[Rh-2(mu-CO)(CO)(2)(eta-indenyl)(2)] from solid slate decarbonylation of the monomer (eta-indenyl)-Rh(CO)(2)

The complex [Rh-2(mu-CO)(CO)2(eta-indenyl)(2)] was obtained as pure crystals by warming the solid monomer (eta-indenyl)-Rh(CO)(2) in vacuo at 50 degrees C. The characterization of the dimer by spectroscopic and X-ray analysis is described. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reserved.