Achieving unusual metal–metal bonding in the s-block

Robert Mulvey

doi:10.1038/s44160-023-00452-x

Achieving unusual metal–metal bonding in the s-block

Robert Mulvey

Pure And Applied Chemistry

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Abstract

Since the isolation of a Mg–Mg complex, research on low-oxidation-state s-block chemistry has flourished. An approach to forming metal–metal bonds between Mg and the heavier alkaline earth metals (Ca, Sr and Ba) is now demonstrated. The unusual electronic nature of these compounds could stimulate further discussions of metal–metal bonding.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	299–300
Number of pages	2
Journal	Nature Synthesis
Volume	3
Issue number	3
Early online date	2 Jan 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/s44160-023-00452-x
Publication status	Published - 31 Mar 2024

Keywords

chemical bonding
organometallic chemistry
s-block metals
oxidation states

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