Dicarbonyldichloridobis(trimethylphosphane)iron(II)–carbonyldichloridotris(trimethylphosphane)iron(II)–tetrahydrofuran (1/1/2)
2011
Crystal Structure of Iron Complexes
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Rath Nigam P., Stouffer Meghan, Janssen Matthew K., Bleeke John R.
Primary Institution: University of Missouri–St Louis
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of two iron complexes with tetrahydrofuran as a solvent, revealing their distorted octahedral coordination geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The crystal structure contains half molecules of two iron complexes and a tetrahydrofuran solvent.
- Weak intermolecular interactions were observed between the carbonyl oxygen atoms and methyl hydrogen atoms.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at how two iron compounds are arranged in a crystal, and they found that the iron is surrounded by other atoms in a special shape.
Methodology
The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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