Acetonitriledicarbonyl(η5-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)iron(II) tetrafluoridoborate [Fe(C10H15)(C2H3N)(CO)2]BF4
2011
Structure of a Metal-Organic Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): M'thiruaine Cyprian M., Friedrich Holger B., Changamu Evans O., Bala Muhammad D.
Primary Institution: University of KwaZulu-Natal
Conclusion
The compound crystallizes in a pseudo-octahedral arrangement around the iron atom.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound was obtained as a yellow microcrystalline solid with a yield of 92%.
- The arrangement of ligands around the iron atom is in a pseudo-octahedral three-legged piano-stool fashion.
- The Fe—N bond length was measured at 1.924 Å.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special metal compound and found out how its parts are arranged around the metal atom.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using a known method and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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