Original Transition Metal→Indium Interactions upon Coordination of a Triphosphine−Indane

Abstract

The triphosphine−indane TPI ([ o - i -Pr 2 P(C 6 H 4 )] 3 In) has been prepared and found to react with [Pd(P- t -Bu 3 ) 2 ] and [AuCl(SMe 2 )]. According to X-ray diffraction analyses and DFT calculations, the ensuing complexes both display original donor−acceptor M→In interactions, although of markedly different nature and magnitude.