[(HBNPEt3)4NPEt3]3+ – ein bicyclisches Penta(phosphorano)boraziniumTrikation

[(HBNPEt₃)₄NPEt₃]³⁺ – a Bicyclic Penta(phosphorano)borazinium Trication [(HBNPEt₃)₄NPEt₃]Br₃ ( 1 ) has been prepared by the reaction of Me₃SiNPEt₃ with [HBBr₂(SMe₂)] in dichloromethane solution at 20°C. According to ¹¹B‐NMR and ³¹P‐NMR spectroscopy and to a crystal structure determination the cation of 1 has the structure of a bicyclic penta(phosphorano)borazinium‐trication. 1 _.3CH₂Cl₂: Space group P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 8, lattice dimensions at –83°C: a = 2124.8(1), b = 2307.6(1), c = 2323,1(1) pm, R₁ = 0.0733.     

Über das Tri(phosphorano)borazinium-Monokation [H3B3(NPEt3)3Cl2]+. Kristallstrukturen von Me3SiNPR3 · BH3 (R = Et,Ph), [H3B3(NPEt3)3Cl1,85Br0,15]Br · CCl4 und des Hydrolyseproduktes NH4[B5O6(OH)4] · 2 H2O

On the Tri(phosphorano)borazinium Monocation [H₃B₃(NPEt₃)₃Cl₂]⁺. Crystal Structures of Me₃SiNPR₃ · BH₃ (R = Et, Ph), [H₃B₃(NPEt₃)₃Cl_1.85Br_0.15]Br · CCl₄, and of the Product of Hydrolysis NH₄[B₅O₆(OH)₄] · 2 H₂O The crystal structures of the donor-acceptor complexes of the silylated phosphanimines with borane which are suitable as educts for the synthesis of tri(phosphorano)borazinium ions, Me₃SiNPR₃ · BH₃ (R = Et, Ph), are described. After addition of CCl₄ the reaction of Me₃SiNPEt₃ with HBBr₂ · SMe₂ in CH₂Cl₂ leads to the tri(phosphorano)borazinium monocation [H₃B₃(NPEt₃)₃Cl₂]⁺, which is characterized crystallographically as [H₃B₃ · (NPEt₃)₃Cl_1.85Br_0.15]Br · CCl₄. It complements the series of the tri(phosphorano) cations [H₃B₃(NPEt₃)₃]³⁺ and [H₄B₃(NPEt₃)₃]²⁺ by the monocation. NH₄[B₅O₆(OH)₄] · 2 H₂O can be isolated as product of hydrolysis of the tri(phosphorano)borazinium ions; its crystal structure is redetermined, because in the literature it is based on a wrong space group. Me₃SiNPEt₃ · BH₃ ( 1 ): Space group P1, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 213 K: a = 710.9(4), b = 1465.9(3), c = 1536.0(3) pm, α = 107.05°, β = 99.40(3)°, γ = 97.41(3)°; R = 0.0740. Me₃SiNPPh₃ · BH₃ ( 2 ): Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 203 K: a = 934.6(1), b = 1398.6(1), c = 1626.1(1) pm, β = 103.52(1)°; R = 0.0556. [H₃B₃(NPEt₃)₃Cl_1.85Br_0.15]Br · CCl₄ ( 3 ): Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 223 K: a = 1237.9(3), b = 1214.1(3), c = 2402.4(4) pm, β = 93.52(1)°. 3 holds a B₃N₃ six-membered ring in a distorted boat conformation. NH₄[B₅O₆(OH)₄] · 2 H₂O ( 4 ): Space group Aba2, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 273 K: a = 1131.3(1), b = 1103.0(1), c = 923.0(1) pm; R = 0.0564.     

