Silaheterocyklen. III. Erzeugung und Reaktivität von Di-tbutyl-Neopentylsilaethen,BuSiCHCH2But

Silaheterocycles. III. Synthesis and Reactivity of Di-^tbutylneopentylsilaethene, Bu Si?CHCH₂Bu^t The three di-^tbutylvinylsilanes BuSi(X)CH?CH₂ (X = H 5 , X = F 9 , X = Cl 22 ) are prepared by the reaction of their SiCl precursors with vinyl lithium. In the treatment with LiBu^t the first step is the generation of the α-lithio compound BuSi(X)CH(Li)CH₂Bu^t, the following reactions are governed by the nature of the substituent X and the reaction conditions (solvent, concentration, temperature). For X = H 2,3-LiH elimination leads to BuSi(H)CH?CHBu^t ( 7 ), with X = F or Cl Si?C formation by 1,2-LiX elimination competes with intermolecular Si-C-coupling producing BuSi(H)CH(SiBuCH?CHBu^t)CH₂Bu^t ( 13 ) as the main product. BuSi?CHCH₂Bu^t ( 1 ) probably coordinates to LiBu^t and reacts to yield BuSiCH?CHBu^t ( 3 ) and 7 , forms tetrabutyl-dineopentyl-1,3-disilacyclobutane 2 by cyclodimerization and 13 by addition of BuSi(X)CH(Li)CH₂Bu^t.     

Darstellung,Schwingungsspektrum und Kristallstruktur von (n‐Bu4N)2[(W6Cl)F] · 2 CH2Cl2 und 19F‐NMR‐spektroskopischer Nachweis der gemischten Clusteranionen [(W6Cl)FCl]2–, n = 1–6

Synthesis, Vibrational Spectra, and Crystal Structure of ( n ‐Bu₄N)₂[(W₆Cl )F ] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ and ¹⁹F NMR Spectroscopic Evidence of the Mixed Cluster Anions [(W₆Cl )F Cl ]^2–, n = 1–6 The reaction of (n‐Bu₄N)₂[(W₆Cl)Cl] with CF₃COOH in dichloromethane gives intermediately a mixture of the cluster anions [(W₆Cl)(CF₃COO)Cl]^2–, n = 1–6. By treatment with NH₄F the outer sphere coordinated trifluoracetato ligands are easily substituted and the components of the series [(W₆Cl)FCl], n = 1–6 are formed and characterized by their distinct ¹⁹F NMR chemical shifts. An X‐ray structure determination has been performed on a single crystal of (n‐Bu₄N)₂[(W₆Cl)F] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ (orthorhombic, space group Pbca, a = 15.628(4), b = 17.656(3), c = 20.687(4) Å, Z = 4). The low temperatur IR (60 K) and Raman (20 K) spectra are assigned by normal coordinate analysis based on the molecular parameters of the X‐ray determination. The valence force constants are f_d(WW) = 1.89, f_d(WF) = 2.43 and f_d(WCl) = 0.93 mdyn/Å.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur der molekularen Clusterverbindung W6Br14

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Molecular Cluster Compound W₆Br₁₄ Brownish-black crystals of W₆Br₁₄ are formed in the direct synthesis from W₆Br₁₂ and Br₂ (400 K). The compound crystallizes cubically with neutral cluster molecules ([W₆Br]Br): a = 13.458 Å; Pn3 (Nr. 201); d?(W? W) = 2.653 Å; d?(W? Brⁱ) = 2.616 Å; d?(W? Br^a) = 2.569 Å. The W atoms are 0.03 Å outside of the Br cube faces. The molecules are arranged according to a cF point configuration, but each is rotated ?23° about a threefold axis in order to avoid short inter cluster distances Br^a? Br^a. Nevertheless, via 12 short intermolecular distances per cluster of about d(Brⁱ …? Br^a) = 3.487 Å the clusters are interconnected by forming two independent and interpenetrating 3D nets (Cu₂O type). Although local distortion of the M₆X cluster does not occur, as is expected for this system with 22 electrons per M₆ octahedron, it is assumed that the Jahn-Teller theorem is fulfilled collectively via the low-symmetry nets of intermolecular interactions.     

