Synthesis and Characterization of a Linear [Mn<sub>3</sub>(O<sub>2</sub>CMe)<sub>4</sub>(py)<sub>8</sub>]<sup>2+</sup> Complex

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Figure 3: Synthesis and Characterization of a Linear [Mn<sub>3</sub>(O<sub>2</sub>CMe)<sub>4</sub>(py)<sub>8</sub>]<sup>2+</sup> Complex 

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Synthesis and Characterization of a Linear [Mn3(O2CMe)4(py)8]2+ Complex

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Synthesis and Characterization of a Linear [Mn₃(O₂CMe)₄(py)₈]²⁺ Complex