Metal-metal bond formation between [n]metallocenophanes: synthesis and characterisation of a dicarba[2]ruthenocenophanium dimer.
Feeling the strain: The first example of metal-metal bonding between strained [n]metallocenophanes is reported. A dicarba[2]ruthenocenophanium dimer has been synthesised through the oxidation of a dicarba[2]ruthenocenophane (see figure). The structural and electrochemical characterisation of the dimer is also discussed.
School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock's Close, Bristol BS8 1TS, UK.
Andrew D
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Russell
Joe B
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Gilroy
Kevin
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Lam
Mairi F
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Haddow
Jeremy N
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Harvey
William E
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Geiger
Ian
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Manners