[μ-Bis(diphenylphosphanyl)methane-1:2κ2 P:P′]nonacarbonyl-1κ3 C,2κ3 C,3κ3 C-[tris(biphenyl-4-yl)arsane-3κAs]-triangulo-triruthenium(0) [Ru3(C36H27As)(C25H22P2)(CO)9]
2011
Study of a New Triangular Ruthenium Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Shawkataly Omar bin, Khan Imthyaz Ahmed, Sirat Siti Syaida, 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.
Conclusion
The new compound features a unique ligand arrangement and stabilizes through various intermolecular interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound features a bis(diphenylphosphanyl)methane ligand bridging an Ru—Ru bond.
- Each Ru atom carries one equatorial and two axial terminal carbonyl ligands.
- The crystal structure is stabilized by weak intermolecular interactions.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new triangular molecule made of ruthenium, which has special connections that help it stay together.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by refluxing equimolar quantities of Ru3(CO)10(μ-Ph2PCH2PPh2) and tri([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)arsine in hexane under nitrogen atmosphere.
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