Darstellung und Reaktionen von Selenocarbonyldifluorid und seines cyclischen Dimeren 2,2,4,4-Tetrafluor-1,3-diselenetan [l]

Inhaltsübersicht. Das erstmals hergestellte B(SeCF₃)₃ zerfällt unter dem katalytischen Einfluß von Alkalifluoriden zu F₂C=Se und BF₃. In Anwesenheit von BF₃ polymerisiert F₂CSe bereits. bei ?;80°C. Oberhalb 150°C depolymerisiert (F₂CSe)_n wieder zu F₂C=Se und. Durch Halogenaddition an F₂C = Se gewinnt man F₂XCSeX (X = Cl, Br). Das in der Reihe Cl_3–nF_nCSeCl noch fehlende Cl₂FCSeCl wird durch Umsetzung von CSe₂, ClF und Cl₂ synthetisiert. F_nCl_3–nCSeCl (n = 1. 2) liefert mit Zinn die entsprechenden symmetrischen Diselane, mit AgCN die Selenocyanate. Durch Halogenaustausch mit BX₃ (X = Cl, Br) wird umgewandelt. XC(S)Cl reagiert mit Hg(SeCF₃)₂ zu CF₃SeC(S)X (X = F, Cl. CF₃Se). Daraus werden durch Chloraddition die entsprechenden Sulfenylchloride synthetisiert. IR-NMR- und Massenspektren der neu hergestellten Substanzen werden angegeben. Preparation and Reactions of SeCF₂ and its Cyclic Dimer 2,2,4,4-Tetrafluoro-1,3-diselenetane Abstract. B(SeCF₃)₃, prepared for the first time, decomposes under the influence of alkali metal fluorides to F₂C=Se and BF₃. In presence of BF₃, SeCF₂ polymerizes even at ?80°C. Above 150°C (F₂CSe)n depolymerizes to F₂C = Se and Halogen addition to F₂C=Se produces F₂XCSeX (X = Cl, Br). The compound Cl₂FCSeCl could be synthesized by the reaction of CSe₂ with ClF and Cl₂. These selenenylchlorides react with tin producing the corresponding symmetric diselenides whereas with AgCN the selenocyanates are formed. can be transformed to through halogen exchange reaction with BX₃ (X = Cl, Br). XC(S)Cl reacts with Hg(SeCF₃)₂ to give CF₃SeC(S)X (X = F, Cl. CF₃Se), from which the corresponding sulfenylchlorides can be synthesized by chlorine addition. I.r., n.m.r., and mass spectra of the newly prepared compounds are reported.     

Aminophosphane. XI. Einige Reaktionen des N-Diphenylphosphino-triphenyl-phosphazens

N-Diphenylphosphino-triphenylphosphazene possesses a highly reactive (C₆H₅)₂P group. At room temperature CH₃J adds to give (C₆H₅)₃P?N?P(C₆H₅)₂CH ₃J whilst phenylbromide did not react under similar conditions. The phosphorous halides (C₆H₅)₂PX(X = Cl, Br)add in a 1:1 mole ratio to yield (C₆H₅)₃P?N?P(C₆H₅)₂? PC₆H₅)₂X; this addition is also the preferred reaction with C₆H₅PCl₂, but PCl₃ is in part dehalogenated by (C₆H₅)₃P?N? P(C₆H₅)₂, and PSCl₃ desulfurized. The chalcogens O, S, Se, Te readily add to the P(III) atom of the base and this is also the case with BH₃. CS₂ forms the betaine (C₆H₅)₃ · · P?N? P(C₆H₅)₂? C(S)S. The IR and NMR spectra of the new compounds are discussed.     

