The paramagnetic CoIII imido complex 1 is stable enough to be structurally characterized by X-ray diffraction. However, in solution a primary CH bond of the ligand is activated and gives 2, the product of formal insertion of the imido ligand into a methyl group (see scheme; Ad=adamantyl).
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