Structural Chemistry of Heteroselenometallic Clusters

1INTRoDUCTIoNThechemistryof[MS'j'-(M=Mo,W)anionsandtheirrelatedcompoundshavebeenextensivelyinvestigatedfortheirrelevancetobiologicalsystem,richstruc-turalchemistryandspecialreactivepropertiesaswellaspotentialapplicationinnon-linearopticalmaterials,t1~5iwhereasthatof[MSe'j'-(M=Mo,W)anionsandtheirrelatedcompoundshavereceivedattentiononlyinrecentyears.t6~7)Inl989lMhllerisolatedtwoclustercompounds,namely,cubane-like[OMoSe3Cl-(CuPPh,),j(siandlinear[WSe'(AgPPh,),).t9iAfterthat,lbersstud…     

Small Heteroborane Cluster Systems. 6. Mössbauer Effect Study of Iron Substituted Small Metallaborane Clusters

The M?ssbauer effect spectra for a series of small [Fe(eta(5)-C(5)H(5))(CO)(x)()] substituted metallaborane complexes are reported, where x = 1 or 2. The pentaborane cage in compounds [Fe(eta(5)-C(5)H(5))(CO)(2)B(5)H(7)P(C(6)H(5))(2)] (1), [Fe(eta(5)-C(5)H(5))(CO)(2)B(5)H(8)] (2), and [(Fe(eta(5)-C(5)H(5))(CO)(2))(2)B(5)H(7)] (3) was found to act as a significantly better donor ligand than the ligands in a comparison group of previously reported [Fe(eta(5)-C(5)H(5))(CO)LX] complexes, where L = CO or PPh(3) and X = halide, pseudohalide, or alkyl ligands. These metallaborane complexes were found to most resemble their silyl analogues in M?ssbauer spectral parameters and the electronic distribution around the iron centers. In addition, the M?ssbauer data showed that the [&mgr;-2,3-(P(C(6)H(5))(2)B(5)H(7)](-) ligand was a superior donor to the corresponding unsubstituted [B(5)H(8)](-) ligand. The M?ssbauer spectral results for the metallaborane complexes studied were found to be in general agreement with the anticipated donor and accepting bonding considerations for the cage ligands based upon their infrared and (11)B NMR spectra and X-ray structural features. The M?ssbauer data for the [Fe(eta(5)-C(5)H(5))(CO)B(4)H(6)(P(C(6)H(5))(2))] (4) and [Fe(eta(5)-C(5)H(5))(CO)B(3)H(7)(P(C(6)H(5))(2))] (5) complexes, in comparison with compound 1, showed that as the borane cage becomes progressively smaller, it becomes a poorer donor ligand. A qualitative relationship was found between the observed M?ssbauer isomer shift data and the number of boron cage vertices for the structurally related [Fe(eta(5)-C(5)H(5))(CO)(x)B(y)H(z)P(C(6)H(5))(2)] complexes, where x = 1 or 2, y = 3-5, and z = 6 or 7. The X-ray crystallographic data for compounds 1, 2, 5, and [Fe(eta(5)-C(5)H(5))(CO)B(5)H(8)] (6) were also found to agree with the trends observed in the M?ssbauer spectra which showed that the s-electron density on the iron nucleus increases in the order 5 < 6 < 2 < 1. The X-ray crystal structure of complex 2 is also reported. Crystallographic data for 2: space group P2(1)/c (No. 14, monoclinic), a = 6.084(3) ?, b = 15.045(8) ?, c = 13.449(7) ?, beta = 99.69(5) degrees, V = 1213(1) ?(3), Z = 4 molecules/cell.     

