Bridging Ligand - Examples

Examples

Compound Formula Description
{(Fe(III)(OH2)4)2(µ-OH)2}4+ In this example hydroxide plays the role of a μ2 bridging ligand. Notice in the name of the compound μ2 has been simplified to μ.
(η6-C6H6)2Ru2Cl2(μ-Cl)2 In this particular complex, two chloride ligands are terminal and two are μ2 bridging. The η in the beginning of the formula denotes the hapticity of the benzene ligands.
B2H6 This classic borane compound, diborane features two μ2 bridging hydrides.
(Co(CO)3)3(μ3-(C-tBu)) This compound contains a μ3 bridging carbyne ligand (C-tBu).

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