Pb2PdX6 (X = Cl,Br) – Verbindungen mit gestreckten [PdX6]-Oktaedern

Pb₂PdX₆ (X = Cl, Br) – Compounds with Elongated [PdX₆] Octahedra In contradiction to published data new compounds in the systems PbX₂—PdX₂ (X = Cl, Br) with the formula Pb₂PdCl₆ (I) and Pb₂PdBr₆ (II) were found. These were synthesized by thermal treatment of the corresponding mixtures of PbX₂ and PdX₂ (X = Cl, Br). X-ray single crystal structure analysis shows isotypism of I and II, monoclinic, P2₁/c (No. 14), Z = 2, I: a = 9.037(2) Å, b = 6.224(1) Å, c = 8.162(1) Å, β = 90.31(7)β, II: a = 9.512(7) Å, b = 6.584(8) Å, c = 8.383(3) Å, β = 90.07(5)º. Strongly elongated PdX₆ octahedra are found in the crystal structure. Additional characterisation of the compounds was done by DTA, IR/RAMAN spectra and ²⁰⁷Pb MAS NMR investigations. Remarcable low field shifts were found for ²⁰⁷Pb.     

Complexation of the 2, 4, 6‐Triallyloxy‐1, 3, 5‐triazine with Copper(I,II) Chlorides. Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [CuCl2·2C3N3(OC3H5)3], [Cu7Cl8·2C3N3(OC3H5)3], and [Cu8Cl8·2C3N3(OC3H5)3]·2C2H5OH

Interaction of copper(II) chloride with 2, 4, 6‐triallyloxy‐1, 3, 5‐triazine leads to formation of copper(II) complex [CuCl₂·2C₃N₃(OC₃H₅)₃] ( I ). Electrochemical reduction of I produces the mixed‐valence Cu^{I, II} π, σ‐complex of [Cu₇Cl₈·2C₃N₃(OC₃H₅)₃] ( II ). Final reduction produces [Cu₈Cl₈·2C₃N₃(OC₃H₅)₃]·2C₂H₅OH copper(I) π‐complex ( III ). Low‐temperature X‐ray structure investigation of all three compounds has been performed: I : space group P1¯, a = 8.9565(6), b = 9.0114(6), c = 9.7291(7) Å, α = 64.873(7), β = 80.661(6), γ = 89.131(6)°, V = 700.2(2) ų, Z = 1, R = 0.0302 for 2893 reflections. II : space group P1¯, a = 11.698(2), b = 11.162(1), c = 8.106(1) Å, α = 93.635(9), β = 84.24(1), γ = 89.395(8)°, V = 962.0(5) ų, Z = 1, R = 0.0465 for 6111 reflections. III : space group P1¯, a = 8.7853(9), b = 10.3602(9), c = 12.851(1) Å, α = 99.351(8), β = 105.516(9), γ = 89.395(8), V = 1111.4(4) ų, Z = 1, R = 0.0454 for 4470 reflections. Structure of I contains isolated [CuCl₂·2C₃N₃(OC₃H₅)₃] units. The isolated fragment of I fulfils in the structure of II bridging function connecting two hexagonal prismatic‐like cores Cu₆Cl₆, whereas isolated Cu₆Cl₆(CuCl)₂ prismatic derivative appears in III . Coordination behaviour of the 2, 4, 6‐triallyloxy‐1, 3, 5‐triazine moiety is different in all the compounds. In I ligand moiety binds to the only copper(II) atom through the nitrogen atom of the triazine ring. In II ligand is coordinated to the Cu^II‐atom through the N atom and to two Cu^I ones through the two allylic groups. In III all allylic groups and nitrogen atom are coordinated by four metal centers. The presence of three allyl arms promotes an acting in II and III structures the bridging function of the ligand moiety. On the other hand, space separation of allyl groups enables a formation of large complicated inorganic clusters.     

