Cluster chemistry XXIV. X-ray structure of H4 Ru4(CO)9(PMe2 Ph)[P(OC6H4 Me-p)3]-[P(OCH2)3CEt], a chiral cluster complex containing four different ligands

The X-ray structure of H₄Ru₄(CO)₉(PMe₂Ph)[P(OC₆H₄Me-p)₃][P(OCH₂)₃CEt], a chiral cluster complex, has been determined. The complex is triclinic, space group P$\text{1}$, a 19.812(7), b 14.299(4), c 10.323(4) Å, α 100.09(3), β 98.18(3), γ 102.23(3)°. The unit cell contains an enantiomeric pair of molecules. The Ru₄ core contains two short (av. 2.785 Å) and four long (2.967 Å) RuRu separations with approximate D_2d symmetry. RuP separations are 2.254(6) Å [to P(OCH₂)₃CEt], 2.270(6) Å [to P(OC₆H₄Me-p)₃] and 2.326(7) Å [to PMe₂Ph]; all P-donor ligands are trans to short RuRu vectors.     

Kristall- und molekülstruktur von hexaphenyldistannylselenid (C6H5)3SnSeSn(C6H5)3

The crystal and molecular structure of hexaphenylditin selenide (C₆H₅)₃SnSeSn(G₆H₅)₃ was determined by X-ray diffraction data and was refined to R  0.055. The compound is monoclinic, space group P2₁, with a  9.950(4), b  18.650(7), c  18.066(6) Å, β  106.81(4)°, Z  4. The two molecules in the asymmetric unit differ slightly in their conformations, both having approximate C₂ symmetry. Bond lengths and angles are: SnSe 2.526 (2.521(3) ? 2.538(3)) Å; SnC 2.138 (2.107(16)?2.168(19)) Å; SnSeSn 103.4(1)°, 105.2(1)°. There are only slight angular distortions at the SnSeC₃ tetrahedra (SeSnC angles: 104.3(5)?114.8(4)°). The bond data indicate essentially single bonds around the Sn atoms.     

The crystal and molecular structure of bis(triphenylsilicon) carbodiimide

The structure of (Ph₃SiN)₂C has been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The structure was solved by direct methods and refined to R = 0.071 for 593 independent diffractometer data. The crystals are rhombohedral, R$\text{3}$ with a = b = c 18.201(20) Å, α = β = γ = 48.82(2)°, and Z = 4. The three crystallographically independent molecules each have linear SiNCNSi chains lying along the crystallographic threefold axes; in two of the molecules the central carbon atom lies on a centre of symmetry. Principal mean bond lengths and angles are: Si, 1.696(25); SiC, 1.846(20); NC, 1.164(30); CC, 1.387(14) Å; CSi, 108.2(6); and CSiC, 110.8(6)°.     

The crystal structure of triphenyltin isothiocyanate

The crystal structure of Ph₃SnNCS has been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystals are monoclinic, P2₁, a = 19.02(3), b = 11.67(2), c = 15.49(2)Å;, β = 95.64(10)°, Z = 8. The molecules are arranged in infinite zig-zag S…SnNCS…Sn&.sbnd; chains similar to those in Me₃SnNCS, but with slightly longer SnN, shorter SnS bonds, and almost planar SnC₃ units. Principal mean bond lengths and angles are: SnN, 2.22(5); NC, 1.17(8); CS, 1.58(7); SSn, 2.92(1); SnC, 2.09(3); CC, 1.38(2)Å; SnNCm 161(4); CSSn, 97(3); SSnN, 175(3) and CSnC, 119.8(1.5)°.     

Perspectives in the syntheses of novel organometallic compounds using metal carbonyl anions

The molecular structure of [(C₆H₅)₃P]₂Pt(C₅H₈) has been determined from three-dimensional X-ray diffraction data (R = 0.045 for 6033 reflections). The crystal belongs to the triclinic system, space group P$\text{1}$, with two formula units in a cell of dimensions: a = 18.557(2), b = 10.216(2), c = 9.647(2) Å, α = 98.29 (3), β = 73.44(2), and γ = 88.34(2)°.One of the olefinic bonds of dimethylallene, which has no adjacent methyl groups, is coordinated to the platinum atom: PtC(1) = 2.108(8), PtC(2) = 2.049(7) Å. The coordinated dimethylallene molecule is no longer linear, the C(1)C(2)C(3) angle being 140.8(8)°, which is significantly smaller than that found in [(C₆H₅)₃P]₂Pd(C₃H₄). The C(1)C(2) distance is 1.430(11) Å, whereas the uncoordinated bond distance is normal [C(2)C(3) = 1.316(11)Å].     

