An Iridium‐Stabilized, Formally Uncharged Te₁₀ Molecule with 3‐Center–4‐Electron Bonding

Abstract

Te for 10: a tricyclic Te(10) molecule is stabilized in an iridium complex. Bonding analysis reveals 3-center-4-electron bonds in the linear Te(3) fragment. The tellurium atoms act as 2-electron donors to the transition-metal atoms.