Tricarbonyl[N,N′,N′′-tris(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)guanidine]molybdenum(0) [Mo(C37H53N3)(CO)3]
2011
Structure of a Molybdenum Complex with Guanidine
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Boeré René T., Masuda Jason D.
Primary Institution: University of Lethbridge
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a molybdenum complex with a guanidine ligand, revealing specific geometric arrangements and the absence of hydrogen bonding due to steric effects.
Supporting Evidence
- The Mo atom to ring-centroid distance in the η6-coordinated tricarbonylmolybdenum group is 1.958 (1) Å.
- The three C O groups are pseudo-octahedrally disposed with C—Mo—C angles ranging from 80.7 (1) to 87.4 (1)°.
- No conventional hydrogen bonds are present in the crystal despite two N—H donor groups.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special molecule that includes molybdenum and guanidine, and they found that the way the parts are arranged is affected by the size of the groups attached to it.
Methodology
The compound was prepared through a thermal reaction and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
Limitations
The study does not observe hydrogen bonding, which may limit the understanding of interactions in the crystal structure.
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