U.v. photoelectron spectral studies on the metal carbonyl cluster compounds Os3(CO)12, Ru3(CO)12, and Os6(CO)18

Abstract

The photoelectron spectra of Os₃(CO)₁₂ and Ru₃(CO)₁₂ have been recorded and shown to be consistent with the molecular orbital scheme proposed for such molecules; the first ionization energies of these compounds and that of Os₆(CO)₁₈ are compared with the work functions of the corresponding metals.