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Transition metal nitroso complexes

Transition metal nitroso complexes is a chemistry topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Transition metal nitroso complexes rather than just read about it. In short: Transition metal nitroso complexes are coordination complexes containing one or more organonitroso ligands (RNO). Structure and bonding Organic nitroso compounds bind to metals in several ways, but most commonly as monodentate N-bonded ligands.

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Reference excerpt

Transition metal nitroso complexes are coordination complexes containing one or more organonitroso ligands (RNO).

Structure and bonding Organic nitroso compounds bind to metals in several ways, but most commonly as monodentate N-bonded ligands. Also known are O-bonded, η2-N,O-bonded. Dimers of organic nitroso compounds also bind in a κ2--O,O bidentate manner. Illustrative are Ru(acac)2(C6H5NO)2, where a pair nitrosobenzenes are monodentate, and [Ru(acac)2(μ−C6H5NO)]2 where two nitrosobenzenes bridge.

Chelating nitroso ligands

Arylnitroso compounds with a flanking hydroxy group are a well-developed, e.g. 1-nitroso-2-naphthol. They are precursors to anionic N,O chelating ligands. Chelating dinitrosoarenes are uncommon but have been investigated.

Synthesis Organic nitroso complexes can be prepared from preformed organic nitroso precursors. These precursors usually exist as N-N bonded dimers, but the dimer dissociates readily. This direct method is used to give W(CO)5(tert-BuNO) (where tert-Bu is (CH3)3C). The Fe-porphyrin complex depicted below is prepared by this route. More complicated but more biorelevant routes involve degradation of precursors such as nitrobenzene and phenylhydroxylamine.

Ni(PEt3)4 + i−PrNO2 → Ni(PEt3)2(η2-i−PrNO) + PEt3 + OPEt3 (Et = C2H5, i-Pr = (CH3)2CH) The coupling of organic ligands and nitric oxide is yet another route.

Connection to methemoglobinemia

Methemoglobinemia is a disorder where a large fraction of hemoglobin in one's blood has converted to inactive forms, generically called methemoglobin. Since methemoglobin is not an oxygen-carrier, methemoglobinemia is a serious disorder, sometimes fatal. Exposure to nitrobenzene, aniline, and their derivatives cause this disorder, which is attributed to their conversion to nitrosobenzene (and derivatives), which inactivate hemoglobin by forming a complex with the Fe center, precluding binding of O2.

Related compounds As indicated by the applications in dyeing, chelating aryl nitroso compounds often form deeply colored complexes

Cupferron, C6H5N(O-)NO, an anionic O-O chelating proligand was once a popular reagent for the analysis of metal ions. Millon's reagent, which involves nitroso-based ligands, was once a test for proteins

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Example 3 — an exam-style question

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Applications of Transition metal nitroso complexes

In research: Transition metal nitroso complexes appears in chemistry research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Transition metal nitroso complexes in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Transition metal nitroso complexes is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Coordination complexes, Inorganic chemistry, Nitroso compounds, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Transition metal nitroso complexes outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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What is Transition metal nitroso complexes in simple terms?

Transition metal nitroso complexes are coordination complexes containing one or more organonitroso ligands (RNO). Structure and bonding Organic nitroso compounds bind to metals in several ways, but most commonly as monodentate N-bonded ligands.

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