Explorations in Organometallic Synthesis: Characterization and Structure Determinations of Binuclear Phosphine-Bridged Complexes of Platinum Using Multinuclear NMR and IR Spectroscopy.
Kimberly A. Brittingham and Serge Schreiner
Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, VA 23005
Thomas N. Gallaher
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
A multi-step experiment has been developed for the inorganic chemistry laboratory in which students synthesize and characterize various bimetallic platinum complexes. Three 3-hr lab periods are required for the entire experimental/characterization process. Experimental techniques are not elaborate, but require the exclusion of oxygen with a nitrogen atmosphere as well as adequate hood ventilation. The isolated compounds are identified and characterized using infrared spectroscopy and multinuclear NMR.
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Brittingham, Kimberley A.; Schreiner, Serge; Gallagher, Thomas N. J. Chem. Educ.1995 72 941.
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