Darstellung und chemische Eigenschaften von N-Trifluormethylthiophosphaniminen

Preparation and Chemical Properties of N-Trifluoromethylthiophosphaneimines In n-hexane (CF₃S)₃N and (C₆H₅)₃As react to CF₃SN?As(C₆H₅)₃ and CF₃SSCF₃. With (RO)₃P (CF₃S)₃N forms CF₃SSCF₃ and CF₃SN?P(OR)₃ (R = C₆H₅, CH₃, C₂H₅). While CF₃SNP-(OC₆H₅)₃ is stable up to 100°C the other Phosphaneimines rearange to (R′O)₂P(O)N(R′)SCF₃ (R′ = CH₃, C₂H₅). Hydrolysis leads to ROH and (RO)₂P(O)N(H)SCF₃. Only for R = C₆H₅ in addition (C₆H₅O)₂P(O)NH₂ is formed. Physical data and nmr spectra of the newly prepared substances are presented.     

Strukturen von Bis(trifluormethyl)halogeno‐ und ‐thiocyanato‐mercuraten, [Hg(CF3)2X]— (X = Br,I, SCN), und ein Vergleich der Strukturparameter der CF3‐Gruppen

Structures of Bis(trifluoromethyl)halogeno and thiocyanato Mercurates, [Hg(CF₃)₂X]^— (X = Br, I, SCN), and a Comparison of the Structural Parameters of the CF₃ Groups [(18‐C‐6)K]₂[Hg(CF₃)₂SCN]₂ (1) and [P(CH₃)(C₆H₅)₃]₂[Hg(CF₃)₂X]₂ (X = Br (2) , I (3) ) are prepared and their crystal structures are determined. [(18‐C‐6)K]₂[Hg(CF₃)₂SCN]₂ (1) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with Z = 2, [P(CH₃)(C₆H₅)₃]₂[Hg(CF₃)₂Br]₂ (2) in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with Z = 2 and [P(CH₃)(C₆H₅)₃]₂[Hg(CF₃)₂I]₂ (3) in the triclinic space group P1¯ with Z = 1. In the solid state the three compounds form dimeric anions with planar Hg₂X₂ rings. The structural parameters of the Hg(CF₃)₂ units in the till now known bis(trifluoromethyl)halogeno mercurates are compared. In all compounds one nearly symmetric and one distorted CF₃ group exist. The largest differences of the C—F bond lengths is found for [(18‐C‐6)K][Hg(CF₃)₂I]. This can be regarded as the experimental evidence for the properties of trifluoromethyl mercury compounds to act as excellent difluorocarbene sources in the presence of alkali iodides.     

Perfluormethyl-element-liganden XII. Zweikernkomplexe des rheniums: Re2(CO)8XY [1]

The reaction of Re₂(CO)₁₀ with E₂(CF₃)₄ (E = P, As) yields the binuclear complexes Re₂(CO)₈[E(CF₃)₂]₂ with two E(CF₃)₂ bridges. The complexes Re₂(CO)₈E(CF₃)₂I (E = P, As) and Re₂(CO)₈As(CF₃)₂Cl, containing two different bridges, are formed in the reactions of Re₂(CO)₁₀ with (CF₃)₂EI (E = P, As) and (CF₃)₂AsCl, respectively. A series of new binuclear complexes is obtained on substitution of iodine in the compounds Re₂(CO)₈E(CF₃)₂I (E = P, As) by SCH₃, SCF₃, SeCF₃, P(CH₃)₂ and H. The binuclear complexes Re₂(CO)₈(E′CF₃)₂ having two E′CF₃ bridges (E′ = S, Se) are obtained reacting Re(CO)₅I With Hg(E′CF₃)₂. At room temperature the mononuclear complex Re(CO)₅SeCF₃ is obtained. Substitution of iodine in Re₂(CO)₈I₂ by SCF₃ also yields the symmetrical compound Re₂(CO)₈(SCF₃)₂; reduction with NaBH₄ gives the binuclear hydride Re₂(CO)₈HJ. - IR and NMR spectra (¹H, ¹⁹F) of the new complexes are reported and discussed.     

