Rhodium(<scp>I</scp>) Complexes of a PBP Ambiphilic Ligand: Evidence for a Metal→Borane Interaction

To and fro: Diphosphanylborane derivative 1 behaves as a tridentate, ambiphilic ligand towards rhodium(I) fragments (see picture). The presence of metal→borane interactions in the resulting square-pyramidal complexes is highlighted by structural analyses and DFT calculations. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2006/z503649_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.