Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Optical Properties of (CH3NH3)2CoX4 (X = Cl,Br, I,Cl0.5Br0.5, Cl0.5I0.5, Br0.5I0.5)

The reaction of methylammonium halides and cobalt halides yielded the organic‐inorganic hybrid compounds of general formula (CH₃NH₃)₂CoX₄. By varying the different halides, we were able to synthesize the whole row from Cl to I as well as some mixed halides compounds and to determinate the crystal structures. (CH₃NH₃)₂CoX₄ (X = Cl, Br, Cl_0.5Br_0.5, Br_0.5I_0.5) crystallize isotypic to (CH₃NH₃)₂HgCl₄ in space group P2₁/c with Z = 4 [X = Cl: a = 7.6483(9), b = 12.6885(18), c = 10.8752(12) Å, β = 96.639(9)°; X = Cl_0.5Br_0.5: a = 7.8271(9), b = 12.9543(9), c = 11.1007(11) Å, β = 96.320(8)°; X = Br: a = 7.9782(2), b = 13.1673(2), c = 11.2602(2) Å, β = 96.3260(10)° and X = Br_0.5I_0.5: a = 8.2435(12), b = 13.645(2), c = 11.5856(18) Å, β = 95.54(2)°]. The mixed halides show a statistic distribution in both cases. In (CH₃NH₃)₂CoCl₂I₂ an ordered variant is realized representing a new structure type [C2/m, Z = 4, a = 18.808(4), b = 7.3604(7), c = 10.4109(17) Å, β = 120.364(13)°]. (CH₃NH₃)₂CoI₄ crystallizes again isotypic to the respective mercury compound [(CH₃NH₃)₂HgCl₄] [Pbca, Z = 8, a = 10.9265(5), b = 12.1552(5), c = 20.9588(9) Å]. All structures are build up by inorganic tetrahedral [CoX₄]^2– anions and organic (CH₃NH₄)⁺ cations. Additionally the Raman spectra as well as the optical reflectance spectra are discussed.     

Transition Metal Halide Salts and Complexes of 2-Aminopyrimidine: Cobalt(II) and Nickel(II) compounds,Crystal Structures of Bis(2-Aminopyrimidinium)MX4 [M = Co,Ni; X = Cl,Br] and 2-Aminopyrimidinium(+2) [NiBr2(H2O)4]Br2

The reaction of MX₂ (M = Co(II), Ni(II); X = Cl, Br) with 2-aminopyrimidine in aqueous acid yields compounds [(2-apmH)₂MX₄], (2-apmH)₂[MX₄], or (2-apmH₂) [MX₂(H₂O)₄]X₂ (2-apmH = 2-aminopyrimidinium; 2-apmH₂ = 2-aminopyrimidinium(2+)). All compounds have been characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The compounds [(2-apmH)₂MX₄] with M = Co, X = Cl (1); M = Ni, X = Cl (3); and M = Ni, X = Br (4) are isomorphous and crystallize as nearly square planar MX₄ units with the 2-apmH cations coordinated in the axial sites through the unprotonated ring nitrogen. (2-ApmH)₂[CoBr₄] (2) crystallizes as the salt with a nearly tetrahedral CuBr₄ ^2- anion. (2-ApmH₂)[NiBr₂(H₂O)₄]Br₂ (5) forms as a cocrystal of the neutral, six-coordinate nickel complex and (2-ampH₂)Br₂, stabilized by extensive hydrogen bonding. Crystal data (1): monoclinic, P2₁/c, a = 7.540(4), b = 12.954(4), c = 7.277(3) Å, β = 110.09(6), V = 667.4(5) ų, Z = 2, D_calc = 1.955 Mg/m³, μ = 2.079 mm^-1, R = 0.0501 for [|I|≥2(I)]. For (2): triclinic, P-1, a = 7.720(2), b = 7.916(2), c = 14.797(3) Å, α = 97.264(3), β = 104.788(3), γ = 105.171(3)°, V = 825.3(3) ų, Z = 2, D_calc = 2.296 Mg/m³, μ = 10.715 mm^-1, R = 0.0308 for [|I|≥2(I)]. For (3): monoclinic, P2₁/c, a = 7.595(3), b = 12.891(4), c = 7.204(3) Å, β = 111.07(3)°, V = 658.2 ų, Z = 2, D_calc = 1.982 Mg/m³, μ = 2.279 mm^-1, R = 0.0552 for [|I|≥2(I)]. For (4): monoclinic, P2₁/c, a = 7.840(2), b = 13.358(4), c = 7.518(2) Å, β = 110.923(3)°, V = 938.6(3) ų, Z = 2, D_calc = 2.577 Mg/m³, μ = 12.18 mm^-1, R = 0.0280 for [|I|≥2(I)]. For (5): orthorhombic, Pnma, a = 16.776(6), b = 11.943(4), c = 7.079(3) Å, V = 1418.2(9) ų, Z = 4, D_calc = 2.564 Mg/m³, μ = 12.639 mm^-1, R = 0.0381 for [|I|≥2σ(I)].     

