Cr(CO)6 System, While for the Mo(CO)6 and W(CO)E
The photochemistry of M(CO)6 and (rj6-pyridine)Cr(CO )3 (M = Cr, Mo, or W) and related systems. This thesis is presented to Dublin City University for the degree, Doctor of Philosophy, by Ciara Breheny BSc Supervisor Dr Conor Long School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University 1996 Declaration This thesis has not been submitted as an exercise for a degree at this or at any other university. Except as otherwise stated, this work has been carried out by the author alone. Signed Ciara Breheny. Dedication This thesis is dedicated to my family, Mum, Dad, Conor, and Saibh HI Acknowledgements I would like to say a most sincere thank you to all the following people, Dr Conor Long, for his constant support, help, and advice over the past few years All members past and present of the CLRG, namely Irene, Mick, Maureen, Celia, Mary, Siobhan, and Deirdre Everyone in AG07 who made the past few years enjoyable and unforgettable All members of the chemistry department, especially the technicians, who were always at hand to help when a problem arose (as it invariably did) A word of thanks to my friends outside DCU without whom the past few years would not have been the same, namely, Mane, Ger, Siobhan, Orla, Greg, Ciaran, Shivaun, Ciara, Teresa, Monica, Susan, Bronagh, Anna, Dawn, and Fiona Also a special thanks to Paul for his support over the past year Finally, to my family for their never-ending patience with the seemingly endless student life I have undertaken Without their love and support these past few years would have been a lot more difficult
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