一维链状4-羧基苯氧乙酸桥联钴配位聚合物[Co(p-CPOA)(2，2′-bipy)(H2O)]n的合成与晶体结构

A novel coordination polymer of [Co(p-CPOA)(2，2′-bipy)(H₂O)]_n (p-CPOA^2-=4-carboxylphenoxyacetate dianion, 2,2′-bipy=2,2′-bipyridine) was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and X-ray single crystal diffraction. The title complex crystallizes in monoclinic space group C2/c, with a=1.424 4(3) nm, b=1.316 6(3) nm, c=1.947 7(4) nm, β=104.56(3)°. V=3.535 3(14) nm³, Z=8, R=0.028 5, wR=0.089 1. The cobalt(Ⅱ) ion displays a distorted octahedral coordination geometry, defined by three carboxyl oxygen atoms from different p-CPOA^2- groups, two nitrogen atoms from 2,2′-bipyridine ligand and one water molecule. The cobalt atoms are bridged by p-CPOA^2- groups, forming a one-dimensional chain structure along a axis. The adjacent Co…Co atoms distance is 0.996 8 nm. A layer supramolecular network is contrsucted by the hydrogen bonds and π-π stacking interactions. CCDC: 220039.     

4-羧基苯氧乙酸锰配位聚合物[Mn(p-CPOA)(H2O)3]n的合成与晶体结构

The coordination polymer of [Mn(p-CPOA)(H₂O)₃]_n (p-CPOA=4-carboxylphenoxyacetate) was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR， X-ray single crystal diffraction. The title complex crystallizes in mono-clinic with space group P2₁/c, a=0.699 8(1) nm, b=1.6235(3) nm, c=1.014 3(2) nm, β=99.55(3)°. V=1.136 5(4) nm³, Z=4, D_c=1.772 g·cm^-3, μ=1.193mm^-1, F(000)=620, R=0.026 8, wR=0.074 5. The manganese atom is seven-coordinate involving four oxygen atoms of different p-CPOA^2- ligands and three coordinated water, forming a distorted pentagonal bipyramindal environment. Two manganese atoms are bridged by p-CPOA^2- ligand, forming a one-dimensional zigzag chain structure along p axis. The adjacent distance of Mn…Mn atoms is 1.021 0 nm. The three-dimensional hydrogen bonding network was formed by the intermolecular hydrogen bonds. CCDC: 219358.     

三维网状的4-羧基苯氧乙酸锶(Ⅱ)配位聚合物[Sr2(4-CPOA)2(H2O)5]n的合成、结构与热稳定性研究

A novel coordination polymer of [Sr₂(4-CPOA)₂(H₂O)₅]_n (where 4-CPOA^2- is 4-carboxylphenoxyacetate) has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, TG and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The title complex belongs to monoclinic system with space group C2/c, a=2.563 9(5) nm, b=1.162 7(2) nm, c=0.742 96(15) nm, β=99.64(3)°. V=2.183 5(7) nm³, Z=4, M_r=653.60, D_c=1.988 g·cm^-3, R=0.027 8, wR=0.058 1. The strontium atom has a bicapped triangular prismatic coordination geometry, involving four oxoacetate oxygen atoms, one ether oxygen atom from different 4-CPOA^2- ligands and three water molecules. The strontium(Ⅱ) ions are linked by 4-CPOA^2- ligands and water molecules to form a 3D network structure. CCDC: 223313.     

