Divergent assembly of a starburst tetracosacobalt compound

Abstract

The syntheses of C[{p-C₆H₄C[triple bond, length half m-dash]C}_nH]₄ (n = 1 ,2 ,3) and their reactions with Co₂(CO)₈ have led to the formation of starburst molecules with rigid, cluster-containing arms; up to twelve cluster units have been incorporated.

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