C–H Bond Activation in a Molybdenumoxo-Bismuth Compound

The reaction of [LBiNMe2], I (L = [1,8-C10H6(NSiMe3)2]2–), with [MeCp2MoO] results in a coordination of the MoO group at the Bi center, which in turn triggers C–H activation at the methylcyclopentadienyl ligand through complex-induced proximity effects. This leads to a heterobimetallic molybdenum/bismuth compound, wherein the two metal centers are linked by an oxide bridge as well as by a σ,π-binding [μ-η5:η1-CH2(C5H4)]2– ligand.