Phosphoryl nitride explained

Phosphoryl nitride in chemistry is a reactive intermediate with the structure OPN.[1] It is a linear oxygen phosphorus nitrogen molecule with a formal double bond between P and O (phosphoryl) and a triple bond (nitride) between P and N. It can be obtained in argon matrix isolation at 16 K by laser photolysis of phosphoryl triazide, OP(N3)3.[2] OPN and its isomer ONP can interconvert by photoisomerization. Both are valence isoelectronic to .

Notes and References

  1. OPN and SPN: Small Molecules with Great Potential. Angewandte Chemie International Edition. Himmel. H.-J.. 51. 5541–5542. Linti. G.. 23. 10.1002/anie.201201638. 2012. 22532508.
  2. Elusive O═P≡N, a Rare Example of Phosphorus σ2λ5-Coordination. Journal of the American Chemical Society. Zeng. X.. 133. 20696–20699. Beckers. H.. 51. 10.1021/ja2091867. Willner. H.. 2011. 22117167.

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