Polydecker Sandwich Complexes

Abstract

Derivatives of the polydecker sandwich complexes [η 5, μ- 2,3-dihydro-l, 3-diborolyl) nickel] n and [η 5,μ- 2,3-dihydro-l, 3-diborolyl)rhodium] n are synthesized via polycondensation reactions of tri-ple-decker complexes. The structures of the black oxygen-sensitive polymers have been studied by EXAFS. They exhibit different conductivities: the nickel polymer is a semiconductor (10 -2 Scm -1), whereas the rhodium compound is an insulator (10 -10 Scm -1). © 1988 IUPAC