Synthesis, structure, and formation mechanism of the halogen-bridged tricobalt clusters, [Co3Cp3(μ3-CPh)2(μ-X)]+ (X=Cl, Br, and I)

• Published in: Inorganica Chimica Acta Vol. 357; no. 4; pp. 1236 - 1242
• Main Authors: Ebihara, Masahiro, Iiba, Masami, Matsuoka, Hiroaki, Kawamura, Takashi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 10.03.2004
• Subjects: Cobalt complexes; Crystal structures; Halogen-bridges; Halogenation; Redox potentials; Trinuclear clusters; Crystal structures; Halogen-bridges; Trinuclear clusters; Halogenation; Redox potentials; Cobalt complexes

A series of benzylidyne-capped, halide-bridged tricobalt clusters [Co3Cp3(μ3-CPh)2(μ-X)]+ (where X = Cl, Br, and I) were synthesized by the reaction of [Co3Cp3(μ3-CPh)2] with halogens, and have been investigated using X-ray diffraction, 1H NMR and UV–Vis absorption spectroscopy. Their formation mech...