Synthese,Eigenschaften und Kristallstruktur von Cu3Mo8O23X2 (X = Cl,Br, I)

Synthesis, Properties, and Crystal Structure of Cu₃Mo₈O₂₃X₂ (X = Cl, Br, I) Single crystals of the Cu₃Mo₈O₂₃X₂ compounds were grown by chemical transport reactions at the lower temperature of a gradient 873–823 K without extra transport agent (auto transport). As DTA/TG measurements indicate, the gaseous compounds, necessary for chemical transport reactions, are formed by partial decomposition of Cu₃Mo₈O₂₃X₂ at 873 K. Cu₃Mo₈O₂₃Br₂ crystallizes with the orthorombic space group Pbcm (a = 4.021(1), b = 22.978(2), c = 21.673(2) Å, Z = 4). The crystal structure consists of pentagonal columns ¹_∞[Mo₆O₇O_20/2] linked by additional MoO_6/2 octahedra. All the polyhedra(pentagonal bipyramide, octahedra) are distorted. Infinite chains ¹_∞[Cu₃Br₂] along [100] are arranged in tunnels with s‐like square shape, left open by the pentagonal columns. Cu₃Mo₈O₂₃Cl₂ (a = 4.010(1), b = 22.942(2), c = 21.639(2) Å) and Cu₃Mo₈O₂₃I₂ (a = 4.052(1), b = 23.075(2), c = 21.719(2) Å) are isotypic.     

Zur Kristallchemie der Kupfer-Lanthanoid-Oxowolframate: (I) triklin-α-CuTbW2O8, (II) monoklin-CuInW2O8 und (III) monoklin-CuYW2O8

The Crystal Chemistry of Copper Rare-Earth Oxotungstates: (I): triclinic-α-CuTbW₂O₈, (II): monoclinic-CuInW₂O₈ and (III): monoclinic-CuYW₂O₈ Single crystals of (I), (II) and (III) were prepared by recrystallisation in closed systems and examined by X-ray technique. (I): space group C? P1 , a = 7.3080, b = 7.8945, c = 7.1476 Å, α = 115.23, β = 116.21, γ = 56.98°, Z = 2; (II): space group C? C2/c, a = 9.6576, b = 11.6496, c = 4.9863 Å, β = 91.17°, Z = 4; (III): space group C? P2/n, a = 10.0504, b = 5.8214, c = 5.0224 Å, β = 94.23°, Z = 2. The crystal structures are discussed with respect to calculations of the coulombterms of lattice energy and possible valence states of Cu²⁺ and Mo⁵⁺.     

Ein Beitrag über Oxometallate mit trigonal planaren BO3-Polyedern Ni2MBO5 (M = Ga,Fe, Al,Cr)

A Contribution about Oxometallates Containing Trigonal Planar BO₃-Polyhedra. Ni₂MBO₅ (M = Ga, Fe, Al, Cr) (I) Ni₂AlBO₅, (II) Ni₂FeBO₅, and (III) Ni₂GaBO₅ were investigated by single crystal X-ray technique. They crystallize with orthorhombic symmetry, space group D—Pbam; I: a = 9.102; b = 12.011; c = 2.944 Å; II: a = 9.200; b = 12.210; c = 3.006 Å; III: a = 9.200; b = 12.154; c = 2,986 Å; Z = 4. X-ray powder data indicate that Ni₂CrBO₅ is isotypic. It was possible to study the metal distribution in Ni₂AlBO₅. Ni²⁺ and Al³⁺ ions occupy the point positions partly disordered.     

2‐Imino‐3‐allyl‐benzothiazole as a π‐Ligand: Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [(CuCl)C10H10SN2], [C10H11SN2+]2[Cu2Cl4]2−, and [C10H11SN2+]2[Cu2Br4]2− π‐Compounds

