The Mixed Valence Tungsten(IV,V) Compound Na[W2O2Br6]

The reaction of W₆Br₁₂, NaBr, and WO₂Br₂ in the presence of Br₂ in a sealed silica tube yields Na[W₂O₂Br₆] together with WOBr₄ and WO₂Br₂ in the low temperature zone (temperature gradient 1030/870 K). Na[W₂O₂Br₆] crystallizes orthorhombically in the space group Immm (no. 71) with a = 3.775 Å, b = 10.400 Å, c = 13.005 Å and Z = 2. Pairs of condensed trans-[WO₂Br₄] octahedra with a common Br₂ edge form along [100] double chains [W₂O_4/2Br₆]^1– via the oxygen atoms. The mixed valent tungsten atoms are bonded to W₂ pairs with a 2 c–3 e bond (d(W–W) = 2.946 Å, d(W–O) = 1.888 Å, d(W–Br^b) = 2.537 Å, d(W–Br^t) = 2.535 Å, ∢O–W–O = 177.4°, ∢Br^b–W–Br^b (endocyclic) = 109.0°). The Na⁺ cations connect the anionic double chains to form two-dimensional layers parallel (001), which interact by van der Waals forces. The cations are eightfold coordinated by a cube of the terminal Br^t ligands of the polymeric anions (d(Na–Br) = 3.138 Å). Na[W₂O₂Br₆] may be discussed as an intercalation compound of the oxide bromide WOBr₃.     

Two Modifications of Copper(I) Octahedro-Hexatungsten(II) Tetradecabromide,Cu2[W6Br14]

The reaction of W₆Br₁₂ with CuBr sealed in an evacuated silica tube at the temperature gradient 925/915 K and annealing at 625/300 K yields a mixture of orthorhombic α-Cu₂[W₆Br₁₄] and cubic β-Cu₂[W₆Br₁₄] in the low temperature zone. α-Cu₂[W₆Br₁₄] crystallizes in the space group Pbca (no. 61), a = 15.126 Å, b = 9.887 Å, c = 15.954 Å, Z = 4, oP88, and β-Cu₂[W₆Br₁₄] crystallizes in the space group Pn3 (no. 201), a = 13.391 Å, Z = 4, cP88. The crystal structures are built up by [(W₆Br)Br]^2– cluster anions and Cu⁺ cations. The cluster anions show only in the peripheral shells small deviation from m3m symmetry (d(W–W) = 2.630 Å; d(W–Brⁱ) = 2.618 Å; d(W–Br^a) = 2.614 Å). The anions are arranged in a slightly compressed bcc pattern (α) and ccp (β) pattern, respectively. The Cu⁺ cations are trigonal-planar coordinated by Br^a ligands with d(Cu–Br) = 2.377 Å (α) and 2.378 Å (β). The cubic β-modification is diamagnetic with an unexpected large susceptibility (χ_mol = –884 × 10^–6 cm³ mol^–1) and have a band gap of 2.8 eV. It decomposes under dynamic vacuum in two steps at 795 K und 1040 K.     

Synthesen,Kristallstrukturen und Drillingsbildung der Cluster‐Trimere Bi2[PtBi6Br12]3 und Bi2[PtBi6I12]3

Syntheses, Crystal Structures, and Triple Twinning of the Cluster Trimers Bi₂[PtBi₆Br₁₂]₃ and Bi₂[PtBi₆I₁₂]₃ Melting reactions of Bi with Pt and BiX₃ (X = Br, I) yield shiny black, air insensitive crystals of the subhalides Bi₂[PtBi₆X₁₂]. Bi₂[PtBi₆Br₁₂]₃ crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/m with lattice parameters a = 1617.6(2) pm, b = 1488.5(1) pm, c = 1752.4(2) pm, and β = 110.85(4)°. Bi₂[PtBi₆I₁₂]₃ adopts the triclinic space group with pseudo‐monoclinic lattice parameters a = 1711.2(2) pm, b = 1585.1(1) pm, c = 1865.7(2) pm, and α = 90°, β = 111.15(4)°, γ = 90°. The two homoeotypic compounds consist of cuboctahedral [Pt^?IIBi^II₆X^?I₁₂]^2? clusters that are concatenated into linear trimers by Bi^III atoms. The ordered distribution of Bi^III atoms destroys the inherent threefold rotation axes in the packing of cluster anions. As a consequence of the pseudosymmetry the crystals are triple twinned along [201]. Due to different orientations of the cluster trimers there are two Bi^II···X inter‐cluster bridges per Bi^II atom in Bi₂[PtBi₆Br₁₂]₃ but only one bridge in Bi₂[PtBi₆I₁₂]₃. The structure of the iodine compound can be deduced from the NaCl structure type, leaving 37 of 96 atomic positions unoccupied. The arrangement of the cuboctahedral clusters follows the motif of a body‐centered cubic packing.     

