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A robust bis-rhodium( i ) complex of π-extended planar, anti-aromatic hexaphyrin[1.0.1.0.1.0]
β,β′-Phenylene bridged hexaphyrin[1.0.1.0.1.0] (naphthorosarin), an expanded porphyrin possessing C 3v -symmetry, has been shown to possess unique electronic features. We now report a bimetallic Rh( i )-complex of naphthorosarin retaining 24 π-antiaromatic characteristics. The two Rh( i ) cations reside on opposite sides of the macrocyclic π-system and are separated at a distance consistent with a possible Rh( i )–Rh( i ) metallic bond interaction.
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- Award ID(s):
- 1807152
- NSF-PAR ID:
- 10170775
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- Chemical Communications
- Volume:
- 56
- Issue:
- 5
- ISSN:
- 1359-7345
- Page Range / eLocation ID:
- 758 to 761
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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