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Characterization and thermolysis reactions of CO{sub 2} bridged iron-tin and rhenium-tin complexes. Structure-reactivity correlations

Journal Article · · Organometallics

We report here our studies of the thermolysis behavior of iron-tin complexes and related rhenium-tin complexes and new structural data which allow further correlations to be made between thermolysis activity and bonding parameters involving the CO{sub 2} ligand. All compounds have been characterized by solid-state IR spectral methods which allow a determination of the {mu}{sub 2}-{eta}{sup 2} or {mu}{sub 2}-{eta}{sup 3} bonding mode in each compound when compared with structural data on representative compounds of each type. Factors which control the ease of thermolysis and the mode of decomposition are the bonding type, the presence of electron-donating or electron-withdrawing groups on the tin atom as well as those on iron or rhenium, metal-carbon bond strength, the orientation of the bridging CO{sub 2} ligand between the two metal centers, and, most importantly, the stability of the corresponding metal (iron or rhenium) anion. Reaction mechanisms are proposed which are consistent with structural and electronic differences that lead to separate thermolysis paths. 17 refs., 7 figs., 11 tabs.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
28697
Journal Information:
Organometallics, Journal Name: Organometallics Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 14; ISSN 0276-7333; ISSN ORGND7
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English