Weak Arene Stabilization of Bulky Amido‐Germanium(II) and Tin(II) Monocations

Abstract

Guilty as charged: Germanium(II) and tin(II) monocations which are stabilized by an extremely bulky amido ligand and a very weakly coordinating anion are reported (see picture; E=Ge, Sn; PF=[Al{OC(CF3)3}4]−). The metal centers exhibit weak intramolecular η2-arene interactions, and preliminary reactivity studies highlight the electrophilicity of the cations.