Three reversibly interconvertible redox states of boradigermaallyl: syntheses of radical allyl anion and allyl dianion

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the synthesis of reversibly interconvertible redox states of boradigermaallyl.
• Synthesizing a methyl derivative of chloro-boradigermaallyl through reaction with MeBBr2.
• Performing potassium graphite (KC8) reduction to generate derivatives.
• Characterizing the resulting redox states.
• Successful synthesis of both BCl and BMe derivatives of boradigermaallyl.
• Demonstrated reversible interconversion between the radical allyl anion and allyl dianion forms.