[μ-Bis(diphenylarsanyl)methane-1:2κ2 As:As’]nonacarbonyl-1κ3 C,2κ3 C,3κ3 C-[tris(biphenyl-4-yl)arsane-3κAs]-triangulo-triruthenium(0) [Ru3(C25H22As2)(C36H27As)(CO)9]
2011
New Triangulo-Triruthenium Compound with Diphenylarsanyl Ligand
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Shawkataly Omar bin, Khan Imthyaz Ahmed, Sirat Siti Syaida, Yeap Chin Sing, Fun Hoong-Kun
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Hypothesis
The study investigates the synthesis and structure of a new triangulo-triruthenium compound.
Conclusion
The new compound features a unique ligand arrangement and stabilizes through hydrogen bonds and π-π interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound features a bis(diphenylarsanyl)methane ligand bridging Ru atoms.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the molecules into dimers.
- The structure is stabilized by weak C—H⋯π and π–π interactions.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new chemical compound with three ruthenium atoms and special ligands, which helps hold the structure together.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by refluxing equimolar quantities of precursors under nitrogen atmosphere, and crystals were grown for X-ray diffraction.
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