2J(P,C) and 3J(P,C) Coupling Constants in Some New Phosphoramidates. Crystal Structures of CF3C(O)N(H)P(O)[N(CH3)(CH2C6H5)]2 and 4‐NO2‐C6H4N(H)P(O)[4‐CH3‐NC5H9]2

Some new phosphoramidates were synthesized and characterized by ¹H, ¹³C, ³¹P NMR, IR spectroscopy and elemental analysis. The structures of CF₃C(O)N(H)P(O)[N(CH₃)(CH₂C₆H₅)]₂ ( 1 ) and 4‐NO₂‐C₆H₄N(H)P(O)[4‐CH₃‐NC₅H₉]₂ ( 6 ) were confirmed by X‐ray single crystal determination. Compound 1 forms a centrosymmetric dimer and compound 6 forms a polymeric zigzag chain, both via ‐N‐H…O=P‐ intermolecular hydrogen bonds. Also, weak C‐H…F and C‐H…O hydrogen bonds were observed in compounds 1 and 6 , respectively. ¹³C NMR spectra were used for study of ²J(P,C) and ³J(P,C) coupling constants that were showed in the molecules containing N(C₂H₅)₂ and N(C₂H₅)(CH₂C₆H₅) moieties, ²J(P,C)>³J(P,C). A contrast result was obtained for the compounds involving a five‐membered ring aliphatic amine group, NC₄H₈. ²J(P,C) for N(C₂H₅)₂ moiety and in NC₄H₈ are nearly the same, but ³J(P, C) values are larger than those in molecules with a pyrrolidinyl ring. This comparison was done for compounds with six and seven‐membered ring amine groups. In compounds with formula XP(O)[N(CH₂R)(CH₂C₆H₅)]₂, ²J(P,CH₂)_benzylic>²J(P,CH₂)_aliphatic, in an agreement with our previous study.     

Oxidative addition of different electrophiles with rhodium(I) carbonyl complexes of unsymmetrical phosphine–phosphine monoselenide ligands

Dimeric chlorobridge complex [Rh(CO)₂Cl]₂ reacts with two equivalents of a series of unsymmetrical phosphine–phosphine monoselenide ligands, Ph₂P(CH₂)_nP(Se)Ph₂ {n = 1( a ), 2( b ), 3( c ), 4( d )}to form chelate complex [Rh(CO)Cl(P∩Se)] ( 1a ) {P∩Se = η²‐(P,Se) coordinated} and non‐chelate complexes [Rh(CO)₂Cl(P～Se)] ( 1b–d ) {P～Se = η¹‐(P) coordinated}. The complexes 1 undergo oxidative addition reactions with different electrophiles such as CH₃I, C₂H₅I, C₆H₅CH₂Cl and I₂ to produce Rh(III) complexes of the type [Rh(COR)ClX(P∩Se)] {where R = ? C₂H₅ ( 2a ), X = I; R = ? CH₂C₆H₅ ( 3a ), X = Cl}, [Rh(CO)ClI₂(P∩Se)] ( 4a ), [Rh(CO)(COCH₃)ClI(P～Se)] ( 5b–d ), [Rh(CO)(COH₅)ClI‐(P～Se)] ( 6b–d ), [Rh(CO)(COCH₂C₆H₅)Cl₂(P～Se)] ( 7b–d ) and [Rh(CO)ClI₂(P～Se)] ( 8b–d ). The kinetic study of the oxidative addition (OA) reactions of the complexes 1 with CH₃I and C₂H₅I reveals a single stage kinetics. The rate of OA of the complexes varies with the length of the ligand backbone and follows the order 1a > 1b > 1c > 1d . The CH₃I reacts with the different complexes at a rate 10–100 times faster than the C₂H₅I. The catalytic activity of complexes 1b–d for carbonylation of methanol is evaluated and a higher turnover number (TON) is obtained compared with that of the well‐known commercial species [Rh(CO)₂I₂]^?. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Molybdenum(VI) Bis(imido) Complexes: From Frustrated Lewis Pairs to Weakly Coordinating Cations

