Multiple C−H Bond Activation. Threefold-Deprotonated 6-Phenyl-2,2‘-bipyridine as a Bridging Ligand in Dinuclear Platinum(II) Derivatives

Abstract

Unusual platinum(II) trimetalated derivatives have been synthesized and characterized by reaction of cis-[Pt(R)2(DMSO)2] (R = Me, Ph) and 6-phenyl-2,2‘-bipyridine. The behavior of the substituted 2,2‘-bipyridine as a threefold-deprotonated ligand is unprecedented.