Neue Komplexe der Lanthanoiden mit zweizähnigen Liganden. Die Strukturen von [(C17H17N2)GdBr2(thf)2] und [(C17H17N2)3Ln] (L = Sm,Gd)

New Complexes of the Lanthanoides with Bidentate Ligands. The Crystal Structures of [(C₁₇H₁₇N₂)GdBr₂(thf)₂] and [(C₁₇H₁₇N₂)₃Ln] (L = Sm, Gd) Reaction of [(AIP)Li] with GdBr₃ leads to a new mononuclear complex [(AIP)GdBr₂(thf)₂] 1 . In contrast to this with SmI₂ the compound [(AIP)₃Sm] 2 is build up. Such complexes are also formed with Gd(OR^*)₃ (R^* = O^tBu₂C₆H₃) and [(AIP)Li] in a 1:3 ratio, [(AIP)₃Gd] 3 . The structures of 1–3 were characterized by X-ray single crystal structure analysis ( 1 : space group Pna2₁ (No. 33), Z = 4, a = 1 972.7(9) pm, b = 984.7(5) pm, c = 1 425.0(8) pm, α = β = γ = 90°; 2 · 2 THF: space group C2/c (No. 15), Z = 8, a = 3 644.4(9) pm, b = 1 437.5(5) pm, c = 2 334.4(7) pm, β = 1 21.07(6)°; 3 : space group P2(1)/c (No. 14), Z = 4, a = 1 872.9(1) pm, b = 1 064.6(1) pm, c = 2 282.4(2) pm, β = 103.75(8)°).     

Reaktionen von Lanthanoidhalogeniden mit Alkalibenzylverbindungen. Darstellung und Kristallstrukturen von [(tmeda)(C6H5CH2)2Y(μ-Br)2Li(tmeda)], [(tmeda)2SmBr(μ-Br)2Li(tmeda)] und [(dme)2SmBr(μ-Br)]2

Reactions of Lanthanide Halides with Alkalibenzyl Compounds. Synthesis and Crystal Structures of [(tmeda)(C₆H₅CH₂)₂Y(μ-Br)₂Li(tmeda)], [(tmeda)₂SmBr(μ-Br)₂Li(tmeda)] and [(dme)₂SmBr(μ-Br)]₂ Alkali-benzyl compounds react via a metathesis reaction with lanthanide halides to benzyl complexes of the rare earths. Reaction of [(C₆H₅CH₂)Li(tmeda)] with YBr₃ leads to the complex [(tmeda)Y(C₆H₅CH₂)₂ (μ-Br)₂Li(tmeda)] 1 , in which Yttrium and lithium are linked via two bromide bridges. However, the reaction of [(C₆H₅CH₂)Li(tmeda)] with SmBr₃ in toluene/tmeda leads under reduction of the Sm ion to the compound [(tmeda)₂SmBr(μ-Br)₂Li(tmeda)] 2 . 2 reacts with DME to yield the dimeric compound [(dme)₂SmBr(μ-Br)]₂ 3 . The structures of 1 – 3 were determined by X-ray single crystal structure analysis:

• 1: Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 829.5(6) pm, b = 1477.9(11) pm, c = 2575.0(10) pm, β = 92.03(6)°,
• 2: Space group P2₁, Z = 2, a = 954,7(3) pm, b = 1338.5(6) pm, c = 1244.9(5) pm, β = 107.51(3)°,
• 3: Space group P1 , Z = 1, a = 797.2(7) pm, b = 818.3(7) pm, c = 1169.7(8) pm, α = 100.96(6)°, β = 92.03(6)°, γ = 91.75(7)°.

