A Hidden Coordination-Bond Torsional Deformation as a Sign of Possible Spin Transition in Nickel(II)-Bis(nitroxide) Compounds

Complex formation of nickel(II) tetrafluoroborate and <i>tert</i>-butyl 5-phenyl-2-pyridyl nitroxide (phpyNO) in the presence of sodium cyanate gave a discrete molecule [Ni(phpyNO)<sub>2</sub>(X)<sub>2</sub>] (X = NCO). The Ni-O-N-C<sub>sp</sub>2 torsi...

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Main Authors: Yukiya Kyoden, Takayuki Ishida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/25/17/3790