Dimethylhydroxyoxosulfonium(VI) Hexafluoridometallates, [(CH3)2SO(OX)]+[MF6]–(X = H,D; M = As,Sb)

Dimethylsulfone reacts in the binary superacidic systems XF/MF₅ (X = H, D; M = As, Sb) under the formation of the corresponding salts of the type [(CH₃)₂SO(OX)]⁺[MF₆]^–. The salts are characterized by low temperature vibrational spectroscopy. In case of [(CH₃)₂SO(OH)]⁺[SbF₆]^– a single‐crystal X‐ray structure analysis is reported. The salt crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pbca with eight formula units per unit cell [a = 10.3281(3) Å, b = 12.2111(4) Å, c = 13.9593(4) Å]. The experimental results are discussed together with quantum chemical calculations on the PBE1PBE/6‐311G++(3pd,3df) level of theory.     

Die Umwandlung [W6X8]X4 [W6X12]X6 (X = Cl,Br)

Transformation of [W₆X₈]X₄ + 3 X₂ = [W₆X₁₂]X₆ (X = Cl, Br) The transformation of [W₆X₈]X₄ + 3 X₂ = [W₆X₁₂]X₆ (X = Cl, Br) has been investigated by changing the relation Cl₂/Br₂ and the temperature. In this way the compounds [W₆Br_12?nCl_n]Cl_6?mBr_m are isolated. All of the products are isotypic with W₆Cl₁₈ and W₆Br₁₈. Most often n equals 6, however compounds with other relations of Cl/Br are also observed (e. g. n = 4.8) The 6 ligands standing outside of the brackets are replaced by Cl or Br. The substitution of [W₆Br₆Cl₆]Cl₆ by means of bromine leads to the cluster [W₆Br₁₂]X₆. The backward transformation of the cluster compound [W₆Br₁₂]Br₆ happens by decomposition on the thermobalance, e. g. according to Gl. (1) (See Inhaltsübersicht). By analogy [W₆Br₁₂]Cl₆ is decomposed to [W₆Br₈]Cl₂Br₂, which by treatment with conc. HCl is transformed into [W₆Br₈]Cl₄ · 2 H₂O.     

Darstellung und Charakterisierung von [Pt(mal)2]2− und von trans-[Pt(mal)2X2]2− (X = Cl,Br, I,SCN)

Preparation and Characterization of [Pt(mal)₂]^2? and trans-[Pt(mal)₂X₂]^2? (X = Cl, Br, I, SCN) By twofold treatment of K₂[PtCl₄] with potassium hydrogen malonate in a queous solution the yellow K₂[Pt(mal)₂] · H₂O is obtained. After extraction with tetrabutylammonium ions into dichloromethane by oxidative addition at ?90°C the Pt^IV complexes [Pt(mal)₂X₂]^2?, X = Cl, Br, I, SCN, are formed. The SCN ligands are coordinated to Pt via S. The IR and Raman spectra are discussed and assigned.     

