Stabilisation of [WF5]+ and WF5 by Pyridine: Facile Access to [WF5(NC5H5)3]+ and WF5(NC5H5)2

The enhanced reactivity of [WF₅]⁺ over WF₆ has been exploited to access a neutral derivative of elusive WF₅. The reaction of WF₆(NC₅H₅)₂ with [(CH₃)₃Si(NC₅H₅)][O₃SCF₃] in CH₂Cl₂ results in quantitative formation of trigonal-dodecahedral [WF₅(NC₅H₅)₃]⁺, which has been characterised as its [O₃SCF₃]⁻ salt by Raman spectroscopy in the solid state and variable-temperature NMR spectroscopy in solution. The salt is susceptible to slow decomposition in solution at ambient temperature via dissociation of a pyridyl ligand, and the resultant [WF₅(NC₅H₅)₂]⁺ is reduced to WF₅(NC₅H₅)₂ in the presence of excess C₅H₅N, as determined by ¹⁹F NMR spectroscopy. Pentagonal-bipyramidal WF₅(NC₅H₅)₂ was isolated and characterised by X-ray crystallography and Raman spectroscopy in the solid state, representing the first unambiguously characterised WF₅ adduct, as well as the first heptacoordinate adduct of a transition-metal pentafluoride. DFT-B3LYP methods have been used to investigate the reduction of [WF₅(NC₅H₅)₂]⁺ to WF₅(NC₅H₅)₂, supporting a two-electron reduction of W^VI to W^IV by nucleophilic attack and diprotonation of a pyridyl ligand in the presence of free C₅H₅N, followed by comproportionation to W^V.     

Bis­(1‐acetonyl­pyridinium) pyridinium hexa­iodobismuth(III)

The crystal structure of the title complex, (C₈H₁₀N)₂(C₅H₆N)[BiI₆], contains discrete [BiI₆]^3? anions, and (HNC₅H₅)⁺ and (CH₃COCH₂NC₅H₅)⁺ cations separated by normal van der Waals contacts. The [BiI₆]^3? anion has the Bi atom on an inversion centre. The (HNC₅H₅)⁺ cation also lies about an inversion centre and is disordered. The (CH₃COCH₂NC₅H₅)⁺ cation lies in a general position.     

Syntheses and characterization of new palladium(II) complexes with functionally substituted cyclopentadienyl groups

Thallium [1-(p-tolylimino)-2-methylpropyl]cyclopentadienide, Tl[C₅H₄C(=NC₆H₄CH₃)CH(CH₃)₂], was prepared and treatment of the salt with [{PdCl₂(PREt₂)}₂] (R = Ph and Et) yielded mononuclear palladium(II) complexes, [Pd{η⁵-C₅H₄C(=NC₆H₄CH₃)CH(CH₃)₂}Cl(PREt₂)], with an imidoyl-substituted η⁵-cyclopentadienyl group. In addition, [Pd(η⁵-C₅H₄-COY)Cl(PPhEt₂)] (Y = CH₃ and OCH₃) complexes were obtained from the sodium salts of their substituted cyclopentadienyl groups. These new compounds were characterized by means of ¹H and ¹³C NMR and IR spectroscopy.     

Cationic Allyl Complexes of the Rare‐Earth Metals: Synthesis,Structural Characterization,and 1,3‐Butadiene Polymerization Catalysis

