Question: Infra-red analysis on the dimeric complex [(n-Cp)2Os2(CO)4] shows a CO stretch at -2000 cm-1. Raman spectroscopy shows that an Os-Os bond is also present in
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Infra-red analysis on the dimeric complex [(n-Cp)2Os2(CO)4] shows a CO stretch at -2000 cm-1. Raman spectroscopy shows that an Os-Os bond is also present in the structure. (i) Show that both metal centres in [(n5-Cp)2Osz(CO)4] obey the 18 electron rule. 3 marks (ii) Infra-red analysis on the dimeric complex [(n-Cp)2Ru2(CO)4] shows CO stretches at both ~1800 cm1 and ~2000 cm-1. Raman spectroscopy shows that a Ru-Ru bond is also present in the structure. Draw both the cis and trans isomers for this complex. 4 marks
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