Thermodynamik und Kinetik der Xa-Substitution bei den Komplexen [W6Cl8]X6a(2−) und [Mo6Cl8]X6a(2−) (X = Cl,Br, J)

Thermodynamics and Kinetics of the X^a-Substitution of [W₆Cl₈]X₆^a(2?) and [Mo₆Cl₈]X₆^a(2?) Complexes; (X = Cl, Br, I) The title subject has been investigated in different solvent mixtures (see “Inhaltsübersicht”). In some cases the progress of the reaction has been followed by an emf method; in most cases the reaction was stopped after definite times by precipitation of the oxiniumsalts. Thermodynamics. For equilibria of the type (a) one finds the constant \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$ {\rm C} = \frac{{[{\rm Br}^{\rm a} ][{\rm Cl}^ - ]}}{{[{\rm Cl}^{\rm a} ][{\rm Br}^ - ]}} $\end{document}, where [Br^a] and [Cl^a] mark the total number of Br or Cl occupying X^a-positions of the complex. The X^a-positions are thermodynamically equivalent, the substitution proceeds statistically, so that the steps of reaction (a) with the equilibrium constants K₁ to K₆ are given by \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$ {\rm K} = \frac{{{\rm W}({\rm hin})}}{{{\rm W}({\rm r\ddot uck})}} \cdot {\rm C} $\end{document} if W(hin) and W(rück) describe the probability of the forward and the back reaction. Similarly in some simple complexes (e. g. Irx₆^2?);PdX₄^2? the statistical effect plays a dominating role. The kinetics may be described as (b) The aquotation step is rate determining. Consequently the reaction of the first order. Rate constants for the forward and the reversed reaction between 0 and 25°C have been measured. The activation energy is ≈ 18 kcal. With the molybdenum complexes the X^a-substitutions is about 10 times faster as with the tungsten complexes.     

A new route to prepare the mixed oxo-ethylidyne-capped trinuclear tungsten(IV) cluster and the crystal structure of H2Na3[W3O(CCH3)-(O2CCH3)6(H2O)3][H2W12O40]·13.5H2O

The synthesis and the structural characterization of the title compound H₂Na₃[W₃O(CCH₃)-(O₂CCH₃)₆(H₂O)₃][H₂W₁₂O₄₀]·13.5H₂O are described. It is known that the mixed oxo-ethylidynecapped tritungsten cluster can be obtained by Zn dust reduction of Na₂WO₄·2H₂O in acetic anhydride. The title compound has been characterized by X-ray diffraction, UV/VIS and ¹H NMR spectra. The tungsten atoms in the cluster cation and anion are in the oxidation states of W(IV) and W(VI) respectively. The crystal is rhombohedral with the space group R32, a = 17.058 (3)Å, c = 49.665 (9)Å, γ=120°, V=12516(9)ų, Z=6, final R = 0.037 for 2071 reflections with I ≥3σ (I). Both the cluster cation and anion have a C₃ symmetry. The important interatomic distances in angstroms for the cluster cation are: W—W, 2.730(2); W—μ₃?O, 2.00; W—O (carboxy1), 2.12; W—O_t 2.18 (2).     

