Metal Alkene Complexes
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Which observed complexes have the expected electron count in each set?
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Me = -CH3, Et = -CH2CH3, iPr = -CH(CH3)2,
tBu = -C(CH3)3, Ph = -C6H5, Cy = -C6H11,
py = C5H5N, bipy = ,
CH2CHCH2 = ĊH2ĊHĊH2 = CH2⎓CH⎓CH2 = allyl,
en = NH2CH2CH2NH2, acac = CH3COCHCOCH3
Counter ions might be included. 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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