The title compound, obtained by the reaction of Pt(2,2'-dipy)zCl 2 with LiTCNQ, crystallizes in the triclinic space group PI with a = 7.891 (7), b --14.247 (2), c = 12.253 (2) A, (l = 130.01 (5), fl = 120.06 (6), ~, = 61.96 (6) °, Z = 1. The structure was solved by Fourier methods and refined by least-squares to R = 0.059, based on 4122 observed reflexions. The structure consists of [Pt(2,2'-dipy)z] 2+ cations and (TCNQ)~-anions. In the anions the unpaired electrons of two TCNQ-radicals form a o-bond of 1.65 A between two methylene C atoms, giving a diamagnetic but easily excitable ground state. A phase transition to a paramagnetic modification is observed at 87 °C.
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