Reaktionen am metallischen Substrat: Einkristalle von Ni(NH3)2V2F8

Reactions at the Metallic Substrate: Single Crystals of Ni(NH₃)₂V₂F₈ Except for the main product (NH₄)₂[TaF₇] and some [Ni(NH₃)₆][TaF₆]₂, the new light green Ni(NH₃)₂V₂F₈ is obtained by the reaction of (NH₄)F with tantalum and vanadium (molar ratio of (NH₄)F : Ta : V = 36 : 6 : 1) at 400 °C in a sealed Monel ampoule (Cu32Ni68). The crystal structure (orthorhombic, Fmmm, Z = 4, a = 752.9(1), b = 762.9(1), c = 1307.6(2) pm) is related to that of (NH₄)[VF₄]. According to {Ni(NH₃)₂}_0,5[VF₄], corrugated layers of vertex-connected octahedra [VF_4/2F_2/1] are stacked in the [001] direction. Between these layers trans-{Ni(NH₃)₂} units are inserted so that Ni²⁺ enhances its coordination number to 6 by two times two F^– from the layers above and below.     

Monoammoniates of Aluminium Halides: The Crystal Structures of AlBr3 · NH3 and AlI3 · NH3

Single crystals of AlBr₃ · NH₃ and AlI₃ · NH₃ sufficient in size for X‐ray structure determinations were obtained by evaporation/ sublimation of the respective compound from its melt. The ammoniates were synthesized by the reaction of the pure halide with NH₃ at ‐78°C and following homogenization by slowly heating the reaction mixture up to the melting points of the ammoniates (124°C and 126°C, respectively). The X‐ray structure determinations for both monoammoniates were successfully carried out for the heavy atom positions (no hydrogen atoms): AlBr₃ · NH₃: Pbca, Z = 16, a = 11.529 (5) Å, b = 12.188 (2) Å, c = 19.701 (4) Å AlI₃ · NH₃: Pbca, Z = 8, a = 13.536 (5) Å, b = 8.759 (2) Å, c = 14.348 (4) Å The structures contain tetrahedral molecules Al(NH₃)X₃ with X = Br, I. They are not isotypic. The main difference is given for the coordination of NH₃ by X^‐ from neighbouring molecules. In Al(NH₃)Br₃ one of the two crystallographically independent NH₃ ligands has 6Br^‐ and the other 7Br^‐ as neighbours whereas in Al(NH)₃I₃ only 5I^‐ surround the one kind of NH₃.     

Isotype Strukturen einiger Hexaamminmetall(II)-halogenide von 3d-Metallen: [V(NH3)6]I2, [Cr(NH3)6]I2, [Mn(NH3)6]Cl2, [Fe(NH3)6]Cl2, [Fe(NH3)6]Br2, [Co(NH3)6]Br2 und [Ni(NH3)6]Cl2

