Heterometallic uranium/molybdenum nitride synthesis via partial N-atom transfer

Abstract

The reaction of a terminal Mo(ii) nitride with a U(iii) complex yields a heterodimetallic U-Mo nitride which is the first example of a transition metal-capped uranium nitride. The nitride is triply bonded to U(v) and singly bonded to Mo(0) and supports a U-Mo interaction. This compound shows reactivity toward CO oxidation.