Metal-Organic Papers [μ-Bis(diphenylphosphanyl)ethane-1:2κ2 P:P′]nonacarbonyl-1κ3 C,2κ3 C,3κ3 C-(triphenylstibine-3κSb)-triangulo-triruthenium(0) [Ru3(C26H24P2)(C18H15Sb)(CO)9]
2011
Structure of a Triangulo-Triruthenium Compound
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Evidence: high
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 compound features a unique arrangement of ligands and carbonyl groups that stabilize its crystal structure.
Supporting Evidence
- The asymmetric unit consists of two crystallographically independent molecules.
- The bis(diphenylphosphanyl)ethane ligand bridges an Ru—Ru bond.
- Molecules are linked into tetramers via intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new chemical compound made of three ruthenium atoms and studied its structure to understand how it holds together.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by refluxing equimolar quantities of Ru3(CO)10(µ-Ph2PCH2CH2PPh2) and triphenylstibine in hexane under nitrogen atmosphere, followed by crystallization.
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