Structural and spectroscopic trends in mononuclear arylchalcogenolato-palladium(II) and -platinum(II) complexes: Crystal structures of [M(TeAr)2(dppe)] {M = palladium, platinum; Ar = phenyl, 2-thienyl; dppe = 1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane}

A series of mononuclear [M(EAr)₂(dppe)] [M = Pd, Pt; E = Se, Te; Ar = phenyl, 2-thienyl; dppe = 1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane] complexes has been prepared in good yields by the reactions of [MCl₂(dppe)] and corresponding ArE⁻ with a special emphasis on the aryltellurolato palladium and -platinum complexes for which the existing structural information is virtually non-existent. The complexes have crystallized in five isomorphic groups: (1) [Pd(SePh)₂(dppe)] and [Pt(SePh)₂(dppe)], (2) [Pd(TePh)₂(dppe)] and [Pt(TePh)₂(dppe)], (3) [Pd(SeTh)₂(dppe)], (4) [Pt(SeTh)₂(dppe)] and [Pd(TeTh)₂(dppe)], and (5) [Pt(TePh)₂(dppe)]. In addition, solvated [Pd(TePh)₂(dppe)] · CH₃OH and [Pd(TeTh)₂(dppe)] · 1/2CH₂Cl₂ could be isolated and structurally characterized. The metal atom in each complex exhibits an approximate square-planar coordination. The Pd-Se, Pt-Se, Pd-Te, and Pt-Te bonds span a range of 2.4350(7)-2.4828(7) Å, 2.442(1)-2.511(1) Å, 2.5871(7)-2.6704(8) Å, and 2.6053(6)-2.6594(9) Å, respectively, and the respective Pd-P and Pt-P bond distances are 2.265(2)-2.295(2) Å and 2.247(2)-2.270(2) Å. The orientation of the arylchalcogenolato ligands with respect to the M(E₂)(P₂) plane has been found to depend on the E-M-E bond angle. The NMR spectroscopic information indicates the formation of only cis-[M(EAr)₂(dppe)] complexes in solution. The trends in the ³¹P, ⁷⁷Se, ¹²⁵Te, and ¹⁹⁵Pt chemical shifts expectedly depend on the nature of metal, chalcogen, and aryl group. Each trend can be considered independently of other factors. The ⁷⁷Se or ¹²⁵Te resonances appear as second-order multiplets in case of palladium and platinum complexes, respectively. Spectral simulation has yielded all relevant coupling constants.     

Synthesis and spectroscopic studies of nickel(II) chalcogenolates derived from 1,2-diarylchalcogenolato-o-xylene

Nickel(II) chalcogenolate complexes [Ni(L-L)₂(dppe) Cl₂] (1, 2) have been prepared in high yields by reacting 1,2-diarylchalcogenolato-o-xylene, o-C₆H₄(CH₂EAr)₂ (E = Se or Te; Ar = Ph, C₆H₄OMe-4 and C₆H₄OEt-4), generated in situ, with Ni(dppe)Cl₂ [dppe = 1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane] in benzene. The structures were established by elemental analyses, molar conductance, i.r. and Raman, electronic ¹H- and ³¹P-n.m.r. and mass spectral data. The analytical and spectroscopic data are consistent with an octahedral geometry around nickel in (1) and (2). The ³¹P-n.m.r. spectra indicate their cis configuration in solution. This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Synthesis, characterization and spectroscopic studies of cyclometalated platinum(II) complexes containing meta-bis(2-pyridoxy)benzene

A series of mononuclear and binuclear cyclometalated platinum(II) complexes containing new terdentate meta-bis(2-pyridoxy)benzene ligands: 3,5-bis(2-pyridoxy)toluene (L₁H) and 3,5-bis(2-pyridoxy)-2-dodecylbenzene (L₂H): [Pt(L₁)Cl] (1), [Pt(L₂)Cl] (2), [Pt(L₁)(CH₃CN)](ClO₄) (3), {[Pt(L₁)]₂(μ-dppm)}(ClO₄)₂ (4), {[Pt(L₂)]₂(μ-dppm)}(ClO₄)₂ (5), {[Pt(L₁)]₂(μ-pyrazole)}(ClO₄) (6), {[Pt(L₂)]₂(μ-pyrazole)}(ClO₄) (7), {[Pt(L₁)]₂(μ-imidazole)}(ClO₄) (8) and {[Pt(L₂)]₂(μ-imidazole)}(ClO₄) (9), have been synthesized and characterized. These ligands are coordinated to platinum(II) in a “pincer”-like manner and the presence of pyridyl donors enhances the availability of the ligand π^∗ orbitals for electronic transition. Spectroscopic properties of these cyclometalated complexes were studied. While the non-coplanar nature of the ligands hinders ligand-ligand and metal-metal interactions in these cyclometalated complexes, the presence of long hydrocarbon side chain on ligand L₂H seems to alleviate such hindrance. Intermolecular π-π, and possibly Pt-Pt interactions were observed in complex 2 at high concentration.     

