Metal-Organic Papers (Acetonitrile-κN) penta­carbonyl­tungsten(0) [W(C2H3N)(CO)5]
2011

Study of Acetonitrile-κN Penta­carbonyl­tungsten(0)

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Author Information

Author(s): Strasser Christoph E., Cronje Stephanie, Raubenheimer Helgard G.

Primary Institution: University of Stellenbosch

Conclusion

The study reveals that the acetonitrile ligand coordinates end-on to the tungsten atom, completing an octahedral coordination environment.

Supporting Evidence

  • The acetonitrile ligand coordinates end-on to the tungsten atom.
  • The study provides insights into the bond lengths and coordination geometry of the compound.
  • Crystals were formed by layering a dichloromethane solution with hexane.

Takeaway

This research looks at a special chemical compound where a type of nitrogen-containing molecule is attached to a tungsten atom, helping us understand how these kinds of compounds are structured.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and characterized using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811017879

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