Keywords
donor-acceptor
cooperative chemistry
small molecule activation
bimetallic complexes
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Abstract
In this work, we review the concept of Push-Pull (donor-acceptor) as a strategy for the activation of inert molecules
or the stabilization of highly reactive fragments. This model is based on the combination of an electron-rich and an electron-poor center that, in a concerted manner, can donate (push) and withdraw (pull) electron density from
another molecular fragment. This perspective describes various examples that demonstrate the interest and applicability of this strategy, including systems that enable the activation of inert molecules such as CO2 or N2, as well as others that allow the stabilization of highly reactive fragments like LiH or LiMe.
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