Chloridonitrosyl[meso-5,10,15,20-tetrakis(p-tolyl)porphyrinato-κ4 N,N′,N′′,N′′′]osmium(II) tetrahydrofuran tetrasolvate [OsCl(NO)(C48H36N4)]·4C4H8O
2011
Structure of a Six-Coordinate Osmium(II) Porphyrin Complex
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Chen Li, Xu Nan, Powell Douglas R., Richter-Addo George B.
Primary Institution: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma
Conclusion
The study presents the structure of a six-coordinate osmium(II) porphyrin complex with nitrosyl and chloride ligands in an octahedral geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The osmium complex has a unique six-coordinate structure.
- The nitrosyl and chloride ligands are disordered in the complex.
- The study provides insights into the thermal stability of osmium nitrosyl porphyrin compounds.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special metal complex that has a unique shape and arrangement of atoms, which helps us understand how similar compounds might work.
Methodology
The structure was determined using X-ray crystallography with a Siemens P4 diffractometer.
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