Neodymium (low valent)

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Neodymium, denoted by the symbol Nd and possessing an atomic number of 60, classifies as a chemical element. As the fourth entity within the lanthanide sequence, it is categorized among the rare-earth metals. Characterized by its hardness and slight malleability, this silvery metal undergoes rapid tarnishing when exposed to air and moisture. Upon oxidation, neodymium promptly reacts, forming pink, purple/blue, and yellow compounds in its +2, +3, and +4 oxidation states, respectively. Its spectral complexity is widely acknowledged as among the most intricate among（ elements.

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Notably, NdI2 functions as an effective one-electron reducing agent in the coupling of alkyl chlorides with carbonyl compounds.
W. J. Evans, P. S. Workman, N. T. Allen, Org. Lett., 2003, 5, 2041-2042.

DOI: 10.1021/ol030033u

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