Die Kristallstrukturen von (Ph4P)2[HfCl6]·2CH2Cl2 und (Ph4P)2[Hf2Cl10]·CH2Cl2

Crystal Structures of (Ph₄P)₂[HfCl₆]·2CH₂Cl₂ and (Ph₄P)₂[Hf₂Cl₁₀]·CH₂Cl₂ Colourless single crystals of (Ph₄P)₂[HfCl₆]·2CH₂Cl₂ ( 1 ) and (Ph₄P)₂[Hf₂Cl₁₀]·CH₂Cl₂ ( 2 ) were obtained from hafniumtetrachloride and tetraphenylphosphonium chloride in dichloromethane solution, using the corresponding stoichiometry of the educts. Both compounds were characterized by X‐ray structure determinations. 1 : Space group P1¯, Z = 1, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1018.3(1), b = 1121.0(1), c = 1240.1(1) pm, α = 70.55(1)°, β = 81.38(1)°, γ = 80.02(1)°, R₁ = 0.0374. 2 : Space group P1¯, Z = 1, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1124.4(1), b = 1141.9(1), c = 1281.4(1) pm, α = 63.80(1)°, β = 68.15(1)°, γ = 86.33(1)°, R₁ = 0.0208.     

Synthesis and Thermal Behaviour of Compounds in the System [Ph4P]Cl/BiCl3 and the Crystal Structures of [Ph4P]3[Bi2Cl9] · 2 CH2Cl2 and [Ph4P]2[Bi2Cl8] · 2 CH3COCH3

Six polynuclear chlorobismuthates are formed in the reaction between BiCl₃ and Ph₄PCl by variation of the molar ratio of the educts, the solvents and the crystallisation methods: [Ph₄P]₃[Bi₂Cl₉] · 2 CH₂Cl₂, [Ph₄P]₃[Bi₂Cl₉] · CH₃COCH₃, [Ph₄P]₂[Bi₂Cl₈] · 2 CH₃COCH₃, [Ph₄P]₄[Bi₄Cl₁₆] · 3 CH₃CN, [Ph₄P]₄[Bi₆Cl₂₂], and [Ph₄P]₄[Bi₈Cl₂₈]. We report the crystal structure of [Ph₄P]₃[Bi₂Cl₉] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ which crystallises with triclinic symmetry in the S. G. P1 No. 2, with the lattice parameters a = 13.080(3) Å, b = 14.369(3) Å, c = 21.397(4) Å, α = 96.83(1)°, β = 95.96(1)°, γ = 95.94(2)°, V = 3943.9(1) ų, Z = 2. The anion is formed from two face‐sharing BiCl₆‐octahedra. [Ph₄P]₂[Bi₂Cl₈] · 2 CH₃COCH₃ crystallises with monoclinic symmetry in the S. G. P2₁/n, No. 14, with the lattice parameters a = 14.045(5) Å, b = 12.921(4) Å, c = 17.098(3) Å, β = 111.10(2)°, V = 2894.8(2) ų, Z = 2. The anion is a bi‐octahedron of two square‐pyramids, joined by a common edge. The octahedral coordination is achieved with two acetone ligands. [Ph₄P]₄[Bi₄Cl₁₆] · 3 CH₃CN crystallises in the triclinic S. G., P1, No. 2, with the lattice parameters a = 14.245(9) Å, b = 17.318(6) Å, c = 24.475(8) Å, α = 104.66(3)°, β = 95.93(3)°, γ = 106.90(4)°, V = 5486(4) ų, Z = 2. Two Bi₂Cl₈ dimers in syn‐position form the cubic anion. Lattice parameters of [Ph₄P]₃[Bi₂Cl₉] · CH₃COCH₃ are also given. The solvated compounds are desolvated at approximately 100 °C. [Ph₄P]₃[Bi₂Cl₉] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ and [Ph₄P]₃[Bi₂Cl₉] · CH₃COCH₃ show the same sequence of phase transitions after desolvation. All compounds melt into a liquid in which some order is observed and transform on cooling into the glassy state.     

Chloroberyllate mit Stickstoff‐Donorliganden. Die Kristallstrukturen von (Ph4P)[BeCl3(Py)], (Ph4P)2[(BeCl3)2(TMEDA)], (Ph4P)[BeCl2{(Me3SiN)2CPh}] und (Ph4P)2[BeCl4] · 2CH2Cl2

