Nonlinear d10-ML2 transition-metal complexes

Abstract

π Electrons can do that! They can bend the otherwise linear d 10-ML2 complexes through backbonding. Bonding analyses reveal that the second π-accepting ligand is, in a sense, hunting for "fresh" (not yet stabilized) dπ electrons. The magnitude of the effect depends on the nature of both metal and ligand; L-M-L angles adopt values as small as 128.68. © 2013 The Authors.