Bridging Phosphanes: Exotic or Versatile Binucleating Ligands?

Abstract

Newcomers in the family: Pd–Pt heterobimetallic and Cu–Cu homobimetallic species (see picture) bearing bridging phosphane ligands are reported. Their structural arrangement reveals a continuum between semi-bridging and bridging coordination modes. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2005/z500529_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.