| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1299766 | Coordination Chemistry Reviews | 2012 | 13 Pages |
This review summarizes recent advances in the coordination chemistry of organotellurium halides with an emphasis on the special features of the coordination patterns of the aryltellurium halides (ArTeX; X = Br, I) in transition metal carbonyl complexes (Fe, Co, Mn, Re, Ru). Unusual shortening of metal–tellurium bonds and inter- and intramolecular X → Te secondary interactions are observed.
Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload high-quality image (179 K)Download as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Transition metal complexes with novel organotellurohalide ligands are reviewed. ► Te center in organotellurohalide ligands is amphoteric. ► Shortening of metal–Te distances is typical for all metal-tellurohalide complexes. ► Hypervalent bonding in Te-halide complexes may be contributed from metal back donation. ► Competition between halogen X → Te and metal → Te donation is enhancing metal-Te and weaker weakening X → Te additional bonding.