Die konformation des μ-bis[tetracarbonylrhenium(I)]-bis-[tetracarbonyl(trithiocarbonato)rhenium(I)], eines überraschenden reaktionsproduktes bei der umsetzung von CF3Re(CO)5 mit CS2

The molecular structure of [(C₆H₅)₃P]₂Pd(C₃H₄) has been determined from three-dimensional X-ray diffraction data. The crystal belongs to the triclinic system, space group P$\text{1}$, with two formula units in a cell of dimensions: a = 19.475(2), b = 10.204(2), c = 18.341(2) Å, α = 108.46(2), β = 85.46(1), and γ = 118.80(1)°.One of the olefinic bonds of allene is coordinated to the palladium atom: PdC(1) = 2.118(9) and PdC(2) = 2.067(8) Å. The coordinated allene is no longer linear, the C(1)C(2)C(3) angle being 148.3(8)°. The C(1)C(2) distance is 1.401(11) Å, whereas the uncoordinated bond remains unchanged [C(2)C(3) = 1.304(12) Å]. The Pd, P(1), P(2), C(1) and C(2) atoms lie almost in the same plane.     

The molecular structure of [dimethyl(phenyl)silyl]tris(trimethylsilyl)methane

The structure of the crowded molecule (Me₃Si)₃C(SiMe₂Ph) has been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The steric strain manifest itself mainly in lengthening of the Me₃SiC and Me₂PhSiC bonds (average length 1.920(6) $\text{,ac>A}\text{?}$) and closing up of the CSiC angles within the Me₃Si and Me₂PhSi groups (average 105.2(10)°), with correspondingly large C(1)SiC angles (113.5(13)°; C(1) is the central carbon atom).     

The structure of the metallated iridium complex [(C8H12)Ir{P(OC6H3Me)(OC6H4Me)2} {P(OCH2)3CMe}]

The crystal structure of [(C₈H₁₂)$\text{Ir{P(OC}$₆H₃Me)(OC₆H₄Me)₂} {P(OCH₂)₃CMe}] has been determined. a 18.32, b 18.98, c 9.35 Å, U 3251 ų, Pn2_1^a, Z = 4, R = 0.048, 2541 observed data.The coordination about the iridium atom is distorted trigonal bipyramidal; the two phosphorus atoms are equatorial, the σ-bonded carbon is axial, and the bidentate cyclooctadiene is bonded axialequatorial. The IrC(axial) bonds are longer than the IrC(equatorial) bonds: 2.22, 2.26; 2.17, 2.19 Å. The IrC(σ) bond length is 2.19 Å, not significantly different from the formally π-bonded C to Ir distances. The IrP lengths of 2.201 and 2.240 Å and the PIrP angle of 108.7° are normal. The longer IrP bond is in the five-membered chelate ring. The inertness to substitution is discussed.     

Fulvene—platinum complexes: x-ray crystal structure of [Pt(η2-C5H4CPh2)(PPh3)2]

