The synthesis of the complexes 1, 3-C6H4 (MLn) 2, 14-C6H4 (ML,),, and 1, 3, 5-C6H3 (ML,) 3 (where ML,=(q5-C5Hs) Fe (CO),,(q6-C5H4Me) Fe (C0),, or Mn (CO) 5) is described. These species are best prepared in two steps by metathesis of the organometallic anion, NaML,, with the appropriate aroyl chloride to give acyl intermediates. These complexes were isolated and then thermally decarbonylated (in refluxing butyl ether and THF for the Fe ...