Structural characterization and bonding properties of lithium naphthalene radical anion, [Li+(TMEDA)2][C10H8˙−], and lithium naphthalene dianion [(Li+TMEDA)2C10H8−2]

Abstract
The crystal structures of lithium naphthalene radical-anion (LiC10H8) and lithium naphthalene dianion (Li2C10H8) are reported, and their bonding properties analyzed.