Chemical Synthesis via Metal Atoms: Preparation and X-Ray Structure of (1,3-hapto3-Cycloocta-1,5-dienyl)bis(Triphenylphosphine)Rhodium(I)

Co-condensation of Rh vapour with cyclo-octa-1,5-diene followed by addition of a toluene solution of PPh 3 yields the title compound which has been characterized by X-ray crystallography