Preparation and Properties of Tricyclopentadienyl Cerium (IV) Chloride and Bisindenyl Cerium (IV) Dichloride

Abstract The reactions of dipyridinium cerium (IV) hexachloride with tetracyclopentadienyl cerium or sodium cyclopentadienide and tetraindenyl cerium or sodium indenide in tetrahydrofuran yield tricyclopentadienyl cerium (IV) chloride and bisindenyl cerium (IV) dichloride. Infrared spectra, thermal stabilities and other characteristics of the compounds have been studied.