Cp2Ti{[OC(O)C5H4]Cr(CO)2NO]}2 and Cp2Ti{[(OC(O)C5H4]Cr(NO)2X}2 syntheses and spectra of chromium-titanium complexes bridged by carboxylate substituted cyclopentadienyl group

Complete demethylation of Cp₂Ti(CH₃)₂ in dichloromethane with 2 M equivalent of [η⁵-(C₅H₄COOH)]Cr(CO)₂NO (5), [η⁵-(C₅H₄COOH)]Cr(NO)₂X] (X = Cl 6, X = I 7), and [η⁵-(C₅H₄COOH)]W(CO)₃CH₃ (8); gives Cp₂Ti{[OC(O)C₅H₄]Cr(CO)₂NO}₂ (13), Cp₂Ti{[OC(O)C₅H₄]Cr(NO)₂Cl}₂ (14), Cp₂Ti{[OC(O)C₅H₄]Cr(NO)₂I}₂ (15),and Cp₂Ti{[OC(O)C₅H₄]W(CO)₃CH₃}₂ (16), respectively. The chemical shifts of C(2)-C(5) carbon atoms of compounds 13-15 have been assigned using two-dimensional HetCOR NMR spectroscopy. The assigned chemical shifts were compared with the NMR data of their analogues of ferrocene, and the opposite correlation on the assignments was observed for cynichrodenoyl moieties.     

Synthesis, characterisation and redox behaviour of isocyanide incorporated, chalcogen stabilised mixed-metal clusters

Room temperature reaction of a benzene solution of [Cp₂Mo₂Fe₂(CO)₇(μ₃-E)(μ₃-E^′)] (EE^′=Se₂ (1), STe (2), SeTe (3)) with PrⁱNC or Bu^tNC resulted in the formation of iron bonded isocyanide clusters [Cp₂Mo₂Fe₂(RNC)(CO)₆ (μ₃-E)(μ₃-E^′)], [E=E^′=Se, R=Prⁱ (5) or Bu^t (9); E=S, E^′=Te, R=Prⁱ (6a, 6b) or R=Bu^t (10a, 10b); E=Se, E^′=Te, R=Prⁱ (7a, 7b) or R=Bu^t (11a, 11b)] and molybdenum bonded isocyanide clusters [Cp₂(RNC)Mo₂Fe₂(CO)₆(μ₃-E)(μ₃-E^′)], [E=E^′=Se, R=Prⁱ(13) or Bu^t (17); E=S, E^′=Te, R=Prⁱ (14) or R=Bu^t, (18); E=Se, E^′=Te, R=Prⁱ (15) or R=Bu^t (19)]. Two isomers (a and b) were detected by ¹H NMR spectroscopy for the mixed-chalcogen clusters 6, 7, 10 and 11, where the isocyanide group is bonded to an iron atom. Thermolytic reaction conditions were necessary for the reaction of [(η⁵-C₅H₅)₂Mo₂Fe₂(CO)₇(μ₃-Te)₂] (4) with Prⁱ NC or Bu^t NC to give [Cp₂Mo₂Fe₂(RNC)(CO)₆(μ₃-Te)₂] (R=Prⁱ (8) or R=Bu^t, (12)) and [Cp₂(RNC)Mo₂Fe₂(CO)₆(μ₃-Te)₂] (R=Prⁱ (8)). Compounds 5-19 have been characterised by IR and ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy. The Se- and Te-bridged compounds have been further characterised by ⁷⁷Se and ¹²⁵Te NMR spectroscopy. The structures of compounds 12 and 14 were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction methods. Redox properties of the mixed-metal clusters, 2, 6, 8, 12 and 14 have been studied by cyclic voltammetry in the potential range ±2.5 V at 298 K, using a platinum working electrode.     