The Structures of some Hexaammine Metal(II) Halides of 3 d Metals: [V(NH₃)₆]I₂, [Cr(NH₃)₆]I₂, [Mn(NH₃)₆]Cl₂, [Fe(NH₃)₆]Cl₂, [Fe(NH₃)₆]Br₂, [Co(NH₃)₆]Br₂ and [Ni(NH₃)₆]Cl₂ Crystals of yellow [V(NH₃)₆]I₂ and green [Cr(NH₃)₆]I₂ were obtained by the reaction of VI₂ and CrI₂ with liquid ammonia at room temperature. Colourless crystals of [Mn(NH₃)₆]Cl₂ were obtained from Mn and NH₄Cl in supercritical ammonia. Colourless transparent crystals of [Fe(NH₃)₆]Cl₂ and [Fe(NH₃)₆]Br₂ were obtained by the reaction of FeCl₂ and FeBr₂ with supercritical ammonia at 400°C. Under the same conditions orange crystals of [Co(NH₃)₆]Br₂ were obtained from [Co₂(NH₂)₃(NH₃)₆]Br₃. Purple crystals of [Ni(NH₃)₆]Cl₂ were obtained by the reaction of NiCl₂ · 6H₂O and NH₄Cl with aqueous NH₃ solution. The structures of the isotypic compounds (Fm3 m, Z = 4) were determined from single crystal diffractometer data (see “Inhaltsübersicht”). All compounds crystallize in the K₂[PtCl₆] structure type. In these compounds the metal ions have high-spin configuration. The orientation of the dynamically disordered hydrogen atoms of the ammonia ligands is discussed.     

Co(NH3)2Cl2 and Co(ND3)2Cl2: Order‐Disorder Behaviour of N(H, D)3 and Antiferromagnetic Structure

Diammine cobalt(II) chloride, Co(N(H, D)₃)₂Cl₂ was prepared by decomposition of the corresponding hexaammines at 120 °C in dynamical vacuum. Crystal structures and magnetic properties of these materials were characterised by X‐ray and neutron powder diffraction, and heat capacity measurements. At ambient temperatures Co(N(H, D)₃)₂Cl₂ crystallises in the Cd(NH₃)₂Cl₂ type structure: space group Cmmm, Z = 2, a = 8.0512(2) Å, b = 8.0525(2) Å, c = 3.73318(9) Å (X‐ray data of the H compound). This structure consists of chains of edge‐sharing octahedra [CoCl_4/2(NH₃)₂] running along the c‐axis. Neutron diffraction confirms that that the ND₃ groups are rotationally disordered at ambient temperatures. At 1.5 K and 20 K neutron diffraction data reveal rotational ordering of the ND₃ groups leading to doubling of the c‐axis and to Ibmm symmetry: a = 7.9999(6) Å, b = 7.9911(5) Å, c = 7.4033(3) Å (Z = 4, values for T = 1.5 K). Furthermore, antiferromagnetic ordering is present at these temperatures. It is caused by a ferromagnetic coupling of the magnetic moments at Co²⁺ (3.60(5) μ_B at 1.5 K, 3.22(5) μ_B at 20 K) along the octahedra chains [CoCl_4/2(NH₃)₂] and antiferromagnetic coupling between neighbouring chains. According to heat capacity measurements the phase transition antiferromagnetic‐paramagnetic takes place at T_N = 26 K.     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur von Diamminmagnesiumdiazid Mg(NH3)2(N3)2

Preparation and Crystal Structure of Diammin Magnesium Diazide Mg(NH₃)₂(N₃)₂ Diammin magnesium diazide was synthesized from Mg₃N₂ and NH₄N₃ in liquid ammonia and crystallized at 150 °C under autogenous atmosphere of HN₃ and NH₃ using sealed ampoules. Mg(NH₃)₂(N₃)₂ is a colorless, microcrystalline powder which can detonate above 180 °C. Caution, preparation and manipulation of Mg(NH₃)₂(N₃)₂ is very dangerous! The crystal structure was solved from powder data using the Patterson method and a Rietveld refinement was performed (Mg(NH₃)₂(N₃)₂, I 4/m, no. 87; a = 6.3519(1), c = 7.9176(2) Å; Z = 2, R(F²)= 0.1162). The crystal structure of Mg(NH₃)₂(N₃)₂ is related to that of SnF₄. It consists of planes built up from corner sharing Mg(NH₃)₂(N₃)₄ octahedra connected equatorially over their four azide bridges with the ammonia ligands being in trans position. IR data were collected and interpreted in accordance with the structural data.     

