The compound Na 2 IrCl 6 reacts with triphenylphosphine in diethylene glycol in an atmosphere of CO

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The compound Na2IrCl6 reacts with triphenylphosphine in diethylene glycol in an atmosphere of CO to give trans-[IrCl(CO)(PPh3)2], known as ‘Vaska’s compound’. Excess CO gives a five coordinate species and treatment with NaBH4 in ethanol gives [IrH(CO)2(PPh3)2]. Derive a formal name for Vaska’s compound. Draw and name all isomers of the two five-coordinate complexes.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9780198768128

7th Edition

Authors: Mark Weller, Tina Overton, Jonathan Rourke

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