Study of the interaction of water with the aqua-soluble dimeric complex [RuCp(PTA)2–μ-CN–1κC:2κ2N-RuCp(PTA)2](CF3SO3) (PTA = 1,3,5-triaza-7-phosphaadamantane) by neutron and X-ray diffraction in solution

Abstract

The study of an aqueous solution of [RuCp(PTA)₂–μ-CN–1κC:2κ²N-RuCp(PTA)₂](CF₃SO₃) by neutron and X-ray diffraction revealed surprising details as to how the water molecules interact with the complex and affect its properties. The present communication demonstrates the applicability of sophisticated scattering techniques in combination with theoretical calculations to the study of coordination compounds in aqueous solution.