一维链状的3-羧基苯氧乙酸铜配位聚合物[Cu(3-cpoa)(phen)(H2O)]n的合成与晶体结构

A novel coordination polymer [Cu(3-cpoa)(phen)(H₂O)]_n(3-cpoa^2-=3-carboxylphenoxyacetate, phen=1,10-phenanthroline) was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra and single crystal X-ray diffraction. Crystallographic facts are as follows: monoclinic crystal system, space group P2₁/n， a=0.688 96(14) nm， b=1.652 3(3) nm， c=1.651 1(3) nm， β=95.20(3)°, V=1.871 9(6) nm³, Z=4, D_c=1.618 g·cm^-3， F(000)=932， μ=1.211 mm^-1，R=0.048 2 and wR=0.062 2. The copper atom exhibits a distorted square pyramidal coordination geometry, involving two oxygen atoms of different 3-cpoa^2- ligands, two nitrogen atoms of 1,10-phen ligand and one coordinated water molecule. The copper atoms are bridged by 3-cpoa^2- ligand, forming a one-dimensional chain along c axis. The distance of adjacent Cu…Cu is 0.916 6(4) nm. A three-dimensional network structure is constructed by the intermolecular hydrogen bond and π-stacking interactions. CCDC: 219724.     

一维链状4-硝基-3-羧甲基苯异丙酸镉配位聚合物{[Cd(3-CNPP)(Py)3]·2H2O}n的合成、晶体结构及热稳定性研究

A novel one-dimensional coordination polymer, {[Cd(3-CNPP)(Py)₃]·2H₂O}_n (3-CNPP^2-=2-(3-carboxymethyl-4-nitrophenyl)propionate dianion, Py=pyridine) was synthesized and characterized by the element analysis, IR, TG and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The title complex crystallizes in monoclinic system with space group P2₁/ n, a=0.974 81(19) nm, b=1.992 3(4) nm, c=1.459 8(3) nm, β=95.92(3)°, and V=2.820 0(10) nm³ Z=4, R=0.037 3, wR=0.083 8. Each cadmium(Ⅱ) atom is seven-coordinated by four oxygen atoms from two different 3-CNPP^2- groups and three nitrogen atoms from three pyridine ligands, forming a distorted pentagonal bipyramindal coordination geometry. The cadmium(Ⅱ) atoms are bridged by the tetradentate 3-CNPP^2- groups, constructing a one-dimensional zigzag chain structure along c axis. The adjacent distance of Cd…Cd atoms is 0.979 6 nm. The two-dimensional hydrogen-bonding supramolecular network was formed via the hydrogen bond interactions. CCDC: 254257.     

配合物[Mn(2,2′-bipy)(H2O)4]·(m-phth)的水热合成和晶体结构

A mononuclear manganese complex [Mn(2,2′-bipy)(H₂O)₄]·(m-phth) (2,2′-bipy=2,2′-bipyridine, m-phth=isophthalate) has been synthesized by hydrothermal methods. The crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal is of orthorhombic, space group Pnna with a=0.766 8(8) nm, b=2.050 2(2) nm, c=1.247 0(13) nm, V=1.960 4(4) nm³, Z=4, M_r=447.30, D_c=1.376 g·cm^-3, μ=0.722 mm^-1, F(000)=924, R_int=0.027 0, R=0.028 0 and wR=0.075 5. In the crystal the manganese atom is six-coordinated by two nitrogen atoms from 2,2′-bipyradine and four oxygen atoms from water molecules, completing an octahedral coordination geometry. The isophthalate molecules are included in the lattice and connected to Mn(2,2′-bipy)(H₂O)₄ by hydrogen bonding interactions to form a three-dimensional supramolecular structure. CCDC:286965.     

二维层状铜配位聚合物[Cu2(3-PyOH)2(EDTA)]n的合成与结构研究

A 2D copper coordination polymer of [Cu₂(3-PyOH)₂(EDTA)]_n (EDTA^4-=ethylenediaminetetraacetate quadrivalent anion C₁₀H₁₂N₂O₈, 3-PyOH=3-hydroxypyridine) was synthesized and characterized by the element analysis, IR and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The title complex crystallizes in monoclinic system with space group P2₁/c, a=1.327 5(3) nm, b=0.930 39(19) nm, c=0.948 44(19) nm, β=108.21(3)°, and V=1.112 8(4) nm³, Z=2, R=0.025 2, wR=0.066 1. Each copper(Ⅱ) atom is five-coordinated by three O atoms and one N atom from two different EDTA^4- groups and one N atom from 3-PyOH ligand, forming a distorted square-pyramidal coordination geometry. Two adjacent copper(Ⅱ) atoms are bridged by the bis-tetradentate EDTA^4- groups, constructing a two-dimensional layer structure along bc plane. The adjacent Cu…Cu distances are 0.502 5(3) and 0.611 3(3) nm. CCDC: 618806.     

