The synthesis and properties of the new indium inorganic azides Cl2InN3 and
Br2InN3 and corresponding adducts with common Lewis bases such as tetrahyd
rofuran (THF) and pyridine are presented. The solid-state molecular structu
re of the Cl2InN3(THF)(2) compound reveals a dinuclear [Cl2InN3(THF)(2)](2)
complex which incorporates a cyclic In2N2 core formed by bridging azide li
gands (see illustration).