| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9582386 | Chemical Physics Letters | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The experimental charge density determination (T = 120 K) of a second-row transition metal cluster and subsequent topological analysis elucidate the bonding of the Ru3(CO)12 molecule. The Ru-Ru bond critical point features were found to be close to those of the first-row transition metal-metal bonds. Furthermore, the experiment reveals the presence of Câ¯C interactions among the axial carbonyl ligands. They may justify the sterically hindered D3h configuration of the molecule and the distortion of axial COs from linearity.
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Authors
Giuliana Gervasio, Riccardo Bianchi, Domenica Marabello,