Bond catastrophes in rhodium complexes: experimental charge-density studies of Rh(C(7)H(8))(P(t)Bu(3))Cl and Rh(C(7)H(8))(PCy(3))Cl.
Summary of "Bond catastrophes in rhodium complexes: experimental charge-density studies of Rh(C(7)H(8))(P(t)Bu(3))Cl and Rh(C(7)H(8))(PCy(3))Cl."
Rhodium complexes have potential uses in both catalysis and promoting the cleavage of C-C bonds. In order to further our understanding of these species and their potential applications, it is vital to obtain insight into the bonding within the species, particularly the Rh-C interactions, and to this end experimental charge-density studies have been undertaken on the title complexes. High-resolution single-crystal datasets to sin θ/λ = 1.06 Å(-1) were obtained at 100 K and analysed using Bader's `Atoms in Molecules' (AIM) approach. The results of the studies have provided unique insights into the bonding involving rhodium and highlight the importance of undertaking such investigations for transition metal compounds.
Affiliation
Durham University Department of Chemistry, University Science Laboratories, South Road, Durham DH1 3LE, England.
Journal Details
This article was published in the following journal.
Name: Acta crystallographica. Section B, Structural science
ISSN: 1600-5740
Pages: 503-14
Links
- PubMed Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20841918
- DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1107/S0108768110031496
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Rhodium
Rhodium. A hard and rare metal of the platinum group, atomic number 45, atomic weight 102.905, symbol Rh. (Dorland, 28th ed)
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An atom or group of atoms that have a positive or negative electric charge due to a gain (negative charge) or loss (positive charge) of one or more electrons. Atoms with a positive charge are known as CATIONS; those with a negative charge are ANIONS.
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Ubiquitin-protein Ligase Complexes
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