Synthesis of S,N-chelating heterocyclic thionates of palladium(II). Crystal structure of cis-[Pd(pym2S)(PPh3)2] (pym2S = pyrimidine-2-thionate)

The synthesis of mononuclear palladium(II) complexes containing chelating heterocyclic thionates is described. The new compounds of general formula cis-[Pd(RS-N)(L) _x ](ClO₄) [x = 2, L = PPh₃, RS-N = pyridine-2-thionate (py2S) (1), pyrimidine-2-thionate (pym2S) (2), imidazolidine-2-thionate (imzdS) (3), 1-methylimidazoline-2 thionate (mimzS) (4), 1,3-thiazoline-2-thionate (tzdS) (5); x = 1, L = dppe, RS-N = pyridine-2-thionate (py2S) (6), pyrimidine-2-thionate (pym2S) (7), imidazolidine-2-thionate (imzdS) (8), 1-methylimidazole-2 thionate (mimzS) (9) and 1,3-thiazoline-2-thionate (tzdS) (10)] were prepared by directly reacting the hydroxo-complexes [{Pd(PPh₃)₂(-OH) }₂](ClO₄)₂ and [ {Pd(dppe)(-OH) }₂](ClO₄)₂ with the corresponding heterocyclic thiones (RS-N)H. The complexes have been characterized by partial elemental analyses, conductance measurements and spectroscopic methods (I.r., FAB, ¹H- and ³¹P-n.m.r.). No evidence for monomer-dimer equilibrium was found in solution. The crystal structure of (2) has been determined by X-ray diffraction analysis.     

Mono- and bimetallic platinum(II) and palladium(II) complexes containing fluorinated benzothiolates

The new mononuclear palladium(II) and platinum(II) [M(p-SC₆F₄(CF₃))₂(dppe)] complexes M = Pd 1a, Pt 2a; [M(o-SC₆H₄(CF₃))₂(dppe)] M = Pd 1d, Pt 2d as well as the previously known [M(SC₆F₅)₂(dppe)] M = Pd 1b, Pt 2b and [M(p-SC₆HF₄)₂(dppe)] M = Pd 1c, Pt 2c, have been used as metalloligands for the preparation of the heteroleptic bimetallic complexes [M₂(μ-SRf)₂(dppe)₂](SO₃CF₃)₂ M = Pd, Rf = p-C₆F₄(CF₃) 3a, C₆F₅3b, p-C₆HF₄3c, o-C₆H₄(CF₃) 3d; M = Pt, Rf = p-C₆F₄(CF₃) 4a, C₆F₅4b, p-C₆HF₄4c and o-C₆H₄(CF₃) 4d. Variable temperature ¹⁹F NMR experiments show that the fluorothiolate bridged bimetallic compounds are fluxional in solution whereas mononuclear complexes are not. The solid state X-ray diffraction structures of [Pd(p-SC₆HF₄)₂(dppe)] (1c), [Pt(SC₆F₅)₂(dppe)] (2b) and [Pt(o-SC₆H₄(CF₃))₂(dppe)] (2d) show square-planar coordination around the metal centers. The solid state molecular structure of the compound [Pt₂(μ-o-SC₆H₄(CF₃))₂(dppe)₂](SO₃CF₃)₂ (4d), exhibit a planar [Pt₂(μ-S)₂] ring with the sulfur substituents in an anti configuration.     

