Metal-Metal Bonds
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Cp = η5-C5H5, Cp* = η5-C5(CH3)5,
Ph = -C6H5, Cy = -C6H11,
Me = -CH3, Et = -CH2CH3,
iPr = -CH(CH3)2, tBu = -C(CH3)3,
py = C5H5N
Counter ions might be shown. See
original references for the crystal structures.
Sets in { } count as one problem.

This page created by George Lisensky, Beloit College.
Last modified February 20, 2023.


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