The Zintl ion [As7]2−: An example of an electron-deficient Asx radical anion

Sukhendu Mandal, Ran Liu, Arthur C. Reber, Meichun Qian, Héctor M. Saavedra, Xianglin Ke, Peter Schiffer, Saikat Sen, Paul S. Weiss, Shiv N. Khanna, Ayusman Sen

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Abstract

[K(2,2,2-crypt)]2[As7]·THF, 1 (2,2,2-crypt = 4,7,13,16,21,24-hexaoxa-1,10-diazabicyclo[8.8.8]hexacosane) is the first well characterized seven-atom radical anion of group 15. UV-Vis spectroscopy confirms the presence and electronic structure of [As7]2−. Cyclic voltammetry in DMF solution shows the As73−/As72− redox couple as a one-electron reversible process. Theoretical investigations explore the bonding and properties of compound 1.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3126-3128
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume47
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 2011

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Catalysis
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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