A Ni(0)−pentalene complex with high fluxionality is reported by Fukazawa et al. in JACS (🔎 doi.org/10.1021/jacs...).
CSD Entry ODEPUN reveals that the complex is stabilised by strong π‑back‑donation.
🔗 dx.doi.org/10.5517/ccdc...
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