Chloroberyllates with Nitrogen Donor Ligands. Crystal Structures of (Ph₄P)[BeCl₃(py)], (Ph₄P)₂[(BeCl₃)₂(tmeda)], (Ph₄P)[BeCl₂{(Me₃SiN)₂CPh}], and (Ph₄P)₂[BeCl₄] · 2CH₂Cl₂ The title compounds were obtained as colourless, moisture sensitive crystals by reactions of (Ph₄P)₂[Be₂Cl₆] with pyridine, tmeda (N, N′‐tetramethylethylendiamine), or with the silylated benzamidine PhC—[N(SiMe₃)₂(NSiMe₃)], whereas the tetrachloro beryllate was isolated as a by‐product from a solution in dichloromethane in the presence of the silylated phosphaneimine Me₃SiNP(tol)₃. All compounds were characterized by crystal structure determinations and by IR spectroscopy. (Ph₄P)[BeCl₃(Py)] ( 1 ): Space group Pbcm, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 756.2(1), b = 1739.2(2), c = 2016.3(2) pm, R₁ = 0.0626. The complex anion contains tetrahedrally coordinated beryllium atom with a Be—N distance of 176.5 pm. (Ph₄P)₂[(BeCl₃)₂(tmeda)]·2CH₂Cl₂ ( 2 ·2CH₂Cl₂). Space group P1¯, Z = 1, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1072.7(1), b = 1132.6(1), c = 1248.9(1) pm, α = 95.34(1)°, β = 92.80(1)°, γ = 90.81(1)°, R₁ = 0.0344. Both nitrogen atoms of the tmeda molecule coordinate with BeCl₃^— units forming the centrosymmetric complex anion with Be—N distances of 181.3 pm. (PPh₄)[BeCl₂{(Me₃SiN)₂CPh}] ( 3 ). Space group C2, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1255.4(2), b = 1401.9(2), c = 1085.2(2) pm, R₁ = 0.0288. In the complex anion the benzamidinato ligand {(Me₃SiN)₂CPh}^— acts as chelate with Be—N distances of 174.9 pm. (Ph₄P)₂[BeCl₄]·2CH₂Cl₂ ( 4 ·2CH₂Cl₂). Space group P2/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 2295.4(1), b = 982.5(1), c = 2197.2(2) pm, β = 99.19(1)°, R₁ = 0.0586. 4 ·2CH₂Cl₂ contains nearly ideal tetrahedral [BeCl₄]^2— ions, like the previously described 4 ·2, 5CH₂Cl₂, which crystallizes in the space group P1¯, with Be—Cl distances of 203.4 pm on average.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von [WNCl3 · NC–Ph]4 · 3 CH2Cl2

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [WNCl₃ · NCPh]₄ · 3 CH₂Cl₂ The adduct of tungsten nitride trichloride with benzonitrile, [WNCl₃ · NCPh]₄, is formed by the reaction of N,N,N'-tris(trimethylsilyl)benzamidine and tungsten hexachloride in CCl₄ solution. It forms red crystal needles and was characterized by its IR spectrum and an X-ray crystal structure determination (1983 unique observed reflexions, R = 0.075). Crystal data: a = 1464.8, b = 1902.6, c = 2033.8 pm, β = 102.27°, space group C2/c, Z = 4. In the [WNCl₃ · NCPh]₄ molecule the tungsten atoms were located at the vertices of a square and are linked with one another via linear W?N? W nitrido bridges with alternating short and long bonds having average lengths of 166 and 211 pm. The N atoms of the benzonitrile ligands are in the positions trans to the W?N bonds at distances of 237 pm.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Titan(IV) und Titan(III). Die Kristallstrukturen von [TiCl2(OMe)(NPPh3)]2, [TiBr2(NPPh3)]2 · 3 C7H8 sowie von [Ph3PNH2]Br · CH2Cl2

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Titanium(IV) and Titanium(III). The Crystal Structures of [TiCl₂(OMe)(NPPh₃)]₂, [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ · 3C₇H₈, and [Ph₃PNH₂]Br · CH₂Cl₂ TiCl₃(NPPh₃) reacts with a solution of methyllithium in diethyl ether in the presence of lithiummethylate forming yellow [TiCl₂(OMe)(NPPh₃)]₂. On reaction with benzyl magnesium bromide TiCl₃(NPPh₃) in diethyl ether is converted into green [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ under reduction and ligand exchange. [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ crystallizes from toluene with three molecules C₇H₈. [Ph₃PNH₂]Br · CH₂Cl₂ originates as a side product of this reaction. The products are characterized by their i.r. spectra and by crystal structure analyses. [TiCl₂(OMe)(NPPh₃)]₂ . Space group P1 , Z = 2, structure solution with 2909 independent reflections, R = 0.063. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 1005.1, b = 1044.5, c = 1068.6 pm, α = 66.98°, β = 89.35°, γ = 80.24°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules with μ₂-OMe bridges and five-fold coordinated titanium atoms. The (NPPh₃^?) ligand is terminally connected with a Ti = N distance of 174.8 pm and with a TiNP bond angle of 165.3°. [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ · 3 C₇H₈ . Space group P1 , Z = 2, structure solution with 5548 independent reflections, R = 0.053. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 983.3, b = 1162.7, c = 1376.5 pm, α = 100.53°, β = 110.30°, γ = 105.24°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules with μ₂-NPPh₃ bridges and tetrahedral coordination at the titanium atoms. With 195.9 pm the Ti–N bonds correspond with single bonds. The Ti …? Ti distance of 260.0 pm is exceptionally short. [Ph₃PNH₂]Br · CH₂Cl₂ . Space group P1 , Z = 1, structure solution with 3091 independent reflections, R = 0.049. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 909.4, b = 1004.4, c = 1158.5 pm, α = 108.09°, β = 94.67°, γ = 91.92°. The bromide ions are bonded to a one-dimensional infinite network via hydrogen bridge bonds of the cation and of the dichloromethane.     