Molybdenum(VI) bis(imido) complexes [Mo(NtBu)₂(L^R)₂] (R=H 1 a ; R=CF₃ 1 b ) combined with B(C₆F₅)₃ ( 1 a /B(C₆F₅)₃, 1 b /B(C₆F₅)₃) exhibit a frustrated Lewis pair (FLP) character that can heterolytically split H−H, Si−H and O−H bonds. Cleavage of H₂ and Et₃SiH affords ion pairs [Mo(NtBu)(NHtBu)(L^R)₂][HB(C₆F₅)₃] (R=H 2 a ; R=CF₃ 2 b ) composed of a Mo(VI) amido imido cation and a hydridoborate anion, while reaction with H₂O leads to [Mo(NtBu)(NHtBu)(L^R)₂][(HO)B(C₆F₅)₃] (R=H 3 a ; R=CF₃ 3 b ). Ion pairs 2 a and 2 b are catalysts for the hydrosilylation of aldehydes with triethylsilane, with 2 b being more active than 2 a . Mechanistic elucidation revealed insertion of the aldehyde into the B−H bond of [HB(C₆F₅)₃]⁻. We were able to isolate and fully characterize, including by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, the inserted products Mo(NtBu)(NHtBu)(L^R)₂][{PhCH₂O}B(C₆F₅)₃] (R=H 4 a ; R=CF₃ 4 b ). Catalysis occurs at [HB(C₆F₅)₃]⁻ while [Mo(NtBu)(NHtBu)(L^R)₂]⁺ (R=H or CF₃) act as the cationic counterions. However, the striking difference in reactivity gives ample evidence that molybdenum cations behave as weakly coordinating cations (WCC).     

Über Cyanatverbindungen und deren reaktives Verhalten. X. 14N-NMR-Untersuchungen an einigen diamagnetischen Metall- und Triphenylzinnthiocyanatverbindungen sowie Kaliumselenocyanat

Chemical shifts and line-widths of the following soluble diamagnetic ¹⁴N-compounds are given: (NH₄)₂[Hg(SCN)₄], Sr(SCN)₂, K₂[Zn(NCS)₄] · 2 CH₃COCH₃, K₂[Zn(NCS)₄], K₄[Cd(NCS)₆], (C₆H₅)₃SnNCS, C₇H₇NH₃[(C₆H₅)₃Sn(NCS)₂], K[(C₆H₅)₃Sn(NCSe)₂] und KSeCN. Types of bonding of the NCY group (Y = S, Se) in these compounds are discussed and correlated to the measurements. Dependences of the line-widths upon different concentrations and temperatures are given for aqueous KSCN solutions.     

Muttiphoton Ionization of Benzene-Ammonia Clusters: Intracluster Reaction and Cluster Ion Stability

Neutral benzene-ammonia clusters, prepared in a supersonic expansion, were ionized using multiphoton ionization. The cluster ions were investigated with a time-of-flight mass spectrometer. The observed major cluster ions, under 355-nm laser irradiation, resulting from prompt intracluster ion-molecule reaction and fragmentation following ionization are (C₆H₆)_m(NH₃)_nH⁺, m = 1–6, n = 1–4 and (C₆H₆)_m⁺, m = 1–3. The results of isotopic labeling experiments clearly indicate that C₆H₆ does not participate in intracluster ion-molecule reactions to form (C₆H₆)_m(NH₃)_nH⁺. A local maximum appears at n = 2 in the intensity distribution of (C₆H₆)_m(NH₃) _nH⁺ for each value of m under all experimental conditions. This finding indicates that (C₆H₆)_m(NH₃)₂H⁺ is more stable than any other (C₆H₅)_m(NH₃)_mH⁺ (n = 1,3,4) for m = 1–6.     

