Heteropolynuclear PdAg4 complexes with self-assembled trans-chelating {(Ar2pz)3Ag2} units†
Abstract
Herein, we report novel square-planar Pd(II) complexes bearing two Ag2(Ar2pz)3 units as self-assembled trans-chelating ligands. This structural motif is unique to Pd(II) ions and cannot be obtained from a Pt(II) metal source owing to the stronger dative bonding nature of the Pt(II) ion compared to that of the Pd(II) ion.