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.
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Instructions for the students and notes for the instructor, including the NMR and IR spectra of the complex, are available.
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