The interplay of covalency, cooperativity, and coupling strength in governing C–H bond activation in Ni₂E₂ (E = O, S, Se, Te) complexes

Abstract

Dinickel dichalcogenide complexes hold vital multifaceted significance across catalysis, electron transfer, magnetism, materials science, and energy conversion. Understanding their structure, bonding, and reactivity is crucial for all aforementioned applications. These...