一维链状铜配位聚合物[Cu(m-BDOA)(bipy)·H2O]n的合成与晶体结构

A novel coordination polymer, [Cu(m-BDOA)(bipy)·H₂O]_n (m-BDOA^2-=benzene-1,3-dioxyacetate), was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, X-ray single crystal structure analysis. Crystallographic data are as follows: orthorhombic, space group Pna2₁, a=1.606 9(3) nm, b=1.685 9(3) nm, c=0.699 7(1) nm, V=1.8955(7) nm³, Z=4, D_c=1.619 g·cm^-3, μ=1.200 mm^-1, F(000)=948，R=0.038 1, wR=0.038 6. The copper atom is five-coordinated involving two oxygen atoms of different m-BDOA^2- ligand, two nitrogen atoms of 2,2′-bipy ligand and one coordinated water, there is a distorted square pyramidal environment. Two copper atoms are bridged by m-BDOA^2- ligand, forming a one-dimensional chain along a axis. The adjacent distance of Cu…Cu atoms is 0.877 3nm. The crystal network was formed by the intermolecular hydrogen bond and π-packing interactions.     

一维链状镉(Ⅱ)配位聚合物[Cd(μ-DPIA)2(H2O)]n的合成与结构研究

A novel one-dimensional coordination polymer, [Cd( μ-DPIA)₂(H₂O)]_n (HDPIA=4,5-Diphenylimidazole-1-acetic acid), was synthesized and characterized by the element analysis, IR and single crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in the orthogonal space group Pca2₂ with unit cell parameters: a=1.509 6(3) nm, b=0.611 1(1) nm, c=3.216 4(6) nm, and V=2.967 1(10) nm³, Z=4, R=0.032 7, wR=0.086 7. The Cd atom is seven-coordinated by four O atoms and two N atoms from two chelating DPIA^- ligands and one water molecule, and displays a distorted pentagonal bipyramid coordination geometry. Each DPIA^- ligand bridges two adjacent Cd atoms, forming a infinite chain along the a axis direction. The Cd…Cd separation within the polymer is 0.765 0(3) nm. A layer structure which parallels to the ab plane is further constructed by hydrogen bonding interactions. CCDC: 254247.     

异核配合物[Co(Ⅲ)(Hdmg)2(H2O)2Mn(Ⅱ)Cl3]的合成与晶体结构

A new coordination compound Co(Ⅲ)(Hdmg)₂(H₂O)₂Mn(Ⅱ)Cl₃ was synthesized and its crystal structure was determined. The crystal data are as follows: crystal system, orthorhombic; space group, C222₁(#20); a=1.18315(3) nm, b=1.28631(5) nm, c=1.14355(2) nm, V=1.74037(9) nm³, Z=4, D_c=1.857 g·cm^-3, F(000)=980.00, μ(MoKα)=21.69 cm^-1, R₁=0.030, wR₂=0.92. The coordination geometries around Co(Ⅲ) and Mn(Ⅱ) atoms are distorted octahedral and distorted trigonal bipyramidal, respectively. The Hdmg chelates Co(Ⅲ) and bridges to two Mn(Ⅱ) atoms to form a polyheteronuclear helical structure along the c axis.     

