title: Is bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)amide an innocent anion? X-ray structure data and DFT calculations.
abstract: The coordinative behaviour of the bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)amide (NTf2-) anion was studied in terms of its interaction with the labile [Pd(terpyridine)Cl]Cl complex. Among various attempts to coordinate NTf2- to the Pd(II) centre, the complexes [Pd(terpyridine)NO3]NTf2 and [Pd(terpyridine)H2O](NTf2)2 were isolated and characterized. The crystallographic data for these complexes are presented and the possible coordination of the NTf2- anion to the metal centre is discussed in reference to DFT predictions.
authors.affiliation: Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Egerlandstr. 1, 91058, Erlangen, Germany.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Illner
authors.forename: Ralph
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Puchta
authors.forename: Frank W
authors.initials: FW
authors.lastname: Heinemann
authors.forename: Rudi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: van Eldik