Characterization and Molecular Structure of Bis(Isopropyl Xanthate) Bis(1,10-Phenanthroline) Nickel(II): [Ni(phen)2(CH3)2CHOCSS](CH3)2CHOCSS

The crystal and molecular structure of the title compound, [Ni(phen)₂(CH₃)₂CHOCSS](CH₃)₂CHOCSS has been determined by X-ray diffraction. The brown crystal is triclinic of space group Pi, with parameters a = 11.790(2), b = 12.410(3), c = 12.680(3) Å, α = 92.49(3), β = 96.54(3), γ = 117.43(3)° and Z = 2. The compound contains a six-coordinate cation and an isopropyl xanthate anion (CH₃)₂CHOCSS^?, the central Ni atom is chelated by four nitrogen atoms of two phenanthroline ligands and two sulfur atoms of an isopropyl xanthate ligand. The TG data indicate that it decomposed completely at 734°C.     

Metalloktaederdoppel in den Clusterverbindungen Gd10I16(C2)2 und Gd10Br15B2/Tb10Br15B2

Gd₁₀I₁₆(C₂)₂ and Gd₁₀Br₁₅B₂/Tb₁₀Br₁₅B₂ Cluster Compounds with M₁₀ Twin Octahedra The compound Gd₁₀I₁₆(C₂)₂ can be prepared from Gd metal, GdI₃ and C at 950 °C. It crystallizes in P1 with a = 10.463(4) Å, b = 16.945(6) Å, c = 11.220(4) Å, α = 99.15(3)°, β = 92.68(3)° und γ = 88.06(3)°. Gd₁₀Br₁₅B₂ is formed between 900 und 950 °C, Tb₁₀Br₁₅B₂ between 900 und 930 °C from stoichiometric amounts of the rare earth metals, tribromide and boron. Both compounds crystallize in the space group P1 for Gd₁₀Br₁₅B₂ with a = 8.984(2) Å, b = 9.816(2) Å, c = 10.552(5) Å, α = 91.14(3)°, β = 114.61(3)° and γ = 110.94(3)° and for Tb₁₀Br₁₅B₂ with a = 8.939(4) Å, b = 9.788(3) Å, c = 10.502(2) Å, α = 91.19(3)°, β = 114.51(3)° and γ = 111.10(2)°. In the crystal structures of all three compounds the rare earth metals form edge‐shared Ln₁₀ twin octahedra. In Gd₁₀I₁₆(C₂)₂ the Gd octahedra are centered with C₂ groups (d_C–C = 1.43(7) Å). In Ln₁₀Br₁₅B₂ (Ln = Gd, Tb) the octahedra contain single boron atoms. The clusters are connected through halide atoms to chains [Ln₁₀(Z)₂X X X ]. Adjacent chains are fused threedimensionally via I I for the Gd iodide carbide and via Br Br for the bromide borides of Gd und Tb. It is interesting to see an identical pattern of connection between the chains for the reduced oxomolybdates, e. g. PbMo₅O₈.     

Penta‐Ammoniates of Aluminium Halides: The Crystal Structures of AlX3·5NH3 with X = Cl,Br, I

Colourless crystals grow in the colder part of a glass ampoule when AlX₃·5NH₃ with X = Cl, Br, I is heated for 3—6 d to 330 °C (Cl), 350 °C (Br) and 400 °C (I), respectively. The chloride forms hexagonal prisms while the bromide and iodide were obtained as a bunch of lancet‐like crystals. The chloride and bromide crystallize isotypic whereas the iodide has an own structure type. All three are related to the motif of the K₂PtCl₆ type. So the formula of the ammoniates may be written as X₂[Al(NH₃)₅X] ≙ [Al(NH₃)₅X]X₂. The compounds are characterized by the following crystallographic data AlCl₃·5NH₃: Pnma, Z = 4, a = 13.405 (1)Å, b = 10.458 (1)Å, c = 6.740 (2)Å AlBr₃·5NH₃: Pnma, Z = 4, a = 13.808 (2)Å, b = 10.827 (1)Å, c = 6.938 (1)Å AlI₃·5NH₃: Cmcm, Z = 4, a = 9.106 (2)Å, b = 11.370 (2)Å, c = 11.470 (2)Å For the chloride and the bromide the structure determinations were successful including hydrogen positions. All three compounds contain octahedral molecular cations [Al(NH₃)₅X]²⁺ located in distorted cubes formed by the remaining 2X^— ions. The orientation of the octahedra to each other is clearly different for those with X = Cl, Br in comparison to the one with X = I.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur der Monoammoniakate von Lithiumhalogeniden: LiBr·NH3 und LiI·NH3