Beiträge zur Chemie der Trifluormethylquecksilber-Verbindungen

Contribution to the Chemistry of Trifluoromethylmercury (II) Compounds CF₃HgI (I) has been obtained in appreciable amount by a newly modified method, The reaction of I with silver salts AgX or AgY₂ (X = CN, NCO, SCN, SeCN, N₃, SCF₃, IO₃; Y = O, C₂O₄, NCN) gives corresponding CF₃HgX derivatives (II–VIII, XI, XII, XVII) mostly in good yield. The synthesis of (CF₃Hg)₂S (IX) has been attained by the reaction of I with Tl₂CS₃, while it gives with Ag₂O (CF₃Hg)₂O (VIII) instead of the hydroxide. VIII reacts in ethereal solution with H₂Se giving (CF₃Hg)₂Se (X). Stable CF₃HgN and (CF₃Hg)₂N derivatives (XIII–XVII) could only be obtained when at least one more substituent on N atom, which reduces its basicity, is present. I.r., ¹⁹F-n.m.r. and mass spectroscopic data for the prepared compounds have been reported.     

Preparation of spiro-cyclic organic polysulfanes of type C6H10Sn and x-ray structural analysis of C6H10S11, a derivative of cyclo-dodecasulfur

By reaction of (C₅H₅)₂Ti(μ-S₂)₂C₆H₁₀ 3 with S₂Cl₂ 7,8,9,10,11,12-hexathiaspiro-[5.6]dodecane 4 is prepared (yield 51%) and characterized by UV, IR, Raman, mass, and NMR spectra (¹H, ¹³C). The seven-membered CS₆ ring undergoes pseudorotation in solution. With S₇Cl₂ the complex 3 yields 7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17-undecathiaspiro[5.11]heptadecane 5 (yield 23%). The yellow, monoclinic crystals of 5 consist of spirocyclic C₆H₁₀S₁₁ molecules with the C₆ ring in a chair-conformation while the CS₁₁ ring is of the same conformation as cyclododecasulfur S₁₂. UV, IR, Raman, mass and NMR-spectra of 5 are reported. A mixture of dichlorosulfanes S_nCl₂ (n = 1 -8) reacts with 3 to give the homologous series C₆H₁₀S_m which was characterized by reversed-phase HPLC for m = 5 – 14.     

Vergleich der trifluormethylierungseigenschaften von(CF3)Hg,CF3I und (CF3)2te am beispiel der reaktionen mit cyclohexen,benzol und pyridin

The trifluoromethylation reactions of (CF₃)₂Hg, CF₃I and (CF₃)₂Te with cyclohexene, benzene and pyridine are compared under similar conditions. Photochemical as well as thermal reactions result in an increase of the reactivity in the series (CF₃)₂Hg < CF₃I ? (CF₃)2Te. The yields and the kind of products vary depending on the time of irradiation and the temperature. In all cases the best yields are obtained from the thermal reactions with (CF₃)₂Te. With cyclohexene only trifluoromethylated addition products are observed. The substitution reactions with pyridine yield a mixture of isomeric trifluoromethylpyridines. (CF₃)₂Hg and CF₃I react with benzene to yield only benzotrifluoride C₆H₅CF₃. The main product of the reaction of (CF₃)2Te with benzene is also benzotrifluoride; in addition to this the disubstituted bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene isomers and trifluoromethyl- cyclohexadienes are formed. ¹H, ¹⁹F n.m.r. and mass spectra are described.     

Untersuchungen zu Synthese und Reaktionen von Fluorphenylquecksilber-Derivaten mit den Liganden 2-FC6H4, 2,6-F2C6H3 und 2,4,6-F3C6H2