Theoretical Investigation of Small Lathanum Carbide Clusters

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Can Water Clusters Ionize HCl under the Conditions of Arctic Stratosphere? 2. Mechanism of Cluster Dissociation

Pseudopotential model described in the preceding communication is used to simulate the H₃O⁺(H₂O) _n Cl^– clusters at room and stratospheric temperatures by the Monte Carlo method. Two thermodynamically stable states of the cluster were observed at finite temperatures. The first state corresponds to the bound and the second, to the dissociated states of HCl molecule. Both states are separated by a very high potential barrier ( k _B T). The formation of the second minimum of the mean force potential of ion–ion interaction is related to the reorganization of a cluster as a whole that qualitatively distinguishes this mechanism from the formation of relatively stable dissociated states in aqueous bulk solution.     

Reactions of Laser Ablation-magnesium Plasma with Methanol Clusters

IntroductionReactions of metal ions with neutral molecules orclusters produce a variety of metal complex ions andother new series of cluster ions including cations andanions.The laser ablation-molecular beam(LA-MB)method has marked its relevance in the st…     

Organometallic 4π Ligands as Building Blocks of Clusters

Abstract

The chemistry of RP-bridged clusters may be interpreted in terms of coordinatively stabilized antiaromatic organometallic 4π ligands. The idea of regarding these 4π entities (cf. A – C) as the central constituents of clusters is a synthetically rewarding approach.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Linked Clusters Capped by Alkylidyne

1 INTRODUCTION Constructing higher nuclearity clusters with well-defined dimensions and structures provide a rather active field of chemistry with potential applications in areas including nanotechnology, molecular recognition and catalysis[1~4]. A continuing effort has been directed toward developing a better methodology for systematic synthesis of supracluster compounds through molecular design [5,6]. On the basis of extensive investigation on the metal exchange reaction in cluster com…     

Investigation on Oxidation-Reduction Properties of Some Fe-S and Mo-Fe-S Clusters

Oxidation-reduction properties of some Fe-S and Mo-Fe-S clusters have been studied by cyclic voltammetric measurement. It is indicated that there are some factors which affect the oxidation- reduction properties of clusters, of which are charge density of metal atom in cluster core, electron effect of ligands, charge and geometric configurations of the reactant particle, etc.     

The Role of Guest Molecules in the Self-assembly of Metal—ligand Clusters

Abstract

Understanding the self-assembly of nanoscale metal—ligand clusters is an important research area in supramolecular chemistry, especially, if one wishes to develop a truly predictive design strategy for synthesizing these nanoscale clusters. As the building blocks for forming these clusters have become larger and more complex, spacious clusters have been synthesized which often contain large cavities. These assemblies can house guest molecules which play a previously uncharacterized role in the self-assembly processes. We seek to analyze this role: do these guest molecules act as templates? Are the guest molecules necessary for cluster formation? Does the guest drive cluster assemble by forming a stable host—guest complex with the cluster? Must a truly rational design strategy for forming metal—ligand clusters incorporate the use of templates? The role of guest molecules in the self-assembly of nanoscale coordination clusters is reviewed in this article.     

Syntheses and Structures of Heterometallic Fe–Ta Chalcogenido Clusters

Two Fe–Ta containing sulfido complexes were prepared by the reaction of the metal halide salts with bis-trimethylsilylsulfide in the presence of PMe₃. The complexes demonstrate that coordination chemistry with iron sulfides can give access to a range of heterometallic complexes. In [Cl(Me₃P)Ta( ₂-S)₂( ₃-S)Fe(PMe₃)₂]₂ the two [Cl(Me₃P)Ta] units are arranged around one central Fe₂( ₂-S)₂ unit. In [(Me₃P)₄(MeCN)₂Fe^II]²⁺[(Me₃P)₂Ta^IVFe^II ₃( ₃-S)₄Br₄]^2– a [TaFe₃S₄]²⁺ cuboidal arrangement was observed. The complex salt forms a polymeric structure in the solid-state with weak H-bonds between the ions. The [(Me₃P)₂Ta^IVFe^II ₃( ₃-S)₄Br₄]^2– ion was characterised by magnetic measurements showing strong antiferromagnetic interactions between the metal centres.     

