Abstract
Here we report stable p-quinone-radical-bridged rare-earth complexes involving the ligand tetramethylquinone (QMe4•–). The complexes, {Y[(QMe4)•–Cl2(THF)3]}2 (1) and {Gd[(QMe4)•–Cl2(THF)3]}2 (2), where THF = tetrahydrofuran, are sufficiently stable that we can measure the single-crystal structures and perform magnetic and electron paramagnetic resonance measurements. These studies show the presence of a semiquinone form and that the magnetic interaction between the radicals in the dimer is strong and antiferromagnetic.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Inorganic Chemistry |
Early online date | 11 May 2020 |
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Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 11 May 2020 |
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Photon Science Institute