(Ph4P)2[Be2F6]·2CH3CN: Synthese,Schwingungsspektrum, Kristallstruktur und quantenchemische Rechnungen

(Ph₄P)₂[Be₂F₆]·2CH₃CN: Synthesis, IR Spectra, Crystal Structure, and Quantum Chemical Calculations The hexafluorodiberyllate (Ph₄P)₂[Be₂F₆]·2CH₃CN ( 1 ) was prepared by the reaction of (Ph₄P)₂[Be₂Cl₆] with excess silver(I) fluoride in acetonitrile solution. According to the IR spectra and to the X‐ray crystal structure determination, 1 contains isolated [Be₂F₆]^2? ions of symmetry C_i, which is very close to symmetry D_2h. 1 crystallizes triclinically in space group with one formula unit per unit cell. Lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 950.5(2), b = 1016.1(2), c = 1305.2(2) pm, α = 101.04(2)°, β = 110.83(2)°, γ = 96.85(2)°, R₁ = 0.0354. DFT (BP86) and ab initio (CCSD(T)) calculations with large basis sets provide the picture of an intrinsically unstable molecule stabilized by solvent and solid state effects.     

Synthese,Schwingungsspektren und Kristallstrukturen der Nitratoargentate (Ph4P)[Ag(NO3)2(CH3CN)]·CH3CN und (Ph4P)[Ag2(NO3)3]

Synthesis, Vibrational Spectra, and Crystal Structures of the Nitrato Argentates (Ph₄P)[Ag(NO₃)₂(CH₃CN)]·CH₃CN and (Ph₄P)[Ag₂(NO₃)₃] Tetraphenylphosphonium bromide reacts in acetonitril suspension with excess silver nitrate to give (Ph₄P)[Ag(NO₃)₂(CH₃CN)]·CH₃CN ( 1 ), whereas (Ph₄P)[Ag₂(NO₃)₃] ( 2 ) is obtained in a long‐time reaction from (Ph₄P)Br and excess AgNO₃ in dichloromethane suspension. Both complexes were characterized by vibrational spectroscopy (IR, Raman) and by single crystal structure determinations. 1 : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1781.5(3), b = 724.8(1), c = 2224.2(3) pm, β = 96.83(1)°, R₁ = 0.0348. 1 contains isolated complex units [Ag(NO₃)₂(CH₃CN)]^?, in which the silver atom is coordinated by the chelating nitrate groups and by the nitrogen atom of the solvated CH₃CN molecule with a short Ag—N distance of 220.7(4) pm. 2 : Space group I2, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1753.4(4), b = 701.7(1), c = 2105.5(4) pm, R₁ = 0.072. In the polymeric anions [Ag₂(NO₃)₃]^? each silver atom is coordinated in a chelating manner by one nitrate group and by two oxygen atoms of two bridging nitrate ions. In addition, each silver atom forms a weak π‐bonding contact with a phenyl group of the (Ph₄P)⁺ ions with shortest Ag···C separations of 266 and 299 pm, respectively, indicating a (4+1) coordination of silver atoms.     

Darstellung,Schwingungsspektren und Kristallstrukturen von [(Ph3P)2N]2[(W6Cl)I] · 2 Et2O · 2 CH2Cl2 und [(Ph3P)2N]2[(W6Cl)(NCS)] · 2 CH2Cl2

Synthesis, Crystal Structures, and Vibrational Spectra of [(Ph₃P)₂N]₂[(W₆Cl )I ] · 2 Et₂O · 2 CH₂Cl₂ and [(Ph₃P)₂N]₂[(W₆Cl )(NCS) ] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ By treatment of [(W₆Cl)I]^2– with (SCN)₂ in dichloromethane at –20 °C the hexaisothiocyanato cluster anion [(W₆Cl)(NCS)]^2– is formed. X‐ray structure determinations have been performed on single crystals of [(Ph₃P)₂N]₂[(W₆Cl)I] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ · 2 Et₂O ( 1 ) (triclinic, space group P1, a = 10.324(5), b = 14.908(3), c = 17.734(8) Å, α = 112.78(2)°, β = 99.13(3)°, γ = 92.02(3)°, Z = 1) and [(Ph₃P)₂N]₂[(W₆Cl)(NCS)] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ ( 2 ) (triclinic, space group P1, a = 11.115(2), b = 14.839(2), c = 17.036(3) Å, α = 104.46(1)°, β = 105.75(2)°, γ = 110.59(1)°, Z = 1). The thiocyanate ligands of 2 are bound exclusively via N atoms with W–N bond lengths of 2.091–2.107 Å, W–N–C angles of 173.1–176.9° and N–C–S angles of 178.1–179.3°. The vibrational spectra exhibit characteristic innerligand vibrations at 2067–2045 (ν_CN), 879–867 (ν_CS) and 490–482 (δ_NCS). Based on the molekular parameters of the X‐ray determination of 1 the vibrational spectra of the corresponding (n‐Bu₄N) salt of 1 are assigned by normal coordinate analysis. The valence force constants are f_d(WW) = 1.61, f_d(WI) = 1.23 and f_d(WCl) = 1.10 mdyn/Å.     

