A comparison of non-covalent interactions in the crystal structures of two σ-alkane complexes of Rh exhibiting contrasting stabilities in the solid state
M. Arif Sajjad, Stuart A. Macgregor, Andrew S. Weller
Abstract
Non-covalent interactions in the Rh σ-alkane complexes [(Cy 2 PCH 2 CH 2 PCy 2 )Rh(norbornane)][BAr F 4 ] and [(Cy 2 PCH 2 CH 2 PCy 2 )Rh(propane)][BAr F 4 ] correlate with their stability in the solid-state.
Topics & Concepts
NorbornaneAlkaneChemistryPropaneRhodiumCovalent bondBar (unit)Solid-stateCrystallographyStereochemistryPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryHydrocarbonCatalysisPhysicsMeteorologyInorganic Fluorides and Related CompoundsMagnetism in coordination complexesCrystallography and molecular interactions