Halobismuth(III) salts with substituted aminopyridinium cations

The crystal structures of six halobismuth(III) salts of variously substituted aminopyridinium cations display discrete mononuclear [BiCl₆]^3? and dinuclear [Bi₂X₁₀]^4? anions (X = Cl or Br), and polymeric cis‐double‐halo‐bridged [Bi_nX_4n]^n? anionic chains (X = Br or I). Bis(2‐amino‐3‐ammoniopyridinium) hexachloridobismuth(III) chloride monohydrate, (C₅H₉N₃)₂[BiCl₆]Cl·H₂O, (1), contains discrete mononuclear [BiCl₆]^3? and chloride anions. Tetrakis(2‐amino‐3‐methylpyridinium) di‐μ‐chlorido‐bis[tetrachloridobismuth(III)], (C₆H₉N₂)₄[Bi₂Cl₁₀], (2), tetrakis(2‐amino‐3‐methylpyridinium) di‐μ‐bromido‐bis[tetrabromidobismuth(III)], (C₆H₉N₂)₄[Bi₂Br₁₀], (3), and bis(4‐amino‐3‐ammoniopyridinium) di‐μ‐chlorido‐bis[tetrachloridobismuth(III)] dihydrate, (C₅H₉N₃)₂[Bi₂Cl₁₀]·2H₂O, (4), incorporate discrete [Bi₂X₁₀]^4? anions (X = Cl or Br), while catena‐poly[2,6‐diaminopyridinium [[cis‐diiodidobismuth(III)]‐di‐μ‐iodido]], {(C₅H₈N₃)[BiI₄]}_n, (5), and catena‐poly[2,6‐diaminopyridinium [[cis‐dibromidobismuth(III)]‐di‐μ‐bromido]], {(C₅H₇N₂)[BiBr₄]}_n, (6), include [Bi_nX_4n]^n? anionic chains (X = Br or I). Structures (2) and (3) are isostructural, while that of (5) is a pseudomerohedral twin. There is no discernible correlation between the type of anionic species obtained and the cation or halide ligand used. The Bi^III centres always have a slightly distorted octahedral geometry and there is a correlation between the Bi—X bond lengths and the number of classic N—H…X hydrogen bonds that the X ligand accepts, with a greater number of interactions corresponding with slightly longer Bi—X distances. The supramolecular networks formed by classic N—H…X hydrogen bonds include ladders, bilayers and three‐dimensional frameworks.     

Mixed Valence Tungsten(IV,V) Compounds with Layered Structures (Part II)): Synthesis and Crystal Structures of Cu1−x[W2O2Cl6] and Cu1−x[W4O4Cl10]

The reaction of CuCl with WOCl₃ at 400 °C leads to a mixture of Cu_1?x[W₂O₂Cl₆] ( 1 ) and Cu_1?x[W₄O₄Cl₁₀] ( 2 ) in form of black lustrous needles. Both compounds crystallize in space group C2/m with a = 12.7832(5) Å, b = 3.7656(2) Å, c = 10.7362(3) Å, β = 119.169(2)° for 1 and a = 12.8367(19) Å, b = 3.7715(7) Å, c = 15.955(3) Å, β = 102.736(5)° for 2 . The structures are made up of WO₂Cl₄ octahedra. In the case of 1 two octahedra are edge‐sharing via chlorine atoms to form pairs which are linked via the trans‐positioned oxygen atoms to form infinite double strands . In the structure of 2 two of these double strands are condensed via terminal chlorine atoms to form quadruple strands . Like for all members of the M_x[W₂O₂X₆] structure family (X = Cl, Br) nonstochiometry with respect to the cations M was observed. The copper content of 1 and 2 was derived from the site occupation factors of the respective structure refinements. For several crystals examined the copper content varied between x = 0.27 and 0.17 for 1 and x = 0.04 for 2 . In both structures the oxochlorotungstate strands are negatively charged and connected to layers by the monovalent copper ions, which are tetrahedrally coordinated by the non‐bridging chlorine atoms of the strands. The structure models imply disorder of the Cu⁺ ions over closely neighboured sites.     

Syntheses of Monomeric,Dimeric, and Trimeric Complexes of Tungsten(VI), (V), (IV), and (III) with the 1,4,7-Triazacyclononane (L) Ligand. Crystal Structures of Dimeric [W2L2(μ2?OH)2Br2]Br2 · 2H2O and of Trimeric [W3L3(μ3?0)(μ2-0)3][ZnBr4]2