Über Reaktionen von Hexachlorodiberyllat mit Trimethylsilyl‐N‐dimethylamid. Die Kristallstrukturen von (Ph4P)3[Be2Cl5(OSiMe3)][BeCl3(Me2NSiMe3)], (Ph4P)[BeCl3(HNMe2)] und (Ph4P)(H2NMe2)[BeCl4]

On Reactions of Hexachlorodiberyllate with Trimethylsilyl‐N‐dimethylamide. Crystal Structures of (Ph₄P)₃[Be₂Cl₅(OSiMe₃)][BeCl₃(Me₂NSiMe₃)], (Ph₄P)[BeCl₃(HNMe₂)], and (Ph₄P)(H₂NMe₂)[BeCl₄] Reactions of bis‐tetraphenylphosphonium hexachlorodiberyllate, (Ph₄P)₂[Be₂Cl₆], with trimethylsilyl‐N‐dimethylamide under different conditions lead to the novel chloroberyllate derivatives (Ph₄P)₃[Be₂Cl₅(OSiMe₃)][BeCl₃(Me₂NSiMe₃)] ( 1 ), (Ph₄P)[BeCl₃(HNMe₂)] ( 2 ), and (Ph₄P)(H₂NMe₂)[BeCl₄] ( 3 ). 1 ‐ 3 were characterized by IR spectroscopy and crystal structure determinations. 1· 4CH₂Cl₂: Space group P1¯, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1115.6(1), b = 2110.7(2), c = 2145.0(3) pm, α = 71.38(1)°, β = 85.66(1)°, γ = 85.24(1)°, R₁ = 0.0732. The [Be₂Cl₅(OSiMe₃)]^2— ion in the structure of 1 is derived from the [Be₂Cl₆]^2— ion by substitution of a μ‐Cl ligand by the oxygen atom of the (OSiMe₃)^— group. The second anion, [BeCl₃(Me₂NSiMe₃)]^—, can be described as donor acceptor complex with a short Be—N bond of 179(1) pm. 2 : Space group P1¯, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1063.1(1), b = 1072.0(1), c = 1238.3(1) pm, α = 87.55(1)°, β = 74.86(1)°, γ = 69.73(1)°, R₁ = 0.0299. The anion of 2 forms a centrosymmetric dimer [BeCl₃(HNMe₂)]₂^2— via N—H···Cl bridges of the two donor acceptor complex units with Be—N separations of 175.2(2) pm. 3 : Space group Pbca, Z = 8, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 926.9(1), b = 2164.7(1), c = 2732.7(1) pm, R₁ = 0.0495. The structure of 3 contains centrosymmetric ion quadrupoles [(Me₂NH₂)(BeCl₄)]₂^2— forming by N—H···Cl bridges between (Me₂NH₂)⁺ and [BeCl₄]^2— ions.     

Chloro- und Polyselenoselenate(II) Darstellung,Struktur und Eigenschaften von [Ph3(C2H4OH)P]2[SeCl4] · MeCN, [Ph4P]2[Se2Cl6] und [Ph4P]2[Se(Se5)2]

Chloro- and Polyselenoselenates(II): Synthesis, Structure, and Properties of [Ph₃(C₂H₄OH)P]₂[SeCl₄] · MeCN, [Ph₄P]₂[Se₂Cl₆], and [Ph₄P]₂[Se(Se₅)₂] By symproportionation of elemental selenium and SeCl₄ in polar protic solvents the novel chloroselenates(+II), [SeCl₄]^2? and [Se₂Cl₆]^2?, could be stabilized; they were crystallized with voluminous organic cations. They were characterized from complete X-ray structure analysis. Yellow-orange [Ph₃(C₂H₄OH)P]₂[SeCl₄] · MeCN (space group P1 , a = 10.535(4), b = 12.204(5), c = 16.845(6) Å, α = 77.09(3)°, β = 76.40(3)°, γ = 82.75(3)° at 140 K) contains in its crystal structure monomeric [SeCl₄]^2? anions with square-planar coordination of Se(+II). The mean Se? Cl bond length is 2.441 Å. In yellow [Ph₄P]₂[Se₂Cl₆] (space group P1 , a = 10.269(3), b = 10.836(4), c = 10.872(3) Å, α = 80.26(3)°, β = 79.84(2)°, γ = 72.21(3)° at 140 K) a dinuclear centrosymmetric [Se₂Cl₆]^2? anion, also with square-planar coordinated Se(+II), is observed. The average terminal and bridging Se? Cl bond distances are 2.273 and 2.680 Å, respectively. From redox reactions of elemental Se with boranate/thiolate in ethanol/DMF the bis(pentaselenido)selenate(+II) anion [Se(Se₅)₂]^2? was prepared as a novel type of a mixed-valent chalcogenide. In dark-red-brown [Ph₄P]₂[Se(Se₅)₂] (space group P2₁/n, a = 12.748(4), b = 14.659(5), c = 14.036(5) Å, β = 108.53(3)° at 140 K) centrosymmetric molecular [Se(Se₅)₂]^2? anions with square-planar coordination of the central Se(+II) by two bidentate pentaselenide ligands is observed (mean Se? Se bond lengths: 2.658 Å at Se(+II), 2.322 Å in [Se₅]_2?). The resulting six-membered chelate rings with chair conformation are spirocyclically linked through the central Se(+II). The vibrational spectra of the new anions are reported.     

Chalkogenohalogenogallate(III) und -indate(III): Eine neue Verbindungsklasse in der dritten Hauptgruppe. Synthese und Struktur von [Ph4P]2[In2SX6], [Et4N]3[In3E3Cl6] · MeCN und [Et4N]3[Ga3S3Cl6] · THF (X = Cl,Br; E = S,Se)