Orthopalladation of phosphorus ylides in endo position with bidentate ligands

The ortho-metallated complexes [Pd₂{κ²(C,C)-C₆H₄(PPh₂CHC(O)C₆H₅R}₂(μ-Cl)₂] (R = Ph (1a), NO₂ (1b), Br (1c)) were prepared by refluxing equimolar mixtures of Ph₃PCHC(O)C₆H₅R, (R = Ph, NO₂, Br) and Pd(OAc)₂ in MeOH, followed by an excess of NaCl. The dinuclear complexes (1a-1c) react with silver trifluoromethylsulfonate and bidentate ligands [L = bipy (2,2′-bipyridine), phen (phenanthroline), dppe (bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane), dppp (bis(diphenylphosphino)propane)] giving the mononuclear stabilized orthopalladated complexes in endo position [Pd{κ²(C,C)-C₆H₄(PPh₂CHC(O)R}L](OTf) [R = Ph, L = phen (2a), bipy (3a), dppe (4a), dppp (5a); R = NO₂, L = phen (2b), bipy (3b), dppe (4b), dppp (5b); R = Br, L = phen (2c), bipy (3c), dppe (4c), dppp (5c); OTf = trifluoromethylsulfonate anion]. Orthometalation and ylidic C-coordination are demonstrated by an X-ray diffraction study of 2c and 3c. In the structures, the palladium atom shows a slightly distorted square-planar coordination geometry.     

New cationic monocarbonyls of manganese(I) with nitriles and isonitriles

Summary Monocarbonyls of manganese(I) with two chelating diphosphinestrans-[Mn(CO)(diphos)₂(L)]A, [diphos = 1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane, dppe, or bis(diphenylphosphino)methane, dppm; L=nitriles, NCR (NCMe, NCEt, NCPh, or NCCH₂Ph), dinitriles, NCGCN (NCCH₂CN, NCCH₂CH₂CN, oro-(NC)₂C₆H₄), isonitriles, CNR, (CNPh, or CNBu^t); A = C1O ₄ ^– or PF ₆ ^– ],trans-[(Mn(CO)(dppm)₂)₂(-NCCH₂CH₂CN)](ClO₄)₂ and the monocarbonyl with one diphosphine,mer-[Mn(CO)(dppe)(CNBu^t)₃]ClO₄, have been prepared fromtrans-[Mn(CO)(diphos)₂Br].In this paper we have adopted the convention that gives positive shift to signals at higher frequency of ext. H₃PO₄.     

Heterometallic complexes containing 1,1′-(CC)2Fc′ units linking two different metal centres

Proto-desilylation of 1-(Me₃SiCC)-1′-{Cp^∗(dppe)RuCC}Fc′ (1) afforded the corresponding ethynyl derivative 2, from which the green Co₂(μ-dppm)_n(CO)_8−2n (n = 0, 1) adducts 3 and 4 were obtained. Replacement of the ethynyl proton in reactions between 2 and AuCl(PPh₃), Hg(OAc)₂ or FeCl(dppe)Cp^∗ gave complexes 1-(RCC)-1′-{Cp^∗(dppe)RuCC}Fc′ [R = Au(PPh₃) 5, 1/2Hg 6, Fe(dppe)Cp^∗8]; the latter gave bis-vinylidene 9 with MeI, characterised (as was 2) by a single crystal X-ray study. Oxidative coupling of 2 (CuCl/tmeda/acetone, air) gave diyne 10, while coupling of 5 with Co₃(μ₃-CBr)(μ-dppm)(CO)₇ afforded 1-{Cp^∗(dppe)RuCC}-1′-{(OC)₇(μ-dppm)Co₃(μ₃-CCC)}Fc′ (11). Cyclic voltammetric measurements indicated that there was no significant electronic coupling between the end-groups through the ferrocene centre in any of these compounds.     

Half-sandwich metal diselenolate complexes Cp#M(NO)(SePh)2 (M = Mo or W; Cp# = Cp or MeCp) as ligands. Synthesis of selenolate-bridged heterobimetallic compounds

The reactions of half-sandwich diselenolate Mo and W complexes Cp^#M(NO)(SePh)₂ (M = Mo; Cp^# = Cp (1a), MeCp (1b); M = W; Cp^# = Cp (1c)) with (Norb)Mo(CO)₄, Ni(COD)₂ and Fe(CO)₅ have been investigated. Treatment of (1a), (1b) and (1c) with (Norb)Mo(CO)₄ in PhMe gave the bimetallic complexes: CpMo(NO)(-SePh)₂Mo(CO)₄ (2a), MeCpMo(NO)(-SePh)₂Mo(CO)₄ (2b) and CpW(NO)(-SePh)₂Mo(CO)₄ (2c) in moderate yields. Irradiation of (1a) and (1c) in the presence of Fe(CO)₅ gave heterobimetallic complexes CpMo(CO)(-SePh)₂Fe(CO)₃ (3a) and CpW(NO)(-SePh)₂Fe(CO)₃ (3c). Ni(COD)₂ reacts with two equivalents of (1a), (1b) and (1c) to give [CpMo(NO)(-SePh)₂]₂Ni (4a), [MeCpMo(NO)(-SePh)₂]₂Ni (4b) and [CpW(NO)(-SePh)₂]₂Ni (4c) in good yields. The new heterobimetallic complexes were characterized by i.r., ¹H-n.m.r., ¹³C-n.m.r. and EI-MS spectroscopy.     

