Zwei Galliumfluorid-Ammoniakate: Ga(NH3)F3 und Ga(NH3)2F3

Two Gallium Fluoride Ammine Complexes: Ga(NH₃)F₃ and Ga(NH₃)₂F₃ Two gallium trifluoride ammines, Ga(NH₃)F₃ and Ga(NH₃)₂F₃, are obtained as single crystals through oxidation of gallium metal with NH₄HF₂ (Ga : NH₄HF₂ = 1 : 1.5) and NH₄F (Ga : NH₄F = 1 : 3.5), respectively, at 450 °C and 400 °C. Ga(NH₃)F₃ crystallizes with the non-centrosymmetric space group Abm2 (a = b = 544.6(2) pm, c = 986.6(4) pm) forming two-dimensional layers of [Ga(NH₃)F₅] octahedra. The addition of another NH₃ molecule in Ga(NH₃)₂F₃ (orthorhombic, Immm, a = 700.0(3) pm, b = 724.7(2) pm, c = 393.1(1) pm) leads to one-dimensional rods of [Ga(NH₃)₂F₄] octahedra running parallel [001] which are stacked in the [010] direction. Infrared spectra suggest hydrogen bonding (N–H…F) in Ga(NH₃)F₃, for Ga(NH₃)₂F₃ an unequivocal statement is not possible.     

Crystal Structure of Ni(NH3)Cl2 and Ni(NH3)Br2

Ni(NH₃)Cl₂ and Ni(NH₃)Br₂ were prepared by the reaction of Ni(NH₃)₂X₂ with NiX₂ at 350 °C in a steel autoclave. The crystal structures were determined by X‐ray powder diffraction using synchrotron radiation and refined by Rietveld methods. Ni(NH₃)Cl₂ and Ni(NH₃)Br₂ are isotypic and crystallize in the space group I2/m with Z = 8 and for Ni(NH₃)Cl₂: a = 14.8976(3) Å, b = 3.56251(6) Å, c = 13.9229(3) Å, β = 106.301(1)°; Ni(NH₃)Br₂: a = 15.5764(1) Å, b = 3.74346(3) Å, c = 14.4224(1) Å, β = 105.894(1)°. The crystal structures are built up by two crystallographically distinct but chemically mostly equivalent polymeric octahedra double chains [NiX_3/3X_2/2(NH₃)] (X = Cl, Br) running along the short b‐axis. The octahedra NiX₅NH₃ share common edges therein. The crystal structures of the ammines Ni(NH₃)_mX₂ with m = 1, 2, 6 can be derived from that of the halides NiX₂ (X = Cl, Br) by successive fragmentation of its CdCl₂ like layers by NH₃.     

Zwei neue Ammoniakate des Scandiumtrichlorides,ScCl3(NH3) und ScCl3(NH3)2

Two New Ammoniates of Scandium Trichloride, ScCl₃(NH₃) and ScCl₃(NH₃)₂ Reactions of scandium with ammonium chloride in the presence of cupric chloride in sealed copper ampoules yield colorless single crystals of the two new ammoniates of scandium trichloride, ScCl₃(NH₃) und ScCl₃(NH₃)₂. The crystal structures were determined from single crystal data; they both crystallize with the triclinic crystal system. In ScCl₃(NH₃)₂ isolated unsymmetrical dimers of double octahedra, according to [Sc‐mer‐(NH₃)_3/1Cl_1/1Cl_(2/2)×2Sc(NH₃)_1/1Cl_3/1] are the characteristic structural features. The crystal structure of ScCl₃(NH₃) also contains double octahedra, [Sc(NH₃)_2/1Cl_2/1Cl_2/2]₂; these dimers are, however, connected via common edges forming infinite zig‐zag chains according to the formulation [Sc(NH₃)_1/1Cl_1/1Cl_4/2].     

Phase transitions in perovskite-like oxyfluorides (NH4)3WO3F3 and (NH4)3TiOF5

Calorimetric and X-ray measurements have been performed on ammonium oxyfluorides (NH₄)₃WO₃F₃ and (NH₄)₃TiOF₅ from 120 up to 300 K. Two and one structural phase transitions were found for the former and latter compounds, respectively. In accordance with the entropy parameters both compounds undergo phase transitions of order–disorder type.     

