Carbonite, the dianion of carbon dioxide and its metal complexes

Publication date: 15 August 2018 Source:Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, Volume 869 Author(s): Albert Paparo, Jun Okuda Chemistry freshmen learn to distinguish between nitrate NO3 − and nitrite NO2 − or sulfate SO4 2− and sulfite SO3 2−, but how many would know about carbonite CO2 2− in contrast to carbonate CO3 2−? This is not surprising for an anion that has never been observed in solution. However, it might be a crucial intermediate in the reductive activation of CO2. This review will track back carbonite and reflect on its relevance to carbon dioxide binding in metal complexes. Graphical abstract
Source: Journal of Organometallic Chemistry - Category: Chemistry Source Type: research