Reaction of [(μ-H)Os3(CO)11]- anion with dioxygen

Christopher J. Cathey, Brian F.G. Johnson, Jack Lewis, Paul R. Raithby, Wing Tak Wong

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Abstract

The anion [(μ-H)Os3(CO)11]- reacts with dioxygen in solution to give a yellow species which further reacts with Os6(CO)18 to yield [(μ-H)Os3(CO)10.(/gm2-O2C).Os6(CO)17]-. The structure of the oxygen intermediate is proposed, and a mechanism of the reaction suggested.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)C12-C14
JournalJournal of Organometallic Chemistry
Volume450
Issue number1-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 May 1993

Funding

We thank the Science and Engineering Research Council (S.E.R.C.), I.C.I. plc (C.J.C.), the Royal Com-mision for the Exhibition of 1851, and the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals (W.T.W) for financial support.

FundersFunder number
I.C.I. plc
Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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