Reactions of WL(CO)₃ (L = 1, 4, 7-triazacyclononane; C₆H₁₅N₃) with bromine under different conditions afford the monomeric W^VI compound, WO₂LBr₂, or the monomeric W^V complex, WOLBr₃. The former dimerizes in aqueous solution, yielding the [W₂O₅L₂]²⁺ cation. Two diamagnetic isomers of the W^V -dimer, [W₂O₄L₂]²⁺, have been prepared : a yellow form with terminal oxo groups in cis-positions with respect to each other and a red species containing two terminal oxo-groups in trans-positions. The cationic W^IV -trinuclear cluster, [W₃O₄L₃]⁴⁺, has been isolated as the tetrabromozincate(2-) salt and its structure has been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. [W₃O₄L₃][ZnBr₄]₂ crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 12.698(2) Å, b = 21.267(6) Å, c = 15.687(7) Å, β = 92.94(3)⁰, and V = 4222 ų, d_ealed. = 2.79 g cm^?3 for Z = 4, and mol wt 1773.2. The structure was solved by direct methods using 7399 unique reflections with I≥ 2.5 σ (I). Final residuals were R₁ = 0.089 and R₂ = 0.096. The structure consists of [W₃L₃O₄]⁴⁺ cations of the M₃X₁₃ cluster type and isolated ZnBr₄^2? anions. Three tungsten atoms occupy the corners of an equilateral triangle bridged by three μ₂-oxo- and one μ₃-oxo-ligands; each tungsten atom has a distorted octahedral environment of three oxygen and three nitrogen atoms. The short W - W distances of 2,52 Å and the diamagnetism indicate metal-metal bonding. The green, diamagnetic binuclear W_III complex, [W₂L₂(μ? OH)₂Br₂]Br₂ · 2 H₂O, has been prepared by reduction of monomeric WLOBr₃ in strongly acidic solution with zinc powder. The complex has been characterized by a single-crystal X-ray diffraction study; it crystallized in the orthorhombic space group Pnnm with a = 13.837(5) Å, b = 11.657(6) Å, c = 7.832 Å, and V = 1263 ų, d_calcd. = 2.67 g cm^?3 for Z = 2, and mol wt 1015.8. The structure was solved by direct methods using 783 unique reflections with I ? 2.5 σ(1). Final residuals were R₁ = 0.062 and R₂ = 0.084. The structure consists of dimeric cations [W₂L₂(μ? OH)₂Br₂]²⁺, bromide anions and molecules of water of crystallization. The tungsten centers are in a distorted octahedral environment of the tridentate N-donor igand, one coordinated bromide and two μ₂-hydroxo bridges (edge sharing), respectively. The bromide ligands are in trans-positions with respect to each other. The four-membered W₂(μ? OH)₂ ring is planar. The W? W distance of 2.477(3) Å together with its diamagnetism imply the presence of a strong metal-metal bond between the tungsten(II1) centers (σ²π²δ²).     

Neue Heteropolyanionen des M2X2W20‐Typs mit Antimon(III) als Heteroatom

New Heteropolyanions of the M₂X₂W₂₀ Structure Type with Antimony(III) as a Heteroatom The syntheses of two new heteropolyanions of the M₂X₂W₂₀ structure type are presented. They are characterized by X‐ray structure analysis and vibrational spectra. Na₆(NH₄)₄[Zn₂(H₂O)₆(WO₂)₂(SbW₉O₃₃)₂]·36H₂O (1) is monoclinic (P2₁/n) with a = 12.873(3)Å, b = 25.303(4)Å, c = 15.975(4)Å and β = 91.99(3)°. Na₁₀[Mn₂(H₂O)₆(WO₂)₂(SbW₉O₃₃)₂]·40H₂O (2) also crystallizes in the space group P2₁/n with a = 12.892(3)Å, b = 25.219(5)Å, c = 16.166(3)Å and β = 94.41(3)°. Both polyanions are isostructural to anions of this structure type containing other heteroatoms. They are built up by two β‐B‐SbW₉ fragments, which are derived from defect structures of the Keggin anion. These subÍunits are connected by two formal WO₂ groups with further stabilization by addition of two M(H₂O)₃ groups (M = Zn^II, Mn^II, Fe^III, Co^II) leading to the M₂X₂W₂₀‐type heteropolytungstates.     