Single Crystals of the Dodecaiodo‐closo‐dodecaborate Cs2[B12I12] · 2 CH3CN (≡ {Cs(NCCH3)}2[B12I12]) from Acetonitrile

Colourless, lath‐shaped single crystals of Cs₂[B₁₂I₁₂] · 2 CH₃CN (monoclinic, C2/m; a = 1550.3(2), b = 1273.2(1), c = 1051.5(1) pm, β = 120.97(1)°; Z = 2) are obtained by the reaction of Cs₂[B₁₂H₁₂] with an excess of I₂ and ICl (molar ratio: 1 : 2) in methylene iodide (CH₂I₂) at 180 °C (8 h) and recrystallization of the crude product from acetonitrile (CH₃CN). The crystal structure contains quasi‐icosahedral [B₁₂I₁₂]^2– anions (d(B–B) = 176–182 pm, d(B–I) = 211–218 pm) which arrange in a cubic closest‐packed fashion. All octahedral interstices are filled with centrosymmetric dimer‐cations {[Cs(N≡C–CH₃)]₂}²⁺ containing a diamond‐shaped four‐membered (Cs–N–Cs–N) ring of Cs⁺ cations and nitrogen atoms of the solvating acetonitrile molecules (d(Cs–N) = 321 pm, 2 ×). The cesium cations themselves actually reside in the distorted tetrahedral voids of the cubic [B₁₂I₁₂]^2– packing (d(Cs–I) = 402–461 pm, 10 ×) if one ignores the solvent particles.     

Synthesen und Schwingungsspektren der homoleptischen Acetonitrilkomplex-Kationen [Au(NCCH3)2]+, [Pd(NCCH3)4]2+, [Pt(NCCH3)4]2+ und des Adduktes CH3CN · SbF5. Kristallstrukturen der Salze [M(NCCH3)4][SbF6]2 · CH3CN,M = Pd,Pt

The Syntheses and Vibrational Spectra of the Homoleptic Metal Acetonitrile Cations [Au(NCCH₃)₂]⁺, [Pd(NCCH₃)₄]²⁺, [Pt(NCCH₃)₄]²⁺, and the Adduct CH₃CN · SbF₅. The Crystal and Molecular Structures of [M(NCCH₃)₄][SbF₆]₂ · CH₃CN, M = Pd or Pt Solvolyses of the homoleptic metal carbonyl salts [M(CO)₄][Sb₂F₁₁]₂, M = Pd or Pt, in acetonitrile leads at 50 °C both to complete ligand exchange for the cations as well as to a conversion of the di-octahedral anion [Sb₂F₁₁]^– into [SbF₆]^– and the molecular adduct CH₃CN · SbF₅ according to: [M(CO)₄][Sb₂F₁₁]₂ + 7 CH₃CN → [M(NCCH₃)₄][SbF₆]₂ · CH₃CN + 2 CH₃CN · SbF₅ + 4 CO M = Pd, Pt The monosolvated [M(NCCH₃)₄][SbF₆]₂ · CH₃CN are obtained as single crystals from solution and are structurally characterized by single crystal x-ray diffraction. Both salts are isostructural. The cations are square planar but the N–C–C-sceletial groups of the ligands depart slightly from linearity. The new acetonitrile complexes as well as [Au(NCCH₃)₂][SbF₆] and the adduct CH₃CN · SbF₅ are completely characterized by vibrational spectroscopy.     

Investigation and mechanistic study into intramolecular hydroalkoxylation of unactivated alkenols catalyzed by cationic lanthanide complexes

Cationic lanthanide complexes of the type [Ln(CH₃CN)₉]³⁺[(AlCl₄)₃]^3–·CH₃CN (Ln = Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd, Er, Yb, Y) served as effective catalysts for the intramolecular hydroalkoxylation/cyclization of unactivated alkenols to yield the cyclic ethers with Markovnikov regioselectivity under mild conditions. Novel cationic complexes, [AlCl(CH₃CN)₅]²⁺[(AlCl₄)₂]^2–·CH₃CN and [Nd(CH₃CN)₉]³⁺[(FeCl₄)₃]^3–·CH₃CN, were synthesized and evaluated for the intramolecular hydroalkoxylation/cyclization of unactivated alkenols for comparison. The active sequence of [Nd(CH₃CN)₉]³⁺[(FeCl₄)₃]^3–·CH₃CN < [AlCl(CH₃CN)₅]²⁺[(AlCl₄)₂]^2–·CH₃CN < [Nd(CH₃CN)₉]³⁺[(AlCl₄)₃]^3–·CH₃CN observed indicated that both the cation and anion have great influence on the activity. Comparative study on the activity of AlCl₃ and its cationic complex [AlCl(CH₃CN)₅]²⁺[(AlCl₄)₂]^2–·CH₃CN revealed the formation of the cationic Al center enhanced the activity greatly. The ¹H NMR studies indicated the activation of hydroxyl and olefin by the cationic Ln³⁺ center were involved in the reaction pathways.     