Subgroup 4 (Ti,Zr, Hf) derivatives of Cobalt Carbonyls

Bimetallic and trimetallic compounds containing unsupported bonds of subgroup 4 metals (M = Ti, Zr, Hf) and Co were prepared by hydride elimination (A) from RM derivatives (R¹ = PhCH₂; RN; R² = Me, Et)) and by salt elimination (B) from RMX (X = Cl, Br; R.¹ = PhCH₂, RN and R³O; R³= i-Pr, n-Bu)) by reaction with HCo(CO)₄ and Na[Co(CO)₄], respectively. Compounds RMCo(CO)₄ with R¹ = PhCH₂, RM[Co(CO)₄]₂ R.¹ = PhCH₂, were prepared both by methods A and B, while (R³O)₄-n Ti[Co(Co)₄]n (n = 1, 2) compounds were obtained by reaction B. Several tertiary phosphine and phosphite derivatives of the former two types were obtained by substitution of a carbonyl group by PR ligand or by A type reaction of HCo(CO)³(PR with RM compounds.     

Metallorganische Verbindungen der Lanthanoide. 111. Synthese und Charakterisierung kationischer Metallocen-Komplexe der Lanthanoide. Röntgenstrukturanalyse von [CpYb(THF)2][BPh4]

Organometallic Compounds of the Lanthanoids. 111. Synthesis and Characterization of Cationic Metallocene Complexes of the Lanthanoides. X-Ray Crystal Structure of [Cp Yb(THF)₂][BPh₄] Cationic organolanthanoide compounds [(C₅H₄R)₂Sm(THF)₂][BPh₄] (R = ^tBu ( 1 ), SiMe₃ ( 2 )), [PyrSm(THF)][BPh₄] ( 3 ) (Pyr* = NC₄H₂^tBu₂-2,5), [CpLn(THF)₂][BPh₄] (Cp* = C₅Me₅; Ln = Y ( 4 ), Yb ( 5 )), and [(C₅Me₄Et)₂ Ln(THF)₂][BPh₄] (Ln = Y ( 6 ), Sm ( 7 )) have been synthesized by oxidation of the divalent metallocenes [(C₅H₄R)₂Sm(THF)₂] (R = ^tBu, SiMe₃), [PyrSm(THF)], [CpYb(THF), and [(C₅Me₄Et)₂Sm(THF)] with Ag[BPh₄] and by protolysis of the lanthanoide alkyls [CpYMe(THF)], [CpYbCH(SiMe₃)₂], and [(C₅Me₄Et)₂LnCH(SiMe₃)₂] (Ln = Y, Sm) by [NEt₃H][BPh₄]. The ¹H- and ¹³C-NMR spectra of the new compounds are discussed. 5 crystallizes in the space group P2₁/c with a = 10.604(7), b = 21.749(3), c = 19.124(4) Å, β = 96.47(4)°, Z = 4 and V = 4383(3) ų (R = 0.0291 for 8517 observed reflections with F_o ≥ 4σ (F_o).     

19F-NMR-spektroskopischer Nachweis und Berechnung der statistischen Bildung der gemischten Clusteranionen [(Mo6BrCl)F]2−, n = 0 – 8

¹⁹F NMR Spectroscopic Evidence and Calculation of the Statistical Formation of Mixed Cluster Anions [(Mo₆Br Cl )F ]^2?, n = 0 – 8 The complete system of the innersphere mixed clusters (Mo₆BrCl)⁴⁺ is formed by exchange of innersphere bound Clⁱ against outersphere bound Br^a on tempering the solid [(Mo₆Cl)Br] at 500°C for 16 h. After conversion with conc. HCl into (H₃O)₂[(Mo₆BrCl)Cl] and precipitation of the outer Cl^a with AgBF₄ in ethanol, treatment with tetrabutylammonium(TBA)fluoride yields (TBA)₂ [(Mo₆BrCl)F], a mixture of 22 different species. According to the sets of chemical equivalent fluorine atoms in total 55 ¹⁹F nmr signals are expected, which are really observed in the high resolution 1D-¹⁹F-nmr spectrum. Using increments of chemical shifts, peak intensities and multiplet structures as well as the 2D-¹⁹F/¹⁹F-COSY spectrum the complete and unambiguous assignment of all resonances is achieved. From the measured integral intensities the distribution of the different compounds is determined, revealing statistical formation of the geometrical isomers.     