Transient mixed-valence character of Re(I)(4)(CO)(12)(4,4'-bpy)(4)Cl(4)

This study addresses, in detail, the orbital nature and the extent of metal-metal communication in the lowest emitting triplet state of Re(4)(CO)(12)(4,4'-bpy)(4)Cl(4) (where 4,4'-bpy = 4,4'-bipyridine) as well as the symmetry of the lowest (3)MLCT manifold in comparison to that of the ground state. All spectral evidence points to (1). a (3)MLCT excited manifold localized between a single Re(I) corner and an adjacent bridging ligand, (2). a transient mixed-valence state that is completely localized between a single transiently oxidized Re center and the adjacent metals, and (3). a second-order charge transfer from a localized transiently reduced bridging ligand to the adjacent Re(I) center to which it is attached, effectively lowering its oxidation state. The orbital nature of the lowest (3)MLCT manifold is fully corroborated by a molecular orbital diagram derived from quantum chemical modeling studies, while the existence of the localization, localized mixed valency, and second-order charge transfer rely on spectral evidence alone. This work makes use of low-temperature time-resolved infrared (TRIR) techniques as well as a luminescence study. Many of the nuances of the luminescence and TRIR data interpretation are extracted from statistical analysis and quantum chemical modeling studies. The relative concentrations of the dominant conformers that exist for Re(4)(CO)(12)(4,4'-bpy)(4)Cl(4) have also been estimated from Boltzmann statistics.     

(Cyclen)(4)Ru(4)(pz)(4)](9+): a Creutz-Taube square

The use of cyclen (1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane) as a blocking ligand enables assembly of the mixed-valence square complex [(cyclen)4Ru4(pz)4]9+ (pz = pyrazine). A crystal structure determination shows the molecule to possess a regular square geometry wherein each Ru atom has an equivalent coordination environment. Consistent with the presence of one RuIII and three RuII centers, cyclic voltammetry reveals a single reversible reduction wave and three successive oxidation waves. The separation between the first oxidation and reduction waves indicates a comproportionation constant of Kc = 108.9 for the [(cyclen)4Ru6(pz)4]9+ square, suggesting a greater extent of electron delocalization than that observed for the Creutz-Taube ion. The closer spacing between oxidation waves suggests a lesser degree of delocalization in the [(cyclen)4Ru6(pz)4]10+ (Kc = 102.0) and [(cyclen)4Ru6(pz)4]11+ (Kc = 103.0) species, bearing the higher average oxidation states of Ru2.5+ and Ru2.75+, respectively.     

Synthesis and structures of gallium amido imido phenyl clusters (PhGa)(4)(NH(i)Bu)(4)(N(i)Bu)(2) and (PhGa)(7)(NHMe)(4)(NMe)(5)

The phenylgallium-containing clusters constructed with bridging imido and amido ligands, (PhGa)(4)(NH(i)Bu)(4)(N(i)Bu)(2) (1) (51% yield) and (PhGa)(7)(NHMe)(4)(NMe)(5) (2) (31% yield), were synthesized from the room-temperature reactions of bis(dimethylamido)phenylgallium, [PhGa(NMe(2))(2)](2), with isobutylamine and methylamine, respectively. The reaction of [PhGa(NMe(2))(2)](2) in refluxing isobutylamine (85 degrees C) afforded (Ph(2)GaNH(i)Bu)(2) as one of the products, while the reaction of [PhGa(NMe(2))(2)](2) with methylamine at 150 degrees C afforded compound 2 in only 9% yield. Compound 1 possessed an admantane-like Ga(4)N(6) core, whereas compound 2 had a novel Ga(7)N(9) core constructed with both chair- and boat-shaped Ga(3)N(3) rings. The presence of several isomers of compounds 1 and 2 in solution is discussed along the structural similarities with other known gallium-nitrogen clusters and with gallium nitride.     