Investigations on Syntheses and Reactions of Fluorophenylmercury Compounds with the Ligands 2-FC₆H₄, 2,6-F₂C₆H₃, and 2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂ 2,6-F₂C₆H₃HgCl and 2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂HgCl are synthesized via the reactions of the corresponding phenylmagnesium compounds and HgCl₂. 2-FC₆H₄HgCl is selectively obtained only in a reaction involving intermediately formed Cd(2-FC₆H₄)₂. The diphenylmercury derivative Hg(2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂)₂ is obtained while stirring a dichloromethane solution of 2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂HgCl for several days. The direct mercuration of 1,3,5-trifluorobenzene with Hg(OCOCF₃)₂ yields, depending on the stoichiometry, 2,4,6-trifluorophenylmercury trifluoroacetate and 1,3-bis(trifluoroacetatomercuri)-2,4,6-trifluorobenzene which is converted into the corresponding chloromercuri derivative by treatment with hydrochloric acid in CH₃CN. As a product of the reaction of 1,3,5-trifluorobenzene and HgO in CH₃COOH only 2,4,6-trifluorophenylmercury acetate is isolated although spectroscopic evidence has been found for double and triple mercurated derivatives. All compounds are characterized by elemental analyses, nmr and mass spectra. The reaction of Hg(2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂)Cl and Cd(CF₃)₂ · 2 CH₃CN gives Hg(2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂)CF₃ which slowly dismutates in CH₂Cl₂ solution into Hg(2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂)₂ and Hg(CF₃)₂. The ligand exchange of Hg(2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂)₂ and TeCl₄ selectively gives Te(2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂)₂Cl₂ and Hg(2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂)Cl. Transmetalations of Hg(2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂)₂ and gallium or tin give NMR spectroscopic evidence for the new derivates Ga(2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂)₃ and Sn(2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂)₄.     

Perfluoralkylierte Säuren des Phosphors. III. Diphenyltrifluormethyl- und Diphenyltrifluoracetylphosphinoxid als Zwischenstufen bei der Darstellung von Diphenyl-phosphinsäure-(bis-trifluormethyl-diphenyl-orthophosphinsäure)-anhydrid

Perfluoroalkylated Acids of Phosphorus. III. Diphenyl Trifluoromethyl and Diphenyl Trifluoroacetyl Phosphinic Oxide as Intermediates in the Preparation of Diphenyl Phosphinic Acid(Bis-Trifluoromethyl Diphenyl Orthophosphinic Acid) Anhydride (C₆H₅)₂P(O)CF₃ ( 3 ) and (C₆H₅)₂P(O)C(O)CF₃ ( 2 ) were identified as intermediates in the thermal rearrangement and condensation of (C₆H₅)₂POCOCF₃ by IR-, NMR- and mass spectroscopy. An improved method for the preparation of (C₆H₅)₂P(O)? O? P(C₆H₅)₂(CF₃)₂ is given.     

Untersuchungen an Selen-Verbindungen. LXIV. Darstellung und Eigenschaften von Säurederivaten von Phenylselen(IV) -Verbindungen (C6Hs) 2SeX2, (C6H5) 3SeX

Studies on Selenium Compounds. LXIV. Preparation and Properties of Acid Derivatives of Phenylselenium(IV) Compounds (C₆H₅) ₂SeX₂ and (C₆H₅) ₃SeX. Reactions of (C₆H₅) ₂SeBr₂ and (C₆H₅) ₃SeCl with silver salts of acids are investigated. From (C₆H₅) ₂SeBr₃ and AgY (Y = N0₃, CH₃CO₃, CF₃CO₂, 1/2 SO₄, CH₃SO₃, NCO) the compounds (C₆H₅) ₂Se(NO₃) ₂ (C₆H₅) ₂Se(CH₃CO₂) ₂, (C₆H_s) ₂Se(CF₃CO₂) ₂, (C₆H₅) ₂SeSO₄, (C₆H₅) ₂Se(CH₃SO₃) ₂ and (C₆H₅) ₂Se(NCO) ₂ are prepared. They are characterized by solubility, molecular weight and conductivity. Reaction of (C₆H₅) ₃SeCl and AgX (X = NO₃, CH₃CO₂) yields (C₆H₅) ₃SeNO₃ and (C₆H₅) ₃SeCH₃CO₂.     

