Ln2+ and Ce4+ Alkoxide complexes

Some examples in +2 and +4 oxidation states. Ln2+ ions have larger radii than Ln3+ions. Ce4+ is smaller than Ce3+

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Aryloxides of Eu(II) and Yb(II)

OAr_structures

[Eu3(OAr)6(thf)6] achieves a c.n of 6 through bridging OAr ligands and coordination of thf.

Yb(II) is smaller than Eu(II) and a c.n. of 3 is achieved in [Yb2(OAr')4] (note that Ar' has But substituents)

[Eu3(OAr)6(thf)6]
[Yb2(OAr')4]

 [Ce2(OiPr)4(iPrOH)2]

Ce is the only lanthanide that has a +4 oxidation stte accessible in solution. The radius of Ce(IV) is smaller than that of Ce(III). Ce(IV) has a c.n. of 6 in [Ce2(OiPr)4(iPrOH)2]

 

 


[Ce2(OiPr)4(iPrOH)2]

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