     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Niob und Tantal. Die Kristallstrukturen von [NbCl4(NPiPr3)(CH3CN)], [NbCl3(NPiPr3)2], [TaCl4(NPiPr3)]2 und [TaCl3(NPiPr3)2]

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Niobium and Tantalum. Crystal Structures of [NbCl₄(NPⁱPr₃)(CH₃CN)], [NbCl₃(NPⁱPr₃)₂], [TaCl₄(NPⁱPr₃)]₂, and [TaCl₃(NPⁱPr₃)₂] The title compounds have been prepared from the pentachlorides of niobium and tantalum with the silylated phosphorane imine Me₃SiNPⁱPr₃. They are characterized by IR spectroscopy and crystal structure determinations. NbCl₄(NPⁱPr₃)(CH₃CN)] . Space group Pna2₁, Z = 4, 2102 observed unique reflections, R = 0.022. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1627.2, b = 876.3, c = 1335.3 pm. The compound forms monomeric molecules with the acetonitrile molecule in trans position to the phosphorane iminato group. This group shows a short NbN distance of 178.2 pm with a NbNP bond angle of 165.2°. [NbCl₃(NPⁱPr₃)₂] . Space group Cc, Z = 4, 2534 observed unique reflections, R = 0.046. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 1302.65, b = 1321.69, c = 1672.04 pm, β = 111.713°. The compound forms monomeric molecules with a distorted bipyramidal surrounding of the niobium atom and equatorially arranged phosphorane iminato groups. [TaCl₄(NPⁱPr₃)]₂ . Space group Pbca, Z = 4, 1537 observed unique reflections, R = 0.037. Lattice dimensions at ?40°C: a = 1420.6, b = 1483.9, c = 1622.0 pm. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules with dissimilarly long Ta₂Cl₂ bridges and equatorially arranged phosphorane iminato groups. [TaCl₃(NPⁱPr₃)₂] . Space group Cc, Z = 4, 5737 observed unique reflections, R = 0.039. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1303.9, b = 1327.2, c = 1682.1 pm, β = 111,92°. The compound is isotypical with the corresponding niobium compound.     

Neue Benzylkomplexe der Lanthanoiden. Darstellung und Kristallstrukturen von [(C5Me5)2Y(CH2C6H5)(thf)], [(C5Me5)2Sm(CH2C6H5)2K(thf)2]∞ und [(C5Me5)Gd(CH2C6H5)2(thf)]

New Benzyl Complexes of the Lanthanides. Synthesis and Crystal Structures of [(C₅Me₅)₂Y(CH₂C₆H₅)(thf)], [(C₅Me₅)₂Sm(CH₂C₆H₅)₂K(thf)₂]_∞, and [(C₅Me₅)Gd(CH₂C₆H₅)₂(thf)] YBr₃ reacts with potassium benzyl and [K(C₅Me₅)] in THF to give KBr and the monobenzyl compound [(C₅Me₅)₂ · Y(CH₂C₆H₅)(thf)] 1 . The analogous reaction with SmBr₃ in THF leads to the polymeric product [(C₅Me₅)₂Sm(CH₂C₆H₅)₂ ∞ K(thf)₂]_∞ 2 , with GdBr₃ to [(C₅Me₅)Gd(CH₂C₆H₅)₂(thf)] 3 . The structures of 1–3 were determined by X-ray single crystal structure analysis:

• Space group P1 , Z = 2, a = 851.2(4) pm, b = 952.7(4) pm, c = 1858.6(8) pm, α = 79.90(4)°, β = 77.35(4)°, γ = 73.30(3)°.
• Space group P1 , Z = 2, a = 903.3(2) pm, b = 1375.9(3) pm, c = 1801.1(4) pm, α = 100.92(3)°, β = 100.77°, γ = 98.25(3)°.
• Space group P2₁/n, Z = 8, a = 1458.2(5) pm, b = 927.8(3) pm, c = 3792.9(15) pm, β = 96.83(3)°.

     

Fluoroplatinate(IV) der Lanthaniden LnF[PtF6]. (Ln = Pr,Sm, Gd,Tb, Dy,Ho, Er)

