Synthesis of organometallic solids by protonation of Cp*M(CN)₃^n– (M = Rh, Ir, Ru)

Abstract

Protonation of aqueous acetone solutions of [Cp*Ir(CN)₃]^– produces the two-dimensional organometallic solid (H₃O)-[Cp*Ir(CN)₃]^.Me₂CO wherein 14 Å diameter channels (Ir₄C₈N₈O₄) contain exchangeable solvent molecules; the analogous Ru and Rh tricyanide complexes are also susceptible to proton-induced polymerization.

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