The Pd(4)(dppm)(4)(H)(2)(2+) cluster: a precatalyst for the homogeneous hydrogenation of alkynes

The catalytic properties of the title cluster toward the homogeneous hydrogenation of phenylacetylene, diphenylethyne and phenyl-1-propyne have been investigated as a function of temperature, pressure, solvents, substrate and cluster concentrations, and counterions. The title cluster is a precatalyst that exhibits a good catalytic activity under mild conditions (1 atm of H(2) at 20 degrees C) for the hydrogenation of alkynes and alkenes. For the alkyne substrates, the turnover frequencies (tof's) range between 200 and 500 h(-)(1), and the product distribution varies as: cis-products, 75-90%; trans-products; 0-8% after 3 h of reaction. Based on the graphs -d[substrate]/dt vs [Pd(4)](1/2), the mechanism indicates a cluster dissociation into two dimers (presumably of the type Pd(2)(dppm)(2)(H)(solvent)(+)). The variations of tof (or -d[substrate]/dt) as a function of [substrate] and pressure of H(2) are linear. At 1600 psi of H(2), the tof can reach 2500-3000 h(-)(1) (in THF). The tof also increases with temperature reaching a maximum at approximately 35 degrees C (tof: 1000-1300 h(-)(1)), but at higher temperatures cluster decomposition begins to occur, leading to a rapid decrease in rates of catalysis. At 50 degrees C, no catalysis is observed. The hydrogenation reaction can be stopped at the corresponding cis-alkenes with approximately 95% yields, depending on the substrate and experimental conditions used. The tof's also vary with the solvent, where stronger coordinating solvent molecules give higher tof's. In addition, the tof's do not change with the nature of the counterion, which acts as "spectator" in the catalysis.     

一种新型的T形一维镉配位聚合物[Cd(C5H4NCOO)·(C5H5NCOO)·(NO3)·(H2O)]n

Cd(NO3)2· 6H2O和 4-(4-羧基吡啶 )氨基苯甲醛通过温和条件下的水热反应制备了一种新型的中性 T形一维链状配位聚合物,聚合 [（异烟酸根）（ 4-羧酸根基吡啶铵）水合硝酸镉 ]。该配合物显示了蓝色荧光性质。     

Synthesis and structural characterization of two polymorphs of Fe(2,2′-bpy)(HPO4)(H2PO4)

Two polymorphs of an organic-inorganic hybrid compound, Fe(2,2′-bpy)(HPO₄)(H₂PO₄) (1 and 2) (2,2′-bpy=2,2′-bipyridine), have been synthesized by hydrothermal methods and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, and magnetic susceptibility. Crystal data are as follows: Polymorph 1, monoclinic, space group P2₁/n (No. 14), a=10.904(2) Å, b=6.423(1) Å, c=19.314(3) Å, β=101.161(3)°, and Z=4; Polymorph 2, monoclinic, space group P2₁/c (No. 14), a=11.014(1) Å, b=15.872(2) Å, c=8.444(1) Å, β=109.085(3)°, and Z=4. Polymorph 1 adopts a chain structure in which each iron atom is coordinated by two nitrogen atoms from 2,2′-bpy ligand and four phosphate oxygen atoms. These infinite chains are extended into a 3-D supramolecular array via π-π stacking interactions of the lateral 2,2′-bpy ligands. The structure of polymorph 2 consists of the same building units, namely FeO₄N₂ octahedron, HPO₄ and H₂PO₄ tetrahedra, and 2,2′-bpy ligand, which are linked through their vertices forming an undulated sheetlike structure with 4,12 network. Adjacent layers are extended into a 3-D array via π-π stacking interactions of the aromatic groups. Magnetic susceptibility measurement results confirm that the iron atoms in both compounds are present in the +3 oxidation state.     

