文摘
This study details the synthesis and characterization of an unprecedented two-coordinate, high-spin manganese(0) complex that incorporates an unsupported Mn鈥揗g bond, viz. L鈥?/sup>MnMg(MesNacnac) (L鈥?/sup> = 鈭扤(Ar鈥?/sup>)(SiPri3), Ar鈥?/sup> = C6H2{C(H)Ph2}2Pri-2,6,4; MesNacnac = [(MesNCMe)2CH]鈭?/sup>; Mes = mesityl). This compound has been utilized as an 鈥渋norganic Grignard reagent鈥?in the preparation of the first two-coordinate manganese(I) dimer, L鈥?/sup>MnMnL* (L* = 鈭扤(Ar*)(SiMe3), Ar* = C6H2{C(H)Ph2}2Me-2,6,4), and the related mixed valence, bis(amido)-hetereobimetallic complex, MnII(渭-L鈥?/sup>)(渭-L*)Cr0. It is also shown to act as a two-electron reducing agent in reactions with unsaturated substrates.