The photo-induced decarbonylation of Cp′M(NO)(CO)2 (M = Cr,Mo, W) with diorgano dichalcogenides (R2E2; E = S,Se; R = Me,Ph)

The photo-induced decarbonylation of CpCr(NO)(CO)₂ (1a) in MeCN solution in the presence of R₂E₂ (E = S, Se; R = Me, Ph) leads to the formation of chalcogenolato-bridged binuclear complexes Cp₂Cr₂(NO)₂(-ER)₂ [E = S; R = Me (2a), Ph (3a); E = Se, R = Me (4a), Ph (5a)] while reactions between CpM(NO)(CO)₂ [M = Mo (1b), W (1c)] and Ph₂E₂ (E = S, Se) result in mononuclear complexes CpM(NO)(EPh)₂ [M = Mo; E = S (9b), Se (10b); M = W, E = S (11c), Se (12c)]. The corresponding reactions of (1b) with Me₂E₂ (E = S, Se) yielded both mono and binuclear complexes: CpMo(NO)(SeMe)₂ (8b), Cp₂Mo₂(NO)₂(-EMe)₂ [E = S (6b), Se (7b)]. The new complexes have been characterized by i.r., ¹H-, ¹³C-n.m.r. spectra and by electron-impact mass spectrometry.     

Synthesis,structure, and catalytic activity of new aluminum and titanium complexes based on aminobisphenolate ligands containing bulky substituents

A reaction of aminobisphenols EtN{CH₂[(4-Alk)(6-But)(2-HO)C₆H₂]}₂, Alk = Me (1); Bu^t (2) containing alkyl substituents in the phenol groups with trimethylaluminum and tetra(tert-butoxy)titanium gave two new aluminum derivatives with the Me–Al bond: EtN{CH₂[(2-Alk)-(4-Bu^t)C₆H₂(2-O–)]}2Al–Me, Alk = Me (3); Bu^t (4), and two new titanium derivatives with the Bu^tO–Ti bond: EtN{CH₂[(2-Alk)(4-Bu^t)C₆H₂(2-O–)]}2Ti(O–Bu^t)₂, Alk = Me (5); But (6). The structures of new compounds were confirmed by NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis. The structures of complexes 3 and 6 were studied by X-ray crystallography. Complexes 3 and 6 are monomeric in the solid phase: a coordination number of Al atom is 4, that of Ti atom is 5, in addition to the M–O bonds the M←N interactions are also present. Complexes 3–6 were studied as initiators of the ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone. The resulting polymers are characterized by relatively high values of number average molecular weight, with the polydispersity being relatively low.     

Synthese,Struktur und Charakterisierung von Titan‐, Zink‐, Nickel‐ und Palladium‐Thioether‐Thiolat‐Komplexen heterocyclischer 1,2‐Dithiolate

Synthesis, Structures, and Characterization of Titanium, Zinc, Nickel, and Palladium Thioether Thiolate Complexes of Heterocyclic 1,2‐Dithiolates Synthesis and properties of mixed ligand complexes of thioether thiolate ligands 4‐methylthio‐1,3‐dithiole‐2‐one‐5‐thiolate (dmidCH₃), 4‐methylthio‐1,3‐dithiole‐2‐thione‐5‐thiolate (dmitCH₃), and 4‐methylthio‐1,3‐dithiole‐2‐selone‐5‐thiolate (dmiseCH₃) are described. The x‐ray structures of CpTi(dmidCH₃)₂ (Cp′ = methylcyclopentadienyl), of two polymorphic structures of (tmeda)Zn(dmitCH₃)₂ [tmeda = 1,2‐bis(dimethylamino)ethane], of (dppe)Ni(dmitCH₃)₂, and (dppe)Pd(dmitCH₃)₂ [dppe=1,2‐bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane] are reported.     

