Abstract
Ionic triads formed by [NiII(bipy)3]2+ (bipy = 2,2′-bipyridyl) and diamagnetic [MIV(CN)8]4- (M = Mo and W) were prepared and structurally characterized. The two compounds are isostructural and their structure consists of a three-dimensional hydrogen-bonded framework where cation-anion interactions occur through short contacts M-CN⋯H-C(bipy). Before irradiation, the Mo analogue behaves as paramagnet with small intermolecular interactions between the [NiII(bipy)3]2+ cations. Upon irradiation with visible light, it exhibits a reversible photomagnetic effect, which is interpreted in terms of the formation of paramagnetic [MoV(CN)8]3- and [NiII(bipy)2(bipy-{radical dot})]+ due to the outer-sphere electron transfer.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3500-3504 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Inorganica Chimica Acta |
Volume | 361 |
Issue number | 12-13 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Sep 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Coordination compounds
- Electron transfer
- Magnetism
- Octacyanomolybdate
- Photomagnetism