Abstract: The cluster (C_6H_5CO_2CH_2C)_2Co_2(CO)_6 has been synthesized and characterized by element analysis, IR, ~1H NMR etc. Its crystal structure has been determined by X-ray diffraction analysis with R=0.060. The crystal is triclinic, space group P_1 with a=0.8933(3) nm, b=1.1830(6) nm, c=1.3199(3) nm, α=65.64(3)°, β=84.55(3)°, γ=72.03(4)°, z=2, D_x=1.584 g cm~(-1) The C≡C and Co-Co form a tetrahedron with appoximate C_(2V) symmetry. The Co-Co bond is metl singal bond. The hybrid state of carbon atoms in the acetylene is between sp and sp~2.