Linear Triplatinum Tetrahydride Complex Supported by Triphosphine Ligands, [Pt3(µ‐H)2(H)2(µ‐dpmp)2](BF4)2 {dpmp = bis(diphenylphosphinomethyl)phenylphosphine}

• Published in: European journal of inorganic chemistry Vol. 2017; no. 11; p. 1421
• Main Authors: Tanase, Tomoaki, Yamamoto, Kana, Hatano, Rika, Nakamae, Kanako, Kure, Bunsho, Ura, Yasuyuki, Nakajima, Takayuki
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Weinheim Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 17.03.2017
• ISSN: 1434-1948; 1099-0682
• DOI: 10.1002/ejic.201700205

Invited for the cover of this issue is the group of Tomoaki Tanase at Nara Women's University, Japan. The cover image shows the transformation of linear trihydride hexaplatinum complex Pt6H3 to a novel linear triplatinum tetrahydride (Pt3H4) by treatment with HBF4. Pt3VI could be a useful building block for linearly extended molecular metallic wires connected by hydride bridges… Read more about the story behind the cover in the Cover Profile and about the research itself on page 1422 ff (DOI:10.1002/ejic.201601505).