Photochemistry of Fe2(CO)8(Mu-CH2)
Abstract
We herein present the previously unreported photochemistry of two forms of the dimetallocyclopropane the complex Fe2(CO)8(mu-CH2), and its deuterated analog. We have determined that it behaves similarly to other dimetallic carbonyls in that it eliminates carbon monoxide upon irradiation with high-intensity UV/Visible light to form distinct single and double CO-loss products. Upon formation of a 34-electron single CO-loss product however, it exhibits the ability to either maintain an unbalanced 16/18-electron configuration, or convert to a carbene complex with an iron-iron double bond. This unusual behavior is probably due to the high degree of pi-interaction between the mu-CH2 and the dimetallic center.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 04, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA372300
Entities
People
- Daniel M. Branan
Organizations
- Ohio State University