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  • Computational Chemistry
  • Materials Science

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  • Extended metal atom chain (EMAC) complexes typically use 2,2'-dipyridylamine (dpa) ligands, forming tetragonal structures.
  • A novel triferrous complex, Fe3L, utilizes a different ligand, 2,6-bis(trimethylsilylamido)pyridine (L2-), leading to trigonal structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate the electronic structure of the new Fe3L complex.
  • Compare the electronic properties of Fe3L with traditional dpa-based EMACs.
  • Understand the structural distortions and bonding in Fe3L.

Main Methods:

  • Density Functional Theory (DFT) using semilocal and random phase approximation (RPA) methods.
  • Complete Active Space Self-Consistent Field (CASSCF) with N-Electron Valence Perturbation Theory (NEVPT2).
  • Calculation of Mössbauer isomer shifts, UV/vis spectra, and magnetic coupling constants.

Main Results:

  • The Fe3L complex exhibits lower-energy sigma nonbonding orbitals compared to dpa complexes.
  • Jahn-Teller distortions predict a C2 structure, matching experimental crystal structures.
  • Calculated spectra and magnetic coupling constants agree with experimental data, indicating ferromagnetic coupling.

Conclusions:

  • The electronic structure and physical ground state of Fe3L were elucidated.
  • DFT and CASSCF + NEVPT2 methods successfully predicted and explained experimental observations.
  • The study highlights the unique electronic behavior of Fe3L compared to dpa-based EMACs.