The [Os3(μ-H)(CO)10(MeCN)2]+ cation: Synthesis and X-ray crystal structure of [Os3(μ-H)(CO)10(MeCN)2][Os(CO) 3Cl3]

Christopher E. Anson, Evert J. Ditzel, Mariano Fajardo, H. Diane Holden, Brian F.G. Johnson, Jack Lewis, José Puga, Paul R. Raithby

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Abstract

The clusters [Os3(CO)11 (MeCN)] and [Os3(CO)10(MeCN)2] react with acids HX (X = BF4 or PF6) to form the cationic derivatives [Os3(μ-H)(CO)11(MeCN)]X and [Os3(μ-H)(CO)10(MeCN)2]X, respectively. The cluster [Os3(CO)10(MeCN)2] also reacts with dry HCl to form the salt [Os3(μ-H)-(CO)10(MeCN)2][Os(CO) 3Cl3]. X-Ray analysis of this salt shows that the Os atoms in the cation lie at the vertices of an isosceles triangle. A hydride bridges the long Os-Os edge, and the two acetonitrile ligands occupy trans axial sites. Reaction of [Os3(μ-H)(μ-OH)(CO)10] with HBF4 in MeCN also produces [Os3(μ-H)(CO)10(MeCN)2]+. In this reaction direct attack of H+ on the co-ordinated OH- ligand is considered to occur with the resultant liberation of H2O. Treatment of [Os3(μ-H)(CO)10-(MeCN)2] + with [Os(CO)4]-2 leads to the formation of the neutral complex [Os4H2(CO)14(MeCN)]. The bridging hydride of the cation may also be replaced by a bridging nitrosyl ligand by reaction with NO+.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2723-2727
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of the Chemical Society, Dalton Transactions
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Dec 1984

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry

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