Chalcogenohalogenogallates(III) and -indates(III): A New Class of Compounds for Elements of the Third Main Group. Preparation and Structure of [Ph₄P]₂[In₂SX₆], [Et₄N]₃[In₃E₃Cl₆] · MeCN and [Et₄N]₃[Ga₃S₃Cl₆] · THF (X = Cl, Br; E = S, Se) [In₂SCl₆]^2?, [In₂SBr₆]^2?, [In₃S₃Cl₆]^3?, [In₃Se₃Cl₆]^3?, and [Ga₃S₃Cl₆]^3? were synthesised as the first known chalcogenohalogeno anions of main group 3 elements. [Ph₄P]₂[In₂SCl₆] ( 1 ) (P1 ; a = 10.876(4) Å, b = 12.711(6) Å, c = 19.634(7) Å, α = 107.21(3)°, β = 96.80(3)°, γ = 109.78(3)°; Z = 2) and [Ph₄P]₂[In₂SBr₆] ( 2 ) (C2/c; a = 48.290(9) Å, b = 11.974(4) Å, c = 17.188(5) Å, β = 93.57(3)°, Z = 8) were prepared by reaction of InX₃, (CH₃)₃SiSSi(CH₃)₃ and Ph₄PX (X = Cl, Br) in acetonitrile. The reaction of MCl₃ (M = Ga, In) with Et₄NSH/Et₄NSeH in acetonitrile gave [Et₄N]₃[In₃S₃Cl₆] · MeCN ( 3 ) (P2₁/c; a = 17.328(4) Å, b = 12.694(3) Å, c = 21.409(4) Å, β = 112.18(1)°, Z = 4), [Et₄N]₃[In₃Se₃Cl₆] · MeCN ( 4 ) (P2₁/c; a = 17.460(4) Å, b = 12.816(2) Å, c = 21.513(4) Å, β = 112.16(2)°, Z = 4), and [Et₄N]₃[Ga₃S₃Cl₆] · THF ( 5 ) (P2₁/n; a = 11.967(3) Å, b = 23.404(9) Å, c = 16.260(3) Å, β = 90.75(2)°, Z = 4). The [In₂SX₆]^2? anions (X = Cl, Br) in 1 and 2 consist of two InSX₃ tetrahedra sharing a common sulfur atom. The frameworks of 3, 4 and 5 each contain a six-membered ring of alternating metal and chalcogen atoms. Two terminal chlorine atoms complete a distorted tetrahedral coordination sphere around each metal atom.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur des Nitridokomplexes [Na-15-Krone-5]2[MoNF4]2 · 2 CH3CN

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Nitrido Complex [Na-15-crown-5]₂[MoNF₄]₂ · 2 CH₃CN The title compound is synthesized by the reaction of [MoCl₄(NSCl)]₂ with excess NaF in boiling acetonitrile in the presence of the crown ether 15-crown-5. [Na-15-crown-5]₂[MoNF₄]₂ · 2 CH₃CN forms yellow crystals, which were characterized by an X-ray structure determination. Space group P1 , Z = 1. Lattice dimensions at ?90°C: a = 855.5, b = 1 069.9, C = 1 143.5 pm, α = 105.71°, β = 95.29°, γ = 102.25° (4 096 independent observed reflexions, R = 0.039). Short Na…?F contacts of 234 pm with the four axial fluoro ligands of the dimeric anion [MoNF₄]₂^2? allow formulation of a triple ion. The centrosymmetric anion is dimerized by bent fluoro bridges with Mo? F distances of 198 and 245 pm. The long Mo? F distances of the MoF₂Mo ring are in transposition to the nitrido ligands, the bond lengths of which (165 pm) correspond to triple bonds.     

Phosphanimin‐ und Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe von Beryllium. Kristallstrukturen von [BeCl2(HNPPh3)2], [BeCl(HNPPh3)2(Py)]Cl und [Be3Cl2(NPPh3)4]

Phosphanimine and Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Beryllium. Crystal Structures of [BeCl₂(HNPPh₃)₂], [BeCl(HNPPh₃)₂(Py)]Cl, and [Be₃Cl₂(NPPh₃)₄] Tetraphenylphosphonium hexachlorodiberyllate, (Ph₄P)₂[Be₂Cl₆], reacts with lithium phosphoraneiminate, [LiNPPh₃]₆, in dichloromethane to give the three‐nuclear beryllium phosphoraneiminate [Be₃Cl₂(NPPh₃)₄] ( 3 ). As a by‐product the phosphaneimine complex [BeCl₂(HNPPh₃)₂] ( 1 ) can be isolated, which reacts with pyridine to give the ionic complex [BeCl(HNPPh₃)₂(Py)]Cl ( 2 ). On the other hand, the silylated phosphanimine Me₃SiNP(p‐tolyl)₃ ( 5 ) does not react with BeCl₂ or (Ph₄P)₂[Be₂Cl₆] forming the expected phosphoraneiminates. From CH₂Cl₂ solutions only the amino‐phosphonium salt [(C₇H₇)₃PNH₂]Cl ( 4 ) can be obtained. The compounds 1 ‐ 5 are characterized by single X‐ray analyses and by IR spectroscopy. 1 ·C₇H₈: Space group C2/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1408.9(2), b = 1750.9(2), c = 1633.2(2) pm, β = 106.50(1)°; R₁ = 0.0385. 1 forms a molecular structure with short Be—N distances of 169.8(3) pm. 2 ·Py: Space group P1¯, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 969.5(1), b = 2077.1(2), c = 2266.4(2) pm, α = 72.24(1)°, β = 87.16(1)°, γ = 77.42(2)°, R₁ = 0.0776. 2 forms ion pairs in which the NH atoms of the phosphaneimine ligands act as hydrogen bridges with the chloride ion. The HNPPh₃ ligand realizes short Be—N bonds of 169.0(6) pm, the Be—N distance of the pyridine molecule is 182.5(6) pm. 3 ·3CH₂Cl₂: Space group P1¯, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1333.2(2), b = 1370.2(2), c = 2151.8(3) pm, α = 107.14(1)°, β = 91.39(1)°, γ = 105.15(1)°, R₁ = 0.0917. The structure of the three‐nuclear molecule 3 corresponds with a Be²⁺ ion which is tetrahedrally coordinated by the nitrogen atoms of two {ClBe(NPPh₃)₂}^— chelates. 4 ·CH₂Cl₂: Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1206.6(2), b = 1798.0(2), c = 1096.2(1) pm, β = 97.65(1)°, R₁ = 0.0535. 4 forms dimeric units in which the NH₂ groups of the [(C₇H₇)₃PNH₂]⁺ cations act as hydrogen bridges with the chloride ions to give centrosymmetric eight‐membered rings. 5 : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1074.3(2), b = 2132.2(3), c = 1075.5(2) pm, β = 110.68(1)°, R₁ = 0.0664. 5 forms molecules with distances PN of 154.6(3), SiN of 168.8(3) pm, and bond angle SiNP of 134.4(2)°.     