Darstellung,Kristallstrukturen und Schwingungsspektren von [(Mo6X)Y]2–; Xi = Cl,Br; Ya = NO3, NO2

Synthesis, Crystal Structures, and Vibrational Spectra of [(Mo₆X)Y]^2–; Xⁱ = Cl, Br; Y^a = NO₃, NO₂ By treatment of [(Mo₆X)Y]^2–; Xⁱ = Y^a = Cl, Br with AgNO₃ or AgNO₂ by strictly exclusion of oxygene in acetone the hexanitrato and hexanitrito cluster anions [(Mo₆X)Y]^2–, Y^a = NO₂, NO₃ are formed. X-ray structure determinations of (Ph₄As)₂[(Mo₆Cl)(NO₃)] · 2 Me₂CO ( 1 ) (monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, a = 12.696(3), b = 21.526(1), c = 14.275(5) Å, β = 115.02(2)°, Z = 2), (n-Bu₄N)₂[(Mo₆Br)(NO₃)] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ ( 2 ) (monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, a = 14.390(5), b = 11.216(5), c = 21.179(5)Å, β = 96.475(5)°, Z = 2) and (Ph₄P)₂[(Mo₆Cl)(NO₂)] (3) (monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, a = 11.823(5), b = 13.415(5), c = 19.286(5) Å, β = 105.090(5)°, Z = 2) reveal the coordination of the ligands via O atoms with (Mo–O) bond lengths of 2.11–2.13 Å, and (MoON) angles of 122–131°. The vibrational spectra of the nitrato compounds show the typical innerligand vibrations ν_as(NO₂) (∼ 1500), ν_s(NO₂) (∼ 1270) and ν(NO) (∼ 980 cm^–1). The stretching vibrations ν(N=O) at 1460–1490 cm^–1 and ν(N–O) in the range of 950–1000 cm^–1 are characteristic for nitrito ligands coordinated via O atoms.     

ESR-Untersuchungen an Kupfer(II)- und Vanadyl(IV)-bis-(1,1-dicyanoäthylen-2,2-dithiolat)-Chelaten

EPR Investigations on Copper(II) and Vanadyl(IV) Bis(1,1-dicyanoethylene-2,2-dithiolate) Chelates EPR investigations on [Cu(i-MNT)₂][NBu]₂ and on [VO(i-MNT)₂][NBu]₂ in solutions and polycristalline matrices (diamagnetically diluted) are reported. The EPR spectra can be described by an axial-symmetric spin-Hamiltonain. Using MO models of the symmetry D_4h (for[Cu(i-MNT)₂]^2?) and C_4v (for[VO(i-MNT)₂]^2?) the bonding parameters of the first coordination sphere of the chelates were calculated taking into account the influence of the ligand-spin-orbit interaction. The Cu? S σ bond has been found to be pure covalent, the inplane and out-of-plane π bonds are different with respect to the degree of covalency. Contrary to this the V? S bonds are less covalent. The results obtained are compared with those of other sulfur-containing chelates. Preparation and properties of the new compound [VO(i-MNT)₂][NBu]₂ are reported.     

Synthesis and Structure of [Sn4Se11]6–, [Sn2Se52–], and [Sn3Se72–] – Model Anions for the Solventothermal Reaction Pathway to Lamellar Selenidostannates(IV)

Reaction of A₂CO₃ (A = K, Rb) with Sn and Se in an H₂O/CH₃OH mixture at 115–130°C affords the isotypic selenidostannates(IV) A₆Sn₄Se₁₁ _. xH₂O (A = K, x = 8) 1 and 2 whose discrete [Sn₄Se₁₁]^6– anions each contain two corner‐bridged ditetrahedral [Sn₂Se₆]^4– species. Similar reaction conditions with A = Cs afford Cs₂Sn₂Se₅ _. H₂O ( 3a ) and Cs₂Sn₂Se₅ ( 3b ) in which such [Sn₂Se₆]^4– building blocks are connected through common Se atoms into infinite [Sn₂Se₅^2–] chains. The [Sn₃Se₇^2–] ribbons of (Et₄N)₂Sn₃Se₇ ( 4 ), formed by treating (Et₄N)I with Sn and Se in methanol at 130°C, can be regarded as resulting from the condensation of [Sn₂Se₅^2–] chains with molecular [SnSe₄]^4– anions. The anions [Sn₄Se₁₁]^6–, [Sn₂Se₅^2–], and [Sn₃Se₇^2–] represent the products of individual reaction steps on the potential condensation pathway of [Sn₂Se₆]^4– to the lamellar selenidostannates(IV) [Sn₄Se₉^2–] or [Sn₃Se₇^2–].     

