Cyclopentadienyl Zincates: Synthesis and X‐ray Studies of Sodium and Potassium Salts of the [Zn(C₅H₅)₃]⁻ and [Zn₂(C₅H₅)₅]⁻ Ions

Abstract

Zigzag zinc: The Na+ and K+ salts of the [Zn(C5H5)3]− ion exhibit polymeric 1D and 2D structures, respectively. In contrast, the dizincate [Na(thf)6][Zn2(C5H5)5] contains discrete [Zn2(C5H5)5]− ions that consist of two {Zn(C5H5)2} groups with η1(π)/η1(π) binding, bridged by a C5H5 ring η1(π)-coordinated to each zinc atom (see structure). Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2007/z603875_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.