13C NMR spectra of η3 -allylmanganesetetracarbonyl compounds; structural implications

The ¹³C NMR spectra of η³-allylmanganese tetracarbonyl complexes are consistent with an overall C_s, symmetry and involving a σ_v plane in the Mn(CO)₄ fragment. A dynamic carbonyl interchange process was looked for but the results are inconclusive, however the barrier for this process is certainly greater than 42 kJ/mol. This observation suggests an octahedral type geometry rather than a square pyramid type configuration.