title: P4 activation by group 3 metal arene complexes.
abstract: The direct P(4) activation using group 3 metal complexes was achieved for the first time under mild conditions. Two P(n)-containing products, P(8)(4-) and P(7)(3-), were isolated and characterized for scandium; however, P(7)(3-) was the sole product for yttrium.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, 607 Charles E. Young Dr E., Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
authors.forename: Wenliang
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.forename: Paula L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Diaconescu