Control of Oxidation States of Transition Elements (Cr,Mn) in Nitridometalates and the Solid Solution Series Li6(Ca1‐xSrx)2[Mn2N6]

The formation of ternary nitridometalates from the elements in the case of the systems Li—Cr, V, Mn—N leads to compounds which contain the transition metals in the highest (V^V, Cr^VI) or a comparably high (Mn^V) oxidation state. In the corresponding calcium and strontium systems, the transition metals show a lower oxidation state (V^III, Cr^III, Mn^III). Transition metals with intermediate oxidation states (Cr^V, Mn^IV) are present in the quaternary (mixed cation) compounds Li₄Sr₂[CrN₆], Li₆Ca₂[MnN₆], and Li₆Sr₂[MnN₆] (R3¯(#148), a = 585.9(3) pm, c = 1908.6(4) pm, Z = 3), as well as in the solid solution series Li₆(Ca_1—xSr_x)₂[MnN₆].     

Interactions Magnetiques dans quelques Ferrites Oxyfluores a Structure Spinelle de Formule ZnxMFe2−xO4–xFx (M ? Fe,Co, Ni)

Magnetic interactions in some oxyfluoroferrites of spinel structure with the formula Zn_xMe_2?xO_4?xFx (M = Fe, Co, Ni) Whereas the ferromagnetic spin arrangement of the B-cations is not modified by the Zn²⁺?Fe³⁺ substitution in the ZnFe[Fe₂₊Fe³⁺]O_4?xF_x (0 ≤ x ≤ 0,50) spinel, this same substitution leads to a spin canting in the ZnFe[Co₂₊Fe³⁺]O_4?xF_x and ZnFe[Ni₂₊Fe³⁺]O_4?xF_x (0 ≤ x ≤ 0,80) simples. The difference in the magnetic behaviors with regard to the AB and BB interactions can be explained on the basis of the magnetic exchange theory.     

Darstellung,Kristallstruktur und Schwingungsspektren von (n-Bu4N)2[(Mo6I)(NCS)]

Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Vibrational Spectra of (n-Bu₄N)₂[(Mo₆I)(NCS)] By treatment of [(Mo₆I)I]^2– with (SCN)₂ in dichloromethane at –20 °C the hexaisothiocyanato cluster anion [(Mo₆I)(NCS)]^2– is formed. The X-ray structure determination of (n-Bu₄N)₂[(Mo₆I)(NCS)] · 2 Me₂CO (monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 13.168(5), b = 11.964(5), c = 24.636(5) Å, β = 104.960(5)°, Z = 2) shows, that the thiocyanate groups are coordinated exclusively via N atoms with Mo–N bond lengths of 2.141–2.150 Å, Mo–N–C angles of 166–178° and N–C–S-angles of 174–180°. The vibrational spectra exhibit characteristic innerligand vibrations at 2073–2054 (ν_CN), 846–844 (ν_CS) and 480–462 cm^–1 (δ_NCS).     

Neutral and Cationic Hexanuclear Rhenium Phosphine Clusters with μ3‐(Phosphido‐Chalcogenido), μ3‐(Arsenido‐Chalcogenido), and μ3‐(Imido or Oxo‐Chalcogenido) Hetero Ligand Shells

Reactions of dry THF/MeCN solutions of Ca[Re₆SCl(Cl^a)₆] with silylated derivatives E(SiMe₃)₂ (E = PhAs, PSiMe₃, HN, O, S) and addition of trialkylphosphine PPr₃ afford in high yields and at room temperature either the neutral clusters [Re₆SX(PPr₃)] ( 1 : X = As, 2 : X = P) or the ionic compounds [Re₆SX(PPr₃)]²⁺ · [Re₆S₆Cl₈]^2– ( 3 : X = NH, 4 : X = O, 5 : X = S). The compounds 1 – 5 were characterised by X‐ray crystal structure analysis. A di‐substitution reaction occurs on the {Re₆SCl}⁴⁺ cluster core, where the two inner μ₃‐chloro ligands Clⁱ are substituted by X (X = As, P, NH, O, S) and all six terminal chloro ligands Cl^a are exchanged by terminal PPr₃‐ligands.     