Fluoroplatinates(IV) of the Lanthanides LnF[PtF₆] (Ln = Pr, Sm, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er) For the first time fluorides LnF[PtF₆] (Ln = Pr, Sm, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er), all yellow have been obtained. From single crystal data they crystallize monoclinic, space group P2₁/n?C (No. 14), Z = 4, Pr: a = 1 125.77(19) pm, b = 559.04(7) pm, c = 910.27(17) pm, β = 107.29(1)°; Sm: a = 1 114.63(31) pm, b = 552.70(12) pm, c = 898.02(20) pm, β = 107.24(2)°; Gd: a = 1 112.12(15) pm, b = 551.22(7) pm, c = 891.99(11) pm, β = 107.09(1)°; Tb (Powder data): a = 1 108.88(20) pm, b = 552.71(9) pm, c = 889.56(16) pm, β = 107.30(1)°; Dy: a = 1 100.28(23) pm, b = 547.77(8) pm, c = 882.41(13) pm, β = 107.32(1); Ho: a = 1 099.11(16) pm, b = 546.16(7) pm, c = 879.45(15) pm, β = 107.34(1)°; Er: a = 1 095.10(16) pm, b = 544.82(10) pm, c = 874.85(14) pm, β = 107.37(1)°.     

Thioureato-verbrückte zweikernige Komplexe der Lanthanoide Darstellung und Struktur von [{PhC(NPh)NC(S)NEt2}{Et2NC(S)NH}LnBr(thf)]2 (Ln = Gd,Sm)

Thioureato Brigded Binuclear Complexes of the Lanthanides Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [{PhC(NPh)NC(S)NEt₂}{Et₂NC(S)NH}LnBr(thf)]₂ (Ln = Gd, Sm) The reaction of potassium-N-(diethylaminothiocarbonyl)-N′-phenyl-benzamidinat with LnBr₃ (Ln = Gd, Sm) leads to the formation of the binuclear complexes [{PhC(NPh)NC(S)NEt₂}{Et₂NC(S)N}LnBr(thf)]₂} (Ln = Gd 1 , Sm 2 ). The two bridging thiureatoligands are probably built during the reaction of potassium with the starting ligand. Coordination by one N-(diethylaminothiocarbonyl)-N′-phenylbenzamidinato-ligand, one Br-ion and one THF-ligand leads to square antiprismatic coordination of the lanthanoids. The structures of both compounds were characterized by X-ray analysis ( 1 : P1 (Nr.2), Z = 1, a = 12,006(4) Å, b = 12,245(4) Å, c = 13,612(3) Å, α = 70,55(3)°, β = 68,21(3)°, γ = 81,31(3)° 2 : P1 (Nr.2), Z = 1, a = 11,803(3) Å, b = 12,344(5) Å, c = 12,797(8) Å, α = 103,07(5)°, β = 101,76(3)°, γ = 114,13(3)°)     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von Bromid—Thiosilicaten Ln3Br[SiS4]2 der Lanthanide (Ln = La,Ce, Pr,Nd, Sm,Gd)

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of Lanthanide Bromide Thiosilicates Ln₃Br[SiS₄]₂ (Ln = La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd) Single crystals of the bromide—thiosilicates Ln₃Br[SiS₄]₂ were prepared by reaction of lanthanide metal (Ln = La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd), sulfur, silicon and bromine in quartz glass tubes. The thiosilicates crystallize in the monoclinic spacegroup C2/c (Z = 4) isotypically to the iodide analogues Ln₃I(SiS₄)₂ and the A—type chloride—oxosilicates Ln₃Cl[SiO₄]₂ with the following lattice constants: La₃Br[SiS₄]₂: a = 1583.3(4) pm, b = 783.0(1) pm, c = 1098.2(3) pm, β = 97.33(3)° Ce₃Br[SiS₄]₂: a = 1570.4(3) pm, b = 776.5(2) pm, c = 1092.2(2) pm, β = 97.28(2)° Pr₃Br[SiS₄]₂: a = 1562.6(3) pm, b = 770.1(2) pm, c = 1088.9(2) pm, β = 97.50(2)° Nd₃Br[SiS₄]₂: a = 1561.4(4) pm, b = 766.0(1) pm, c = 1085.3(2) pm, β = 97.66(3)° Sm₃Br[SiS₄]₂: a = 1555.4(3) pm, b = 758.5(2) pm, c = 1079.9(2) pm, β = 98.28(2)° Gd₃Br[SiS₄]₂: a = 1556.5(3) pm, b = 750.8(1) pm, c = 1074.5(2) pm, β = 99.26(2)° In the crystal structures the bromide ions form chains along [001] with trigonal planar coordination by lanthanide cations, while the [SiS₄]^4‐—building units display isolated distorted tetrahedra.     