Formation,Expansion, and Interconversion of Metallarings in a Sulfur‐Bridged AuICoIII Coordination System

A novel Au^ICo^III coordination system that is derived from the newly prepared [Co(D ‐nmp)₂]^? ( 1 ^?; D ‐nmp=N‐methyl‐D ‐penicillaminate) and a gold(I) precursor Au^I is reported. Complex 1 ^? acts as a sulfur‐donating metallaligand and reacts with the gold(I) precursor to give [Au₂Co₂(D ‐nmp)₄] ( 2 ), which has an eight‐membered Au^I₂Co^III₂ metallaring. Treatment of 2 with [Au₂(dppe)₂]²⁺ (dppe=1,2‐bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane) leads to the formation of [Au₄Co₂(dppe)₂(D ‐nmp)₄]²⁺ ( 3 ²⁺), which consists of an 18‐membered Au^I₄Co^III₂ metallaring that accommodates a tetrahedral anion (BF₄^?, ClO₄^?, ReO₄^?). In solution, the metallaring structure of 3 ²⁺ is readily interconvertible with the nine‐membered Au^I₂Co^III metallaring structure of [Au₂Co(dppe)(D ‐nmp)₂]⁺ ( 4 ⁺); this process depends on external factors, such as solvent, concentration, and nature of the counteranion. These results reveal the lability of the Au? S and Au? P bonds, which is essential for metallaring expansion and contraction.     

Syntheses and spectra of chromium-titanium complexes bridged by carboxylate substituted cyclopentadienyl group: The structure of Cp2Ti(CH3){[OC(O)C5H4]Cr(NO)2Cl}

Mono-demethylation of Cp₂Ti(CH₃)₂ in dichloromethane with 1 M equivalent of [η⁵-(C₅H₄COOH)]Cr(CO)₂NO (5), [η⁵-(C₅H₄COOH)]Cr(NO)₂X] (X = Cl 6, X = I 7) and [η⁵-(C₅H₄COOH)]W(CO)₃CH₃ (8) gives Cp₂Ti(CH₃){[OC(O)C₅H₄]Cr(CO)₂NO} (9), Cp₂Ti(CH₃){[OC(O)C₅H₄]Cr(NO)₂Cl} (10), Cp₂Ti(CH₃){[OC(O)C₅H₄]Cr(NO)₂I} (11) and Cp₂Ti(CH₃){[OC(O)C₅H₄]W(CO)₃CH₃} (12), respectively. The structure of 10 has been solved by X-ray diffraction studies. One of the nitrosyl groups is located at the site away from the exocyclic carbonyl carbon of the Cp(Cr) ring with twist angle of 178.1°. All the data reveals that Cp₂Ti(CH₃)- is a strong electron-donating group. The opposite correlation was observed on the chemical shift assignments of C(2)-C(5) in compounds 5-12, using HetCOR NMR spectroscopy, as compared with the NMR data of their ferrocene analogues. The electron density distribution in the cyclopentadienyl ring is discussed on the basis of ¹³C NMR data and those of 10 are compared with the calculations via density functional B3LYP correlation- exchange method.     

Reaction of group 13 sulfido cubanes with dimethylzirconocene

The reaction of Cp₂ZrMe₂ with the aluminum- and gallium-sulfido cubane compounds [( ¹ Bu)M(₃-S)]₄ (M = Al, Ga), has been followed by NMR spectroscopy. Cleavage of the M₄S₄ core occurs resulting in abstraction of a monomeric ( ¹ Bu)M(S) moiety and yielding Cp₂Zr(-S)(-Me)Al( ¹ Bu)Me (1) and [Cp₂Zr(/gm-S)]₂,[Ga( ¹ Bu)Me₂]₂ (3), respectively. The remaining ( ¹ Bu)₃M₃S₃ fragment reacts further with Cp₂ZrMe₂ to give [(Cp₂Zr)M₃(₃-S)₃ ( ¹ Bu)₃Me₂], M = Al (2), Ga (4). The molecular structure of [(Cp₂Zr)Ga₃,(₃-S)₃('Bu)₃Me₂] (4) has been confirmed by X-ray crystallography. All these compounds subsequently decompose to [Cp₂Zr(-S)]₂ and M( ¹ Bu)Me₂. The structure of compound 3 is discussed with respect to the decreased propensity of gallium, as compared to aluminum, to form 3-center 2-electron bridging bonds. Crystal data for [(Cp₂Zr)Ga₃(₃-S)₃( ¹ Bu)₃Me₂] (4): monoclinic, P2₁/n,a = 10.585(2),b = 17.970(4),c = 16.418(3) A, = 101.00(3)°, R = 0.0402, R _w = 0.0402.     

