The cis/trans conformation approach for tuning the magnetic coupling in a diradical: isolation of pure pyridine-based diradical dianions†
Qiang Sun,Min Liu,Huapeng Ruan,Chao Chen,Yue Zhao,Gengwen Tan,Xinping Wang
Chemical Communications Pub Date : 12/30/2021 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/D1CC05661A
Abstract

Two-electron reductions of 3,3′-bis(2,6-dimesitylpyridin-4-yl)-1,1′-biphenyl 1 with elemental potassium in the absence and presence of 18-c-6 afforded the diradical dianion salts [K+]2˙[trans-1]˙˙2− and [K(18-c-6)]+2˙[cis-1]˙˙2−, which exhibit trans and cis configurations, respectively. The transoid conformer could be converted to the cisoid one through reacting with 18-c-6.

Graphical abstract: The cis/trans conformation approach for tuning the magnetic coupling in a diradical: isolation of pure pyridine-based diradical dianions