Azidokomplexe von Vanadium(IV) und Vanadium(V): (Ph4P)2[VOCl2(μ‐N3)]2 und (Ph4P)2[VOCl(μ‐N3)(N3)2]2

Azido Complexes of Vanadium(IV) and Vanadium(V): (Ph₄P)₂[VOCl₂(μ‐N₃)]₂ and (Ph₄P)₂[VOCl(μ‐N₃)(N₃)₂]₂ (Ph₄P)₂[VOCl₂(μ‐N₃)]₂ ( 1 ) was prepared by reaction of (Ph₄P)[VO₂Cl₂] with trimethylsilylazide in the molar ratio 1:2 in dichloromethane solution to give dark green, moisture sensitive, non‐explosive single crystals. The reaction is accompanied by the formation of the dark blue side‐product (Ph₄P)₂[VOCl(μ‐N₃)(N₃)₂]₂ ( 2a ), which can be obtained as the main product by application of a large excess of Me₃SiN₃. Dark blue needles of 2a crystallize spontaneously from the CH₂Cl₂ solution within one hour at 4 °C. After standing at 4 °C under its mother liquid within 24 hours a first‐order phase transition of 2a occurs forming dark blue prismatic single crystals of 2b . According to single crystal X‐ray structure determinations, 2a and 2b crystallize in the same type of space group , however, with different lattice dimensions. The vanadium(IV) complex 1 is characterized by X‐ray structure determination and by vibrational spectroscopy (IR, Raman) as well as by EPR spectroscopy, whereas 2b is characterized by IR spectroscopy. 1 : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, a = 1009.5(1), b = 1226.6(2), c = 1943.0(2) pm, β = 98.42(1)°, R₁ = 0.0672. The complex anion forms centrosymmetric units with V₂N₂‐four‐membered rings with a V···V distance of 335.6(1) pm and coordination number five on the vanadium(IV) atoms. 2a : Space group , Z = 1, a = 1089.0(2), b = 1097.1(2), c = 1310.1(2) pm, α = 92.99(1)°, β = 106.12(2)°, γ = 117.05(2)°, V = 1309.8(4) ų, d_calc. = 1.440 g·cm^?3, R₁ = 0.0384. The complex anion forms centrosymmetric units of symmetry C_i with V₂N₂ four‐membered rings and VN bond lengths of 200.4(3) and 234.4(2) pm, respectively. The non‐bonding V···V distance amounts to 356.2(1) pm. 2b : Space group , Z = 1, a = 1037.3(2), b = 1157.6(2), c = 1177.2(2) pm, α = 98.48(2)°, ° = 103.82(2)°, γ = 106.33(2)°, V = 1281.8(4) ų, d_calc. = 1.471 g·cm^?3, R₁ = 0.0724. The structure of the complex anion is similar to the anion of 2a with VN bond lengths of the four‐membered V₂N₂ ring of 203.3(4) and 235.2(4) pm, respectively, and a non‐bonding V···V distance of 357.5(1) pm.     

Synthese von Nitrenkomplexen mit N-Trimethylsilylanilin. II. Charakterisierung und Kristallstruktur der Rhenium(V)-phenylnitren-Komplexe mer-[Re(NPh)Cl3(NH2Ph)(Ph3P)] und trans-[Re(NPh)(OMe)Cl2(Ph3P)2]