19F-NMR-spektroskopischer Nachweis und statistische Untersuchung zur Bildung der gemischten Clusteranionen [(Mo6ICl)F]2−, n = 0–7, und Darstellung von (TBA)2[(Mo6I)F]

¹⁹F NMR Spectroscopic Evidence and Calculation of the Statistical Formation of Mixed Cluster Anions [(Mo₆I Cl )F ]^2?, n = 0–7, and Preparation of (TBA)₂[(Mo₆I )F ] The octa-μ₃-iodo-hexafluoro-hexamolybdate(2?)ion [(Mo₆I)F]^2? is prepared for the first time. The system of the 21 innersphere mixed clusters (Mo₆ICl)⁴⁺, n = 0–7 is formed by exchange of innersphere bound Clⁱ against outersphere bound I^a on tempering solid [(Mo₆Cl)I] at 400°C. Prolonged tempering leads to increasing average n values of the mixture, which is converted into the tetrabutylammonium salt (TBA)₂[(Mo₆ICl)F]. Using increments of chemical shifts and integral peak intensities the 54 ¹⁹F-nmr signals of the 21 species (compound n = 8 is absent) are assigned and confirmed by the 2 D-¹⁹F/¹⁹F-COSY spectrum. From the measured intensities the distribution of the different compounds is determined and proves significant deviation from statistical occupation, revealing the preference of isomers with iodine atoms occupying edges of the innersphere cube and discrimination of those sharing diagonals of the faces. Moreover all compounds with n = 3 and 4 are present overaverage in comparison to the others.     

Über α-Dioximin-Komplexe der übergangsmetalle. XXIII) Kobalt(III)-nyoximin-Komplexe mit aromatischen Aminen

30 new binary salts of the heretofore unknown type [Co(NioxH)₂(Amin)₂]X were obtained by air oxidation of an alcoholic aqueous solution of Co^II acetate in the presence of 1,2-cyclohexanedione dioxime (nioxime) and an aromatic amine (aniline, o-and p-ethylaniline and m-xylidine). From the brown solutions of the resulting; Co(NioxH)₂(amine)₂; acetates the desired salts were separated by means of double decomposition reactions using X ? Br^?, NO, ClO, HSO, Pikart, [Cr(NH₃)₂(NCS)₄]^?, 1/3[Cr(NCS)₆]^3? and [Co(NioxH)₂(NO₂)₂]^?; NioxH ? C₆H₉N₂O₂. From spectroscopical investigations in the UV and IR regions some structural problems are resolved and discussed.     

Darstellung,Schwingungsspektren und Kristallstrukturen von [(Ph3P)2N]2[(W6Cl)I] · 2 Et2O · 2 CH2Cl2 und [(Ph3P)2N]2[(W6Cl)(NCS)] · 2 CH2Cl2

Synthesis, Crystal Structures, and Vibrational Spectra of [(Ph₃P)₂N]₂[(W₆Cl )I ] · 2 Et₂O · 2 CH₂Cl₂ and [(Ph₃P)₂N]₂[(W₆Cl )(NCS) ] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ By treatment of [(W₆Cl)I]^2– with (SCN)₂ in dichloromethane at –20 °C the hexaisothiocyanato cluster anion [(W₆Cl)(NCS)]^2– is formed. X‐ray structure determinations have been performed on single crystals of [(Ph₃P)₂N]₂[(W₆Cl)I] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ · 2 Et₂O ( 1 ) (triclinic, space group P1, a = 10.324(5), b = 14.908(3), c = 17.734(8) Å, α = 112.78(2)°, β = 99.13(3)°, γ = 92.02(3)°, Z = 1) and [(Ph₃P)₂N]₂[(W₆Cl)(NCS)] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ ( 2 ) (triclinic, space group P1, a = 11.115(2), b = 14.839(2), c = 17.036(3) Å, α = 104.46(1)°, β = 105.75(2)°, γ = 110.59(1)°, Z = 1). The thiocyanate ligands of 2 are bound exclusively via N atoms with W–N bond lengths of 2.091–2.107 Å, W–N–C angles of 173.1–176.9° and N–C–S angles of 178.1–179.3°. The vibrational spectra exhibit characteristic innerligand vibrations at 2067–2045 (ν_CN), 879–867 (ν_CS) and 490–482 (δ_NCS). Based on the molekular parameters of the X‐ray determination of 1 the vibrational spectra of the corresponding (n‐Bu₄N) salt of 1 are assigned by normal coordinate analysis. The valence force constants are f_d(WW) = 1.61, f_d(WI) = 1.23 and f_d(WCl) = 1.10 mdyn/Å.     

