Front Cover: (Ph3P)4C4P4: Effect of substitution on the Oligomerization of carbon phosphide radicals (ChemistryEurope 1/2025)

Abstract

The Front Cover shows the compound (PPh₃)₂(C₂P₂), depicted as a fictional, fast, and elusive creature adorned with PPh₃ antlers. This creature is theoretically characterized in the background illustration. However, as it exists only as a “fleeting intermediate”, previous attempts to capture its image resulted in only a blurred photograph taken with a wildlife camera. To increase the likelihood of obtaining a clearer image, the creature was enticed with its preferred food: iron carbonyls. This approach proved effective, leading to a successful clear photograph. Additionally, it was noted that when the creature is accompanied by a conspecific, it becomes less vigilant, allowing the image of a dimer to be captured. More information can be found in the Research Article by P. Coburger, H. Grützmacher and co-workers (DOI: 10.1002/ceur.202400061).