The reaction of 2‐amino‐benzothiazole with allyl bromide resulted in a mixture of 2‐imino‐3‐allyl‐benzothiazole and 2‐imino‐3‐allyl‐benzothiazolium bromide.Using such a mixture and copper(II) chloride in acetonitrile solution in alternating‐current electrochemical synthesis crystals of the [(CuCl)C₁₀H₁₀SN₂] ( I ) have been obtained. The same procedure, performed in ethanol solution, has led to formation of [C₁₀H₁₁SN₂⁺]₂[Cu₂Cl₄]^2? ( II ). In the same manner the bromine derivative [C₁₀H₁₁SN₂⁺]₂[Cu₂Br₄]^2? ( III ) has been synthesized. All three compounds were X‐ray structurally investigated. I :monoclinic space group P2₁/n, a = 13.789(6), b = 6.297(3), c = 13.830(6) Å, β = 112.975(4)°, V = 1105.6 (9) ų, Z = 4 for CuCl·C₁₀H₁₀ SN₂ composition. Compounds II and III are isomorphous and crystallize in triclinic space group. II a = 7.377(3), b = 8.506(3), c = 9.998(4) Å, α = 79.892(10)°, β = 82.704(13)°, γ = 78.206(12)°, V = 601.9(4) ų, Z = 1. III a = 7.329(2), b = 8.766(3), c = 10.265(3) Å, α = 79.253(9)°, β = 82.625(9)°, γ = 77.963(9)°, V = 630.9(3) ų, Z = 1. In the structure I [(CuCl)C₁₀H₁₀SN₂] building blocks are bound into infinitive spiral‐like chains via strong N‐H..Cl hydrogen bonds. In the zwitter‐ionic II and III compounds copper and halide atoms form centrosymmetric [Cu₂X₄]^2? anions, which are interconnected via N‐H..X hydrogen bonds into infinite butterfly‐like chains. The strongest Cu‐(C=C) π‐interaction has been observed in structure I , where copper possesses coordination number 3. Increasing copper coordination number to 4 in II as well as replacing chlorine atoms by bromine ones in III suppresses markedly this interaction.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of the Cluster Compounds A2[(W6Br)Br] with A = K,Rb, Cs

K₂W₆Br₁₄ ( I ), Rb₂W₆Br₁₄ ( II ), and Cs₂W₆Br₁₄ ( III ) were formed by reactions of W₆Br₁₂ with the corresponding alkali metal bromides in evacuated silica tubes with a temperature gradient of 925 K/915 K. ( I ) crystallizes in the cubic space group Pn3 (no. 201), a = 13.808 Å, Z = 4, cP88. ( II ) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c (no. 15), a = 20.301 Å, b = 15.396 Å, c = 9.720 Å, β = 115.69°, Z = 4, mC88. ( III ) crystallizes in the trigonal space group P31c (no. 163), a = 10.180 Å, c = 15.125 Å, Z = 2, hP44. The crystal structures are composed of the isolated [(W₆Br)Br]^2– cluster anions and the alkali metal cations (d(W–W) = 2.635(2) Å, d(W–Brⁱ) = 2.624(4) Å, d(W–Br^a) = 2.595(4) Å). The shape of the anions is influenced by the crystal field symmetry, but the mean bond lengths are not changed by the cation size. The packing of the cluster anions corresponds to ccp pattern in ( I ) and hcp pattern in ( II ) and ( III ), respectively. The alkali metal cations in the octahedral holes are coordinated only by the Br^a ligands while those in the tetrahedral and trigonal-bipyramidal cavities are surrounded by Br^a and Brⁱ ligands. The details will be discussed and compared with other structures.     

Molecular and crystal structure of 5-phenyl, 5-m-nitrophenyl,and 5-spirocyclopentane derivatives of 3-amino-2,4,4-tricyanobicyclo [4,4,0] deca-2,10-diene

To examine the ability of 3-amino-2,4,4-tricyanobicyclo[4,4,0]deca-2,10-dienes (I) to form dimeric associates, we have investigated molecular and crystal structure of three derivatives of (I): 5-phenyl (II), 5-m-nitrophenyl (III), and 5-spirocyclopentano (IV). Hydrogen bonding via the aminonitrile fragment leads to formation of centrosymmetric dimeric associates in compounds (II, III) and a chain structure in (IV). Crystal data for (II): space group P2₁/c, a=8.726(3), b=15.879(5), c=15.597(5) Å, α=γ=90, β=105.13(2)⁰, V=2086.2 ų, Z=4, R=0.093; for (III): space group C2/c, a=24.725(8), b=9.004(5), c=24.391(8) Å, α=γ=90, β=125.36(2)⁰, V=4428.2ų, Z=8, R=0.080; for (IV): space group C2/c, a=24.443(8), b=10.240(5), c=16.645(6) Å, α=γ=90, β=108.89(2)⁰, V=3941.8 ų, Z=8, R=0.089.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von Cu6Mo5O18

