Bridging the gap between solution and solid state studies in polyoxometalate chemistry: Discovery of a family of [V1M17]-based cages encapsulating two {VVO4} moieties

Abstract

A family of polyoxometalates with the composition [H₂V₃M₁₇O₆₂]^6– features a Dawson-like architecture containing two tetrahedral {V^VO₄} templates rather than main group hetero-anions ({PO₄} or {SO₄} etc.) typically associated with classical heteropolyacids, situated within a mixed-metal {M^VI₁₇V^IVO₅₄} cage and these clusters were first discovered using mass spectrometry.