The (η-1,7'-2,2')4,8'-8,4'-(Bis-μ-o-phenylene)bisdicarbollidocobalt(1-)ate Ion [3-Co-4,8'-8,4'(o-C6H4)2(1,2-C2B9H9)2](-). The First Doubly Bridged Metallacarborane Complex. Synthesis, Properties and Structure
1995 ◽
Vol 60
(8)
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pp. 1297-1302
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The first cobaltacarborane sandwich complex [3-Co-4,8'-8,4'(o-C6H4)2(1,2-C2B9H9)2](-) with two o-phenylene bridges between both deltahedral ligands is described. Phenylene rings containing angle of 72 grad bind the Cs counter-ion probably via π-donation. This is why the solubility of Cs salt in water is extremely low. Synthesis, properties and structure of the Cs salt are described.