Coordination chemistry of iron triad metals with organic N-donor ligands and boron cluster anions [B10H10]2−, [B12H12]2−, and [B10Cl10]2−: Complexation and accompanying processes

Abstract

Synthesis and structures of coordination compounds of the iron triad metals with N-donor ligands (Bipy, Phen, and BPA) and boron cluster anions [B₁₀H₁₀]²⁻, [B₁₂H₁₂]²⁻, and [B₁₀Cl₁₀]²⁻ are described. The processes of complexation and accompanying redox reactions involving the metal atoms and boron clusters and substitution of exo-polyhedral hydrogen atoms in the decahydro-closo-decaborate anion are considered. The conditions under which the accompanying reactions become the main processes and predominate over complexation are determined.