Reactions of Mo2(OR)6 (M triple bond M) Compounds (R = Pr(i) and Bu(t) with Benzoyl Peroxide.
Abstract
Hydrocarbon solutions of Mo2(OR)6 (M=M) compounds, where R = Pr(i) and Bu(t), react with benzoyl peroxide to give intensely blue solutions. Where R = Pr(i), a blue crystalline product has been isolated and is formulated as Mo2(OPr(i)6(O2CPh)2 (M=M) on the basis of analytical and spectroscopic data. A structure involving two edge-sharing octahedral units is proposed for the central Mo2O10 moiety: a pair of OPr(i) ligands provide the bridging groups. Where R = Bu(t), the initially formed blue solution gives rise to a pale yellow-green crystalline product Mo2(OBu(t)4(O2CPh)2 (M=M) and an uncharacterized purple paramagnetic molybdenum containing compound. These products are proposed to arise from decomposition (disproportionation) of Mo2(OBu(t)6(O2CPh)2 (M=M). The Mo2(OBu(T)4)O2CPh)2 compound has been characterized by a single crystal study and is shown to be closely related to the previously characterized compound Mo2(OBu(t)4(O2COBu(t)2.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA121248
Entities
People
- Charles C. Kirkpatrick
- John C. Huffman
- Malcolm H. Chisholm
Organizations
- Indiana University