Abstract
A new synthesis of the complexes [Ti(cp)2(SR)2], (II), via oxidative addition of alkyl and aryl disulphides to [Ti(cp)2(CO)2], (I), is reported (cp =η-cyclopentadienyl). Reactions of (II) with (I) give binuclear titanium(III) complexes, [(cp)2Ti(µ-SR)2Ti(cp)2], (III), and this type of reaction is proposed as a general synthetic route to such complexes. Complexes (III) show reduced paramagnetism, in agreement with titanium(III)–titanium(III) interaction, and unusual affinity for carbon monoxide. The oxidative addition of disulphides to [V(cp)2], (VI) affords, depending on the reactions conditions, [V(cp)2(SR)2], (VIII), or [V(cp)2SR], (VII). The latter complexes can reversibly co-ordinate carbon monoxide.
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