Synthese,IR-Spektrum und Kristallstruktur von N,N'-Bis(trimethylsilyl)benzamidinium-tetrachloroferrat(III)

Synthesis, IR Spectrum, and Crystal Structure of N,N'-Bis(trimethylsilyl)benzamidinium Tetrachloroferrate(III) The title compound [C₆H₅? C(NHSiMe₃)₂][FeCl₄] is obtained by the reaction of FeCl₃ with N,N,N'-tris(trimethylsilyl)benzamidine in the presence of tetrahydrofurane, forming yellow, moisture sensitive crystals. The compound is characterized by its IR spectrum as well as by an X-ray structure determination. Space group P2₁/n, Z = 8, 5974 independent observed reflexions, R = 0.066. The lattice dimensions are at ?70°C: a = 2110.7, b = 1109.5, c = 2120.4 pm; β = 111.17º. The compound forms ion pairs, in which the H atoms of the amidinium cation are coordinated with one chlorine ligand of the FeCl₄^? ion in a chelating manner.