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of the Monoammoniates of Lithium Halides: LiBr·NH₃ and LiI·NH₃ Crystals of LiBr·NH₃ and LiI·NH₃ sufficient in size and quality for X‐ray structure determinations were obtained in autoclaves by the reaction of Li with NH₄Br and LiH with NH₄I at 523 K and 423 K respectively. Lattice constants obtained from X‐ray single crystal data are: LiBr·NH₃: P2₁/n, a = 7, 077(2)Å, b = 7, 026(2)Å, c = 7, 490(2)Å β = 114, 84(3)°, Z = 4 LiI·NH₃: P2₁, a = 4, 493(1)Å, b = 6, 077(1)Å, c = 7, 512(2)Å β = 107, 15(3)°, Z = 2 The ammoniates contain different structural building units. Both of them contain layers of connected tetrahedra Li(NH₃)X_3/3 with X = Br, I. Tetrahedra‐double units with a common Br‐Br edge occur, whilst for the iodide all tetrahedra are exclusively vertex connected to puckered layers. IR‐ and Raman‐spectroscopic measurements show, that only weak H‐bridges N‐H···X are present and that the NH₃‐ligands are in fixed positions at room temperature.     

Influence of coordination on N-H X hydrogen bonds. Part II. Zn(NH3)2Br2 and Ni(NH3)2X2 (X is Cl and Br)

Microcrystalline samples of Zn(NH₃)₂Br₂ and Ni(NH₃)₂X₂ (X is Cl⁻ and Br⁻) have been investigated from 100 to 293 K using X-ray diffraction and IR spectroscopy measurements (range 400–4000 cm⁻) performed with isotopically dilute (5% deuterated) samples. Values of Δν(ND)/ΔT for all compounds hint at the existence of hydrogen bonds. Zn(NH₃)₂Br₂ shows The dynamics of ammonia molecules even at 100 K, and no indications are apparent that dynamic disorder of ammonia molecules takes place in Ni(NH₃)₂X₂ (X is Cl⁻ and Br⁻). A comparison between octahedrally coordinated ammoniates [Ni(NH₃)₆]Br₂, Ni(NH₃)₂Br₂ and [Zn(NH₃)₆]Br₂ with tetrahedrally coordinated ones [Zn(NH₃)₂Br₂] leads to the conclusion that the lower coordination number increases the strength of the hydrogen bonds. Because this effect is small, it is not possible to separate the influence of the type of coordinating ions for one coordination number from the influence of the coordination number itself.     

π‐Complexes of Copper(I) with Terminal Alkynes. Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [(HC≡CCH2NH3)(Cu2Br3)] π‐Complex

Crystals of the zwitterionic copper(I) π‐complex [(HC≡CCH₂NH₃)Cu₂Br₃] have been synthesized by interaction of CuBr with [HC≡CCH₂NH₃]Br in aqueous solution (pH < 1) and X‐ray studied. The crystals are monoclinic: space group P2₁/n, a = 6.722(4), b = 12.818(8), c = 9.907(3) Å, β = 100.25(4)°, V = 840.0(8) ų, Z = 4, R = 0.0592 for 3015 reflections. The crystal structure of the π‐complex contains isolated [(HC≡CCH₂NH₃)⁺(Cu₂Br₃)^?]₂ units which are incorporated into a framework by strong hydrogen N–H···Br and C≡C–H···Br bonds. The length of π‐coordinated propargylammonium C≡C bond is equal 1.216(8) Å and Cu(I)–(C≡C) distance equals 1.958(5) Å.     