Concerning the Reaction of the Betain‐Like Compound O2CC(PPh3)2 with Tungsten‐Carbonyl Derivatives; Preparation and Crystal Structures of [(CO)5W{η1‐O2C2(PPh3)2}] and [(CO)4W{η2‐O2C2(PPh3)2}]

The carbodiphosphorane CO₂ adduct O₂CC(PPh₃)₂ ( 1a ) reacts with [(CO)₅W(THF)] and [(CO)₃W(NCEt)₃] to produce the complexes [(CO)₅W{η¹‐O₂CC(PPh₃)₂}] ( 2 ) and [(CO)₄W{η²‐O₂CC(PPh₃)₂}] ( 3 ), respectively. Whereas in 2 the betain‐like ligand is coordinated at the tungsten atom in a monodentate manner, in 3 it acts as a chelating ligand with formation of a WO₂C four‐membered ring. As a by‐product during the reaction with the acetonitrile adduct also some crystals of the hydrolysis product [HC(PPh₃)₂]₂[W₆O₁₉] · 3C₂H₄Cl₂ (4 · 3C₂H₄Cl₂) were isolated. All compounds could be characterized by X‐ray analyses and the usual spectroscopic methods.     

Chemische und cyclovoltammetrische Untersuchung der Redoxreaktionen der Decahalogendecaborate closo‐[B10X10]2– und hypercloso‐[B10X10]· – (X = Cl,Br). Kristallstrukturanalyse von Cs2[B10Br10] · 2 H2O

Chemical and Cyclovoltammetric Investigation of the Redoxreactions of the Decahalodecaborates closo ‐[B₁₀X₁₀]^2– and hypercloso ‐[B₁₀X₁₀]^{· –} (X = Cl, Br)¹⁾. Crystal Structure Analysis of Cs₂[B₁₀Br₁₀] · 2 H₂O The oxidation of the decachloro‐closo‐decaborates(2–) Cs₂[B₁₀Cl₁₀] or [Me₄N]₂[B₁₀Cl₁₀] with Tl(CF₃COO)₃ leads to the corresponding radical monoanion hypercloso‐[B₁₀Cl₁₀] ^{· –}, which was characterized by ESR and UV/Vis spectroscopy. [B₁₀Cl₁₀] ^{· –} does not dimerize like [B₁₀H₁₀] ^{· –} but it is reduced by acetonitrile to the dianion [B₁₀Cl₁₀]^2–. Cs₂[B₁₀Cl₁₀] reacts with stronger oxidation agents like CoF₃ (in dichloromethane) or XeF₂ (in perfluorhexane), respectively, to yield B₉Cl₉ and, in traces, B₈Cl₈. In opposite to this, the decabromoderivative Cs₂[B₁₀Br₁₀] does not show any reaction with Tl(CF₃COO)₃ in acetonitrile or with CoF₃ in CH₂Cl₂. The oxidation of the dianions [B₁₀X₁₀]^2– (X = Cl, Br) was studied by electroanalytical methods (cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry, chronocoulometry). Formal potentials were determined for the two steps of the reaction, which do not seem to be affected by structural rearrangements. The crystal structure of Cs₂[B₁₀Br₁₀] · 2 H₂O was analyzed by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. Cs₂[B₁₀Br₁₀] · 2 H₂O crystallizes monoclinic (space group I2/a, (no. 15), Z = 8, a = 1361.54(9) pm, b = 1215.89(5) pm, c = 3108.4(2) pm, α = 90°, β = 97.916(8)°, γ = 90°). The closo‐cluster B₁₀Br₁₀^2– has a bicapped square antiprismatic structure with idealized D_4d symmetry.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of Cs5Nb2S4X9 – Double Salts Containing New Cluster Anions [Nb2(μ-S2)2X8]4– (X = Cl,Br)

Bis(disulfide)bridged Nb(+4) cluster halide complexes [Nb₂S₄X₈]^4– (X = Cl, Br) were prepared by acid hydrolysis of [Nb₂S₄(NCS)₈]^4– in concentrated aqueous HCl or HBr, solution from which they can be isolated as double salts Cs₅[Nb₂S₄X₈]X (X = Cl, 1 ; X = Br, 2 ). The crystal structures of 1 and 2 were determined. The isolation and X-ray structure of oxonium salt (H₃O)₅ [Nb₂S₄Cl₈]Cl ( 3 ) is also reported. 1 – 3 contain new [Nb₂S₄X₈]^4– anions which can also be viewed as excised building blocks of polymeric solids NbS₂X₂. The extra halogen resides in the center of octahedron formed by six Cs⁺ or H₃O⁺ ions. All the three salts are isostructural and crystallize in tetragonal space group Immm with the following parameters: a = 10.269(2), b = 16.343(2), c = 7.220(1) Å for 1 , a = 10.934(1), b = 16.613(2), c = 7.470(1) Å for 2 , a = 9.639(1), b = 16.031(1), c = 7.071(1) Å for 3 . The parameters of the Nb₂S₄ core are only slightly affected by the change from Cl to Br.     

