Formation of Interwoven 2‐D Networks by the Spontaneous Strict Self‐Assembly of [{M(CO)₃(μ₃‐OH)}₄] (M  Mn, Re) and Complementary Angular Spacer Molecules

The construction of supramolecular structures by simple cocrystallization of compounds whose molecular building blocks are complementary is amazingly easy. T_d‐symmetric molecules that can function as Hbond donors, for instance [{M(CO)₃(μ₃OH)}₄] (M  Mn^I, Re^I) (shown on the right), and bi‐ or multifunctional Hbond acceptors such as 1,3‐diaminopropane and hexamethylenetetramine form two‐dimensional “chickenwire” networks. (Figure Presented.)