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Title: Reduction of (pddi)Cr reveals redox noninnocence via C–C bond formation amidst competing electrophilicity: [(cpta)CrMe n ] − ( n = 0, 1) and [(pta)Cr] −
Reversible cyclopropane formation is examined in a chromium diamide–diimine chelate complexviareduction. Sites of electrophilicity incur similar and divergent chemistry; structural, electrochemical, and calculational studies afford their rationale.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1953884 2117247
PAR ID:
10518578
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
Royal Society of Chemistry
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Chemical Communications
Volume:
60
Issue:
53
ISSN:
1359-7345
Page Range / eLocation ID:
6785 to 6788
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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