MONOCYCLOPENTADIENYLMOLYBDENUM(III) CHEMISTRY

The synthesis, structure, properties, and reactivity of complexes of M o(III) containing one cyclopentadienyl or substituted cyclopentadienyl ring are reviewed. In particular, the electronic structure of mononuc lear (radical) compounds and the synergistic stabilization through X - ->pi Mo and Mo -->pi L interactions are discussed, as well as the effe ct of these interactions on the molecular structure and on the redox p otentials of the compounds.