Bis(cycloocta-1,5-diene)platinum reacts with 2,3,4,5-tetraphenylfulvene to afford the complex [Pt(η²-CH₂C₅Ph₄)(cod)] (cod  C₈H₁₂) in which the metal atom is coordinated to the exo-cyclic double bond of the fulvene. Related compounds [Pt(η²-CH₂C₅Ph₄L₂] (L  PPh₃, PMePh₂, PMe₂Ph, AsPh₃ or CNBu^t have also been prepared and characterised. Reaction of the complexes [Pt(C₂H₄)₂(L)] (L  P(cyclo-C₆H₁₁)₃, PPh₃ or AsPh₃) with 2,3,4,5-tetraphenylfulvene yields the compounds [Pt(C₂H₄)(η²-CH₂C₅PH₄)(L)]. NMR data for the new species are reported and discussed. 6,6-Diphenylfulvene reacts with [Pt(cod)₂] and PPh₃ ($\text{1}\text{2}$ mol ratio) to give the complex [Pt(η²-C₅H₄CPh₂)-(PPh₃)₂] in which the metal atom is bonded to carbon atoms C(2) and C(3) of the fulvene ring. This was established by an X-ray diffraction study. Crystals are monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, with Z  4 in a unit cell of dimensions a  13.761(4), b  21.653(13), c  17.395(6) Å, β,  104.46(2)°. The structure has been solved and refined to R  0.064 (R′  0.064) for 3139 independent diffracted intensifies measured at room temperature. The platinum atom is in a trigonal environment formed by the two ligated phosphorus atoms and the CC bond of the fulvene which is elongated to 1.52(3) Å. The c₅ fulvene ring is planar, and makes an angle of 108° with the coordination plane around the platinum. In this plane the metal atom is slightly asymmetrically bonded with PtC 2.15(2) and 2.24(2) Å, and PtP 2.280(6) and 2.301(6) Å.     

Cyclopentadienyl-ruthenium and -osmium chemistry: XXIV. Some complexes containing the olefinic tertiary phosphine 2-CH2CHC6H4PPh2 (sp): X-ray structures of one isomer of OsBr(sp)(η-C5H5), and of Ru(η3-S2CCHMeC6H4PPh2-2)(η-C5H5), containing an η3-dithiocarboxylato group

Reactions between MX(PPh₃)₂(η-C₅H₅) (M = Ru, X = Cl; M = Os, X = Br) and 2-CH₂CHC₆H₄PPh₂ afford $\text{MX(η}{}^2\text{-CH}{}_2\text{CHC}{}_6\text{H}{}_4\text{P}$Ph₂)(η-C₅H₅); the Os complex is obtained in two isomeric forms. The X-ray structure of the major isomer shows the CC double bond (OsC, 2.214, 2.195 Å; CC, 1.57 Å) is almost coplanar with the OsBr vector, with the terminal C cis to Br; the minor isomer is assumed to have the alternative, more sterically congested conformation, with the β-C cis to Br. The chlororuthenium complex reacts with NaOMe/MeOH to give the corresponding hydrido complex, which also exists as two isomers in solution; reaction of this complex with CS₂ gives the expected dithio acid derivative $\text{Ru(S}{}_2\text{CCHMeC}{}_6\text{H}{}_4\text{P}$Ph₂)(η-C₅H₅), together with small amounts of a complex assumed to be $\text{Ru[S}{}_2\text{C(CH}{}_2\text{)}{}_2\text{C}{}_6\text{H}{}_4\text{P}$Ph₂](η-C₅H₅). The X-ray structure of the major product reveals an unusual η³-S₂C mode of coordination of the dithio acid fragment (RuS, 2.418, 2.426(1) Å; RuC 2.175(4) Å). Crystals of OsBr(η²-CH₂CHC₆H₄P)Ph₂)( η-C₅H₅) are monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, with a 12.696(2), b 21.719(6), c 15.929(3) Å, β 79.77(2)°, Z = 8; 2867 data (I > 2.5σ(I)) were refined to R = 0.040, R_w = 0.044. Crystals of $\text{Ru(η}{}^3\text{-S}{}_2\text{CCHMeC}{}_6\text{H}{}_4\text{P}$Ph₂)(η-C₅H₅) are orthorhombic, space group Pbca, with a 8.921(2), b 15.982(9), c 32.216(5) Å, Z = 8; 1685 data (I > 2.5σ(I)) were refined to R = 0.027, R_w = 0.030.     

Structures of two polymorphic modifications of tris(p-chlorophenyl)arsinoxide and comparison with the structure of tris(p-chlorophenyl)arsinsulfide

A full X-ray structure analysis of two polymorphic modifications of tris(p-chlorophenyl)arsinoxide, C₁₈H₁₂AsOCl₃, has been performed. Modification I is triclinic, space group P$\text{1}$, Z = 4; modification II is hexagonal, space group P6₃, Z = 2. The geometrical parameters of the molecules in the two polymorphs are similar; the mean values for the bond distances and angles are: AsO 1.641, AsC 1.928, CCl 1.736 Å; CAsC 107.3, CAsO 111.6°. The packing modes in I and II are significantly different: in I supersymmetrical relationships between the molecules independent of space-group symmetry are found: in II cylindrical cavities of diameter ca. 5 Å are present along the 6₃ axes. The structures of the molecules in I and II are compared with that of tris(p-chlorophenyl)arsinsulfide, C₁₈H₁₂AsSCl₃ (III, space group P2₁/b, Z = 4).     

