title: An uncommon highly oxidized multiple bonded Re2(8+) species.
abstract: A long-sought metal-metal bonded species with an M(2)(8+) core has been structurally characterized. The diamagnetic compound {[Re(2)(hpp)(3)(OH)(O(3)SCF(3))](2)(μ-O)(2)}(O(3)SCF(3))(2), 2, has two σ(2)π(4) electron-poor triple-bonded Re(2)(8+) units embraced by three bicyclic guanidinate ligands (hpp) and axial OH and triflate groups; the two dimetal units are held together by bridging oxo-groups.
authors: Department of Chemistry, P. O. Box 3012, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77842-3012, USA.
authors: Gina M
authors: GM
authors: Chiarella
authors: F Albert
authors: FA
authors: Cotton
authors: Carlos A
authors: CA
authors: Murillo