Organometallic compound found to break textbook principle
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Mason Wakley2025-07-15T08:30:00
A ferrocene-derived complex is a further exception to the 18-electron rule
A new derivative of ferrocene has 20 valence electrons, challenging the longstanding rule that organometallic compounds can only have a maximum of 18. The researchers highlight that the ligand structure alters the redox properties of the complex, offering improvements for current catalysts and materials.