Preparation and crystallographic characterization of Pd(II) complexes containing imidobis(diphenylthiophosphinato) ligand

The reactions of PdCI₂(L-L) [L-L = Ph₂PCH₂PPh₂(dppm), Ph₂PCH₂CH₂PPh₂(dppe) and Ph₂PCH₂CH₂CH₂PPh₂(dppp)] with equivalent amount of (Ph₂P(S)NHP(S)Ph₂)(dppaS₂) gave the complexes [Pd(L-L)(dppaS₂-H)]ClO₄ [L-L = dppm (1), dppe (2), dppp (3)]. The different synthetic route was used for complex 2 by using of Pd(dppe)Cl₂ and K[N(PSPh₂)₂] as starting materials (2a). All of these complexes have been characterized ³¹P{¹H} NMR, IR and elemental analyses. The complexes 2, 2a and 3 were crystallographically characterized. The coordination geometry around the Pd atoms in these complexes distorted square planar. Six membered dppaS₂-H rings are twist boat conformations in three complexes.     

Syntheses,crystal structure and theoretical modelling of tetrahedral mono-β-diketonato titanocenyl complexes

A comparative investigation on three novel bis(cyclopentadienyl) mono(β-diketonato) titanium(IV) complexes, [Cp₂Ti^IV(R¹COCHCOR²)]⁺ClO₄⁻ (Cp = η⁵-C₅H₅), i.e. [Cp₂Ti(tfba)]⁺, [Cp₂Ti(tfth)]⁺ and [Cp₂Ti(tfba)]⁺ where tfba = CF₃COCHCOC₆H₅⁻, tfth = CF₃COCHCOC₄H₃S⁻ and tffu = CF₃COCHCOC₄H₃O⁻, has been performed based on structural data and DFT calculations. The preparation of [Cp₂Ti^IV(β-diketonato)]⁺ClO₄⁻ involves the reaction of Cp₂TiCl₂ with AgClO₄ and the respective β-diketones. The crystal structures show that the structures are isomorphous. All the complexes exhibit π-stacking between one Cp ring and the aromatic R-group ring, i.e. the C₆H₅, C₄H₃S and C₄H₃O fragments, respectively. The DFT calculations show that the formal 16-electron count of these d⁰ titanium(IV) complexes is increased via Ti ← O π bonding. The bonding mode in the [Cp₂Ti(β-diketonato)]⁺ complexes is different from that in Cp₂Ti(OR)₂ and Cp₂Ti(dioxolene) complexes.     

Synthesis and characterization of half-sandwich Rh, Ir complexes containing mono-thiolate-ortho-carborane ligand

Two binuclear complexes [Cp^∗M(Cl)Carb^S]₂ (Cp^∗ = η⁵-C₅Me₅, M = Rh (1a), Carb^S = SC₂(H)B₁₀H₁₀, Ir (1b)) were synthesized by the reaction of LiCarb^S with the dimeric metal complexes [Cp^∗MCl(μ-Cl)]₂ (M = Rh, Ir). Four mononuclear complexes Cp^∗M(Cl)(L)Carb^S (L = BuⁿPPh₂, M = Rh (2a), Ir (2b); L = PPh₃, M = Rh (4a), Ir (4b)) were synthesized by reactions of 1a or 1b with L (L = BuⁿPPh₂ (2); PPh₃ (4)) in moderate yields, respectively. Complexes 3a, 3b, 5a, 5b were obtained by treatment of 2a, 2b, 4a, 4b with AgPF₆ in high yields, respectively. All of these compounds were fully characterized by IR, NMR, and elemental analysis, and the crystal structures of 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 4a, 4b were also confirmed by X-ray crystallography. Their structures showed 3a, 3b and 5a, 5b could be expected as good candidates for heterolytic dihydrogen activation. Preliminary experiments on the dihydrogen activation driven by these half-sandwich Rh, Ir complexes were done under mild conditions.