Monocationic bis‐allyl complexes [Ln(η³‐C₃H₅)₂(thf)₃]⁺[B(C₆X₅)₄]^? (Ln=Y, La, Nd; X=H, F) and dicationic mono‐allyl complexes of yttrium and the early lanthanides [Ln(η³‐C₃H₅)(thf)₆]²⁺[BPh₄]₂^? (Ln=La, Nd) were prepared by protonolysis of the tris‐allyl complexes [Ln(η³‐C₃H₅)₃(diox)] (Ln=Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm; diox=1,4‐dioxane) isolated as a 1,4‐dioxane‐bridged dimer (Ln=Ce) or THF adducts [Ln(η³‐C₃H₅)₃(thf)₂] (Ln=Ce, Pr). Allyl abstraction from the neutral tris‐allyl complex by a Lewis acid, ER₃ (Al(CH₂SiMe₃)₃, BPh₃) gave the ion pair [Ln(η³‐C₃H₅)₂(thf)₃]⁺[ER₃(η¹‐CH₂CH?CH₂)]^? (Ln=Y, La; ER₃=Al(CH₂SiMe₃)₃, BPh₃). Benzophenone inserts into the La? C_allyl bond of [La(η³‐C₃H₅)₂(thf)₃]⁺[BPh₄]^? to form the alkoxy complex [La{OCPh₂(CH₂CH?CH₂)}₂(thf)₃]⁺[BPh₄]^?. The monocationic half‐sandwich complexes [Ln(η⁵‐C₅Me₄SiMe₃)(η³‐C₃H₅)(thf)₂]⁺[B(C₆X₅)₄]^? (Ln=Y, La; X=H, F) were synthesized from the neutral precursors [Ln(η⁵‐C₅Me₄SiMe₃)(η³‐C₃H₅)₂(thf)] by protonolysis. For 1,3‐butadiene polymerization catalysis, the yttrium‐based systems were more active than the corresponding lanthanum or neodymium homologues, giving polybutadiene with approximately 90 % 1,4‐cis stereoselectivity.     

Fast atom bombardment mass spectrometry of neutral methanide and ionic carbene platinum(II) derivatives

The fast atom bombardment mass spectra of a series of neutral methanide and ionic carbene platinum(II) complexes of formula dPePtL₂ and [dPePt(LH)₂](BF₄)₂ (dPe = (C₆H₅)₂PCH₂CH₂P(C₆H₅)₂; L = ? C(OCH₃)-NCH₃, ? C(OCH₃) ? NC₆H₁₁, ? C(OCH₃) ? NC₆H₄p ? CH₃), respectively are reported. Glycerol, 3-mercapto-1,2-propanediol, bis (2-hydroxyethyl)sulphide, 3-nitrobenzyl alcohol, and 2,4-di-tert-pentylphenol have been used as matrices. Neutral and ionic derivatives containing the same ligand behave similarly and give the same quasi-molecular [dPePtL(L + H)]⁺ ion by different primary processes. Stepwise breakdown of the ligands L with retention or further loss of atoms or molecules of hydrogen is observed for all these complexes, followed by ejection of radicals from the dPe ligand. Elimination of CH₃OH from [dPePtL(L + H)]⁺ also occurs. The highest ionic yields of both neutral methanide and ionic carbene complexes are observed in 3-mercapto-1,2-propanediol, in bis(2-hydroxyethyl)sulphide, and in 3-nitrobenzyl alcohol with respect to glycerol. The [dPePt(LH)₂]²⁺ doubly charged ions are present in the spectra obtained with 3-nitrobenzyl alcohol and are rather strong when L is ? C(OCH₃) ? NCH₃ and ? C(OCH₃) ? NC₆H₄p ? CH₃. Substitution of ligands L with a molecule or with a fragment of a sulphur containing matrix takes place very seldom with this series of complexes.     

New Cu(II) complexes with polydentate chelating Schiff base ligands: Synthesis, structures, characterisations and biochemical activity studies

We have reported herein the synthesis of three new Cu(II) complexes of tri- and tetradentate Schiff base ligands containing N₃ or N₄ donor set along with terminal NNN⁻ or SCN⁻ ligands: [L¹Cu(NCS)]ClO₄ (1), [L²Cu(NCS)₂] (2) and [L³Cu(NNN)]ClO₄ (3) [L¹ = NC₅H₄C(CH₃)=N(CH₂)₃N=C(CH₃)C₅H₄N, L²= Me₂N–(CH₂)₃–N=C(CH₃)C₅H₄N and L³ = NC₅H₄CH=N–(CH₂)₄–N=CHC₅H₄N]. The complexes have been systematically characterised by elemental, spectroscopic and electrochemical techniques. Antimicrobial activities of the Schiff base ligands and their metal complexes have been studied using the disc diffusion method on the strains of Candida tropicalis and Bacillus megaterium. Structures of all the complexes have been unequivocally established from single crystal X-ray diffraction analyses that show the monomeric units containing a five-coordinated copper center in highly distorted square pyramidal geometry with thiocyanate or azide anion coordinated as terminal ligand. The complexes 1 and 3 crystallise in monoclinic (P2₁/c) and 2 in triclinic (P-1) space group, respectively.     

