Reversible addition of water to the high-hydride-content cluster [Rh6(PiPr3)6H12][BArF4]2. Synthesis and Structure of [Rh6PiPr3)6H11(OH)][BArF4]2.
The hydroxyhydrido salt [Rh(6)(P(i)Pr(3))(6)H(11)(OH)][BArF(4)](2) results from the addition of water to [Rh(6)(P(i)Pr(3))(6)H(12)][BArF(4)](2). This reaction is reversible, and the addition of dihydrogen to [Rh(6)(P(i)Pr(3))(6)H(11)(OH)][BArF(4)](2) results in the elimination of water and the regeneration of the hydride cluster.
Douglas
Thomas M
TM
Inorganic Research Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford, U.K. OX1 3QR, and Department of Chemistry, University of Bath, Bath, U.K. BA2 7AY.
Brayshaw
Simon K
SK
Raithby
Paul R
PR
Weller
Andrew S
AS