Redox-induced reversible P-P coupling in a uranium complex

A synthesized redox-active multidentate N-P ligand reacted with UCl4 in the presence of KHMDS or (BuLi)-Bu-n, where two novel U(iv) complexes with or without P-P coupling were formed, respectively. The reversible P-P coupling in these complexes was observed in redox-induced reactions.

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A synthesized redox-active multidentate N-P ligand reacted with UCl4 in the presence of KHMDS or (BuLi)-Bu-n, forming two novel U(iv) complexes, one with P-P coupling and one without. The reversible P-P coupling in these complexes was observed in redox-induced reactions.