title: A novel aggregate of [Mn2(mu-O)2] units: [Mn8O10(O2CMe)6(H2O)2(bpy)6]4+ with a serpentine core.
abstract: The synthesis, characterization and initial reactivity studies are reported of the mixed-valence (Mn(IV)6Mn(III)2) title compound, which possesses an unusual serpentine-like core and is the highest average oxidation state (+3.75) Mn(x) (x > 4) cluster to date.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-7200, USA.
authors.forename: Anastasios J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Tasiopoulos
authors.forename: Khalil A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Abboud
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Christou