Novel rectangular [Fe4(mu4-OHO)(mu-OH)(2)](7+) versus "butterfly" [Fe4(mu3-O2](8+) core topology in the Fe(III)/RCO2(-)/phen reaction systems (R = Me,Ph; phen = 1,10-phenanthroline): preparation and properties of [Fe4(OHO)(OH)(2)(O2CMe)(4)(phen)(4)](ClO4)(3), [Fe4O2(O2CPh)(7)(phen)(2)](ClO4), and [Fe4O2(O2CPh)(8)(phen)(2)

The preparations, X-ray structures, and detailed physical characterizations are presented for three new tetranuclear Fe(III)/RCO(2)(-)/phen complexes, where phen = 1,10-phenanthroline: [Fe(4)(OHO)(OH)(2)(O(2)CMe)(4)(phen)(4)](ClO(4))(3).4.4MeCN.H(2)O (1.4.4MeCN.H(2)O); [Fe(4)O(2)(O(2)CPh)(7)(phen)(2)](ClO(4)).2MeCN (2.2MeCN); [Fe(4)O(2)(O(2)CPh)(8)(phen)(2)].2H(2)O (3.2H(2)O). Complex 1.4.4MeCN.H(2)O crystallizes in space group P2(1)/n, with a = 18.162(9) A, b = 39.016(19) A, c = 13.054(7) A, beta = 104.29(2) degrees, Z = 4, and V = 8963.7 A(3). Complex 2.2MeCN crystallizes in space group P2(1)/n, with a = 18.532(2) A, b = 35.908(3) A, c = 11.591(1) A, beta = 96.42(1) degrees, Z = 4, and V = 7665(1) A(3). Complex 3.2H(2)O crystallizes in space group I2/a, with a = 18.79(1) A, b = 22.80(1) A, c = 20.74(1) A, beta = 113.21(2) degrees, Z = 4, and V = 8166(1) A(3). The cation of 1 contains the novel [Fe(4)(mu(4)-OHO)(mu-OH)(2)](7+) core. The core structure of 2 and 3 consists of a tetranuclear bis(mu(3)-O) cluster disposed in a "butterfly" arrangement. Magnetic susceptibility data were collected on 1-3 in the 2-300 K range. For the rectangular complex 1, fitting the data to the appropriate theoretical chi(M) vs T expression gave J(1) = -75.4 cm(-1), J(2) = -21.4 cm(-1), and g = 2.0(1), where J(1) and J(2) refer to the Fe(III)O(O(2)CMe)(2)Fe(III) and Fe(III)(OH)Fe(III) pairwise exchange interactions, respectively. The S = 0 ground state of 1 was confirmed by 2 K magnetization data. The data for 2 and 3 reveal a diamagnetic ground state with antiferromagnetic exchange interactions among the four high-spin Fe(III) ions. The exchange coupling constant J(bb) ("body-body" interaction) is indeterminate due to prevailing spin frustration, but the "wing-body" antiferromagnetic interaction (J(wb)) was evaluated to be -77.6 and -65.7 cm(-1) for 2 and 3, respectively, using the appropriate spin Hamiltonian approach. M?ssbauer spectra of 1-3 are consistent with high-spin Fe(III) ions. The data indicated asymmetry of the Fe(4) core of 1 at 80 K, which is not detected at room temperature due to thermal motion of the core. The spectra of 2 and 3 analyze as two quadrupole-split doublets which were assigned to the body and wing-tip pairs of metal ions. (1)H NMR spectra are reported for 1-3 with assignment of the main resonances.     

Syntheses, structural determination, and electrochemistry of Ru(2)(Fap)(4)Cl and Ru(2)(Fap)(4)(NO)Cl

