Metal-Organic Papers [μ-Bis(diphenylarsanyl)methane-1:2κ2 As:As′] nonacarbonyl-1κ3C,2κ3C,3κ3C-(triisopropyl phosphite-3κP)-triangulo-triruthenium(0) [Ru3(C25H22As2)(C9H21O3P)(CO)9]
2011
Triangulo-Triruthenium Complex with Diphenylarsanyl Ligand
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Shawkataly Omar bin, Alam Mohd. Gulfam, Yeap Chin Sing, Fun Hoong-Kun
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Hypothesis
The study investigates the structure and properties of a new metal-carbonyl cluster complex.
Conclusion
The new triangulo-triruthenium complex exhibits unique structural features and bonding characteristics.
Supporting Evidence
- The complex contains two crystallographically independent molecules.
- The structure features a bridging ligand and terminal carbonyl ligands.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the molecules into a three-dimensional framework.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new molecule made of three ruthenium atoms and studied its structure to understand how it works.
Methodology
X-ray crystallography was used to determine the structure of the complex.
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