Metal-Organic Papers [μ-Bis(diphenylarsanyl)methane-1:2κ2 As:As’] nonacarbonyl-1κ3 C,2κ3 C,3κ3 C-[(4-methylsulfanylphenyl)diphenylphosphane-3κP]-triangulo-triruthenium(0) [Ru3(C25H22As2)(C19H17PS)(CO)9]
2011
Study of a New Triangulo-Triruthenium Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Shawkataly Omar bin, Khan Imthyaz Ahmed, Hafiz Malik H. A., Yeap Chin Sing, Fun Hoong-Kun
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Hypothesis
The study investigates the synthesis and structure of a new triangulo-triruthenium compound with specific ligands.
Conclusion
The new compound features a unique arrangement of ligands and carbonyls that stabilizes its crystal structure.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound features a unique ligand arrangement that bridges ruthenium atoms.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds contribute to the stability of the crystal structure.
- Dihedral angles between ligands indicate significant steric interactions.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new chemical compound made of three ruthenium atoms and studied how its parts fit together.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by refluxing equimolar quantities of two precursors in hexane under nitrogen atmosphere, and crystals were grown for X-ray diffraction.
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