[μ-Bis(di-o-tolylphosphanyl)methane-1:2κ2 P:P′]nonacarbonyl-1κ3 C,2κ3 C,3κ3 C-[diphenyl(phenylsulfanylmethyl)phosphane-3κP]-triangulo-triruthenium(0) dichloromethane 0.25-solvate [Ru3(C29H30P2)(C19H17PS)(CO)9]·0.25CH2Cl2
2011
Structure of a Ruthenium Complex with Dichloromethane Solvate
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Shawkataly Omar bin, Khan Imthyaz Ahmed, Hafiz Malik H. A., Yeap Chin Sing, Fun Hoong-Kun
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Conclusion
The study presents the synthesis and crystal structure of a new ruthenium complex with a dichloromethane solvate.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound features a unique arrangement of ruthenium atoms and ligands.
- X-ray crystallography revealed the presence of a disordered dichloromethane molecule.
- The study contributes to the understanding of transition metal-carbonyl clusters.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new chemical compound with ruthenium and found out how it looks in a special way using X-ray.
Methodology
X-ray crystallography was used to determine the structure of the compound.
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