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A molecular mechanics investigation of the structures and energetics of two classes of Ru(II) complexes with applications in homogeneous catalysis

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Pages 901-929 | Received 01 Jul 2006, Accepted 01 Aug 2006, Published online: 31 Jan 2007

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