A perchlorate-promoted electrochemically induced nitride coupling reaction

The osmium nitride complex [Os^VI(NH₃)₄N]³⁺ undergoes a one-electron reduction in acetonitrile to give [Os^V(N)(NH₃)₄]²⁺, which further reacts by nitride coupling to give the μ-dinitrogen osmium complex [(CH₃CN)(NH₃)₄Os^II(N₂)Os^II(NH₃)₄(CH₃CN)]⁴⁺. The formation of the μ-dinitrogen osmium complex is promoted by the presence of perchlorate anion, which causes the deposition of [(CH₃CN)(NH₃)₄Os^II(N₂)Os^II(NH₃)₄(CH₃CN)](ClO₄)₄ on the electrode surface upon repetitive voltammetric scans.     

Cationic-lanthanide-complex-catalyzed reaction of 2-hydroxychalcones with naphthols: Facile synthesis of 2,8-dioxabicyclo[3.3.1]nonanes

Cationic lanthanide complexes [Ln(CH₃CN)₉]³⁺[(AlCl₄)₃]^3–·CH₃CN served as efficient catalysts for the tandem Friedel–Crafts alkylation/ketalization reaction of 2-hydroxychalcones with naphthols/substituted phenols to produce diaryl-fused 2,8-dioxabicyclo[3.3.1]nonanes in moderate to high yields. The high catalytic efficiency of the cationic lanthanide complex [Yb(CH₃CN)₉]³⁺[(AlCl₄)₃]^3–·CH₃CN compared with that of YbCl₃ can be attributed to the increased Lewis acidity of the Yb species as a result of cation formation.     

Kristallstruktur und Schwingungsspektrum von (H2NPPh3)2[SnCl6]·2CH3CN

Crystal Structure and Vibrational Spectrum of (H₂NPPh₃)₂[SnCl₆]·2CH₃CN Single crystals of (H₂NPPh₃)₂[SnCl₆]·2CH₃CN ( 1 ) were obtained by oxidative addition of tin(II) chloride with N‐chloro‐triphenylphosphanimine in acetonitrile in the presence of water. 1 is characterized by IR and Raman spectroscopy as well as by a single crystal structure determination: Space group , Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1029.6(1), b = 1441.0(2), c = 1446.1(2) pm, α = 90.91(1)°, β = 92.21(1)°, γ = 92.98(1)°, R₁ = 0.0332. 1 forms an ionic structure with two different site positions of the [SnCl₆]^2? ions. One of them is surrounded by four N‐hydrogen atoms of four (H₂NPPh₃)⁺ ions, four CH₃CN molecules form N–H···N≡C–CH₃ contacts with the other four N‐hydrogen atoms of the cations. Thus, 1 can be written as [(H₂NPPh₃)₄(CH₃CN)₄(SnCl₆)]²⁺[SnCl₆]^2?.     

Struktur und Eigenschaften des Methylpentafluorphosphatanions, [CH3PF5]—

Structure and Properties of the Methyltetrafluorophosphate Anion, [CH₃PF₅]^— Methyltetrafluorphosphorane reacts with the fluorides NaF, KF, CsF, and (CH₃)₄NF with formation of the corresponding methylpentafluorophosphates. In case of the K and Cs salts K[CH₃PF₅] · CH₃CN and Cs[CH₃PF₅] · CH₃CN, respectively, are formed using acetonitrile as solvent. The salts are characterized by NMR, IR and Raman spectroscopy. The vibrational frequencies are compared with ab initio calculated data (RHF/6‐31+G*). The RHF/6‐31+G* calculation yields for the almost octahedral anion bond distances of d(PF_eq) = 163.7 pm, d(PF_ax) = 162.0 pm, and d(PC) = 184.8 pm.     