Zur Reaktion der Lanthanoiden mit Chelatliganden Darstellung und Struktur von [(py2CH)3Gd]

On the Reaction of the Lanthanides with Chelate Ligands Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [(py₂CH)₃Gd] GdBr₃ reacts with [(py₂CH)Li] to the mononuclear complex [(py₂CH)₃Gd] 1 . The structure of 1 was characterized by X-ray single crystal structure analysis. Space group P2₁, Z = 2, a = 951.4(10) pm, b = 1369.4(10) pm, c = 1074.5(10) pm, β = 105.69(8)°. The Gd-Ion is surrounded by the six nitrogen atoms of the three chelate ligands and shows a distorted trigonal prismatic coordination. As a difference to the lithium salt of the ligand, the six-membered metalla-cycles in 1 are not planar, but show a boat conformation.     

Tetrafluoroaurate(III) der Lanthaniden M2F[AuF4]5 (M = Tb,Dy, Ho,Er)

Tetrafluoroaurates(III) of Lanthanoides M₂F[AuF₄]₅ (M = Tb, Dy, Ho, Er) Tetrafluoroaurates(III) M₂F[AuF₄]₅ with M = Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, all yellow, have been obtained. From single crystal data they crystallize triclinic, space group P1 -C¹_i (No. 2) with Tb: a = 1 194,34(7) pm, b = 798,46(6) pm, c = 902,02(7) pm, α = 89,033(7)°, β = 88,990(6)°, γ = 89,006(7)°; Dy: a = 1 191,66(9) pm, b = 796,33(8) pm, c = 899,65(9) pm, α = 88,956(8)°, β = 89,056(8)°, γ = 88,972(8)°; Ho: a = 1 189,06(10) pm, b = 795,46(6) pm, c = 896,81(7) pm, α = 88,912(8)°, β = 89,101(7)°, γ = 88,873(8)°; Er: a = 1 185,20(40), b = 793,98(14), c = 893,83(20), α = 88,751(23)°, β = 89,187(26)°, γ = 88,884(9)°     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Samarium-Komplexe [SmI2(DME)3] und [Sm2I(NPPh3)5(DME)]

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of the Samarium Complexes [SmI₂(DME)₃] and [Sm₂I(NPPh₃)₅(DME)] When treated with ultrasound, the reaction of samarium metal with N-iodine-triphenylphosphaneimine in 1,2-dimethoxyethane (DME) leads to the two samarium complexes [SmI₂(DME)₃] ( 1 ) and [Sm₂I(NPPh₃)₅(DME)] ( 2 ), which are separated from each other by fractional crystallization. 1 could be isolated in two different crystallographic forms, namely as brownish black crystals ( 1 a ) and as violet-black crystals ( 1 b ), both of them are characterized by crystal structure analyses. 1 a : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1459.4(1), b = 1314.4(1), c = 2293.6(2) pm, β = 99.245(8)°, R = 0.0344. The structure of 1 a holds two crystallographically independent molecules [SmI₂(DME)₃], in which the samarium atoms have coordination number eight. The two individuals differ from each other particularly in their I–Sm–I bond angles, which are 157.94 and 178.45°. 1 b : Space group P2₁, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 849.4(3), b = 1060.1(3), c = 1235.1(6) pm, b = 93.86(5)°, R = 0.0251. 1 b has a molecular structure similar to that of 1a with a bond angle I–Sm–I of 158.40°. The phosphoraneiminato complex [Sm₂I(NPPh₃)₅(DME)] ( 2 ) forms colourless, moisture sensitive crystals which contain two molecules DME per formula unit. 2 · 2 DME: Space group P1, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1405.0(4), b = 1656.5(3), c = 2208.3(7) pm, α = 89.60(3)°, β = 72.96(4)°, γ = 78.70(3)°, R = 0.0408. In 2 the two samarium atoms are linked via the μ-N atoms of two phosphoraneiminato ligands to form a planar Sm₂N₂ four-membered ring. One of the Sm atoms is terminally coordinated by the N atoms of two (NPPh₃)^– groups, thus achieving a distorted tetrahedral surrounding. The second Sm atom is coordinated by the N atom of one (NPPh₃)^– group, by the terminally bonded iodine atom, and by the O atoms of the DME chelate, thus achieving a distorted octahedral surrounding.     

