Dinitrosylbis[tris­(4-methyl­phen­yl)phosphane]iron [Fe(NO)2(C21H21P)2]
2011

Structure of a Dinitrosyl Iron Compound

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Author Information

Author(s): Myron W. Jones, Douglas R. Powell, George B. Richter-Addo

Primary Institution: University of Oklahoma

Conclusion

The study successfully determined the structure of a dinitrosyl iron diphosphane complex.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound belongs to the family of metal dinitrosyl compounds.
  • Two crystallographically independent but chemically equal molecules were found in the structure.
  • The iron atom is tetrahedrally coordinated by two phosphane ligands and two NO groups.

Takeaway

Scientists figured out how a special iron compound is shaped, which helps us understand how it works.

Methodology

The structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S160053681100465X

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