Preparation,properties and x-ray crystal structure of a complex of bis(triphenylphosphoranylidene)ammonium iodide with 7,7,8,8-tetracyano-P-quinodimethane: (PPN)2(TCNQ)3(CH3CN)2

Bis(triphenylphosphoranylidene)ammonium iodide (PPN⁺I^?) forms a 2:3 complex with TCNQ [(PPN)₂(TCNQ)₃(CH₃CN)₂] that provides an example of a TCNQ complex containing acetonitrile in the crystal lattice; the material is a semi-conductor with trimerised TCNQ stacks.     

Die Kristallstrukturen von (NH4)2[ReCl6], [ReCl2(CH3CN)4]2[ReCl6] · 2CH3CN und [ReCl4(18-Krone-6)]

The Crystal Structures of (NH₄)₂[ReCl₆], [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]₂[ReCl₆] · 2CH₃CN and [ReCl₄(18)(Crown-6)] Brown single crystals of (NH₄)₂[ReCl₆] are formed by the reaction of NH₄Cl with ReCl₅ in a suspension of diethylether. [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]₂[ReCl₆] · 2CH₃CN crystallizes as brown crystal plates from a solution of ReCl₅ in acetonitrile. Lustrous green single crystals of [ReCl₄(18-crown-6)] are obtained by the reaction of 18-crown-6 with ReCl₅ in a dichloromethane suspension. All rhenium compounds are characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. (NH₄)₂[ReCl₆]: Space group Fm3 m, Z = 4, 75 observed unique reflections, R = 0.01. Lattice constant at ?70°C: a = 989.0(1) pm. The compound crystallizes in the (NH₄)₂[PtCl₆] type, the Re? Cl distance is 235.5(1) pm. [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]₂[ReCl₆] · 2CH₃CN: Space group P1, Z = 1, 2459 observed unique reflections, R = 0.12. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 859.0(1), b = 974.2(7), c = 1287.3(7) pm, α = 102.69(5)°, b? = 105.24(7)°, γ = 102.25(8)°. The structure consists of two symmetry-independent [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]⁺ ions with trans chlorine atoms, [ReCl₆]^2? ions, and included acetonitrile molecules. In the cations the Re? Cl bond lengths are 233 pm in average, in the anion they are 235 pm in average. [ReCl₄(18-crown-6)]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, 3 633 observed unique reflections, R = 0.06. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1040.2(4), b = 1794.7(5), c = 1090.0(5) pm, b? = 108.91(4)°. The compound forms a molecular structure, in which the rhenium atom is octahedrally coordinated by the four chlorine atoms and by two oxygen atoms of the crown ether molecule.     

Fine Tunable,Redox Active Octapalladium Chains Supported by Linear Tetraphosphines,Leading to Dynamically 1D Self-Assembled Coordination Polymers

