The synthesis, isolation and characterization of palladium complexes featuring one, two and three anionic aluminium ligands are reported, in which the aluminium ligands effectively stabilize the palladium in the zero-oxidation state. The aluminium–palladium bonds are highly polarized and the negatively charged palladium centre readily undergoes activation of B–B and C–N bonds.
- Chenting Yan
- Kota Koshino
- Rei Kinjo