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Cu₆Mo₅O₁₈ Single crystals of the hitherto unknown compound Cu₆Mo₅O₁₈ were prepared and investigated by X-ray methods (a = 18.884(19), b = 6.273(7), c = 15.259(23) Å, β = 130.40(5)°, space group C–C2/c, Z = 4). The typical features of the structure are described and compared with the crystal chemistry of oxocuprates(I). Observed and calculated powder patterns show that the correct composition of the earlier described compound Cu₆Mo₄O₁₅ is Cu₆Mo₅O₁₈.     

A new diaza‐18‐crown‐6 ligand containing two quinolin‐8‐ylmethyl side arms: Crystal structures and characterization of the ligand,the protonated ligand and its mononuclear barium(II) and dinuclear copper(II) complexes

A new 7,16‐bis(quinolin‐8‐ylmethyl)‐1,4,10,13‐tetraoxa‐7,16‐diazacyclooctadecane ligand, L, has been prepared and its crystal structure reported. In addition, the structure of the protonated ligand H₂L has been determined. H₂L is of interest because of interatomic interactions between the ligand and perchlorate ions. The mononuclear Ba(II) (Ba L ), and dinuclear Cu(II) (Cu₂L) complexes of L have been prepared and their crystal structures determined. Stability constants and other thermodynamic data valid in methanol at 23 or 25° for these and several other complexes of L have been obtained. Among the metal ions studied, L forms the most stable complex with Ba²⁺. In addition, L selectively binds Cu²⁺ over Ni²⁺ by about 3 orders of magnitude. Some of the complexes have been studied using nmr and uv‐vis spectroscopic techniques. Crystal data are given for L, space group, P2₁c, a = 8.8325(14) Å, b = 13.808(3) Å, c = 13.310(3) Å; β = 94.72(2)° Z=2, R = 0.0727; for H₂ L , space group, P2₁/c, a = 14.685(3) Å, b = 15.035(6) Å, c = 17.369(4) Å, β = 90.366(12)°, Z = 4, R = 0.0781; for Ba L , space group, Pbcn, a = 17.314(3) Å, b = 9.539(2) Å, c = 22.081(3) Å, Z = 4, R = 0.0354; and for Cu₂ L , space group, Cc, a = 19.762(2) Å, b = 14.413(2) Å, c = 14.935(2) Å, β = 98.753(12)°, Z = 4, R = 0.0564. Cu²⁺ forms a hydroxo‐bridged dinuclear complex with L while Ba²⁺ forms a mononuclear complex with L in which its two side arms are not involved in complexation.     

Nonvalent interactions in the crystal structures of (Et4N)2[Mo3S7Br6] and (Et4N)(H9O4)[Mo3S7Cl6] clusters

Crystal structures of (Et₄N)₂[Mo₃S₇Br₆] (I) and (Et₄N)(H₉O₄)[Mo₃S₇Cl₆] (II) clusters belonging to the class of Mo₃S ₇ ⁴⁺ were determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. Crystals I are orthorhombic a=19.106(3), b=12.930(2), c=29.887(5) Å, V=7383(2) ų, space group Pbca, Z=8, d_calc=2.253 g/cm³, R(F)=0.0402, wR(F²)=0.0587 for 2493 F_hkl>4σ. Crystals II are monoclinic, a=17.106(3), b=18.882(4), c=11.006(2), Å, β=126.13(3)°, V=2871.2(9) ų, space group Cc, Z=4, d_calc=2.147 g/cm³, R(F)=0.0181, wR(F²)=0.0445 for 2307 F_hkl>4σ. Structure I has an anion dimer with 3S_ax…Cl=3.258(4)–3.404(4) Å; the dimer is similar to that observed in the structures of A₂[M₃X₇Hal₆], A=Ph₄P⁺, Ph₃EtP⁺, and PPN⁺. In structure II, infinite chains of anions bonded by 3S_ax…Cl contacts of 3.183(3)–3.394(3) Å were found. A similar phenomenon was established earlier for the structure of (Et₄N)(H₉O₄)[Mo₃S₇Br₆] (III), which is not isostructural to II. Compounds II and III also differ in the structure of the H₉O₄ ⁺ cation: infinite helix in II and pyramid in III.     

