K3MoPO7: the first molybdenum phosphate with edge-sharing MoO6 octahedra and PO4 tetrahedra†
Abstract
Herein we report the discovery of a novel molybdenum phosphate K3MoPO7, in which the basic building unit, [P2Mo2O14]6− ring cluster anions, contains unique edge-sharing MoO6 and PO4 polyhedra. The structural stability of K3MoPO7 is confirmed by both experimental and first-principles studies.