First actinide–metal complexes with dative bonds
![[Th(III)]–[Al] complex [Cp‡2Th(m-H3)AlC(SiMe3)3 (left) and [Cp‡2U(m-H3)AlC(SiMe3)3 (right)](https://d2cbg94ubxgsnp.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/7/3/7/136737_c8sc01260a-f2.jpg)
5f and 6d orbitals in low-valent actinides exhibit unprecedented charge transfer in actinide–metal complexes
Scientists have made actinide–metal complexes where actinide ions act as electron donors for the first time.