X‐ray Investigation and Coordination Behaviour of the 1,3‐Diallylbenzimidazolium Cation in [C13H15N2]+2 [CuCl2.58Br1.42]2– and [C13H15N2]+[Cu2Cl0.67Br2.33]– Complexes

By means of alternating current electrochemical synthesis crystals of [C₁₃H₁₅N₂]⁺₂[CuCl_2.58Br_1.42]^– ( I ) and [C₁₃H₁₅N₂]⁺[Cu₂Cl_0.67Br_2.33]^– ( II ) have been obtained and structurally characterized. Compound I crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group Fddd, a = 7.828(1) Å, b = 26.402(2) Å, c = 28.595(3) Å, D_c = 1.4995(5) g/cm³, Z = 8, R = 0.067 for 2157 reflections. The CuX₄^2– tetrahedra are connected with the organic cations through an electrostatic interaction. Crystals of II are monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 9.2293(8) Å, b = 22.1332(9) Å, c = 9.2939(9) Å, β = 118.021(4)°, D_c = 2.1251(5) g/cm³, Z = 4, R = 0.042 for 2858 reflections. A tetrahedral environment of the Cu1 atom involves four halide atoms, whereas Cu2 possesses a trigonal‐pyramidal coordination with the C=C‐bond and three halide atoms.     

Zur Kenntnis eines neuen Kupfermolybdats: Cu4Mo5O17

About a New Copper Molybdate: Cu₄Mo₅O₁₇ Single crystals of Cu₄Mo₅O₁₇ were prepared by solid state reaction of Cu₂O and MoO₃ in the absence of oxygen. Single crystal X-ray investigations lead to triclinic symmetry (space group P1, a = 6.782, b = 9.573, c = 10.948 Å; α = 107.03, β = 88.40, γ = 111.02°, Z = 2). Cu₄Mo₅O₁₇ shows crystal chemical differences in respect to the Cu^II-oxomolybdates. The differences concern the coordination of Mo⁶⁺. Cu⁺ formes not a linear O? Cu? O group but is surrounded by oxygen tetrahedrally and octahedrally. The crystal structure is described and discussed.     

Struktur‐Eigenschafts‐Beziehung von Cu5Pb6O3Cl11, einer gut Kupferionen leitenden Verbindung

Structure‐Behaviour‐Relation of Cu₅Pb₆O₃Cl₁₁, a Good Solid State Ionic Conductor for Cu⁺‐Ions A new compound within the group of coin metal lead(II) oxide halides is found and characterized by X‐ray single crystal structure determination in a temperature range from 120 K to 400 K. Cu₅Pb₆O₃Cl₁₁ shows a new crystal type structure with a = 21.098(4) Å, b = 10.233(2) Å, c = 12.224(2) Å, β = 124.08(3)°, Z = 4 and space group C 2/c (No. 15) at 120 K. There are found isolated oxidic chains built of OPb₄ tetrahedra beside columnar areas consisting of CuCl. In this halidic partial structure are a lot of empty and partially occupied Cl₄‐tetrahedra. This structural characteristic seems to be source of a very good conductivity of copper ions, like in microscopic and nanoscaled composites of Al₂O₃ and AgI.     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur der ersten Vertreter des neuen Verbindungstyps Pb4[SiO4]X4 mit X = Cl,Br

