Abstract
The complexes [Co(PR3)2X3] (X = Cl, Br; PR3= PMe3, PEt3, PMe2Ph, PEt2Ph, PEtPh2; X = Br, PR3= PPh3) have been prepared by oxidation of the corresponding [Co(PR3)2X2] in dichloromethane with NOX at low temperatures. The intensely colored, paramagnetic (μ = 2.9-3.3 μB) Co(III) complexes are formulated as five-coordinate trigonal-bipyramidal species on the basis of vibrational and UV-visible spectroscopic studies and FAB mass spectra. Detailed assignments for the d-d and charge-transfer transitions in the UV-visible spectra are proposed. First-coordination-sphere bond lengths for the complexes [Co(PEt3)2X3] and [Co(PEt2Ph)2X3] were obtained by cobalt and bromine K-edge EXAFS spectroscopy (extended X-ray absorption fine structure), along with similar data for the model compounds [Co(PPh3)2X2], For the cobalt(III) complexes average bond lengths are Co-P = 2.30 A, Co-Cl = 2.20 A, and Co-Br = 2.36 A.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2128-2131 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Inorganic Chemistry |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry