The structure of unsolvated neopentyl sodium has been reported by @evaheviagroup.bsky.social in Angew. Chem., revealing a rare tetrameric motif.
Combined with a Lewis base, it can metalate non-activated arenes and alkenes.
š CSD Entry SAGDEO: dx.doi.org/10.5517/ccdc...
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