A series of the octapalladium chains supported by meso-Ph₂PCH₂P(Ph)CH₂P(Ph)CH₂PPh₂ (meso-dpmppm) ligands, [Pd₈(meso-dpmppm)₄(L)₂](BF₄)₄ (L=none ( 1 ), solvents: CH₃CN ( 2 a ), dmf ( 2 b ), dmso ( 2 c ), RN≡C: R=Xyl ( 3 a ), Mes ( 3 b ), Dip ( 3 c ), ^tBu ( 3 d ), Cy ( 3 e ), CH₃(CH₂)₇ ( 3 f ), CH₃(CH₂)₁₁ ( 3 g ), CH₃(CH₂)₁₇ ( 3 h )) and [Pd₈(meso-dpmppm)₄(X)₂](BF₄)₂ (X=Cl ( 4 a ), N₃ ( 4 b ), CN ( 4 c ), SCN ( 4 d )), were synthesized by using 2 a as a stable good precursor, and characterized by spectroscopic (IR, ¹H and ³¹P NMR, UV-vis-NIR, ESI-MS) measurements and X-ray crystallographic analyses (for 1 , 2 a , b , 3 a , b , e , f , 4 a – d ). On the basis of DFT calculations on the X-ray determined structure of 2 b ( [2b-Pd₈]⁴⁺ ) and the optimized models [Pd₈(meso-Ph₂PCH₂P(H)CH₂P(H)CH₂PH₂)₄(CH₃CN)₂]⁴⁺ ( [Pd₈Ph₈]⁴⁺ ) and [Pd₈(meso-H₂PCH₂P(H)CH₂P(H)CH₂PH₂)₄(CH₃CN)₂]⁴⁺ ( [Pd₈H₈]⁴⁺ ), with and without empirically calculating dispersion force stabilization energy (B3LYP-D3, B3LYP), the formation energy between the two Pd₄ fragments is assumed to involve mainly noncovalent interactions (ca. −70 kcal/mol) with four sets of interligand C−H/π interactions and Pd⋅⋅⋅Pd metallophilic one, while electron shared covalent interactions are almost canceled out within the Pd₈ chain. All the compounds isolated are stable in solution and exhibit characteristic absorption at ∼900 nm, which is assignable to a spin allowed HOMO to LUMO transition, and shows temperature dependent intensity change with variable absorption coefficients presumably due to coupling with some thermal vibrations. The structures and electronic states of the Pd₈ chains are found finely tunable by varying the terminal capping ligands. In particular, theoretical calculations elucidated that the HOMO-LUMO energy gap is systematically related to the central Pd−Pd distance (2.7319(6)–2.7575(6) Å) by two ways with neutral ligands L ( 1 , 2 , 3 ) and with anionic ligands X ( 4 ), which are reflected on the NIR absorption energy of 867–954 nm. The isocyanide terminated Pd₈ complexes ( 3 ) further reacted with excess of RNC (6 eq) to afford the Pd₄ complexes, [Pd₄(meso-dpmppm)₂(RNC)₂](BF₄)₂ ( 13 ), and the cyclic voltammograms of 2 a (L=CH₃CN), 3 , and 13 (R=Xyl, Mes, ^tBu, Cy) demonstrated wide range redox behaviors from 2{Pd₄}⁴⁺ to 2{Pd₄}⁰ through 2{Pd₄}²⁺↔{Pd₈}⁴⁺, {Pd₈}³⁺, and {Pd₈}²⁺ strings. The oxidized complexes, [Pd₄(meso-dpmppm)₂(RNC)₃](BF₄)₄ ( 16 ), were characterized by X-ray analyses, and the two-electron reduced chain of [Pd₈(meso-dpmppm)₄](BF₄)₂ ( 7 ) was analyzed by spectroscopic and electrochemical techniques and DFT calculations. Reactions of 2 a with 1 equiv. of aromatic linear bisisocyanide (BI) in CH₂Cl₂ deposited insoluble coordination polymers, {[Pd₈(meso-dpmppm)₄(BI)](BF₄)₄}_n ( 5 ), and interestingly, they were soluble in acetonitrile, ³¹P{¹H} and ¹H DOSY NMR spectra as well as SAXS curves suggesting that the coordination polymers may exist in acetonitrile as dynamically 1D self-assembled coordination polymers comprising ca. 50 units of the Pd₈ rod averaged within the timescale.     

[Be3(μ3‐O)3(MeCN)6{Be(MeCN)3}3](I)6 – ein Berylliumkomplex mit Cyclo‐(Be3O3)‐Kern und sein Hydrolyseprodukt [Be(H2O)4](I)2·2MeCN

Single crystals of [Be₃(μ₃‐O)₃(MeCN)₆{Be(MeCN)₃}₃](I)₆·4CH₃CN ( 1 ·4CH₃CN) were obtained in low yield by the reaction of beryllium powder with iodine in acetonitrile suspension, which probably result from traces of beryllium oxide containing the applied beryllium metal. The compound 1 ·4CH₃CN forms moisture sensitive, colourless crystal needles, which were characterized by IR spectroscopy and X‐ray diffraction (Space group Pnma, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 100(2) K: a = 2317.4(1), b = 2491.4(1), c = 1190.6(1) pm, R₁ = 0.0315). The hexaiodide complex cation 1 ⁶⁺consists of a cyclo‐Be₃O₃ core with slightly distorted chair conformation, stabilized by coordination of two acetonitrile ligands at each of the beryllium atoms and by a {Be(CH₃CN)₃}²⁺ cation at each of the oxygen atoms. This unique coordination behaviour results in coplanar OBe₃ units with short Be–O distances of 155.0 pm and 153.6 pm on average of bond lengths within the cyclo‐Be₃O₃ unit and of the peripheric BeO bonds, respectively. Exposure of compound 1 ·4CH₃CN to moist air leads to small orange crystal plates of [Be(H₂O)₄]I₂·2CH₃CN ( 3 ·2CH₃CN). According to the crystal structure determination (Space group C2/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 100(2) K: a = 1220.7(1), b = 735.0(1), c = 1608.5(1) pm, β = 97.97(1)°, R₁ = 0.0394), all hydrogen atoms of the dication [Be(H₂O)₄]²⁺ are involved to form O–H ··· N and O–H ··· I hydrogen bonds with the acetonitrile molecules and the iodide ions, respectively. Quantum chemical calculations (B3LYP/6‐311+G**) at the model [Be₃(μ₃‐O)₃(HCN)₆{Be(HCN)₃}₃]⁶⁺ show that chair and boat conformation are stable and that the distorted chair conformation is stabilized by packing effects.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Antimons. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Sb2Cl5(NPMe3)2][SbCl6] · CH3CN und [SbCl(NPPh3)]2[SbCl6]2 · 6 CH3CN

