Cis – Trans Isomerism and Hydride Thermodynamics Govern H 2 Activation and Hydrogenation Activity in Indium(III) Pincer Complexes

Key Points

• This research aims to clarify how cis-trans isomerism and hydride thermodynamics affect hydrogen activation in indium complexes.
• Investigated the impact of counteranions on imine reduction activity.
• Analyzed coordination geometry of indium Lewis acids.
• Assessed hydrogenation activities under varied hydride thermodynamic conditions.
• Establishes coordination geometry as a critical factor affecting hydrogenation activity.
• Finds that counteranion choice significantly influences reduction processes.
• Demonstrates the role of hydride thermodynamics in determining activation energy.