Darstellung und Struktur der Tetrafluoroaurate(III) MI[AuF4] mit MI = Li,Rb

Synthesis and Structure of Tetrafluoroaurates(III) M^I[AuF₄] with M^I = Li, Rb Single crystal investigations on Rb[AuF₄], light yellow, confirm the tetragonal unit cell (K[BrF₄]-type) with a = 618.2(1) and c = 1191(1) pm, Z = 4, space group I 4/mcm-D (No. 140). Li[AuF₄], light yellow too, crystallizes monoclinic with a = 485.32(7), b = 634.29(8), c = 1004.43(13) pm, β = 92.759(12), Z = 4; space group P 2/c-C (No. 13). The structure of Li[AuF₄] is related to the Rb[AuF₄]-type of structure.     

Darstellung und spektroskopische Charakterisierung des Clusteranions [(Mo6Cl8i)(CF3COO)6a]2−

Preparation and Spectroscopic Characterization of the Cluster Anion [(Mo₆Cl )(CF₃COO) ]^2? On heating of [(Mo₆Cl)Cl]^2? in dichloromethane with trifluoroacetic acid the new stable cluster anion [(Mo₆Cl)(CF₃COO)]^2? is formed by elimination of HCl. The (Mo₆Cl) unit remains unattacked. The ¹⁹F nmr spectrum exhibits a downfield shifted singulett as compared to free CF₃COO^? indicating the equivalence of all trifluoroacetate ligands, which unidentate coordination is deduced from characteristic i. r. frequencies of the carboxyl groups. The most intense i.r. band at 501 cm^?1 is assigned to the antisymmetric Mo? O^a vibration, the most intense Raman line at 319 cm^?1 to the breathing mode of the Cl cube.     

Über Tris[(trialkylphosphan)gold(I)]oxonium-tetrafluoroborate und Tris[(triphenylphosphan)gold(I)]sulfonium-tetrafluoroborat

On Tris[(trialkylphosphine)gold(I)]oxonium Tetrafluoroborates and Tris[(triphenylphosphine)gold(I)]sulfonium Tetrafluoroborate [Et₃PAu]⁺BF, obtained from Et₃PAuCl and AgBF₄ in tetrahydrofuran, reacts with KOH (molar ratio 3:1) to give the oxonium salt [(Et₃P)Au]₃O⁺BF ( 1 ). The homologous [^t(Bu₃P)Au]₃O⁺BF ( 2 ) is generated similarly from ^tBu₃PAuCl and Ag₂O in the presence of NaBF₄ in THF. The composition and identity of these two first tris[(tri alkyl phosphine)gold(I)]oxonium salts have been confirmed by analytical and spectroscopic data. The compounds are useful aurating agents. From the corresponding triphenylphosphine complex and (Me₃Si)₂S quantitative yields of the sulfonium salt [(Ph₃P)Au]₃S⁺BF ( 3 ) are obtained. Its crystal structure features monomeric cations, and in these small Au? S? Au angles indicate significant metal-metal bonding.     

Darstellung,Kristallstrukturen und Schwingungsspektren von [OsBr(acac)(PPh3)] und [OsBr(acac)(AsPh3)]

Synthesis, Crystal Structures, and Vibrational Spectra of [OsBr(acac)(PPh₃)] and [OsBr(acac)(AsPh₃)] By reaction of tetrabromoacetylacetonatoosmate(IV) with PPh₃ or AsPh₃ in ethanol the complexes [OsBr(acac)(PPh₃)] ( 1 ) and [OsBr(acac)(AsPh₃)] ( 2 ) are formed, which are purified by chromatography on silica gel. X-ray structure determinations of single crystals of ( 1 ) (monoclinic, space group P 2₁/n, a = 13.035(2), b = 18.2640(14), c = 16.636(3) Å, β = 112.776(14)°, Z = 4) and ( 2 ) (monoclinic, space group P 2₁/c, a = 13.23(5), b = 18.35(2), c = 16.65(2) Å, β = 112.9(5)°, Z = 4) result in mean bond distances Os–P = 2.413, Os–As = 2.483, Os–Br = 2.488 and Os–O = 2.037 Å. The vibrational spectra (10 K) exhibit the inner ligand vibrations of the acac, PPh₃ and AsPh₃ groups with nearly constant frequencies and the stretching vibrations of OsP at 499–522, of OsAs at 330–339, of OsBr at 213–214 and of OsO in the range 460–694 cm^–1.