Tetraethylammonium dibromidotricarbonyl(o-toluidine)rhenate(I) (C8H20N)[ReBr2(C7H9N)(CO)3]
2011
Tetraethylammonium dibromidotricarbonyl(o-toluidine)rhenate(I)
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Brink Alice, Visser Hendrik G., Roodt Andreas
Primary Institution: University of the Free State
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a rhenium complex with specific ligand arrangements and hydrogen-bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The ReI atom is octahedrally surrounded by three carbonyl ligands, two bromide ligands, and an o-toluidine ligand.
- The amine ligand is disordered over two positions.
- Hydrogen-bonding interactions stabilize the crystal structure.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special rhenium compound to see how its parts fit together and how they interact with each other.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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