Controlled decomposition of an indium trihydride adduct: synthesis and characterization of the first mixed-oxidation-state indium sub-halide complex anion, [In5Br8(quinuclidine)4]-.
The first example of a compound containing a mixed-oxidation-state indium sub-halide complex anion, [In5Br8(quinuclidine)4]-, has been accessed by the controlled decomposition of an indium trihydride adduct, [InH3(quinuclidine)], in the presence of LiBr. An intermediate in this reaction, [InH2Br(quinuclidine)2], has been isolated and suggests that its mechanism involves hydride-bromide exchange, reductive dehydrogenation, and disproportionation processes.
Center for Fundamental and Applied Main Group Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Main Building, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK CF10 3AT.
Marcus L
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Cole
Cameron
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Jones
Marc
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Kloth