title: Neutral and zwitterionic group 4 metal alkyls with ancillary boroxide ligands.
abstract: The boroxide anion, [OB(mes)(2)](-), has been applied as an ancillary ligand to generate electron-deficient group 4 metal alkyls; however, the enhanced electrophilicity results in formation of tight ion-pairs in solution.
authors.affiliation: The Department of Chemsitry, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK.
authors.forename: Sarah C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Cole
authors.forename: Martyn P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Coles
authors.forename: Peter B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Hitchcock