Organometallic Compounds of the Lanthanides. 127 [1] Synthesis of Monomeric Bis(cyclopentadienyl)lanthanide Tetrahydroborates with Bulky Cyclopentadienyl Ligands. Single Crystal X-ray Structures of [(η5-C5Me5)2SmBH4(THF)] and [(η5-C5Me4Et)2Y(μ-H)2BH2(THF)]

The trichlorides of yttrium, samarium, and lutetium react with 2 equivalents of Na[C₅H₄ ^tBu] and 1 equivalent of NaBH₄ to give [(η⁵-C₅H₄ ^tBu)₂LnBH₄(THF)] (Ln = Y ( 1 ), Sm ( 2 ), Lu ( 3 )) or with 2 equivalents of Na[C₅Me₄R] and 1 equivalent of NaBH₄ to form [(η⁵-C₅Me₄R)₂ · LnBH₄(THF)] (R = H, Ln = Y ( 4 ), Sm ( 5 ), Lu ( 6 ); R = Me, Ln = Y ( 7 ), Sm ( 8 ), Lu ( 9 ); R = Et, Ln = Y ( 10 ), Sm ( 11 ), Lu ( 12 ); R = ⁱPr, Ln = Y ( 13 ), Sm ( 14 ), Lu ( 15 )). The new compounds have been characterized by elemental analysis, NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. The crystal structures of 8 and 10 were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction.     

Synthesis and Spectroscopic [Electronic,IR, NMR (1H, 13C, 89Y)] Characterization of Hexaisopropoxoniobates and ‐Tantalates of Yttrium(III) and Lanthanides(III)

Hexaisopropoxoniobates/tantalates of lathanides of the type [Ln{(μ‐OPrⁱ)₂M(OPrⁱ)₄}₃] (M = Nb, Ln = Y( 1 ), La( 2 ), Nd( 3 ), Er( 4 ), Lu( 5 ); M = Ta, Ln = Y( 6 ), Gd( 7 )) have been prepared by the reactions of LnCl₃.3PrⁱOH with three equivalents of KM(OPrⁱ)₆ in benzene. Reactions in 1:2 molar ratio of LnCl₃.3PrⁱOH with KTa(OPrⁱ)₆ yielded derivatives of the type [{(PrⁱO)₃Ta(μ‐OPrⁱ)₃}Ln{(μ‐OPrⁱ)₂Ta(OPrⁱ)₄}(Cl)] (Ln = Y( 8 ), Gd( 9 )), which on interactions with one equivalent of KOPrⁱ afforded [{(PrⁱO)₃Ta(μ‐OPrⁱ)₃}Ln {(μ‐OPrⁱ)₂Ta(OPrⁱ)₄}(OPrⁱ)] (Ln = Y( 10 ), Gd( 11 )). All these derivatives have been characterized by elemental analyses and molecular weight measurements as well as by their spectroscopic [IR, ¹H and ¹³C NMR (Y, La, Lu), electronic (Nd, Er)] studies. ⁸⁹Y NMR studies have also been carried out on derivatives ( 6 ), ( 8 ), and ( 10 ).     

New complexes of lanthanide Ln(III), (Ln = La, Sm, Gd, Er) with Schiff bases derived from 2-furaldehyde and phenylenediamines

Some new Schiff bases derivates from 2-furaldehyde and phenylenediamines (L^1-3) and their complexes with lanthanum (La), samarium (Sm), gadolinium (Gd) and erbium (Er) have been synthesized. These complexes with general formula [Ln(L^1-3)₂(NO₃)₂]NO₃·nH₂O (Ln = La, Sm, Gd, Er) were characterized by elemental analysis, UV-Vis, FT-IR and fluorescence spectroscopy, molar conductivity and thermal analysis. The metallic ions were found to be eight coordinated. The emission spectra of these complexes indicate the typical luminescence characteristics of the Sm(III), La(III), Er(III) and Gd(III) ions.     