Electronic structure and spectra of [Ru(NH3)5pyz]2+ and [(NH3)5Ru-pyz-Ru(NH3)5]4+

The electronic structure and spectra of [Ru(NH₃)₅pyz]²⁺ and [(NH₃)₅Ru-pyz-Ru(NH₃)₅]⁴⁺ are calculated by the INDO (CINDO-E/S) method. Changes in molecular orbitals, charge distributions, and bond order indices of the pyrazine molecule and [Ru(NH₃)₅pyz]²⁺ complex in the [(NH₃)₅Ru-pyz-Ru(NH₃)₅]⁴⁺ binuclear complex are analyzed. St. Petersburg State University. Translated fromZhurnal Strukturnoi Khimii, Vol. 35, No. 4, pp. 12–23, July–August, 1994. Translated by. O. Kharlamova     

Isotype Strukturen einiger Hexaamminmetall(II)-halogenide von 3d-Metallen: [V(NH3)6]I2, [Cr(NH3)6]I2, [Mn(NH3)6]Cl2, [Fe(NH3)6]Cl2, [Fe(NH3)6]Br2, [Co(NH3)6]Br2 und [Ni(NH3)6]Cl2

The Structures of some Hexaammine Metal(II) Halides of 3 d Metals: [V(NH₃)₆]I₂, [Cr(NH₃)₆]I₂, [Mn(NH₃)₆]Cl₂, [Fe(NH₃)₆]Cl₂, [Fe(NH₃)₆]Br₂, [Co(NH₃)₆]Br₂ and [Ni(NH₃)₆]Cl₂ Crystals of yellow [V(NH₃)₆]I₂ and green [Cr(NH₃)₆]I₂ were obtained by the reaction of VI₂ and CrI₂ with liquid ammonia at room temperature. Colourless crystals of [Mn(NH₃)₆]Cl₂ were obtained from Mn and NH₄Cl in supercritical ammonia. Colourless transparent crystals of [Fe(NH₃)₆]Cl₂ and [Fe(NH₃)₆]Br₂ were obtained by the reaction of FeCl₂ and FeBr₂ with supercritical ammonia at 400°C. Under the same conditions orange crystals of [Co(NH₃)₆]Br₂ were obtained from [Co₂(NH₂)₃(NH₃)₆]Br₃. Purple crystals of [Ni(NH₃)₆]Cl₂ were obtained by the reaction of NiCl₂ · 6H₂O and NH₄Cl with aqueous NH₃ solution. The structures of the isotypic compounds (Fm3 m, Z = 4) were determined from single crystal diffractometer data (see “Inhaltsübersicht”). All compounds crystallize in the K₂[PtCl₆] structure type. In these compounds the metal ions have high-spin configuration. The orientation of the dynamically disordered hydrogen atoms of the ammonia ligands is discussed.     

Dynamic disorder in ammonium oxofluorotungstates (NH4)2WO2F4 and (NH4)3WO3F3

Ammonium oxofluorotungstates, (NH₄)₂WO₂F₄ and (NH₄)₃WO₃F₃, are characterized by vibration spectroscopy and quantum chemistry methods with the use of NMR ¹⁹F and ¹H data. It is shown in the approximation of the density-functional theory that in isolated octahedrons [WO₂F₄]^2? and [WO₃F₃]^3? the mutual arrangement of oxygen atoms in cis-position corresponds to the energy minimum. The presence of intraspheric disorder in [WO₃F₃]^3? (unlike [WO₂F₄]^2?) explains the complex character of vibrational spectra of this anion and eliminates existent in the literature differences in their interpretation (between C _2v and C _3v structure variants). Models of intraspheric dynamics of [WO₃F₃]^3? are discussed.     

