Donor-acceptor-based vinylidene and σ-acetylide complexes of ruthenium and osmium

Andrew J. Hodge, Scott L. Ingham, Ashok K. Kakkar, Muhammad S. Khan, Jack Lewis*, Nicholas J. Long, David G. Parker, Paul R. Raithby

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Abstract

The synthesis of vinylidene, trans-[(dppm)2ClMCC(H)(R)]PF6, and σ-acetylide complexes, trans-[(dppm)2ClMCCR] (M = Ru, Os; dppm = bis(diphenylphosphino)methane, Ph2PCH2PPh2; R = p-C6H5, p-C6H4C6H5, p-C6H42, C6H32-(CH3)-4-NO2, p-C6H4CH3), and a single-crystal X-ray determination of trans-[(dppm)2ClRuCCC6H4-p-NO2] are reported. The metal-phosphine fragment in these complexes acts as a donor and communicates with the para-substituted nitro acceptor group through the backbone. Such an interaction helps create a delocalized charge-transfer state from the donor to the acceptor.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)205-210
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Organometallic Chemistry
Volume488
Issue number1-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 22 1995
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Acetylide
  • Crystal structure
  • Osmium
  • Ruthenium
  • Vinylidene

ASJC Scopus subject areas

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

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