[Os2(CO)8(µ2-η2-C2H4)] as a vibrational model for 1,2-di-σ chemisorbed ethylene on metal surfaces

Abstract

A vibrational assignment has been made for [Os₂(CO)₈(µ₂-η²-C₂H₄)] and its deuteriated and ¹³C analogues: this complex is shown to be a vibrational model for molecular ethylene chemisorption, confirming the (1,2-di-σ) bonding mode.