Synthesis, characterisation, and molecular structure of the cluster anion [HOs4(CO)13]-

Peter A. Dawson, Brian F.G. Johnson, Jack Lewis, David A. Kaner, Paul R. Raithby

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Abstract

Reaction of [HOs3(CO)11]- with [Fe 2(CO)9] in refluxing tetrahydrofuran leads to the isolation of [HOs4(CO)13]-, which has been shown by spectroscopic and X-ray crystallographic techniques to contain an Os4 tetrahedron, one edge of which is bridged by a CO ligand.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)961-962
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of the Chemical Society, Chemical Communications
Issue number20
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Dec 1980

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Medicine

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