Tris(η5-cyclopentadienyl)hafnium(III) [Hf(C5H5)3]
2011
Structure of Tris(cyclopentadienyl)hafnium(III)
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Burlakov Vladimir V., Arndt Perdita, Spannenberg Anke, Rosenthal Uwe
Primary Institution: A. N. Nesmeyanov Institute of Organoelement Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences
Conclusion
The crystal structure of tris(cyclopentadienyl)hafnium(III) shows a trigonal-planar geometry around the hafnium atom.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound crystallizes in the hexagonal space group P63/m.
- The hafnium atom is surrounded by three cyclopentadienyl ligands.
- The Hf—C bond lengths are within the expected range.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a compound made of hafnium and cyclopentadienyl groups, and found that it has a specific shape in its crystal structure.
Methodology
The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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