Synthesis and molecular structure of niobocene(tricarbonyl)(π-cyclopentadienyl)molybdenum with metalmetal bond and unusual coordination of carbonyl groups

(C₅H₅)₂NbBH₄ reacts with C₅H₅M(CO)₃Me in toluene solution in the presence of Et₃N to give binuclear complexes (C₅H₅)₂NbM(CO)₃C₅H₅ where M is Mo or W (IV and V, respectively). The structure of IV has been studied by X-ray diffraction (the crystals are orthorhombic, a 12.748(5), b 16.745(6), c 14.314 $\text{A/ac>}\text{?}$;; Z = 8, space group of Pbca, automatic difractometer Syntex P2_I, λ(Mo-K_α, 1382 reflections, R = 0.056, R_w = 0.058). Molecule IV contains a wedge-like sandwich (π-C₅H₅)₂Nb (NbC 2.37–2.48, CC (av) 1.42 $\text{A/ac>}\text{?}$;, angle between ring planes 49°) linked with the (π-C₅H₅)Mo(CO) fragment by a direct NbMo bond (3.073 $\text{A/ac>}\text{?}$;) and two bridging CO groups, one nonsymmetrically bonded through the carbon atom only (CO 1.17, NbC 2.53, MoC 2.02 $\text{A/ac>}\text{?}$;) and the other σ-bonded to Mo (MoC 1.944 $\text{A/ac>}\text{?}$;) and π-bonded to Nb (CO 1.22, NbC 2.22, NbO 2.26 $\text{A/ac>}\text{?}$;). Three types of carbonyl groups present in IV give rise to strong IR bands at 1870, 1700 and 1560 cm^?1 assigned to the terminal, μ-bridging and σ, π-bridging CO groups respectively. Complex IV has a similar structure. The electronic structure of IV and its dissociation across the NbMo bond are discussed.     

Characteristic structural features of cyclopentadienyl derivatives of post-transition metals : II. Synthesis and structure of tris(triphenylphosphinegold)tetraphenylcyclopentadiene tetrafluoroborate

The trinuclear cationic complex [Ph₄C₅(AuPPh₃)₃⁺[BF₄]^- (I) obtained by interaction of C₅HPh₄AuPPh₃ or Ph₄C₅(AuPPh₃)₂ with [AuPPh₃⁺[BF₄]^- in THF was studied by X-ray diffraction. In the presence of benzene, triclinic crystals of the solvate [Ph₄C₅(AuPPh₃)₃]⁺[BF₄]^-· 2 C₆H₆ are formed, a = 12.845(6), b = 16.042(8), c = 22.642(11) Å, α = 86.62(4), β = 77.51(4), γ = 76.05(4)°, space group P$\text{1}$, Z = 2, 9494 reflections with I > 2σ (λ(Mo-K_α), θ/2θ scan, 2θ < 46°), with absorption correction R = 0.054. The complex represents a diaurated cation of tetraphenylcyclopentadienyl(triphenylphosphine)gold, containing a triangular Au₂C fragment (AuAu 2.820(1) Å) which is bonded to the third Au atom (AuAu 3.021(1) Å), coordinated to the cyclopentadienyl ligand by a bond intermediate between η¹(σ) and η³ (AuC 2.21(2), 2.60(2) and 2.71(2) Å).     