Bi53+‐Polykationen in geordneten und plastischen Kristallen von Bi5[AlI4]3 und Bi5[AlBr4]3

Bi₅³⁺ Polycations in Ordered and Plastic Crystals of Bi₅[AlI₄]₃ and Bi₅[AlBr₄]₃ Dark‐red air‐sensitive crystals of pentabismuth‐tris(tetrabromoaluminate) Bi₅[AlBr₄]₃ and black crystals of Bi₅[AlI₄]₃ have been crystallized from melts of Bi, BiX₃ and AlX₃ (X = Br, I). X‐ray diffraction on a single crystal of Bi₅[AlI₄]₃ (T = 293(2) K; space group Pnma; a = 2143.6(3) pm, b = 1889.1(1) pm, c = 811.74(5) pm) revealed an ordered packing of Bi₅³⁺ trigonal bipyramids and [AlI₄]^? tetrahedra that corresponds to the PuBr₃ structure type. Contrary to the so far known Bi₅³⁺ polycations with accurate D_3h symmetry, the bismuth cluster found in Bi₅[AlI₄]₃ holds only C_s symmetry. The room temperature structure of the tetrabromoaluminate Bi₅[AlBr₄]₃, which is related to the AuCu₃ type, shows a dynamic disorder of the Bi₅³⁺ polycations (T = 293(2) K; space group ; a = 1766.2(3) pm). Slight cooling induces the transition into an ordered rhombohedral phase isostructural to Bi₅[AlCl₄]₃ (T = 260(2) K; space group a = 1241.5(8) pm, c = 3041(2) pm).     

Beiträge zur Chemie der Elemente Niob und Tantal. 84 Die Niob- und Tantalkomplexe [Me6X] X · n H2O mit Me = Nb,Ta; Xi = Cl,Br; Xa = Cl,Br, J

On the chemistry of the elements niobium and tantalum. 84. The niobium and tantalum complexes [Me₆X]X · n H₂O with Me = Nb, Ta; X¹ = Cl, Br; X^a = Cl, Br, J The known and unknown compounds mentioned in the title were prepared. In this group of compounds four different crystal structures (A, B, C, D) occur. Lattice constants are given of the six compounds with structure C which crystallize in the hexagonal system and are isotypic with Ba₂[Nb₆Cl₁₂]Cl₆. Regarding the IR-spectra and the thermal behaviour, possible principles of structure are discussed.     

Preparation,Structure and Properties of the One-Dimensional Polymeric Complex Na2[AlW3O4(O2CEt)8]2

Abstract

The heterometallic polymeric cluster Na₂[AlW₃O₄ (O₂CEt)₈]₂ (1) has been prepared by reaction of W(CO)₆ and NaWO₄·2H₂O with AlCl₃ at 120°C in propionic anhydride and characterized by X-ray crystallography, with the following crystal data: triclinic, space group P1, a = 12.205(5), b = 13.032(4), c = 13.925(3) Å, α = 90.21(3)°, β = 109.53(5)°, γ = 117.26(6)°, V = 1822.8(1)ų, Z = 1, R = 0.038 and R_w = 0.101. The structure consists of two triangular [W₃O₄(O₂CEt)₈]^4? cluster unit, which act as polydenate ligands to link Al³⁺ and Na⁺ ions forming a one–dimensional chain structure. IR spectra show characteristic [W₃O₄]⁴⁺ bands at 746–815 cm^?1. Thermal analysis reveals that the complex is air stable up to 250°C. Cluster 1 decomposes in hot aqueous 2 M HCl solution to produce discrete [W₃O₄]⁴⁺ units.     