Metallorganische Verbindungen der Lanthanoide. 111. Synthese und Charakterisierung kationischer Metallocen-Komplexe der Lanthanoide. Röntgenstrukturanalyse von [CpYb(THF)2][BPh4]

Organometallic Compounds of the Lanthanoids. 111. Synthesis and Characterization of Cationic Metallocene Complexes of the Lanthanoides. X-Ray Crystal Structure of [Cp Yb(THF)₂][BPh₄] Cationic organolanthanoide compounds [(C₅H₄R)₂Sm(THF)₂][BPh₄] (R = ^tBu ( 1 ), SiMe₃ ( 2 )), [PyrSm(THF)][BPh₄] ( 3 ) (Pyr* = NC₄H₂^tBu₂-2,5), [CpLn(THF)₂][BPh₄] (Cp* = C₅Me₅; Ln = Y ( 4 ), Yb ( 5 )), and [(C₅Me₄Et)₂ Ln(THF)₂][BPh₄] (Ln = Y ( 6 ), Sm ( 7 )) have been synthesized by oxidation of the divalent metallocenes [(C₅H₄R)₂Sm(THF)₂] (R = ^tBu, SiMe₃), [PyrSm(THF)], [CpYb(THF), and [(C₅Me₄Et)₂Sm(THF)] with Ag[BPh₄] and by protolysis of the lanthanoide alkyls [CpYMe(THF)], [CpYbCH(SiMe₃)₂], and [(C₅Me₄Et)₂LnCH(SiMe₃)₂] (Ln = Y, Sm) by [NEt₃H][BPh₄]. The ¹H- and ¹³C-NMR spectra of the new compounds are discussed. 5 crystallizes in the space group P2₁/c with a = 10.604(7), b = 21.749(3), c = 19.124(4) Å, β = 96.47(4)°, Z = 4 and V = 4383(3) ų (R = 0.0291 for 8517 observed reflections with F_o ≥ 4σ (F_o).     

Synthese und Struktur der Platin(O)-Verbindungen [(dipb)Pt]2(COD) und (dipb)3Pt2 sowie des clusters Hg6[Pt(dipb)]4 (dipb = (i-Pr)2P(CH2)4P(i-Pr)2)

Synthesis and Structure of the Platinum(0) Compounds [(dipb)Pt]₂(COD) and (dipb)₃Pt₂ and of the Cluster Hg₆[Pt(dipb)]₄ (dipb = (i-Pr)₂P(CH₂)₄P(i-Pr)₂) The reduction of (dipb)PtCl₂ with Na/Hg yields (dipb)Pt as an intermediate which reacts with the amalgam to form the cluster Hg₆[Pt(dipb)]₄ ( 3 ) or decomposes to (dipb)₃Pt₂ ( 2 ) and Pt. In the presence of COD [(dipb)Pt]₂(COD) ( 1 ) is obtained. 1 crystallizes monoclinicly in the space group P2₁/c with a = 1596.1(4), b = 996.5(2), c = 1550.4(3) pm, β = 113.65(2)°, Z = 2. In the dinuclear complex two (dipb)Pt units are bridged by a 1,2-η²-5,6-η² bonded COD ligand. Whereby the C = C double bonds are lengthened to 145 pm. 2 forms triclinic crystals with the space group P1 and a = 1002.0(2), b = 1635.9(3), c = 868.2(2) pm, α = 94.70(2)°, β = 94.45(2)°, σ = 87.95(1)°, Z = 1. In 2 two (dipb)Pt moieties are connected by a μ-dipb ligand in a centrosymmetrical arrangement. 3 is monoclinic with the space group C2/c and a = 1273.8(3), b = 4869.2(6), c = 1660.2(3) pm, β = 95.16(2)°, Z = 4. The clusters Hg₆[Pt(dipb)]₄ have the symmetry C₂. Central unit is a Hg₆ octahedron of which four faces are occupied by Pt(dipb) groups. The bonding in the cluster is discussed on the basis of eight Pt? Hg two center bonds of 267.6 pm and two Pt? Hg? Pt three center bonds with Pt? Hg = 288.0 pm.     

