Synthesis of heavy cyanide analogs for the design of novel Prussian blue analogs

Thesis

This thesis describes the chemistry of metal complexes of the cyaphide ion (C≡P−) and some of its derivatives, including their syntheses, properties, and reactivity.

Chapter 1. The chemistry of the cyaphide ion is introduced, starting with a cursory overview of its morecommon lighter congener, the cyanide ion, and its application in Prussian blue analogs. Next, the use ofthe isolobal analogy in describing fragments that are related to the cyanide and cyaphide ions is outlined. Final...

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Authors: Yang, E

• DOI: 10.5287/ora-dpzmzxy46
• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: University of Oxford
• Language: English
• Keywords: transition metal; phosphorus; density functional theory; Prussian blue; organometallic; aromatic compounds; inorganic; cyanide; cyaphide; heterocyclic compounds; chemistry; main group; organophosphorus; x-ray crystallography
• Subjects: Computational chemistry; Physical inorganic chemistry; Chemistry; Aromatic compounds; Organophosphorus compounds; Phosphorus compounds; Phosphorus; Transition metal compounds; Transition metal complexes; Organometallic compounds; X-ray crystallography; Inorganic compounds; Reaction mechanisms (Chemistry); Organotransition metal compounds; Organometallic chemistry; Inorganic cyclic compounds; Heterocyclic compounds; Chemistry, Inorganic; Cyanides; Transition metals