Synthesis of Pyrazolo[3,4‐d]pyrimidin‐4‐ones Catalyzed by Br?nsted‐acidic Ionic Liquids as Highly Efficient and Reusable Catalysts

A convenient and efficient method for the synthesis of pyrazolo[3,4‐d]pyrimidin‐4‐ones via heterocyclization reaction of 5‐amino‐1H‐pyrazole‐4‐carboxamides with triethyl orthoesters using two Br?nsted‐acidic ionic liquids, 3‐methyl‐1‐(4‐sulfonic acid)butylimidazolium hydrogen sulfate [MIM⁺(CH₂)₄SO₃H][HSO₄^?] or N‐(4‐sulfonic acid)butyl triethylammonium hydrogen sulfate [Et₃N⁺(CH₂)₄SO₃H][HSO₄^?], as efficient homogeneous catalysts under solvent‐free conditions is described.     

Mass spectra of organometallic compounds—VII; Organonitrogen derivatives of metal carbonyls

The positive-ion mass spectra of the following organonitrogen derivatives of metal carbonyls are discussed: (i) The compounds NC₅H₄CH₂Fe(CO)₂C₅H₅, NC₅H₄CH₂COMo(CO)₂C₅H₅, NC₅H₄CH₂W(CO)₃C₅H₅, NC₅H₄CH₂COMn(CO)₄, C₅H₁₀NCH₂CH₂Fe(CO)₂C₅H₅, (CH₃)₂NCH₂CH₂COFeCOC₅H₅ and (CH₃)₂NCH₂CH₂COMn(CO)₄ obtained from metal carbonyl anions and haloalkylamines, (ii) The isocyanate derivative C₅H₅Mo(CO)₃CH₂NCO; (iii) The arylazomolybdenum derivatives RN₂Mo(CO)₂C₅H₅ (R ? phenyl, p-tolyl, or p-anisyl); (iv) The compound (C₆H₅N)₂COFe₂(CO)₆ obtained from Fe₃(CO)₁₂ and phenyl isocyanate; (v) The N,N,N′,N′-tetramethylethylenediamine complex (CH₃)₂NCH₂CH₂N(CH₃)₂W(CO)₄. Further examples of eliminations of hydrogen, CO, and C₂H₂ fragments were noted. In addition evidence for the following more unusual processes was obtained: (i) Elimination of HCN fragments from the ions [NC₅H₄CH₂MC₅H₅]⁺ to give the ions [(C₅H₅)₂M]⁺ (M ? Fe, Mo and W); (ii) Conversion of C₅H₅Mo(CO)₃CH₂NCO to C₅H₅Mo(CO)₂CH₂NCO within the mass spectrometer; (iii) Elimination of N₂ from [RN₂MoC₅H₅]⁺ to give [RMoC₅H₅]⁺; (iv) Novel eliminations of HNCO, FeNCO, and C₆H₅NC fragments in the mass spectrum of (C₆H₅N)₂COFe₂(CO)₆; (v) Facile dehydrogenation of the N,N,N′,-N′-tetramethylethylenediamine ligand in the complex (CH₃)₂NCH₂CH₂N(CH₃)₂W(CO)₄.     

