A step-by-step structural transformation of the Ru–Ru bonding unit from a paddle-wheel to edge-sharing bi-octahedra configuration
Abstract
dimer can adapt to changes in the metal-metal bonding type and oxidation state without undergoing dissociation to monomeric Ru fragments. This is the first study exploring the mechanism of the M-M dimer structural transformation using ESI-MS. The results not only reveal the important reactivity of dimetal carboxylates with ligand exchange but also provide a deep understanding of the conversion mechanism for the type of M-M multiple bond affected by the coordination environment.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Inorganic Chemistry and Materials
Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry
Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Dalton Transactions
- Volume
- 55
- Issue
- 7
- Pages
- 3011–3018
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN