In contrast to the two only known complexes with μ3-η2: η2: η2arene ligands and to benzene on densest packed metal surfaces the title complex 1 exhibits almost complete bond length equalization in the aromatic ring. 1 can be prepared in a one-pot reaction from [CpCo(C2H4)2] and trans-β-methylstyrene or allylbenzene.
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