Stabilization of [WF5]+ by Bidentate N‐Donor Ligands

Transition‐metal hexafluorides do not exhibit fluoride‐ion donor properties in the absence of donor ligands. We report the first synthesis of donor‐stabilized [MF₅]⁺ derived from a transition‐metal hexafluoride via fluoride‐ion abstraction using WF₆(L) (L=2,2′‐bipy, 1,10‐phen) and SbF₅(OSO) in SO₂. The [WF₅(L)][Sb₂F₁₁] salts and [WF₅(1,10‐phen)][SbF₆]?SO₂ have been characterized by X‐ray crystallography, Raman spectroscopy, and multinuclear NMR spectroscopy. The reaction of WF₆(2,2′‐bipy) with an equimolar amount of SbF₅(OSO) reveals an equilibrium between [WF₅(2,2′‐bipy)]⁺ and the [WF₄(2,2′‐bipy)₂]²⁺ dication, as determined by ¹⁹F NMR spectroscopy. The geometries of the cations in the solid state are reproduced by gas‐phase geometry optimizations (DFT‐B3LYP), and NBO analyses reveal that the positive charges of the cations are stabilized primarily by compensatory σ‐electron donation from the N‐donor ligands.     

Derivate des borabenzols: XVI. (Borinato)(cyclobutadien)cobalt-komplexe mit tetramethyl- und tetraphenylcyclobutadien-liganden. Synthese,elektrophile aromatische substitution und ringgliedsubstitution am borinato-liganden

The preparation of (borinato)(cyclobutadiene)cobalt complexes from the reactions of Co(C₅H₅BR)(1,5-C₈H₁₂) with acetylenes C₂R′₂ and of [C₄(CH₃)₄]Co(CO)₂I with Tl(C₅H₅BR) (R,R′ = CH₃, C₆H₅) is described.In electrophilic substitution reactions Co(C₅H₅BCH₃)[C₄(CH₃)₄] (IVa) is more reactive than ferrocene. CF₃CO₂D effects H/D-exchange in the α-position of the borabenzene ring within a few minutes at ambient temperature and in the γ-position within less than four hours Friedel-Crafts acetylation with CH₃COCl/AsCl₃ in CH₂Cl₂ affords the 2-acetyl and the 2,6-diacetyl derivative of IVa. With the more active catalyst AlCl₃, ring-member substitution is effected to give cations [Co(arene)C₄(CH₃)₄]⁺ (arene = C₆H₅CH₃, 2-CH₃C₆H₄COCH₃). Vilsmeier formylation gives the 2-formyl derivative of IVa. The acyl derivatives Co(2-R¹CO-6-R²C₅H₃BCH₃)[C₄(CH₃)₄] (R¹ = CH₃, R² = H, CH₃CO and R¹ = R² = H) transform to the corresponding cations [Co(ortho-R¹R²C₆H₄)C₄(CH₃)₄]⁺ in superacidic media. The mechanistic relationship between acylation and ring-member substitution is discussed in detail.     

The Role of 2,6‐Diaminopyridine Ligands in the Isolation of an Unprecedented,Low‐Valent Tin Complex

Stabilization of the central atom in an oxidation state of zero through coordination of neutral ligands is a common bonding motif in transition‐metal chemistry. However, the stabilization of main‐group elements in an oxidation state of zero by neutral ligands is rare. Herein, we report that the transamination reaction of the DAMPY ligand system (DAMPY=2,6‐[ArNH‐CH₂]₂(NC₅H₃) (Ar=C₆H₃‐2,6‐iPr₂)) with Sn[N(SiMe₃)₂]₂ produces the DIMPYSn complex (DIMPY=(2,6‐[ArN?CH]₂(NC₅H₃)) with the Sn atom in a formal oxidation state of zero. This is the first example of a tin compound stabilized in a formal oxidation state of zero by only one donor molecule. Furthermore, three related low‐valent Sn^II complexes, including a [DIMPYSn^IICl]⁺[SnCl₃]^? ion pair, a bisstannylene DAMPY{Sn^II[N(SiMe₃)₂]₂}₂, and the enamine complex MeDIMPYSn^II, were isolated. Experimental results and the conclusions drawn are also supported by theoretical studies at the density functional level of theory and ¹¹⁹Sn Mössbauer spectroscopy.     

