Chlorido(η4-1,5-cyclooctadiene)[(pentafluoroethyl)diphenylphosphane]iridium(I) [IrCl(C8H12)(C14H10F5P)]
2011
New Iridium Complex with Pentafluoroethyldiphenylphosphane
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Michelle M. Choate, R. Gregory Peters, Russell G. Baughman
Primary Institution: Wilkes University
Conclusion
The study reveals that the pentafluoroethyldiphenylphosphane ligand disrupts the iridium dimer and forms a new complex with a distorted square-planar coordination environment.
Supporting Evidence
- The new iridium complex shows a significantly shorter Ir—P bond compared to similar compounds.
- The structure indicates minimal changes upon substitution of a phenyl group with a pentafluoroethyl group.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new iridium compound that changes how the metal bonds with other atoms, making it different from similar compounds.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by adding pentafluoroethyldiphenylphosphane to a solution of iridium dimer under nitrogen, followed by reflux and cooling to room temperature.
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