Ein anionischer Oxohydroxo‐Komplex mit Bismut(III): Na6[Bi2O2(OH)6](OH)2 · 4H2O

An Anionic Oxohydroxo Complex with Bismuth(III): Na₆[Bi₂O₂(OH)₆](OH)₂ · 4H₂O Colourless, plate‐like, air sensitive crystals of Na₆[Bi₂O₂(OH)₆](OH)₂ · 4H₂O are obtained by reaction of Bi₂O₃ or Bi(NO₃)₃ · 5H₂O in conc. NaOH (58 wt %) at 200 °C followed by slow cooling to room temperature. The crystal structure (triclinic, P 1¯, a = 684.0(2), b = 759.8(2), c = 822.7(2) pm, α = 92.45(3)°, ß = 90.40(3)°, γ = 115.60(2)°, Z = 1, R1, wR2 (all data), 0, 042, 0, 076) contains dimeric, anionic complexes [Bi₂O₂(OH)₆]^4— with bismuth in an ψ¹‐octahedral coordination of two oxo‐ and three hydroxo‐ligands. The thermal decomposition was investigated by DSC/TG or DTA/TG and high temperature X‐ray powder diffraction measurements. In the final of three steps the decomposition product is Na₃BiO₃.     

Die Kristallstrukturen der Dicaesium-Dodekahalogeno-closo-Dodekaborate Cs2[B12X12] (X = Cl,Br, I) und ihrer Hydrate

The Crystal Structures of the Dicesium Dodecahalogeno-closo-Dodecaborates Cs₂[B₁₂X₁₂] (X = Cl, Br, I) and their Hydrates The perhalogenated derivatives Cs₂[B₁₂X₁₂] (X = Cl - I) have been synthesized by reaction of Cs₂[B₁₂H₁₂] with the respective elemental halogens (Cl₂, Br₂ and I₂). Upon recrystallization from aqueous solution colourless, face-rich single crystals of the dihydrates (Cs₂[B₁₂X₁₂] · 2 H₂O) are obtained first which can be dehydrated topotactically via the monohydrates (Cs₂[B₁₂X₁₂] · H₂O) leaving to the solvent-free compounds (Cs₂[B₁₂X₁₂]) behind without loss of their crystallinity. The ionic cesium salts were characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. All three halogenoborates are isostructural and they crystallize at room temperature in the trigonal space group (Cs₂[B₁₂Cl₁₂]: a = 959.67(3) pm, c = 4564.2(2) pm; Cs₂[B₁₂Br₁₂]: a = 997.92(3) pm, c = 4766.4(3) pm; Cs₂[B₁₂I₁₂]: a = 1047.05(4) pm, c = 5018.3(3) pm; Z = 6). The crystal structures consist of a cubic closest packed host lattice formed by two crystallographically inequivalent quasi-icosahedral [B₁₂X₁₂]^2- anions (Cs₂[B₁₂Cl₁₂]: d(B-B) = 178 - 179 pm, d(B-Cl) = 179 - 180 pm; Cs₂[B₁₂Br₁₂]: d(B-B) = 176 - 180 pm, d(B-Br) = 195 - 197 pm; Cs₂[B₁₂I₁₂]: d(B-B) = 177 - 182 pm, d(B-I) = 214 - 217 pm). By ordered occupation of half of the tetrahedral and formally all octahedral interstices in every intermediate layer with Cs⁺ cations, a structure emerges where (Cs1)⁺ is trigonally non-planar coordinated by three (CN = 9) and (Cs2)⁺ tetrahedrally coordinated by four (CN = 12) [B₁₂X₁₂]^2- anions. Thereby triangular faces of halogen atoms of the icosahedral clusters are coordinatively effective in both cases. In their mono- and dihydrates the incomplete coordination sphere of (Cs1)⁺ is completed by one and two water molecules, respectively. The thermal decomposition of the dicesium dodecahalogeno-closo-dodecaborate hydrates and their dehydration products was investigated using DTA/TG methods in a temperature range between room temperature and 1200 °C. Additionally the compounds were also characterized by ¹¹B-NMR spectroscopy in aqueous solution.