Ferrocenyl-nitrogen donor ligands. Synthesis and characterization of rhodium(I) complexes of ferrocenylpyridine and related ligands

The preparation of a series of complexes of the types [RhCl(CO)₂(L)], [RhCl(cod)(L)] and [Rh(cod)(L)₂]ClO₄, where L is a ligand incorporating a ferrocenyl group and a pyridine ring is described. Complexes were characterized using NMR, IR and electronic spectroscopy. The electrochemical behaviour of the complexes was examined using cyclic voltammetry. The X-ray structures of three of the complexes, [RhCl(CO)₂{NC₅H₄CNC₆H₄(η⁵-C₅H₄)Fe(η⁵-C₅H₅)}], [RhCl(cod)(3-Fcpy)] and [RhCl(cod){3-Fc(C₆H₄)py}], were determined.     

Alkylation of [Pt2(μ-S)2(PPh3)4] with boronic acid derivatives

The reactivity of the metalloligand [Pt₂(μ-S)₂(PPh₃)₄] with the boron-functionalized alkylating agents BrCH₂(C₆H₄)B(OR)₂ (R = H or C(CH₃)₂) was investigated by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) in real time using pressurized sample infusion (PSI). The macroscopic reaction of [Pt₂(μ-S)₂(PPh₃)₄] with one mole equivalent of alkylating agents BrCH₂(C₆H₄)B{OC(CH₃)₂}₂ and BrCH₂(C₆H₄)B(OH)₂ gave the dinuclear monocationic μ-sulfide thiolate complexes [Pt₂(μ-S){μ-SCH₂(C₆H₄)B{OC(CH₃)₂}₂}(PPh₃)₄]⁺ and [Pt₂(μ-S){μ-S⁺CH₂(C₆H₄)B(OH)(O^?)}(PPh₃)₄]. The products were isolated as the [PF₆]^? salt and zwitterion, respectively, and fully characterized by ESI-MS, IR, ¹H and ³¹P NMR spectroscopy, and single-crystal X-ray structure determinations.     

Kinetics and Mechanism of the Cerium(IV) Oxidation of Arnold's Base and the Protonation and Hydroxylation of Michler's Hydrol Blue

In aqueous H₂SO₄, Ce(IV) ion oxidizes rapidly Arnold's base((p-Me₂NC₆H₄)₂CH₂, Ar₂CH₂) to the protonated species of Michler's hydrol((p-Me₂NC₆H₄)₂CHOH, Ar₂CHOH) and Michler's hydrol blue((p-Me₂NC₆H₄)₂CH⁺, Ar₂CH⁺). With Ar₂CH₂ in excess, the rate law of the Ce(IV)-Ar₂CH₂ reaction in 0.100 M H₂SO₄ is expressed -d[Ce(IV)]/dt = k_app[Ar₂CH₂]₀[Ce(IV)] with k_app = 199 ± 8M^?1s^?1 at25°C. When the consumption of Ce(IV) ion is nearly complete, the characteristic blue color of Ar₂CH⁺ ion starts to appear; later it fades relatively slowly. The electron transfer of this reaction takes place on the nitrogen atom rather than on the methylene carbon atom. The dissociation of the binuclear complex [Ce(III)ArCHAr-Ce(III)] is responsible for the appearance of the Ar₂CH⁺ dye whereas the protonation reaction causes the dye to fade. In highly acidic solution, the rate law of the protonation reaction of Michler's hydrol blue is -d[Ar₂CH⁺]/dt = k_obs[Ar₂CH⁺] where K_obs = ((ac + 1)[H*] + bc[H⁺]²)/(a + b[H⁺]) (in HClO₄) and k_obs= ((ac + 1 + e[HSO₄^?])[H⁺] + bc[H⁺]² + d[HSO₄^?] + q[HSO₄^?]²/[H⁺])/(a + b[H⁺] + f[HSO₄^?] + g[HSO₄^?]/[H⁺]) (in H₂SO₄), and at 25°C and μ = 0.1 M, a = 0.0870 M s, b = 0.655 s, c = 0.202 M^?1s^?1, d = 0.110, e = 0.0070 M^?1, f = 0.156 s, g = 0.156 s, and q = 0.124. In highly basic solution, the rate law of the hydroxylation reaction of Michler's hydrol blue is -d[Ar₂CH⁺]/dt = k_OH[OH^?]₀[Ar₂CH⁺] with k_OH = 174 ± 1 M^?1s^?1 at 25°C and μ = 0.1 M. The protonation reaction of Michler's hydrol blue takes place predominantly via hydrolysis whereas its hydroxylation occurs predominantly via the path of direct OH attack.     

