Rotor-shaped Cyclopentadienyltetraphenylcyclobutadienecobalt. An Advanced Inorganic Experiment

Darren K. MacFarland and Rebecca Gorodetzer
Department of Chemistry, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA 17325
J. Chem. Educ., 2005, 82 (1), p 109
DOI: 10.1021/ed082p109
Publication Date (Web): January 1, 2005
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Abstract

An advanced laboratory experiment involving the synthesis of the title compound is described. The suitability of the compound for teaching inert-atmosphere techniques and the stability of the product are discussed. The compound has interesting structural features that pique student interest.

Keywords (Audience):

Upper-Division Undergraduate

Keywords (Domain):

Inorganic Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives

Keywords (Subject):

Aromatic Compounds
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