Connecting mononuclear dysprosium single-molecule magnets to form dinuclear complexes via in situ ligand oxidation†
Abstract
A Dy2 complex, exhibiting SMM behaviour, and its Y analogue were prepared via in situ oxidation of Py2TTA, a pincer type ligand, followed by dimerisation. This unique metal complexation and subsequent dimerization were followed by solution NMR studies.