Synthesis of Phenylnitrene Complexes with N-Trimethylsilylaniline. II. Characterization and Crystal Structure of the Rhenium(V) Complexes mer-[Re(NPh)Cl₃(NH₂Ph)(Ph₃P)] and trans-[Re(NPh)(OMe)Cl₂(Ph₃P)₂] Reaction of [ReOCl₃(Ph₃P)₂] with N-trimethylsilylaniline yields mer-[Re(NPh)Cl₃(Ph₃P)₂], which reacts under air with excess of N-trimethylsilylaniline to form [Re(NPh)Cl₃ · (NH₂Ph)(Ph₃P)]. Crystallization from CH₂Cl₂/MeOH affords [Re(NPh)(OMe)Cl₂(Ph₃P)₂] as an additional product. [Re(NPh)Cl₃(NH₂Ph)(Ph₃P)] crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a = 1 192.3(3); b = 1 918.9(3); c = 1 266.3(3) pm; β = 101.71(1)°; Z = 4. The rhenium atom has a distorted octahedral environment with the Cl atoms in meridional positions. The phenyl nitrene ligand is coordinated with an almost linear arrangement Re? N1? C40 = 166.8(6)° and with a bond distance Re?N = 170.5(6) pm. [Re(NPh)(OMe)Cl₂(Ph₃P)₂] · 1/2CH₂Cl₂ crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 : a = 1 103.1(4); b = 1 227.9(4); c = 1 711.3(5) pm; α = 70.48(3)°; β = 72.71(3)°; γ = 80.03(3)°; Z = 2. The rhenium atom exhibits a distorted octahedral coordination with the Cl atoms and the phosphine ligands in trans positions. As a consequence of the competition of the nitrene ligand and the trans-coordinated methoxy group the Re?;N bond length is slightly lengthened to 173.2(7) pm, while the Re? O bond length of 193.4(6) pm is short. The bond angles Re? N? C70 and Re? O? C80 are 173.3(7)° and 139.1(7)°, respectively.     

Die Kristallstrukturen von [ReCl4(PhCCPh)]2 · 2 CH2Cl2 und von PPh4[ReOCl4]

Crystal Structures of [ReCl₄(PhC?CPh)]₂ · 2 CH₂Cl₂ and PPh₄[ReOCl₄] Single crystals of [ReCl₄(PhC?CPh)]₂ · 2 CH₂Cl₂ were obtained by chilling dilute solutions of the solvate [ReCl₄(PhC?CPh)POCl₃] in CH₂Cl₂. PPh₄[ReOCl₄] was formed by the reaction of the diphenyl acetylene complex [ReCl₅(PhC?CPh)] with PPh₄Cl · H₂O in CH₂Cl₂ solution. [ReCl₄(PhC?CPh)]₂ · 2 CH₂Cl₂: space group P2₁/c, Z = 2, 2244 observed independent reflexions, R = 0.038. Lattice parameters (19°C): a = 987.2 pm; b = 1533.9 pm; c = 1193.8 pm; β = 90.17° The compound forms centrosymmetrical dimeric molecules with ReCl₂Re bridges with Re? Cl distances of 241.2 and 267.6 pm. The longer Re? Cl bond is situated in trans-position to the equatorial, side-on coordinated diphenyl acetylene ligand with mean Re? C distances of 200 pm. PPh₄[ReOCl₄]: space group P4/n, Z = 2, 1487 observed, independent reflexions, R = 0.047. Lattice parameters (19°C): a = b = 1272.0 pm; c = 771.3 pm. The compound crystallizes in the AsPh₄[RuNCl₄] type; it consists of [ReOCl₄]^? anions and PPh₄⁺ cations. The anions are tetragonal with C_4v symmetry and bond lengths Re? O = 165.4 pm and Re? Cl = 232.6 pm; the bond angle OReCl is 106.7°.     

Die Reaktion von Ph3AsCl2 mit Acetonitril. Kristallstrukturen von [Ph3AsNC(Me)C(AsPh3)CN]+Cl– und des Palladium‐Molekülkomplexes [Ph3AsNC(Me)C(AsPh3)CN–PdCl3]

The Reaction of Ph₃AsCl₂ with Acetonitrile. Crystal Structures of [Ph₃AsNC(Me)C(AsPh₃)CN]⁺Cl^– and of the Palladium Molecular Complex [Ph₃AsNC(Me)C(AsPh₃)CN–PdCl₃] In the presence of potassium hydride the reaction of Ph₃AsCl₂ with acetonitrile leads to [Ph₃AsNC(Me) · C(AsPh₃)CN]⁺Cl^– ( 1 ), which is characterized by its infrared spectrum and by a crystal structure analysis. 1 can be explained as an insertion reaction of acetonitrile into an ylidic As–C bond of the primarily formed [(Ph₃As)₂CCN]Cl. 1 : Space group P1, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –70 °C: a = 991.9(1), b = 1255.2(1), c = 1381.3(1) pm, α = 81.64(1)°, β = 80.12(1)°, γ = 78.17(1)°; R₁ = 0.051. 1 reacts with palladium(II) chloride to give the molecular complex [Ph₃AsNC(Me)C(AsPh₃)CN–PdCl₃] ( 2 ) with zwitterionic structure. The fragment {PdCl₃^–} is terminally bonded at the nitrogen atom of the CCN group of the cation of 1 in a linear arrangement CCNPd. 2 · CH₃CN: Space group P2₁, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –90 °C: a = 1079.2(1), b = 1261.5(1), c = 1560.9(1) pm; β = 110.20(1)°; R₁ = 0.0283.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von [ReNCl(NPPh2C6H4)]2 · [Ph3PNH2]Cl · CH3CN,einem rheniumorganischen Nitrido-Phosphaniminato-Komplex

