Metal complexes with 'pincer'-type ligands incorporating N-heterocyclic carbene functionalities

The coordination and organometallic chemistry of linear, rigid, tridentate ligands, which incorporate at least one N-heterocyclic carbene and other 'classical' donors, is reviewed across the periodic table with emphasis on unique features due to the presence of the N-heterocyclic carbene donor. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.