Catalysis Letters, Vol.40, No.1-2, 89-94, 1996
Reversible Photodissociation of Mo(Co)(6) in a Zeolite Cage
Photodissociation of Mo(CO)(6) in a NaY zeolite was studied under vacuum and CO atmosphere by FTIR. The stepwise CO-dissociation under vacuum proceeded to form Mo(CO)(3) via Mo(CO)(5) and Mo(CO)(4). The Mo(CO)(6) was regenerated by introduction of CO to Mo(CO)(3). Irradiation under gaseous CO favored the formation of Mo(CO)(4).