Asymmetrical A-frame triplatinum clusters bridged by small organic molecules and bis((diphenylphosphino)methyl)phenylphosphine

The reactions of linear trinuclear platinum complexes with small organic molecules yields asymmetrical A-frame triplatinum complexes. The complexes possess an extra bridge across one of the metal-metal bonds. The trinuclear complexes serve as models for the study of the interactions between small molecules and the surfaces of heterogeneous catalysts. The reactions of a linear triplatinum complex with electron deficient HBF4.Et2O and p-NO2C6H4NC are discussed.