Die molekül- und kristallstruktur von thallium-tris(bistrimethylsilylamin), Tl[N(SiMe3)2]3

The molecular and crystal structure of tris(bistrimethylsilylamin)thallium was determined by means of single-crystal X-ray spectroscopy: in the space group P$\text{3}$1c with a = 16.447(7), c = 8.456(7) Å; and D_c = 1.149 g cm^?3 two molecules are located in the unit cell. The compound is isomorphous to the analogues Fe[N(SiMe₃)₂]₃ or Al[N(SiMe₃)₂]₃, respectively, which show a propellar-twist of the Si₂N-groups versus the plane of the metal atom and the three nitrogen-atoms: Tl(N)₃/Si₂N 49.1°; SiNSi 122.6°; NSiC 111.8°; CSiC 107.1°; TlN 2.089 Å;; SiN 1.738 Å;; $\text{SiC}$ 1.889 Å;.     

The crystal and molecular structure of oxo-bis[tribenzylgermanium(IV)]

Crystals of oxo-bis[tribenzylgermanium(IV)], O[(PhCH₂)₃Ge]₂, are rhombohedral, space group R$\text{3}$, having a = 9.621(2) Å, α = 85.48(3)°. The structure was solved by Patterson methods using diffractometer data and refined by full-matrix least squares to R = 0.0876. The structure consists of molecules lying along the 3-fold axis of the unit cell, in which the GeOGe fragments are strictly linear and centrosymmetric. The GeO distance is 1.730(1) Å and the GeC distance is 1.980(5) Å.     

Synthesis and structural characterization of acetatobis(triphenylphosphine)dicarbonylmanganese(I), (CH3CO2)Mn(CO)2[P(C6H5)3]2: An organometallic complex containing a chelating acetate ligand

The accidental but intriguing synthesis of acetatobis(triphenylphosphine)dicarbonylmanganese(I), (CH₃CO₂)Mn(CO)₂[P(C₆H₅)₃]₂, has been accomplished by the reaction of NaMn(CO)₅ with (CH₃)₃SiCl followed by the addition of triphenylphosphine and acetic acid. A three-dimensional single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis has shown an octahedral-like molecule containing a symmetrically oxygen-chelating acetate group, the first such group to be reported in a metal carbonyl complex. The two triphenylphosphine ligands occupy mutually trans positions with the two carbonyl ligands possessing the remaining cis sites in the octahedral complex. The compound crystallizes with four molecules in a monoclinic unit cell of space group symmetry $\text{P}\text{2}{}_1\text{c}$ and of dimensions a = 17.744(2) Å, b = 9.692(1) Å, c = 20.004(2) Å, and β = 106.195(4)°. The relatively long MnO(acetate) bond lengths [2.066(6) and 2.069(7) Å] and the relatively short MnCO bond lengths [1.701(12) and 1.760(13) Å] and the relatively short MnP(C₆H₅)₃ bond lengths [2.260(3) and 2.275(3) Å], compared to the corresponding MnCO and MnP(C₆H₅)₃ bond lengths in other manganese carbonyl triphenylphosphine complexes, are rationalized on the basis that the acetate ligand in this molecule functions primarily as a σ-donor.     

Gas-phase electron diffraction determination of the molecular structure of perfluoro(methyloxirane)

The molecular geometry of perfluoro(methyloxirane) has been studied using gas-phase electron diffraction data, effective least-squares refinement of the structure being achieved with the aid of constraints to limit the number of variable parameters. With the CCF₃ bond constrained to be 0.078 Å longer than the ring CC, the refined bond- length values CF (av.) = 1.323(2), CO (av.) = 1.410(8), and CC (ring) = 1.467(7) Å ($\text{r}$_g values, with e.s.d. in parentheses) were obtained; the angles between ring bonds and substituent CF bonds were CCF (av.) 121(1) and OCF (av.) 114(1)^o, the corresponding parameters involving the bulkier CCF₃ fragment being larger by 3^o in each case [∠CCCF₃ 124(1)^o∠OCCF₃ 117(2)^o]. The remaining refined parameters were ∠CCF(of CF₃) = 110.6(4)^o and τ , a torsion angle defining the orientation of the CF bonds of the CF₃ group with respect to ring bonds, = 29(2)^o. Dependent bond angles possessed the values 62.7 (COC), 58.7 [OCC (ring)], 108.3 [FCF (CF₃ group)], 114 [FCF (ring CF₂)], and 111^o (FCCF₃).     