Hollow Versus Hydrogen-Occupied Icosahedral Cages of Coinage–Metal Clusters

It is suggested that the hollow coinage–metal icosahedral cage of the [Ag₄₄(SR)₃₀]^4? tetraanion (1a) may be occupied by two hydrogen atoms, giving rise to a dihydridic cluster [H₂Ag₄₄(SR)₃₀]^4? tetraanion (2b). As a consequence, two series of clusters, with different electron counts, can be formed by chemical means: the 18-electron series [H _x Ag₄₄(SR)₃₀]^(4?x)? via stepwise protonation of 1a and the 20-electron series [H _x Ag₄₄(SR)₃₀]^(6?x)? via stepwise deprotonation of 2b (here x = 0, 1, 2). Both series are closed-shell Jelliumatic clusters and expected to be stable. The corresponding members of these two series (for a given x value) are related by a two-electron reduction. These pairs raise the possibility of the hollow icosahedral metal cages in housing a number of hydrogen atoms, either via stepwise protonations or by absorption of hydrogen molecules.     

Asymmetric Synthesis of Chiral Clusters Induced by Chiral Phase-Transfer Catalyst

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Synthesis and Electrochemistry of Alkylidynetrihydridotriruthenium Clusters with Apical π-Substituents

The clusters, (-H)₃Ru₃( ₃-CY)(CO)_9–n (PPh₃) _n [Y=–CH₂CHCH₂, n=0 (1); Y=–CH₂CHCH₂, n=3 (2); Y=–C₆H₄CH₃, n=0 (3); Y=–C₆H₄CH₃, n=3 (4)], have been synthesized in good yields and characterized by IR and NMR spectroscopy and by elemental analysis. The electrochemical properties of these clusters is also reported. These data indicate that the -system of the apical substituent does not interact significantly with the cluster and should be available for further chemistry.     

Size Distribution of Nematic Clusters in Oligomer–Polymer Systems

A physical prerequisite for the formation of nematic clusters in olygomer–polymer systems is considered. A simple geometrical model is proposed that allows, based on a kinetic analysis of the process, obtaining the expression for the cluster size distribution function where , K ₁ and K are the equilibrium constants of first and consecutive additions, and a _n and a ₁ are the equilibrium concentrations of clusters and elementary particles (oligomer molecules). The dependence of the distribution function on the intermolecular interaction energy and the chain rigidity is analyzed.     

TDDFT Studies of Electronic Structure and First Hyperpolarizability of Tetra-nuclear Cubane-like Transition Metal Clusters

A series of tri-nuclear transition metal clusters with incomplete cubane-like configurations have been studied by TDDFT method. The calculations show that they have enormously large second-order polarizabilities () and are potential nonlinear optical materials for infrared double frequency conversion1. In this paper some tetra-nuclear transition metal clusters with cubane-like configurations, MCu3X4 (PPh3)3 (M=W, Mo; X= S, O, Cl, Se, Br), were studied by TDDFT method for a reference…     

Application of High Performance Liquid Chromatography to Separation of Novel Chiral Tetrahedral Heterometal Clusters

A series of novel chiral tetrahedral heterometal clusters have firstly been separated on cellulose tris-(3,5-dimethylphenylcarbamate) stationary phase by high performance liquid chrom-atography, using hexane as the mobile phase with various alcohols as modifiers.     

DFT Calculations of Vibrational Frequencies of Carbon–Nitrogen Clusters: Raman Spectra of Carbon Nitrides

We have performed the calculation of structures of clusters containing carbon and nitrogen atoms. We determine the bond lengths in each case. We also calculate the vibrational frequencies of all of the clusters. We compare the calculated values of the vibrational frequencies with those measured by the Raman spectra of amorphous carbon nitrides. Some of the calculated frequencies are in agreement with those measured. We identity that linear structures and hence “back bones” are present in the glassy state.