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  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Energy Conversion

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  • Multielectron redox processes are crucial for energy conversion but direct four-electron transfers are rare.
  • Existing molecular systems primarily engage in one- and two-electron redox reactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a mononuclear chromium complex capable of direct four-electron redox processes.
  • To investigate its reactivity towards small molecules like dioxygen and nitrosoarenes.
  • To explore its potential in group transfer reactions.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis and characterization of a mononuclear chromium(II) complex with phosphinimide ligands.
  • Spectroscopic and electrochemical studies to probe redox behavior.
  • Computational modeling to understand reaction mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • The mononuclear chromium complex efficiently mediates the four-electron reduction of dioxygen (O2) and nitrosoarenes.
  • The system exhibits facile two-electron group transfer, including O atom and nitrene transfer.
  • Structural and spectroscopic data reveal the complex stabilizes multiple chromium redox states.

Conclusions:

  • Mononuclear chromium complexes with phosphinimide ligands can mediate challenging multielectron redox transformations.
  • This reactivity opens new avenues for small molecule activation in energy-related applications.
  • The phosphinimide ligand's adaptability is key to stabilizing reactive metal centers.