Base-stabilized formally zero-valent mono and diatomic molecular main group compounds

Various compounds are known for transition metals in their formal zero oxidation state, while similar compounds of main-group elements are recently realized and limited to only a few examples. Lewis...

Phosphorus-ylides: powerful substituents for the stabilization of reactive main group compounds

The application of ylide substituents as strong donor ligands for the stabilization of reactive main group compounds with unusual properties and reactivities is discussed.

Breaking Carbon–Fluorine Bonds with Main Group Nucleophiles

In this Account we describe a series of new reactions that we, and others, have reported that involve the transformation of C–F bonds into C–Mg, C–Al, C–Si, C–Fe and C–Zn bonds. We focus on the use of highly reactive main group nucleophiles and discuss aspects of reaction scope, selectivity and mechanism.1 Introduction1.1 The Fluorocarbon Industry and Sustainability1.2 Production of Fluorocarbons1.3 Properties of Fluorocarbons1.4 Our Work2 Results and Discussion2.1 Low-Valent Main Group Compounds2.1.1 Reactions with Fluoroarenes2.1.2 Reactions with Fluoroalkanes2.1.3 Reactions with Fluoroalkenes2.2 Main Group Nucleophiles (M1–M2)2.2.1 Reactions of M1–M2 Nucleophiles with Fluoroarenes2.2.2 Reactions of M1–M2 Nucleophiles with Fluoroalkanes2.2.3 Reactions of M1–M2 Nucleophiles with Fluoroalkenes3 Summary and Perspective