Reaction of the heteronuclear cluster RuOs3(μ-H) 2(CO)13 with diphenylacetylene: An alkyne bound to a tetrahedral metal core

Yong Leng Kelvin Tan, Chin Wai Alaric Koh, Ting Bin Lim, Weng Kee Leong*

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Abstract

Reaction of the heteronuclear cluster RuOs3(μ-H) 2(CO)13, 1, with diphenylacetylene afforded the tetrahedral cluster RuOs3(μ-H)23, η121-C2Ph 2)(CO)11, 2, in good yield. Spectroscopic evidence suggests that 2 exist as two isomers in solution.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)509-516
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Cluster Science
Volume17
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2006
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics

Keywords

  • Alkyne
  • Cluster
  • Heteronuclear
  • Isomers
  • Osmium
  • Ruthenium

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