Synthesis and C−C Coupling Reactivity of a Dinuclear Ni^I−Ni^I Complex Supported by a Terphenyl Diphosphine

Abstract

Mono- and bimetallic complexes of nickel supported by a terphenyl diphosphine have been synthesized. The reported complexes show diverse metal-arene interactions in the solid state. Reactions of an o,o'-biphenyldiyl dinickel complex with CO and dichloroalkanes lead to fluorene derivatives, indicating the formation of carbon-carbon bonds at a bimetallic moiety.