Abstract
In recent years, the organometallic and coordination chemistry of the alkali and alkaline earth metals has experienced tremendous progress to tackle the needs of today’s society. Enhanced ecological awareness and global availability favor research on the chemistry of the essential s-block metals. Nowadays, the s-block metals are conquering new chemical fields based on sophisticated theoretical and preparative achievements. Recent investigations show a huge impact of the s-block elements on stoichiometric and catalytic processes.
Highlights
The non-radioactive elements were all discovered by the middle of the 19th century [1] (Table 1), initiating a profound s-block metal-based chemistry with a very long tradition
The toxicity is low and highly toxic congeners are limited to the radioactive metals and beryllium [2], justifying the underrepresented extent of their chemistry
The organic and coordination chemistry of these highly electropositive metals is dominated by mainly ionic bonds and the salt-like nature of their compounds
Summary
The organic and coordination chemistry of these highly electropositive metals is dominated by mainly ionic bonds and the salt-like nature of their compounds. Polar organometallic chemistry has recently gained tremendous interest due to a paradigm shift in the principles and practice, widening the tasks and applications of these reagents [6].
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