Cation-cation interactions, magnetic communication, and reactivity of the pentavalent uranium ion [U(NtBu)2]+.
Communication is important: The dimeric bis(imido) uranium complex [{U(NtBu)(2)(I)(tBu(2)bpy)}(2)] (see picture; U green, N blue, I red) has cation-cation interactions between [U(NR)(2)](+) ions. This f(1)-f(1) system also displays f orbital communication between uranium(V) centers at low temperatures, and can be oxidized to generate uranium(VI) bis(imido) complexes.
Los Alamos National Laboratory, MS J514, Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA.
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