A cyclic divalent N(I) species isoelectronic to carbodiphosphoranes

The formation of a rare type of diphosphazenium cation is described. Its synthesis features a unique oxidative dealkylation of an iminophosphorane-phosphole by a silver(I) salt. DFT study of this compound reveals the low valent character of the N(I) center.

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The formation of a rare type of diphosphazenium cation is reported, achieved through a unique oxidative dealkylation of an iminophosphorane-phosphole using a silver(I) salt. DFT study reveals the low valent nature of the N(I) center in this compound.