Über Chalkogenolate. 178. Untersuchungen über Kupfer(I)-ethylxanthat

On Chalcogenolates. 178. Studies on Copper(I) Ethyl Xanthate Yellow Cu[S₂C? OC₂H₅] has been prepared by two different methods. In contrast to earlier observations it is not soluble in ethanolic solutions containing [S₂C? OC₂H₅]^? ions in excess. Cu[S₂C? OC₂H₅] reacts with CS₃^2? ions to form [Cu(CS₃)]^?. The compounds [(C₆H₅)₄E][Cu(CS₃)] with E = P, As have been isolated.     

Acetalization and Transacetalization Reactions Catalyzed by Ruthenium,Rhodium, and Iridium Complexes with {2‐{{Bis[3‐(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]phosphino}methyl}‐2‐methylpropane‐ 1,3‐diyl}bis[bis[3‐(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]phosphine] (MeC[CH2P(m‐CF3C6H4)2]3)

The complexes [RhCl_(3−n)(MeCN)_n(CF₃triphos)](CF₃SO₃)_n (n=1, 2; CF₃triphos=MeC[CH₂P(m‐CF₃C₆H₄)₂]₃) and [M(MeCN)₃ (CF₃triphos)](CF₃SO₃)_n (M=Ru, n=2; M=Ir, n=3) are catalyst precursors for some typical acetalization and transacetalization reactions. The activity of these complexes is higher than those of the corresponding species containing the parent ligand MeC[CH₂P(C₆H₅)₂]₃(Htriphos). Also the complexes [MCl₃(tripod)] (tripod=Htriphos and CF₃triphos) are active catalysts for the above reactions. The complex [RhCl₂(MeCN)(CF₃triphos)](CF₃SO₃) catalyzes the acetalization of benzophenone.     

Direktsynthese von orthometallierten Ketonen des Typs RCO (o-C6H4)Mn(CO)4−nLn (R = Alkyl- und Arylrest,n = 0, 1, 2, L = Ligand)

Direct Synthesis of Orthometallated Ketones of the Type RCO(o-C₆H₄)Mn(CO)_4?nL_n (R = Alkyl and Aryl Groups, n = 0, 1, 2, L = Ligand) The starting materials of the type RMn(CO)_5?nL_n und (C₆H₅)₂ Hg react to the products of the type RCO(o-C₆H₄)Mn(CO)_4?nL_n[n = 0, R = Ch₃, C₂H₅, C₃H₇, C₆H₅,CH₂; R = C₆H₅, n = 1, L = E(C₆H₅)₃, E = P, As, Sb; R = C₆H₅, n = 2, L = P(OR′)₃, R′ = C₆H₅, CH₃, C₂H₅, C₃H₇]. Steps of their complex reaction pathway are proposed. These orthometallated substances have been characterized by means of ¹H-n.m.r., i.r. and u.v. spectroscopic measurements. The determination of the molecular structure of the two compounds RCO(o-C₆H₄)Mn(CO)₃L [R = C₂H₅, L = CO; R = C₆H₅, L = As(C₆H₅)₃] show that both contain a planar heterocyclic five-membered ring of the type .     

Organophosphorus chemistry: Part IV. Vibrational spectroscopic study of the PO,PS and PSe bonds in triarylphosphorous chalcogenides

The infrared and Raman spectra of the series (4-XC₆H₄)_3-n(C₆H₅)_nPY, (3-XC₆H₄)_3-n (C₆H₅)_nPY (X = Cl or F, n = 0,1,2) and (4-FC₆H₄)_3-n (3-FC₆H₄)_nPY (n = 1,2) (Y = O, S and Se) compounds have been studied and assignments for the v(P=O), v(P=S) and v(P=Se) stretching frequencies are proposed. The results indicate that the frequency shifts caused by the substituents bonded to phosphorus are more important in the PS and PSe bond than in the PO bond. Mechanisms for the changes in PY bond order as a result of changing the aromatic substituent are discussed.