I.

Abstract

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II.

Research Goals

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III.

Progress

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A.

Reduction of CO on an Os3 Cluster Face

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B.

Reaction of Ir4(CO)12 with [BH(O-i-Pr)3]-

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C.

Structures of Tetranuclear Fe-Ru Clusters as Models for CO Activation

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D

Reactions Directed Toward the Preparation of Acyl-Substituted Clusters

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E

Synthesis and Characterization of Dimeric Metal Complexes for Catalysts of CO Reduction

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F.

Reaction of Tetranuclear Mixed-Metal Clusters with CO

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IV.

References

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V.

Publications Which Have Acknowledged DOE Support

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