Synthetic and structural studies on some 1,3-diselena- and 1,3-dithia-[3]ferrocenophanes of germanium and tin. crystal and molecular structure of 1,3-diselena-2,2- dichlorogermyl-[3]ferrocenophane

A series of [3]ferrocenophanes of general formula Fe(C₅H₄X)₂YCl₂ and the spiro compounds [Fe(C₅H₄X)₂]₂Ge (X = S, Se; Y = Ge, Sn) have been prepared by the reaction of ferrocene 1,1′-dithiol and ferrocene 1,1′-diselenol with tetrahalides of germanium and tin. Spectroscopic properties of the compounds are reported. In solution, the compounds are fluxional by a bridge reversal process. The crystal structure of 1,3-diselena-2,2-dichlorogermyl-[3]ferrocenophane at 163 K. has been determined by X-ray diffraction methods. At that temperature, crystals have space group P2₁/n with a 6.222(3), b 16.156(13), c 12.968(4) Å, β 97.53(1)° and Z = 4. Least-squares refinement gave R = 0.033 for 2834 unique significant reflections whose intensities were measured by counter diffractometry. The two SeGe bond lengths are 2.323 and 2.325(1) Å, with GeCl 2.148 and 2.161(1) Å. The SeGeSe bond angle is 118.2(1)°, ClGeCl 104.7(1)°, and SeGeCl angles range from 106.2 to 109.8(1)°. The SeC bond lengths are 1.901 and 1.904(5) Å, with CSeGe angles of 95.8 and 96.5(2)°. The cyclopentadienyl rings are in an eclipsed conformation with a mean twist angle of 2.7°, and are inclined to one another at 6.1°. The Se atoms are displaced from the ring planes by 0.17 and 0.20 Å yielding a non-bonded intramolecular Se…Se contact of 3.99 Å.     

The importance of steric factors in the formation and structures of heterobinuclear wedge-like sandwich derivatives. The crystal and molecular structure of niobocenehydrido-(σ,π-cyclopentadienylidene)iron(dicarbonyl)(Nb—fe)

CpFe(CO)₂CH₃ reacts with Cp₂NbH made from Cp₂NbBH₄ and Et₃N to give Cp₂$\text{NbH(μ-C}{}_5\text{H}{}_4\text{)F}$e (III). As shown by X-ray diffraction, III contains the Cp₂NbH sandwich fragment with a 46.8° angle between the rings linked with the dicarbonyliron moiety by the NbFe bond (2.968 Å), observed for the first time, and a cyclopentadienyl bridge C₅H₄, involving the NbC. σ-bond (2.189 Å) and C₅H₄Fe π-bond (2.085 Å). A probable reaction scheme leading to III and general patterns of formation of other heterobinuclear derivatives of sandwich complexes Cp₂MLM′(L′)n are discussed. The importance of steric effects due to nonbonded interligand interactions between the M′(L′)n fragment and the sandwich system is emphasized. Increase of steric strain in the binuclear system facilitates its unusual transformations.     

Structural chemistry of bimetallic hydride complexes of titanium and aluminium: I. Crystal and molecular structure of [(η5-C5H5)2,Ti(μ-H)2AlH2]2(CH3)2NCH2CH2N(CH3)2C6H6

The structure of a titanium aluminium hydride complex of composition [(C₅H₅)₂TiAlH₄]₂(CH₃)₂NC₂H₄N(CH₃)₂C₆H₆ has been determined by X-ray diffraction. The complex forms triclinic crystals with unit cell dimensions a = 8.406(2), b = 10.117(2), c = 11.269(3) Å; α = 112.01(2)°, β = 109.25(2)°, γ = 87.04(2)°, space group P$\text{1}$, Z = 2 and density d = 1.21 g/cm³. The structure was refined to give a discrepancy index R = 0.056. The crystals are composed of centrosymmetric molecules of (Cp₂TiAlH₄)₂TMEDA (Cp = η⁵-cyclopentadienyl) and molecules of crystal benzene. Two moieties of Cp₂TiH₂AlH₂ are linked by a tetramethylethylenediamine molecule (r_AlN 2.11 Å). The aluminium atom is bonded to a titanium atom by a double hydride bridge (r_AlH b = 1.8, 1.6 Å, r_TiH b = 1.6 Å), and has trigonal bipyramidal stereochemistry, [H₄N] (r_AlH t = 1.6 Å).