localized valencies are displayed by the Mn(V)-Mn(II) complex ion 1. This is the key finding from X-ray structure analysis, as well as vibrational and EPR spectroscopic invesigations on 1 obtained by the reaction of manganese(II) and [Mn(v)(N)(CN)(5)](3-) salts in aqueous 1 M NaCN solution. Remarkably, the asymmetry is induced by the nitrogen atom bridge.
authors.affiliation: Max-Planck-Institut für Strahlenchemie, Stiftstrasse 34-36, D-45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr (Germany).
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bendix
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Weyhermüller
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bill
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Wieghardt