Inhaltsübersicht. Die beiden silicathaltigen Blei(II)-oxidhalogenide Pb₄[SiO₄]Cl₄ und Pb₄[SiO₄]Br₄ wurden erstmals dargestellt und ihre Kristallstruktur an Einkristallen mit Röntgen-beugungsmethoden ermittelt. Die Verbindungen kristallisieren in der monoklinen Raumgruppe P2₁/c (No. 14) mit den Gitterparametern: Pb₄[SiO₄]Cl₄: A = 8,73(1) Å, b = 15,68(1) Å, c = 8,265(6) Å, β = 92,4(1)°, Z = 4 Pb₄[SiO₄]Br₄: A = 9,00(1) Å, b = 16,217(8) Å, c = 8,404(4) Å, β = 92,4(1)°, Z = 4 Im Gegensatz zu der “nichtstöchiometrischen” Verbindungsgruppe um Pb₈O₇Br₂ · SiO₂ konnten hier alle Atomlagen ermittelt werden. Es liegen einzelne SiO₄-Gruppen vor, die über Pb²⁺ zu leicht gewellten Netzen verbunden sind. Zwischenräume und Löcher der Netze werden von Halogenidionen aufgefüllt. Preparation and Crystal Structures of the First Two Members of a New Type of Lead (II) Oxyhalides, Pb₄[SiO₄]X₄ (X = Cl, Br) Both silicate-bearing lead(II) oxyhalides Pb₄[SiO₄]Cl₄ and Pb₄[SiO₄]Br₄ were prepared and studied for their crystal structure with X-ray single crystal methods for the first time. The compounds crystallize in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c (No. 14) with following lattice parameters: Pb₄[SiO₄]Cl₄: A = 8.73(1) Å, b = 15.68(1) Å, c = 8.205(6) Å, β = 92.4(1)°, Z = 4 Pb₄[SiO₄]Br₄: A = 9.00(1) Å, b = 16.217(8) Å, c = 8.404(4) Å, β = 92.4(1)°, Z = 4. In contrast with further works about the group of nonstoichiometric lead oxyhalides Pb₈O₇Br₂ · SiO₂ in the present work all atomic positions were determined. The crystal structure shows single SiO₄ groups linked only by Pb²⁺ ions to form slightly undulated nets. Holes and interspaces of these nets are stuffed with halide ions.     

Ein Beitrag zur Kristallstruktur von CuYW2O8, CuHoW2O8 und CuYbW2O8

A Contribution on the Crystal Structure of CuYW₂O₈, CuHoW₂O₈, and CuYW₂O₈ Single crystals of (I) CuY₂O₈, (II), CuHoW₂O₈, and (III) CuYbW₂O₈ were prepared and investigated by X-ray technique. (I) crystallizes with triclinic symmetry, space group C? P1 (a = 5.939 Å, b = 6.042 Å, c = 5.025 Å; α = 112.30°, β = 111.77°; Z = 1). (II) and (III) belong to monoclinic symmetry, space group C? P2/n (II) (a = 10.045 Å, b = 5.808 Å, c = 5.021 Å; β = 94.38°; z = 2 (III) a = 9.948 Å, b = 5.824 Å, c = 5.008 Å; β = 93.36°; Z = 2). The crystal structures will be discussed with respect to other to copper rare earth tungstates.     

Ein Wechsel des Strukturtyps in den Oxiden BaCoGd2O5, BaCoDy2O5 und BaCoY2O5

A Change of Structure Type in the Oxides BaCoGd₂O₅, BaCoDy₂O₅, and BaCoY₂O₅ (I) BaCoGd₂O₅, (II) BaCoDy₂O₅, and (III) BaCoY₂O₅ were prepared for the first time and examined by single crystal work. (I) and (II) belong to the BaNiLn₂O₅-type. (I): a = 3.770; b = 5.860; c = 11.620 Å; Z = 2; (II): a = 3.755; b = 5.798; c = 11.514 Å; Z = 2; space group D–Immm. (III) crystallizes in the BaCuLn₂O₅-type, space group D–Pnma, a = 12.287; b = 5.713; c = 7.067 Å; Z = 4. The coordination of Co²⁺ changes from (I, II) to (III) from octahedral to tetragonal pyramidal.     

