The reactions of ( 5 -C 5 Me 5 )GeCl with GeCl 2 or SnCl 2 lead

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The reactions of (η5-C5Me5)GeCl with GeCl2 or SnCl2 lead to the compound [A]+ [B] or [A]+ [C] respectively. The solution 1H NMR spectrum of [A][C] contains a singlet at δ 2.14 ppm, and the 13C NMR spectrum shows two signals at δ 9.6 and 121.2 ppm. The mass spectra of the compounds exhibit a common peak at m/z = 209.

(a) Suggest identities for [A][B] and [A][C].

(b) Assign the 13C NMR spectrum. 

(c) The peak at m/z = 209 is not a single line. Why is this?

(d) What structures do you expect [B]− and [C] to adopt? 

(e) Describe the bonding in [A]+.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781292134147

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Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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