Aromatic Alkali Metal Reagents:Structures,Properties and Applications
Aromatic alkali metal reagents are prepared through the spontaneous reaction between alkali metals and aromatic compounds in aprotic solvents.This reaction involves the transfer of electrons from the alkali metal to the aromatic compound,resulting in the formation of radical anions.The properties of aromatic alkali metal reagents vary depending on the choice of aromatic compounds,alkali metals,and aprotic solvents.These reagents have found extensive applications in fields such as anionic polymerization,chemical prelithiation of electrode materials and ion-intercalation-assisted exfoliation of two-dimensional materials.Despite their promising applications,the introduction of aromatic alkali metal compounds in most basic chemistry textbooks is limited.This article aims to address this gap by providing a comprehensive review of the structure,properties,and recent advances in the application of aromatic alkali metal reagents.By expanding the coverage of these reagents in teaching,it will contribute to broadening students'understanding of cutting-edge scientific research,enhancing their scientific literacy,and promoting the reform of undergraduate chemistry education.
Electron transfer reactionAromatic compoundsReducibility
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