Synthesis,Structures, and Properties of Layered Quaternary Chalcogenides of the General Formula ALnEQ4 (A = K,Rb; Ln = Ce,Pr, Eu; E = Si,Ge; Q = S,Se)

Four related quaternary compounds containing rare‐earth metals have been synthesized employing the molten flux method and metathesis. The reactions of Eu and Rb₂S₅ with Si and Ge in evacuated fused silica ampoules at 725 °C for 150 h yielded RbEuSiS₄ ( I ) and RbEuGeS₄ ( II ), respectively. On the other hand, a reaction between CeCl₃ and K₄Ge₄Se₁₀ at 650 °C for 148 h has yielded KCeGeSe₄ ( III ) and KPrSiSe₄( IV ) was obtained by the reaction of elemental Pr, Si and Se in KCl flux at 850 °C for 168 h. Crystal data for these compounds are as follows: I , orthorhombic, space group P2₁2₁2₁ (#19), a = 6.392(1), b = 6.634(2), c = 17.001(3) Å, α = β = γ = 90°, Z = 4; II , monoclinic, space group P2₁/m (#11), a = 6.498(2), b = 6.689(3), c = 8.964(3) Å, β = 108.647(6)°, Z = 2; III , monoclinic, space group P2₁ (#4), a = 6.852(2), b = 7.025(2), c = 9.017(3) Å, β = 108.116(2)°, Z = 2; IV , monoclinic, space group P2₁ (#4), a = 6.736(2), b = 6.943(2), c = 8.990(1) Å, β = 108.262(2)°, Z = 2. The crystal structures of I ‐ IV contain two‐dimensional corrugated anionic layers of the general formula, [LnEQ₄]^? (Ln = Ce, Pr, Eu; E = Si, Ge and Q = S, Se) alternately piled upon layers of alkali cations. In addition to structural elucidation, Raman and UV‐visible spectroscopy, and magnetic measurements for compound III (KCeGeSe₄) are also discussed.     

Crystalline and molecular structures of two halogenated propionamides CF2XCF2CONH2 (X = H, Cl)

Using the XRD method, the crystalline and molecular structures of two halogenated propionamides, CF₂XCF₂CONH₂, X = H (I) and Cl (II), have been studied. Crystals I and II are monoclinic: space group P2₁/c, Z = 4; (I) a = 10.967 Å, b = 5.406 Å, c = 10.063 Å, β = 107.86°; (II) a = 11.979 Å, b = 5.608 Å, c = 10.042 Å, β = 99.31°. Structures I and II were solved by the direct method and refined by the full-matrix least-square method to R = 0.112 (I) and 0.139 (II) over all 1299 (I) and 1175 (II) independent measured reflections (a CAD-4 autodiffractometer, λMoK _α).     

Synthesis of trans‐disubstituted cyclam ligands appended with two 6‐hydroxymethylpyridin‐2‐ylmethyl sidearms: Crystal structures of the 1,8‐dimethyl‐4,ll‐di(6‐hydroxymethylpyridin‐2‐ylmethyl)cylam ligand and its Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes

Two new trans‐disubstituted cyclam ligands; 1,8‐di(6‐hydroxymethylpyridin‐2‐ylmethyl)‐1,4,8,11‐tetra‐azacyclotetradecane ( 5 ) and 1,8‐dimethyl‐4, 11‐di(6‐hydroxymethylpyridin‐2‐ylmethyl)‐1,4,8,11 ‐tetraaza‐cyclotetradecane ( 6 ); have been synthesized and characterized. The crystal structures of ligand 6 and its Ni(II) and Co(II) complexes have been determined. Crystal data are given for 6 , space group, P2₁/c, a = 11.095 (6) Å, b = 9.467 (5) Å, c = 13.283 (8) Å; β = 106.95 (5)°, Z = 2, R = 0.0715; for [Ni 6 ](C10₄)₂, space group P2₁/c, a = 9.4848 (14) Å, b = 33.941(6) Å, c = 9.793(2) A, β = 95.264(14)°, Z = 4, R = 0.0567; for [Co 6 ](C10₄)₂, space group, P2₁/c, a = 9.440 (6) Å, b = 33.848 (13) Å, c = 9.820 (3) Å, β = 95.16(3)°, Z = 4, R = 0.0718. In both complexes, the metal atoms are six‐coordinate with only one of the pendants interacting with the central metal atom and the other pendant remaining uncoordinated.