Synthese und Kristallstruktur von (PPh4)2Se6

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of (PPh₄)₂Se₆ (PPh₄)₂Se₆ has been prepared by the reaction of selenium with K₂Se₂ in dimethylformamide solution in the presence of K₃[Mn(CN)₆] and PPh₄Br, forming black crystal needles. According to the crystal structure determination the compound consists of PPh⁺₄ ions and chainlike hexaselenide ions. Space group P6 , Z = 2,4683 Observed unique reflections, R = 0.066. Lattice dimensions at ?90°C: a = 951.0, b = 1094.8, c = 2137.4 pm, α = 82.66°, β = 83.36°, γ = 89.96°.