Reaction of rhodium trichloride with oxyethylated calix[4]resorcinarene

Abstract

Reaction of rhodium trichloride with a new ligand, oxyethylated calix[4]resorcinarene was examined in an inert atmosphere in different solvents (acetone, acetone + chloroform). The product was characterized by IR, Raman, 1H NMR, ESR, ESCA spectroscopy, conductometry. Its composition was proved by the data of elemental and X-ray fluorescent analyses. The solvent used does not affect the composition of the product but only its yield. The structure of the coordination node and the type of coordination of the rhodium-containing fragment was investigated by calculating the model molecules of the ligand and the complex using the molecular mechanics method (MM+).