Crystal structure of a trifluoromethyl benzoato quadruple-bonded dimolybdenum complex

The study of quadruple bonds between transition metals, in particular those of dimolybdenum, has revealed much about the two-electron bond. The solid-state structure of the quadruple-bonded dimolybdenum(II) complex tetrakis(μ-4-trifluoromethylbenzoato-κ2 O:O′)dimolybdenum(II) 0.762-pentane 0.238-tetrahydrofuran solvate, [Mo2(p-O2CC6H4CF3)4·2THF]·0.762C5H12·0.238C4H8O or [Mo2(C8H4F3O2)4(C4H8O)2]·0.762C5H12·0.238C4H8O is reported. The complex crystallizes within a triclinic cell and low symmetry (P\overline{1}) results from the intercalated pentane/THF solvent molecules. The paddlewheel structure at 100 K has inversion symmetry and comprises four bridging carboxylate ligands encases the Mo2(II,II) core that is characterized by two axially coordinated THF molecules and an Mo—Mo distance of 2.1098 (7) Å.

Electronic Interplay: Synergism of Binary Transition Metals and Role of M-N-S Site Towards Oxygen Electrocatalysis

Towards rational catalyst development, a binary Fe-Co center is coordinated with S and N in nanocarbon matrix. An electronic drift between Fe-Co and an extended +R effect from the S...

Ni(OH)2 Coated CoMn-Layered Double Hydroxide Nanowires as Efficient Water Oxidation Electrocatalysts

Core-shell nanowires of first-row transition metals are important members of nanostructured electrocatalysts for water oxidation owing to their superior electrocatalytic performance and tremendous promise as substitutes for noble-metal-based electrocatalysts. Recently,...