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Antimony. The Crystal Structures of [Sb₂Cl₅(NPMe₃)₂][SbCl₆] · CH₃CN and [SbCl(NPPh₃)]₂[SbCl₆]₂ · 6 CH₃CN The title compounds are formed by reaction of antimony pentachloride in acetonitrile solution with the phosphorane iminato complexes SbCl₂(NPMe₃) and SbCl₂(NPPh₃), respectively, which themselves are synthesized by reaction of antimony trichloride with Me₃SiNPR₃ (R = Me, Ph). The complexionic compounds are characterized by ¹²¹Sb Mössbauer spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [Sb₂Cl₅(NPMe₃)₂][SbCl₆] · CH₃CN: Space group P4₁, Z = 4, 3 698 observed unique reflections, R = 0.022. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = b = 1 056.0(1), c = 2 709.6(2) pm. The structure consists of SbCl₆^? ions and cations [Sb₂Cl₅(NPMe₃)₂(CH₃CN)]⁺, in which one Sb^III atom and one Sb^V atom are bridged by the N atoms of the phosphorane iminato ligands. [SbCl(NPPh₃)]₂[SbCl₆]₂ · 6 CH₃CN: Space group P1 , Z = 2, 5 958 observed unique reflections, R = 0.033. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 989.4(11), b = 1 273(1), c = 1 396(1) pm, α = 78.33(7), β = 77.27(8)°, γ = 86.62(8)°. The structure consists of SbCl₆^? ions and centrosymmetric cations [SbCl(NPPh₃)(CH₃CN)₂]₂²⁺, in which the antimony atoms are bridged by the N atoms of the phosphorane iminato ligands.     

anti-syn and anti-anti coordination of the bridging CO 3 2− group in [Cu2(Phen)4(μ-CO3)]B10H10 binuclear complexes: Synthesis, structure, and magnetic properties

A redox reaction that occurs in the [Cu₂B₁₀H₁₀]/Phen system in CH₃CN/DMSO and CH₃CN/DMF in air yields a Cu(II) binuclear complex, [(Phen)₂Cu(CO₃)Cu(Phen)₂]²⁺. The [Cu₂(Phen)₄(μ-CO₃)]B₁₀H₁₀ · 2.5DMSO · 2H₂O (I) and [Cu₂(Phen)₄(μ-CO₃)]B₁₀H₁₀ · 4DMF (II) compounds have been isolated and studied by X-ray crystallography at 150 K and EPR at 295 K. Their magnetic properties have been studied in the range 300–2 K. In the cations of both compounds, the bridging CO ₃ ^2? group is bidentately coordinated to two Cu atoms. The cations in I and II have different spatial orientations of the Cu-O bonds: anti-syn and anti-anti, respectively. Compound I has weak magnetic interactions caused by a short Cu…Cu distance (4.441 Å) in the dimer. No exchange coupling is observed in II.     

Synthesis and characterization of 2CuCN·DMSO and [CuII(DMSO)6][CuI 6(CN)8] 3-D framework compounds

Two novel complexes of CuCN were characterized by using a single-crystal X-ray diffraction technique and Raman spectroscopy. In the structure of 2CuCN·DMSO ligand molecule demonstrates unique bridging mode, being bound to two Cu^I centers via oxygen and sulfur atoms. The bridging role of both CN groups and DMSO molecules results in the formation of (CuCN·DMSO)_n framework. Along the channels of the network are running infinite zig-zag (CuCN)_n chains, which are bound to the framework by elongated Cu…(CN) bonds. A mixed-valence [Cu^II(DMSO)₆][Cu^I ₆(CN)₈] compound is composed of 3-D [Cu^I ₆(CN)₈]_n anionic framework and located in the channels of partially disordered [Cu^II(DMSO)₆]²⁺ cations.     