Ru(2)(Fap)(4)Cl and Ru(2)(Fap)(4)(NO)Cl, where Fap is the 2-(2-fluoroanilino)pyridinate anion, were synthesized, and their structural, electrochemical, and spectroscopic properties were characterized. Ru(2)(Fap)(4)Cl, which was obtained by reaction between Ru(2)(O(2)CCH(3))(4)Cl and molten HFap, crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2(1)/c, with a = 11.2365(4) A, b = 19.9298(8) A, c = 19.0368(7) A, beta = 90.905(1) degrees, and Z = 4. The presence of three unpaired electrons on the Ru(2)(5+) core and the 2.2862(3) A Ru-Ru bond length for Ru(2)(Fap)(4)Cl are consistent with the electronic configuration (sigma)(2)(pi)(4)(delta)(2)(pi*)(2)(delta*)(1). The reaction between Ru(2)(Fap)(4)Cl and NO gas yields Ru(2)(Fap)(4)(NO)Cl, which crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pbca, with a = 10.0468(6) A, b = 18.8091(10) A, c = 41.7615(23) A, and Z = 8. The Ru-Ru bond length of Ru(2)(Fap)(4)(NO)Cl is 2.4203(8) A, while its N-O bond length and Ru-N-O bond angle are 1.164(8) A and 155.8(6) degrees, respectively. Ru(2)(Fap)(4)(NO)Cl can be formulated as a formal Ru(2)(II,II)(NO(+)) complex with a linear Ru-N-O group, and the proposed electronic configuration for this compound is (sigma)(2)(pi)(4)(delta)(2)(pi*)(3)(delta*)(1). The binding of NO to Ru(2)(Fap)(4)Cl leads to some structural changes of the Ru(2)(Fap)(4) framework and a stabilization of the lower oxidation states of the diruthenium unit. Also, IR spectroelectrochemical studies of Ru(2)(Fap)(4)(NO)Cl show that NO remains bound to the complex upon reduction and that the first reduction involves the addition of an electron on the diruthenium core and not on the NO axial ligand.     

Structure determination and infrared spectroscopy of K(UO2)(SO4)(OH)(H2O) and K(UO2)(SO4)(OH)

Two potassium uranyl sulfate compounds were synthesized, and their crystal structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. K(UO2)(SO4)(OH)(H2O) (KUS1) crystallizes in space group P21/c, a = 8.0521(4) A, b = 7.9354(4) A, c = 11.3177(6) A, beta = 107.6780(10) degrees , V = 689.01(6) A3, and Z = 4. K(UO2)(SO4)(OH) (KUS2) is orthorhombic Pbca, a = 8.4451(2) A, b = 10.8058(4) A, c = 13.5406(5)A, V = 1235.66(7)A3, and Z = 8. Both structures were refined on the basis of F2 for all unique data collected with Mo Kalpha radiation and a CCD-based detector to agreement indices R1 = 0.0251 and 0.0206 calculated for 2856 and 2616 reflections for KUS1 and KUS2, respectively. The structures contain vertex-sharing uranyl pentagonal bipyramids and sulfate tetrahedra linked into new chains and sheet topologies. Infrared spectroscopy provides additional information about the linkages between the sulfate and uranyl polyhedra, as well as the hydrogen bonding present in the structures. The U-O-S connectivity is examined in detail, and the local bond angle is impacted by the steric constraints of the crystal structure.     

Experimental Raman spectra of dilute and laser-light-sensitive [Rh(4)(CO)(9)(mu-CO)(3)] and [(mu(4)-eta(2)-3-hexyne)Rh(4)(CO)(8)(mu-CO)(2)]. Comparison with theoretically predicted spectra

The reaction of [Rh(4)(CO)(9)(mu-CO)(3)] with 3-hexyne to form the butterfly cluster [(mu(4)-eta(2)-3-hexyne)Rh(4)(CO)(8)(mu-CO)(2)] was monitored viain-situ Raman spectroscopy using an NIR laser source, at room temperature and under atmospheric argon using n-hexane as solvent. The collected raw spectra were deconvoluted using band-target entropy minimization (BTEM). The pure component mid-Raman spectra of the [Rh(4)(CO)(9)(mu-CO)(3)] and the butterfly cluster [(mu(4)-eta(2)-3-hexyne)Rh(4)(CO)(8)(mu-CO)(2)], were reconstructed with a high signal-to-noise ratio. Full geometric optimization and Raman vibrational prediction were carried out using DFT. The experimental and predicted Raman spectra were in good agreement. In particular, the far-Raman vibrational modes in the region 100-280 cm(-1) provided characterization of the metal-metal bonds and direct confirmation of the structural integrity of the polynuclear frameworks in solution.