Diacetonalkohol‐Komplexe von Lanthanoid‐Trichloriden. Die Kristallstrukturen von [LnCl3(DAA)2] mit Ln = Sm und Eu

Diacetone Alcohol Complexes of Lanthanide Trichlorides. Crystal Structures of [LnCl₃(DAA)₂] with Ln = Sm and Eu The diacetone alcohol complexes [LnCl₃(DAA)₂] with Ln = samarium ( 1 ) and europium ( 2 ) are obtained from the waterfree metal trichlorides with excess diacetone alcohol (4‐hydroxy‐4‐methyl‐2‐pentanone = DAA) forming colourless ( 1 ) and pale yellow crystals ( 2 ), respectively, which are characterized by crystal structure determinations. The europium compound 2 is additionally described by its vibrational spectra (IR, Raman). 1 and 2 crystallize isotypically with one another. The metal atoms of the molecular complex units are unusually coordinated in a distorted pentagonal‐bipyramdial fashion by the three chlorine atoms and by the two alcoholic oxygen atoms of the DAA molecules in the equatorial plane. The apical positions are occupied by the carbonyl oxygen atoms of the chelating DAA molecules. The complex units [LnCl₃(DAA)₂] are associated along [100] by bifurcated —OH···Cl···HO— bridges to form chains. 1 : Space group P2₁, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at —80 °C: : a = 710.2(1), b = 1617.6(2), c = 827.3(1) pm; β = 106.36(1)°; R₁ = 0.026. 2 : Space group P2₁, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at —80 °C: a = 709.7(1), b = 1614.5(2), c = 825.7(1) pm; β = 106.40(1)°; R₁ = 0.0303.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Phosphaniminato-Komplexe [SbF2(NPEt3)]2 und [SbF(NPEt3)2]2 sowie von NMe4+SbF4−

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of the Phosphoraneiminato Complexes [SbF₂(NPEt₃)]₂ and [SbF(NPEt₃)₂]₂ as well as of NMe₄⁺SbF₄^? The title compounds have been prepared from antimony trifluoride with the silylated phosphaneimine Me₃SiNPEt₃ and [NMe₄]F, respectively. They were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [SbF₂(NPEt₃)]₂ : Space group Pbca, Z = 8, structure determination with 1264 unique reflections, R₁ = 0.028 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?80°C: a = 1284.8, b = 1162.4, c = 1380.4 pm. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the Ψ-trigonal-bipyramidal coordinated antimony atoms are linked via μ₂-N bridges of the NPEt₃^? ligands. [SbF(NPEt₃)₂]₂ : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure determination with 2270 unique reflections, R₁ = 0.029 for reflections with I > 2μ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?75°C: a = 815.8, b = 1121.2, c = 2068.5 pm, β = 101.09°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the Ψ-trigonal-bipyramidal coordinated antimony atoms are linked via μ₂-N bridges of one of the two NPEt₃^? ligands. The other NPEt₃^? group is terminally connected. NMe₄⁺SbF₄^? : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure determination with 1503 unique reflections, R₁ = 0.069 for reflections with I > 2μ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 539.80, b = 896.10, c = 1760.3 pm, β = 90.338°. The compound includes monomeric SbF₄^? ions with distorted Ψ-trigonal-bipyramidal environment of the antimony atoms.     