Stepwise TiCl,TiCH3, and TiC6H5 bond dissociation enthalpies in bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)titanium complexes

Reaction-solution calorimetric studies involving the complexes Ti[η⁵-C₅(CH₃)₅]₂-(CH₃)₂, Ti[η⁵-C₅(CH₃)₅]₂(CH₃), Ti[η⁵-C₅(CH₃)₅]₂(C₆H₅), Ti[η⁵-C₅(CH₃)₅]₂Cl₂, and Ti[η⁵-C₅(CH₃)₅]₂Cl, have enabled derivation of titaniumcarbon and titaniumchlorine stepwise bond dissociation enthalpies in these species.     

The reaction of trihydrobistriphenylphosphine iridium IrH3(PPh3)2 with diazonium salts

The reaction of IrH₃(PPh₃)₂ with p-substituted aryldiazonium salts gives the compounds [IrH₂(NHNC₆H₄R)(PPh₃)₂]⁺BF₄^- at low temperature (-10°C) and the o-metalated complexes [I$\text{rH(NHN}$C₆H₃R)(PPh₃)₂]⁺BF₄^- (R  F, OCH₃) at 40–50°C. The reactions of the o-metalated complexes with CO, PPh₃, NaI and HCl have been studied.     

(Carbonyl)Iron‐Selenolates: New Synthetic Methods and Reactions with Electrophiles. Crystal Structures of [(CO)6Fe2(μ‐SeR)2]; R = Me3SiCH2 and p‐O2NC6H4CH2, {(CO)6Fe2[μ‐η2‐Se,Se′‐o‐(SeCH2C6H4CH2Se)]}, and [(CO)6Fe2(μ‐SeFe(CO)2cp)2]

The reactions of Fe(CO)₅ or Fe₃(CO)₁₂ with NaBEt₃H or KB[CH(CH₃)C₂H₅]₃H, respectively and treatment of the resulting carbonylates M₂Fe(CO)₄, M = Na, K with elemental selenium in appropriate ratios lead to the formation of M₂[Fe₂(CO)₆(μ‐Se)₂]. Subsequent reactions with organo halides or the complex fragment cpFe(CO)₂⁺, cp = η⁵‐C₅H₅ afforded the selenolato complexes [Fe₂(CO)₆(μ‐SeR)₂], R = CH₂SiMe₃ ( 1 ), CH₂Ph ( 2 ), p‐CH₂C₆H₄NO₂ ( 3 ), o‐CH₂C₆H₄CH₂ ( 4 ) and cpFe(CO)₂⁺ ( 5 ) in moderate to good yields. A similar reaction employing Ru₃(CO)₁₂, Se and p‐O₂NC₆H₄CH₂Br leads to the formation of the corresponding organic diselenide. The X‐ray structures of 1 , 3 , 4 and 5 were determined and revealed butterfly structures of the Fe₂Se₂ cores. The substituents in 1 , 3  and 5 adopt different conformations depending on their steric demand. In 4 , the conformation is fixed because of the chelate effect of the ligand. The Fe–Se bond lengths lie in the range 235 to 240 pm, with corresponding Fe–Fe bond lengths of 254 to 256 pm. The ⁷⁷Se NMR data of the new complexes are discussed and compared with the corresponding data of related complexes.     

