Review: Structurally characterized α-diimine complexes of s- and p-block elements

Abstract

This review provides an account on the structurally characterized s- and p-block element complexes of neutral α-diimine ligands and their chemical properties. These ligands provide the opportunity to control the coordination sphere around the main group element center and electronic properties of the complexes by varying the substituents present in them. In many instances, α-diimine main group element complexes themselves undergo reactivity via redox and free radical mechanisms.

Graphical Abstract

Keywords:

• α-Diimines
• Main group elements
• Radical anion
• Redox reactions

Acknowledgement

We are thankful to the Indian Institute of Science Education of Research Thiruvananthapuram for providing access to scientific database and providing Summer Research Fellowship to Adharsh Raghavan.