Isothiocyanat-Komplexe von Kupfer (II) mit quadratisch-planarer und tetragonal-pyramidaler Koordination: Struktur,Phasenumwandlungen und Redoxverhalten

Isothiocyanate Complexes of Copper(II) with Square-Planar and Tetragonal-Pyramidal Coordination: Structure, Phase Transitions, and Redox-Properties In dependence on the kind and size of the counter-cations Cu²⁺-ions form isothiocyanate complexes with different coordination number and geometry. The structures of compounds with square-planar coordination [(NEt₄)₂[Cu(NCS)₄] · CHCl₃ (brown): Space group 14/mmm, Z = 2; a = 1204.3(2) pm, c = 1154.2(3) pm] and with tetragonal-pyramidal polyhedra [(NEt₄)₃[Cu(NCS)₅] · SM (green, SM: unidentified solvent molecule): Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4; a = 1154.2(6) pm, b = 2291.6(10) pm, c = 1739.9(9) pm, ß = 95.98(5)°] are reported. The green complex transforms into a brown compound at room-temperature; the transformation is (partly) reversibly. Solutions of NCS-anions and Cu²⁺ are redox unstable. The structure of a resulting product: (PPh₄)₂[Cu₂(NCS)₂] [Space group C2/c, Z = 4; a = 1235.4(1) pm, b = 1347.1(2) pm, c = 2953.4(11) pm, ß = 99.36(2)°] with Cu(I) dimers and two bridging NCS^- ligands is also reported.     

Darstellung und Struktur der Tetrafluoroaurate(III) MI[AuF4] mit MI = Li,Rb

Synthesis and Structure of Tetrafluoroaurates(III) M^I[AuF₄] with M^I = Li, Rb Single crystal investigations on Rb[AuF₄], light yellow, confirm the tetragonal unit cell (K[BrF₄]-type) with a = 618.2(1) and c = 1191(1) pm, Z = 4, space group I 4/mcm-D (No. 140). Li[AuF₄], light yellow too, crystallizes monoclinic with a = 485.32(7), b = 634.29(8), c = 1004.43(13) pm, β = 92.759(12), Z = 4; space group P 2/c-C (No. 13). The structure of Li[AuF₄] is related to the Rb[AuF₄]-type of structure.     

Phosphanimin- und Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Bor. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [BF3(Me3SiNPEt3)], [BCl2(NPPh3)]2, [BCl2(NPEt3)]2, [B2Cl3(NPEt3)2]+BCl4− und [B2Cl2(NPiPr3)3]+BCl4−

Phosphaneimine and Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Boron. Synthesis and Crystal Structures of [BF₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)], [BCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂, [BCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂, [B₂Cl₃(NPEt₃)₂]⁺BCl₄^?, and [B₂Cl₂(NPⁱPr₃)₃]⁺BCl₄^? The title compounds have been prepared from the corresponding silylated phosphaneimines and boron trifluoride etherate and boron trichloride, respectively. The compounds form white moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by ¹¹B-nmr-spectroscopy, IR-spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [BF₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)] : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, R = 0.032 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1361.0, b = 819.56, c = 1422.5 pm, β = 109.86°. The donor acceptor complex forms monomeric molecules with a B? N bond length of 157.8 pm. [BCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂ · 2 CH₂Cl₂ : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 2, R = 0.049 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1184.6, b = 2086.4, c = 843.0 pm, β = 96.86°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules in which the boron atoms are linked to B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 152.7 pm via μ₂-N bridges of the NPPh₃ groups. [BCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂ : Space group Pbca, Z = 4, R = 0.029 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?90°C: a = 1269.5, b = 1138.7, c = 1470.3 pm. The compound has a molecular structure corresponding to the phenyl compound with B? N ring distances of 151.0 pm. [B₂Cl₃(NPEt₃)₂]⁺BCl₄^? : Space group Pbca, Z = 8, R = 0.034 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1309.3, b = 1619.8, c = 2410.7 pm. Within the cations the boron atoms are linked to planar, asymmetrical B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 155.1 and 143.1 pm via the μ₂-N atoms of the NPEt₃ groups. [B₂Cl₂(NPⁱPr₃)₃]⁺BCl₄^? · CH₂Cl₂: Space group Pna2, Z = 4, R = 0.033 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1976.5, b = 860.2, c = 2612.7 pm. Within the cations the boron atoms are linked to planar, asymmetrical B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 153.7 and 150.5 pm via the μ₂-N atoms of two of the NPⁱPr₃ groups. The third NPⁱPr₃ group is terminally connected to the sp²-hybridized boron atom with a B? N distance of 133.5 pm and with a B? N? P bond angle of 165.3°.