Metal-Organic Papers(μ-Benzoato-κ2 O:O′)tris[μ-N,N′-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)formamidinato-κ2 N:N′]dimolybdenum(II) dichloromethane monosolvate [Mo2(C15H15N2O2)3(C7H5O2)]·CH2Cl2
2011
Synthesis and Structure of a New Dimolybdenum Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Han L.-J.
Primary Institution: Tongji University
Conclusion
The study successfully synthesized a new dimolybdenum compound with a typical quadruply bonded Mo2 unit.
Supporting Evidence
- The Mo—Mo bond length of 2.0881 (8) Å is typical for quadruply bonded species.
- The average Mo—N distance is similar to that of related compounds, indicating stability in the bonding.
- Crystals were obtained by crystallizing from a specific solvent mixture.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new molecule with two molybdenum atoms that are really close together, and they figured out what it looks like.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through a reaction involving Mo2(DAniF)3(OOCCH3) and benzoic acid, followed by crystallization.
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