The zinc–zinc bonded complex, Cp*ZnZnCp* (Cp* = pentamethylcyclopentadienyl), undergoes facile addition to the metal (or semi-metal) centres of a series of main group carbene analogues based on silicon, aluminium, gallium or indium. The addition of Cp*ZnZnCp* to silicon(II) provides a compelling case for a prototypical reductive addition process.
- Wenbang Yang
- Andrew J. P. White
- Mark R. Crimmin
