Anion binding by multidentate Lewis acids: a DFT study

Density functional studies of model tribora-macrocyclic Lewis acids indicate extremely strong binding of the methyl anion, which in some cases exceeds that of B(C 6F 5) 3. In addition anion selectivity for the fluoride ion is im...

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Main Authors: Aldridge, S, Fallis, I, Howard, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2001