Heterotrimetallic Coordination Polymers: {CuIILnIIIFeIII} Chains and {NiIILnIIIFeIII} Layers: Synthesis,Crystal Structures,and Magnetic Properties

The use of the [Fe^III(AA)(CN)₄]^? complex anion as metalloligand towards the preformed [Cu^II(valpn)Ln^III]³⁺ or [Ni^II(valpn)Ln^III]³⁺ heterometallic complex cations (AA=2,2′‐bipyridine (bipy) and 1,10‐phenathroline (phen); H₂valpn=1,3‐propanediyl‐bis(2‐iminomethylene‐6‐methoxyphenol)) allowed the preparation of two families of heterotrimetallic complexes: three isostructural 1D coordination polymers of general formula {[Cu^II(valpn)Ln^III(H₂O)₃(μ‐NC)₂Fe^III(phen)(CN)₂ {(μ‐NC)Fe^III(phen)(CN)₃}]NO₃ ? 7 H₂O}_n (Ln=Gd ( 1 ), Tb ( 2 ), and Dy ( 3 )) and the trinuclear complex [Cu^II(valpn)La^III(OH₂)₃(O₂NO)(μ‐NC)Fe^III(phen)(CN)₃] ? NO₃ ? H₂O ? CH₃CN ( 4 ) were obtained with the [Cu^II(valpn)Ln^III]³⁺ assembling unit, whereas three isostructural heterotrimetallic 2D networks, {[Ni^II(valpn)Ln^III(ONO₂)₂(H₂O)(μ‐NC)₃Fe^III(bipy)(CN)] ? 2 H₂O ? 2 CH₃CN}_n (Ln=Gd ( 5 ), Tb ( 6 ), and Dy ( 7 )) resulted with the related [Ni^II(valpn)Ln^III]³⁺ precursor. The crystal structure of compound 4 consists of discrete heterotrimetallic complex cations, [Cu^II(valpn)La^III(OH₂)₃(O₂NO)(μ‐NC)Fe^III(phen)(CN)₃]⁺, nitrate counterions, and non‐coordinate water and acetonitrile molecules. The heteroleptic {Fe^III(bipy)(CN)₄} moiety in 5 – 7 acts as a tris‐monodentate ligand towards three {Ni^II(valpn)Ln^III} binuclear nodes leading to heterotrimetallic 2D networks. The ferromagnetic interaction through the diphenoxo bridge in the Cu^II?Ln^III ( 1 – 3 ) and Ni^II?Ln^III ( 5 – 7 ) units, as well as through the single cyanide bridge between the Fe^III and either Ni^II ( 5 – 7 ) or Cu^II ( 4 ) account for the overall ferromagnetic behavior observed in 1 – 7 . DFT‐type calculations were performed to substantiate the magnetic interactions in 1 , 4 , and 5 . Interestingly, compound 6 exhibits slow relaxation of the magnetization with maxima of the out‐of‐phase ac signals below 4.0 K in the lack of a dc field, the values of the pre‐exponential factor (τ_o) and energy barrier (E_a) through the Arrhenius equation being 2.0×10^?12 s and 29.1 cm^?1, respectively. In the case of 7 , the ferromagnetic interactions through the double phenoxo (Ni^II–Dy^III) and single cyanide (Fe^III–Ni^II) pathways are masked by the depopulation of the Stark levels of the Dy^III ion, this feature most likely accounting for the continuous decrease of χ_M T upon cooling observed for this last compound.     

