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  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Materials Science

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  • The oxidation state (OS) is critical in chemistry for electron tracking.
  • Lanthanides (Ln) typically exhibit a +III OS, with some reaching +IV.
  • Synthesizing Pr(V) in condensed phases has been a long-standing challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the possibility of forming Pr(V) in a solid-state compound.
  • To explore the stability and electronic structure of potential Pr(V) materials.
  • To expand the understanding of high-valence lanthanide chemistry.

Main Methods:

  • Advanced quantum chemical investigations.
  • Thermodynamic analysis of reaction pathways.
  • Crystal structure and electronic structure calculations.

Main Results:

  • Predicted exothermic formation of solid-state CsPrF6 from Pr(III) and Pr(IV) precursors.
  • CsPrF6 exhibits a stable crystal structure with [PrF6]- octahedral clusters.
  • Electronic structure analysis confirms Pr in its highest +V oxidation state with a closed-shell configuration.

Conclusions:

  • The formation of Pr(V) in solid-state lanthanide fluorides is feasible.
  • CsPrF6 represents a stable condensed-phase compound containing Pr(V).
  • This work enriches the knowledge of high-valence lanthanide chemistry and materials.