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [ReNCl(NPPh₂C₆H₄)]₂ · [Ph₃PNH₂]Cl · CH₃CN, a Rhenium Organic Nitrido Phosphoraneiminato Complex The title compound is synthesized by the reaction of ReNCl₄ with Me₃SiNPPh₃ in boiling acetonitrile, forming colourless crystals, which are characterized by an X-ray structure determination. Space group P1 , Z = 2, 4 037 observed unique reflections, R = 0.043. Lattice dimensions at 19°C: a = 1 005.5; b = 1 695.2; c = 1 744.7 pm, α = 105.86°; β = 101.49°; γ = 104.45°. The structure consists of dimeric molecules [ReNCl(NPPh₂C₆H₄)]₂, triphenylphosphorane ammoniumchloride and included acetonitrile molecules. In the nitrido phosphoraneiminato complex the rhenium atoms are μ₂-bridged via the N-Atoms of the phosphoraneiminato ligands. Because of this bridging and a Re? Re bond, one terminal nitrido ligand, one terminal chloro ligand, and a Re? C bond of an -C-atom of one phenylene group of Re-atoms attain co-ordination number six.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Phosphaniminato-Komplexe [MCl2(NPPh3)]2 mit M = Al und Ga, [SbCl2(NPMe3)(DMF)]2 sowie des Phosphanimin-Komplexes [Ph3PNH · BF3] · THF

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of the Phosphorane Iminato Complexes [MCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂ with M = Al and Ga, [SbCl₂(NPMe₃)(DMF)]₂, and of the Phosphorane Imine Complex [Ph₃PNH · BF₃] · THF The phosphorane iminato complexes [MCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂ with M = Al and Ga and [SbCl₂(NPMe₃)(DMF)]₂ are formed as colourless crystals by reactions of the anhydrous trichlorides MCl₃ (M = Al, Ga, Sb) with the corresponding silylated phosphorane imines Me₃SiNPR₃ in acetonitrile and in dimethyl formamide, respectively. The phosphorane imine derivative [Ph₃PNH · BF₃] · THF is formed from Me₃SiNPPh₃ and boron trifluoride etherate in boiling tetrahydrofuran. The compounds are characterized by their i. r. spectra and by crystal structure analyses. [AlCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂ : Space group P1 , Z = 1, structure solution with 1 585 observed unique reflections, R = 0.061. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 917.6, b = 1 053.5, c = 1 145.2 pm, α = 111.72°, β = 100.80°, γ = 109.95°. [GaCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂ : Space group P1 , Z = 1, structure solution with 2 586 observed unique reflections, R = 0.066. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 917.5, b = 1 058.3, c = 1 153.7 pm, α = 105.52°, β = 107.75°, γ = 109.88°. In both compounds the metal atoms are linked to planar M₂N₂ four-membered rings via the N-atoms of the phosphorane iminato groups. [SbCl₂(NPMe₃)(DMF)]₂ : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, structure solution with 3 805 observed unique reflections, R = 0.038. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1 913.0, b = 726.8, c = 2 040.7 pm, β = 113.62°. The unit cell contains two symmetry independent dimeric molecules, in which the antimony atoms are centrosymmetricly μ₂ linked via the N-atoms of the phosphorane iminato groups. Along with the oxygen atom of the dimethyl formamide molecule the Sb atoms achieve a ψ-octahedral environment. [Ph₃PNH · BF₃] · THF : Space group C2/c, Z = 8, structure solution with 2 048 observed unique reflections, R = 0.058. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 2 460.4, b = 869.2, c = 1 978.0 pm, β = 116.35°.     

Reaktionen silylierter Phosphanimine mit Iodmonochlorid und Iodtrichlorid. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Me3SiNPMe3 · ICl], [Ph3PNCl · ICl] und [Me3PN(H)PMe3] [ICl2]2

Reactions of Silylated Phosphorane Imines with Iodine Monochloride and Iodine Trichloride. The Crystal Structures of [Me₃SiNPMe₃ · ICl], [Ph₃PNCl · ICl], and [Me₃PN(H)PMe₃][ICl₂]₂ The donor-acceptor complex [Me₃SiNPMe₃ · ICl] has been prepared from Me₃SiNPMe₃ and ICl in acetonitrile solution forming yellow-orange crystals. [Ph₃PNCl · ICl] can be prepared by the reaction of Me₃SiNPPh₃ with ICl₃ in dichloromethane solution forming pale yellow crystals. [Me₃PN(H)PMe₃][ICl₂]₂ is formed in a small amount by a slow reaction of Me₃SiNPMe₃ with ICl₃ in CCl₄ suspension in the presence of traces of moisture. All samples are characterized by IR spectroscopy and by X-ray structure analyses. [Me₃SiNPMe₃ · ICl] (1) : Space group Iba2, Z = 8, structure solution with 1 727 observed unique reflections, R = 0.051. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 1 510.7, b = 1 862.8, c = 988.9 pm. 1 has a molecular structure in which the N atom of the phosphorane imine is connected with the iodine atom of the ICl molecule in a linear arrangement N? I? Cl. Bond lengths N? I = 222.7 pm, I? Cl = 265.1 pm. [Ph₃PNCl · ICl] (2) : Space group Pna2₁, Z = 4, structure solution with 1 530 observed unique reflections, R = 0.030. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 1 522.8, b = 1 408.3, c = 865.8 pm. 2 has a molecular structure in which the N atom of the N chlorophosphorane imine is connected with the iodine atom of the ICl molecule in a linear arrangement. Bond lengths N? Cl = 174.4 pm, N? I = 229.5 pm, I? Cl = 251.2 pm. [Me₃PN(H)PMe₃][ICl₂]₂ (3) : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 1 989 observed unique reflections, R = 0.029. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1 223.1, b = 1 090.2, c = 1 482.8 pm, β = 112.21°. 3 consists of [Me₃PN(H)PMe₃]²⁺ ions and ICl₂^? anions. The PNP bond angle of the dication amounts to 134.4° with PN distances of 165.6 and 166.1 pm, approximately according to double bonds.