The Reaction of Cs2[Tc(NO)F5] with BF3 in Acetonitrile: Formation and Structure of [{Tc(NO)(CH3CN)4}2(μ‐F)](BF4)3

The deep blue, paramagnetic Cs₂[Tc^II(NO)F₅] is formed during reactions of pertechnetate, acetohydroxamic acid, and CsF in aqueous HF. A reaction of Cs₂[Tc(NO)F₅] with BF₃ · MeOH in acetonitrile gives yellow blocks of the fluorido‐bridged dimer [{Tc^I(NO)(CH₃CN)₄}₂F](BF₄)₃. The compound is stable as solid and in acetonitrile solutions. The complex cation contains a bent μ‐F^– ligand and two linear nitrosyl groups.     

Adducts and dimers of SFn+ (n = 1–5) with benzene,acetonitrile, and pyridine. Gas-phase generation and ab initio structures and thermochemistry

Pentaquadrupole (QqQqQ) mass spectrometry is used to explore the abilities of gaseous SF_n⁺ (n = 1–5) ions to form adducts and dimers with three π-electron rich molecules—benzene, acetonitrile, and pyridine, whereas ab initio calculations estimate most feasible structures, bond dissociation energies (BDEs), and reaction enthalpies of the observed products. With benzene, SF⁺ reacts by net H-by-SF^+· replacement. As suggested by the calculations, this novel benzene reaction forms ionized benzenesulfenyl fluoride, C₆H₅–SF^+·, via a Wheland-type intermediate that spontaneously loses a H atom. SF₃⁺ forms a rare, loosely bonded π complex with benzene, [Bz ⋯ SF₃]⁺, which is stable toward both H and HF loss. No dimer, Bz₂SF₃⁺, is formed. According to calculations, an unsymmetrically bonded, π-coordinated Bz₂SF₃⁺ dimer exists, i.e. (Bz–SF₃ ⋯ Bz)⁺, but its formation from [Bz ⋯ SF₃]⁺ is endothermic; hence, thermodynamically unfavorable. With acetonitrile, SF₂^+·, SF₃⁺, and SF₅⁺ form both adducts and dimers. CH₃–C^·N–SF₂⁺ (a new distonic ion) and CH₃CN–SF₅⁺ are covalently bonded, but CH₃CN ⋯ SF₃⁺ is loosely bonded. The binding natures of the acetonitrile adducts are reflected in the dimers; [CH₃CN–SF₂ ⋯ NCCH₃]^+· and [CH₃CN–SF₅ ⋯ NCCH₃]⁺ are unsymmetrically bonded, whereas [CH₃CN ⋯ SF₃ ⋯ NCCH₃]⁺ is symmetrically and loosely bonded. Such dimers as [CH₃CN ⋯ SF₃ ⋯ NCCH₃]⁺ are ideal for measurements of ion affinity via the Cooks’ kinetic method. With pyridine, only SF₃⁺ forms adduct and dimer. Py–SF₃⁺ is covalently bonded through nitrogen; [Py ⋯ SF₃ ⋯ Py]⁺ is loosely but unsymmetrically bonded. The unsymmetric 2.28 and 2.44 Å long N–S bonds in [Py ⋯ SF₃ ⋯ Py]⁺, which are expected to rapidly interconvert, result likely from steric hindrance that forces orthogonal alignment of the two pyridine rings. Most observed adducts and dimers display relatively high BDEs, i.e. they are formed in thermodynamically favorable reactions. The extents of dissociation of the adducts and dimers observed in MS³ experiments reflect the structures and BDEs predicted by the calculations.     

Superacids Based on Pentafluoroorthotellurate Derivatives of Aluminum

The new Lewis acid Al(OTeF₅)₃ and its acetonitrile adduct CH₃CN→Al(OTeF₅)₃ were obtained by a simple one-step synthesis in batches of up to 15 g. Al(OTeF₅)₃ and the adduct were characterized by vibrational spectroscopy (IR, Raman) and quantum-chemical calculations. Furthermore, five different salts of the new weakly coordinating anion [Al(OTeF₅)₄]⁻ were prepared in a two-step procedure. [Ph₄P][Al(OTeF₅)₄], Cs[Al(OTeF₅)₄], [Ph₃C][Al(OTeF₅)₄], as well as the protonated benzene derivatives [C₉H₁₃][Al(OTeF₅)₄] and [C₆H₇][Al(OTeF₅)₄] were characterized by low-temperature single-crystal X-ray diffraction and NMR spectroscopy. Arenium salts have rarely been characterized in the solid state and were synthesized in this work in a simplified fashion.