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An Unusual Anion–π Interaction in an ;rido Organometallic Assembly: Synthesis, First Crystal Structure, and Computational Study (Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. 25/2009)
Author(s) -
Moussa Jamal,
Gandon Vincent,
Rager Marie Noelle,
Malacria Max,
Chamoreau LiseMarie,
Amouri Hani
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
european journal of inorganic chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.667
H-Index - 136
eISSN - 1099-0682
pISSN - 1434-1948
DOI - 10.1002/ejic.200990069
Subject(s) - chemistry , iridium , ion , crystallography , hydrogen bond , crystal structure , non covalent interactions , organometallic chemistry , stereochemistry , computational chemistry , molecule , organic chemistry , catalysis
The cover picture shows the molecular structure of the neutral mononuclear iridium complex Cp*Ir(η 6 ‐C 6 H 2 O 4 )(BF 2 ) 2 exhibiting an anion–π interaction between CF 3 SO 3 and metallated pentamethylcyclopentadienyl “η‐Cp*Ir”. Computational analysis (see optimized structure) shows that this type of noncovalent interaction can be better described as a combination of anion–π and CH···anion hydrogen‐bonding interactions. Both contributions work in harmony. Details are discussed in the Short Communication by H. Amouri et al. on p. 3703 ff. The background depicts the famous réverbère “street lamp” of Paris, which resembles the iridium complex holding the anion. The lamp shown in the image is located on Île Saint‐Louis, often considered the most romantic part of Paris. The cover picture was designed by H. Amouri.