Structural Investigations and Thermal Behavior of (NH4)[Cr(C2O4)2]·2H2O

Single crystals of ammonium chromium(III) dioxalate dihydrate (or ammonium diaquo bis(μ‐oxalato)chromate(III)) have been obtained from aqueous solution of oxalic acid and ammonium dichromate. A pale violet crystal of good optical quality was used for the structure determination at ?100(2) and 25(2) °C, respectively. The basic crystallographic data for the low temperature data set are as follows: monoclinic, space group C2/m, a = 6.597(2) Å, b = 7.301(2) Å, c = 9.983(3) Å, β = 92.32(2)°, V = 480.5(2) ų. The structure was solved by direct methods and refined (using anisotropic displacement parameters for all non‐hydrogen atoms) to a final residual of R1 = 0.032 for 503 independent observed reflections (I>2σ(I)). The compound is isotypic with the corresponding rubidium salt. The structure is built up from alternating layers parallel to (001) containing (NH₄)⁺ ions or Cr(C₂O₄)₂(H₂O)₂ octahedra, respectively. The corners of the octahedra consist of four O atoms from two oxalate groups and two additional water molecules. The ammonium cations (occupying Wyckoff‐site 2a) are disordered among two possible orientations. They provide linkage between different octahedral layers by hydrogen bridging. The water molecules in turn form hydrogen bridges with adjacent octahedra within the same layer. Further structural characterization included infrared spectroscopy. According to DTA/TG experiments the present compound shows several thermal processes in the range between room temperature and 900 °C.     

Dimolybdenum Complexes Containing Pairs of Bridging Diphosphine and Carboxylate Ligands. Synthesis and Structures of trans-Mo2(O2CCH3)2(μ-dppa)2(BF4)2 and trans-Mo2X2(O2C(CH2)nCH3)2(μ-dppa)2 (n = 2, 10 or 12; X = Cl or Br; dppa = N,N-Bis(diphenylphosphino)amine)

The red complex trans-Mo₂(O₂CCH₃)₂(μ-dppa)₂(BF₄)₂, 1 , was prepared by reaction of [Mo₂(O₂CCH₃)₂(CH₃CN)₆][BF₄]₂ with dppa (dppa = Ph₂PN(H)PPh₂) in THF. The reactions of Mo₂(O₂C(CH₂)_nCH₃)₄ with dppa and (CH₃)₃SiX (X = Cl or Br) afforded the complexes trans-Mo₂X₂(O₂C(CH₂)_nCH₃)₂(μ-dppa)₂ (X = Cl, n = 2, 2; X = Br, n = 2, 3; X = Cl, n = 10, 4 ; X = Cl, n = 12, 5 ). Their UV-vis, IR and ³¹P{¹H}-NMR spectra have been recorded and the structures of 1, 2 and 3 have been determined. Crystal data for 1 : space group P2₁/n, a = 12.243(1) Å, b = 17.222(1) Å, c = 13.266(1) Å, β = 95.529(1)°, V = 2784.1(6) ų, Z = 2, with final residuals R = 0.0509 and Rw = 0.0582. Crystal data for 24CH₃Cl₂: space group P2₁/n, a = 13.438(1) Å, b = 19.276(1) Å, c = 14.182(1) Å, β = 111.464(1)°, V = 3418.9(6) ų, Z = 2, with final residuals R = 0.0492 and Rw = 0.0695. Crystal data for 3·4CH₂Cl₂: space group P2₁/n, a= 13.579(1) Å, b = 19.425(1) Å, c = 14.199(1) Å, β = 111.881(2)°, V = 3475.6(7) ų, Z = 2, with final residuals R = 0.0703 and Rw = 0.0851. Comparison of the structural data shows that the effect of the axial ligand on weakening the Mo-Mo bond strength is X^? > CH₃CN > BF₄^?. The T_m values are 121.7 °C for 2 , 111.1 °C for 3 and 91.5 °C for 5 , respectively.     

