Dative and noncovalent tetrel bonding in hemidirected Pb( ii ) complexes with thiosemicarbazone and hydrazone ligands: significance in crystal packing and computational insights into Pb⋯N/S/O interactions

2026/01/01 by Suman Adhikari, Sourav Nath, Werner Kaminsky +3 · 1 voice
Chemistry · Medicine · #Metal complexes synthesis and properties #Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications #Organometallic Compounds Synthesis and Characterization

paper · doi:10.1039/d6ce00202a

openalex publication_date 2026/01/01 · openalex created_date 2026/05/06 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/16

Abstract

Hemidirected Pb( ii ) complexes assemble into 1D chains and 3D frameworks via Pb( ii )-centered dative (Pb←N) and tetrel bonding (Pb⋯O/S) interactions. Computational studies confirm the synergistic role of these interactions in crystal packing.

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• 🧪This week's inside front cover features work by S. Adhikari, R. Shukla, S. Roy & co who highlight the pivotal role of Pb(II)-centered tetrel bonding in directing the supramolecular organization of P [bsky, 3 points, 0 comments]

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