Synthesis and X-ray Crystallographic Characterization of (μ-(Diphenylphosphino)phenyl-C2,P)palladium Bromide. A Novel Tetranuclear Metalated Compound

The synthesis and crystal structure of a tetranuclear palladium cluster, [Pd(PC)Br]4 (PC) = [P(C6H4)Ph2]-), is described. Cleavage of this cluster with phosphines yields the mononuclear species Pd(PC)Br(P) in the form of cis and trans isomers. An equilibrium between mono- and tetranuclear species is observed for P = PCBr.