Nitrido and imido transition metal complexes of Groups 6-8

This review summarizes the syntheses and reactivities of Groups 6, 7, and 8 metal nitrido and imido complexes reported until August 2002. We begin with a general description of the bonding and reactivity of transition metal nitrido and imido complexes followed by a discussion of the common synthetic routes. The main focus of the review is the survey of the nitrido and imido complexes of Groups 6-8 with an emphasis on their synthesis and reactivity. (C) 2003 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.