Dinitrosylbis[tris(4-chlorophenyl)phosphane]iron [Fe(NO)2(C18H12Cl3P)2]
2011
Dinitrosyl Iron Diphosphane Complex
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Myron W. Jones, Douglas R. Powell, George B. Richter-Addo
Primary Institution: University of Oklahoma
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a dinitrosyl iron diphosphane complex, revealing its tetrahedral geometry and specific bond angles.
Supporting Evidence
- The iron atom in the complex is tetrahedrally coordinated by two phosphane ligands and two nitrosyl groups.
- The study utilized X-ray diffraction to determine the molecular structure.
- The isolated yield of the compound was 33%.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new chemical compound that has a special shape, and they figured out how its atoms are arranged.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from a toluene solution and characterized using X-ray diffraction.
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