Ligand-modulated metallophilicity: influence of π-acceptor and σ-donor strength Metal–metal (M–M) closed-shell interaction, also known as metallophilicity, is frequently observed in d10 and d8 metal complexes featuring a close M–M distance. It has shown a significant impact on di...

Ligand-modulated metallophilicity: influence of π-acceptor and σ-donor strength
by Qingyun Wan et al.

π-acceptors reduce, while σ-donors enhance Pauli repulsion, tuning metallophilicity in closed-shell complexes ⚛️🔬📐

👉 doi.org/10.1039/D5QI...

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