Synthesis and structure of bismuth-containing complexes [(Ph4BiO)2{2,5-(CH3)2C6H3S(O)}] 2 + [Ph2Bi2I6]2−,[(Ph4Bi]+[PhBi(C5H5N)I3]−, [Ph4Sb] 4 + [Bi4I16]4−⋅2(CH3)2 C=O, and [Ph4Sb] 3 + [Bi5I18]3−

The reactions of tetraphenylbismuthonium and -stibonium salts Ph₄EX (E = Bi, Sb; X = I, OSO₂ (C₆H₃(CH₃)₂-2,5), OSO₂C₆H₃(OH-4)(COOH-3)) with bismuth triiodide in acetone afford complexes [Ph₄Bi]⁺[PhBi(C₅H₅N)I₃]^-, [(Ph₄BiO)₂S(O){2,5-(CH₃)₂C₆H₃S(O)} [Ph₂Bi₂I₆]^2–, [Ph₄Sb [Bi₄I₁₆]^4-·2(CH₃)²C=O, and [Ph₄Sb] ₃₊ ⁺ [Bi₅I₁₈]^3-, whose structural units, according to the X-ray diffraction data, are tetraphenylbismuthonium (-stibonium) cations and mono-, di-, tetra-, and pentanuclear anions, respectively.     

The Reaction of Molybdenum with 2,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene

[H2N（CH2）3NH312[MoO2（C10H6O2）2] （1） was synthesized by the 2,3-dihydroxynaphthalene in the mixed solvent of CH3OH, CH3CN reaction of （n-Bu4N）4[Mo8O26] with and 1,3-propanediarnine. （C5HllN2）2- [HeN（CH2）3NH2][MoO2（CloH6O2）2] （2） was obtained by the reaction of Na2MoO4.2H20 with 2,3-dihydroxynaphthalene in the same solvent above. Both of the complexes possess complex anion [Mo（VI）O2（OC10H6O）2]^2- which shows pseudo-octahedrally coordinated fashion, while the counterions are two protonated 1,3-propanediamine in complex 1 and （CsH11N2）^＋ in complex 2. （C5H11N2）＋ is the byproduct of reaction 2, which results from combination of acetonitrile with 1,3-propanediamine. Packing diagrams of the two complexes are also different. There is anti-parallel-aligned-double-meso-bilayer unit in complex 1. However there are four chiral anions arranged in anticlockwise orientation in complex 2.     

Syntheses and X-ray structures of complexes with (η-allyl)Mo-units in oxygen-rich coordination spheres

The reaction of Mo(η³-C₃H₄(CH₃))(CH₃CN)₂(CO)₂Cl with AgBF₄ in THF yields the cationic complex [Mo(η³-C₃H₄(CH₃))(CH₃CN)₂(CO)₂(THF)]⁺[BF₄]⁻, 1, whose X-ray structure has been determined. Oxo nucleophiles are capable of replacing the weakly bound THF molecule in 1 and under simultaneous loss of CH₃CN the resulting complexes aggregate to oligonuclear compounds. Accordingly, the reactions with NaOMe and KOH yield [Na(THF)₄]⁺[(η³-C₃H₄(CH₃))(CO)₂Mo(μ-OCH₃)₃Mo(CO)₂(η³-C₃H₄(CH₃))]⁻, 2 and [K(18-crown-6)]⁺[[Mo(η³-C₃H₄(CH₃))(CO)₂]₃(μ₂-OH)₃(μ₃-OH)]⁻, 3, which were characterized by means of single crystal X-ray diffraction. Due to fluoride abstraction from BF₄⁻ the reaction of 1 with KOH also yields fluorinated derivatives of 3 but incorporation of fluorine in 3 can be avoided if AgO₃SCF₃ rather than AgBF₄ is used to generate the cation of 1. For purposes of comparison the dinuclear complex [K(18-crown-6)]⁺[[Mo(η³-C₃H₄(CH₃))(CO)₂]₂(μ₂-F)₃]⁻, 4, has been prepared, too, showing fluoride bridges and KF bonding. The chemical properties and the structures of these compounds in solution as well as their role as structural models for intermediates during molybdenum oxide catalysed propene oxidation are discussed.