Solid-state coexistence of {Zr12} and {Zr6} zirconium oxocarboxylate clusters

Abstract

Ligand metathesis, Co(ii) coordination, and partial condensation reactions of an archetypal {Zr6} zirconium oxocarboxylate cluster result in the first example of the coexistence of the distinct zirconium oxide frameworks {Zr6O8} and {Zr12O22}. Even minor modifications to the reaction conditions push this apparent equilibrium towards the {Zr6O8}-based product. © 2014 The Royal Society of Chemistry.