Tetrakis(acetonitrile)‐dibromo‐nickel(II)‐di‐acetonitrile, [Ni(CH3CN)4Br2]·2CH3CN

[Tetrakis(acetonitrile)‐dibromo‐nickel(II)]‐di‐acetonitrile was obtained from a solution of nickel(II) dibromide in acetonitrile at 258 K. The crystal structure [monoclinic, P2₁/n (no.14), a = 1005.5(5), b = 831.3(5) , c = 1131.7(5) pm, β = 106.263(5)°, V = 908.1(8)·10⁶ pm³, Z = 2, R₁ for 1580 reflections with I₀>2σ(I₀): 0.0505] contains sixfold coordinated Ni^II atoms. Two trans coordinating bromide anions and four equatorial acetonitrile molecules form an elongated octahedron around the central Ni^II atom. [Ni(CH₃CN)₄Br₂] octahedra are connected via hydrogen bonds to neighboring octahedra as well as to solvate acetonitrile molecules.     

Zwei neue Ammoniakate des Scandiumtrichlorides,ScCl3(NH3) und ScCl3(NH3)2

Two New Ammoniates of Scandium Trichloride, ScCl₃(NH₃) and ScCl₃(NH₃)₂ Reactions of scandium with ammonium chloride in the presence of cupric chloride in sealed copper ampoules yield colorless single crystals of the two new ammoniates of scandium trichloride, ScCl₃(NH₃) und ScCl₃(NH₃)₂. The crystal structures were determined from single crystal data; they both crystallize with the triclinic crystal system. In ScCl₃(NH₃)₂ isolated unsymmetrical dimers of double octahedra, according to [Sc‐mer‐(NH₃)_3/1Cl_1/1Cl_(2/2)×2Sc(NH₃)_1/1Cl_3/1] are the characteristic structural features. The crystal structure of ScCl₃(NH₃) also contains double octahedra, [Sc(NH₃)_2/1Cl_2/1Cl_2/2]₂; these dimers are, however, connected via common edges forming infinite zig‐zag chains according to the formulation [Sc(NH₃)_1/1Cl_1/1Cl_4/2].     

Synthesis and Characterization of a New Layered Zinc Phosphite (NH4)[{Zn(H2O)4}0.5Zn2(HPO3)3]

A new layered zinc phosphite with the formula (NH₄)[{Zn(H₂O)₄}_0.5Zn₂(HPO₃)₃] has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. Its structure was determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The compound crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group (No. 2), a = 7.2507(4), b = 9.7982(6), c = 10.2642(6) Å, α = 63.425(2), β = 87.165(2), γ = 72.999(3)°, V = 620.84(6) ų, Z = 2. The connectivity of ZnO₄ tetrahedra, HPO₃ pseudo pyramids and ZnO₂(H₂O)₄ octahedra results in macroanionic layers with 4.8 net.     

The Neutral Complex (NH3)Ag(NCO)

Dissolution of solid AgNCO (silver isocyanate) in aqueous ammonia (25 %) and subsequent crystal growth at T = –9 °C furnished the new ammoniate (NH₃)Ag(NCO) as colorless crystals [P2₁/c (no. 14); a = 4.1817(3) Å, b = 14.445(1) Å, c = 6.1988(5) Å, β = 102.0(4)°, V = 365,6(2) ų; Z = 4]. In the molecular monammine complex, which is only stable at temperatures below T = 0 °C, silver is in a twofold, however, asymmetrical coordination by the isocyanate anion and ammonia. At the reaction conditions applied, AgNCO does not form an ionic diammine species (e.g. [Ag(NH₃)₂]⁺) as known from related silver salts. In this sense, the solvation chemistry of AgNCO exhibits a rarely observed feature.     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur von (CH3NH3)8[NdCl6][NdCl4(H2O)2]2Cl3

Preparation and Crystal Structure of (CH₃NH₃)₈[NdCl₆][NdCl₄(H₂0)₂]₂Cl₃ (CH₃NH₃)₈[NdCl₆][NdCl₄ (H₂O)₂]₂Cl₃ is for the first time prepared and investigated by X-ray, single crystal work. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system (space group C2/m, Z = 2) with a = 9.358(5), b = 17.424(9), c = 15.360(8) Å, β = 108.30(4)°. The structure contains besides isolated Cl^? ions distorted [NdCl₆]^3? octahedra and [NdCl₄(H₂O)₂]^? chains.