Benzene Complexes of Ruthenium(II)

Authors:
  • RZR. A. Zelonka
    R. A. Zelonka
  • MBM. C. Baird
    M. C. Baird
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Abstract
The complexes [π-C6H6RuX2]2 (X = Cl, Br, I, SCN) have been prepared and characterized. They react with phosphorus donors to give the monomeric π-C6H6RuX2PR3, and with cyanide and hydride ions to give cyclohexadienyl and cyclohexadiene complexes.