Metallampullen als Mini‐Autoklaven: Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Ammoniakate [Al(NH3)4Cl2][Al(NH3)2Cl4] und (NH4)2[Al(NH3)4Cl2][Al(NH3)2Cl4]Cl2

Metal Ampoules as Mini‐Autoclaves: Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [Al(NH₃)₄Cl₂][Al(NH₃)₂Cl₄] and (NH₄)₂[Al(NH₃)₄Cl₂][Al(NH₃)₂Cl₄]Cl₂ The salts [Al(NH₃)₄Cl₂]⁺[Al(NH₃)₂Cl₄]^–≡AlCl₃ · 3 NH₃ ( 1 ) and (NH₄⁺)²[Al(NH₃)₄Cl₂]⁺[Al(NH₃)₂Cl₄]^–(Cl^–)₂≡ AlCl₃ · 3 NH₃ · (NH₄)Cl ( 2 ) have been obtained as single crystals during the reactions of aluminum and aluminum trichloride, respectively, with ammonium chloride in sealed Monel metal containers. The crystal structure of 1 was determined again [triclinic, P‐1; a = 574.16(10); b = 655.67(12); c = 954.80(16) pm; α = 86.41(2); β = 87.16(2); γ = 84.89(2)°], that of 2 for the first time [monoclinic, I2/m; a = 657.74(12); b = 1103.01(14); c = 1358.1(3) pm; β = 103.24(2)°].     

Synthesis,characterization and some reactions of trans-[Co(NH3)4(CH3NH2)Br]2+ and trans-[Co(NH3)4(CH3NH2)(NO3)]2+ complexes

The preparation of trans-[Co(NH₃)₄(CH₃NH₂)Br]²⁺ and trans-[Co(NH₃)₄(CH₃NH₂)-(NO₃)]²⁺ complexes is described. The UV-VIS spectra of the complexes indicate a decrease of the ligand field compared to the parent pentaammines. Infrared spectra match with the pattern of the corresponding pentaammines. The catalyzed (by Hg²⁺) aquation of the trans-bromomethylamine complex go under retention of the stereochemical configuration. The base hydrolysis (studied at 25°C) products show trans to cis rearrangement for both complexes. ¹H NMR spectroscopy is used for identification of the stereochemical configuration of the compounds.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von NH4[Si(NH3)F5] und [Si(NH3)2F4]

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of NH₄[Si(NH₃)F₅] and [Si(NH₃)₂F₄] Single crystals of NH₄[Si(NH₃)F₅] and [Si(NH₃)₂F₄] are obtained by reaction of silicon powder with NH₄HF₂ in sealed Monel ampoules at 400°C. NH₄[Si(NH₃)F₅] crystallizes with the tetragonal space group P4/n (no. 85) with a = 614.91(7) pm, c = 721.01(8) pm, Z = 2. Characteristic for the structure is the anionic octahedron [Si(NH₃)F₅]^?. Si(NH₃)₂F₄ crystallizes with the monoclinic space group P2₁/c (no. 14) with a = 506.9(1) pm, b = 728.0(1) pm, c = 675.9(1), β = 93,21(2)°, Z = 2. Trans-[Si(NH₃)₂F₄] molecules are characteristic for this structure.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of New Amminecopper(II) Nitrates: [Cu(NH3)2](NO3)2 and [Cu(NH3)](NO3)2

[Cu(NH₃)₂](NO₃)₂ ( I ) and [Cu(NH₃](NO₃)₂ ( II ) were synthesized by interaction of molten NH₄NO₃ with [Cu(NH₃)₄](NO₃)₂ and Cu(NO₃)₂ · 3 H₂O, respectively, at 180 to 195°C for 24 hr. According to X-Ray single crystal analysis, I is orthorhombic (sp. gr. Pbca) with a = 5.678(1), b = 9.765(2), c = 11.596(2) Å, Z = 4, R = 0.060; II is monoclinic (sp. gr. P2₁/c) with a = 6.670(1), b = 8.658(2), c = 9.661(2) Å, β = 101.78(2)°, Z = 4, R = 0.027. In both structures, the nearest coordination environment of Cu is a slightly distorted square formed by N (from NH₃) and O atoms (from NO₃ groups). The structure of I consists of centrosymmetrical [Cu(NH₃)₂](NO₃)₂ molecules linked by hydrogen bonds. The Cu? N and Cu? O distances are 1.98 and 2.01 Å, respectively. In II , the Cu? N distance is 1.95 Å, the Cu? O distances are 1.96, 2.02, and 2.03 Å. The [CuO₃NH₃] squares are connected by NO₃ bridges into zigzag chains, which are linked into layers by longer Cu? O interactions (2.31 Å). Obviously, the layers are additionally strengthened and held together by hydrogen bonds.     

[CrBr2(NH3)4][CrBr4(NH3)2], a new chromium(III) complex

Green single crystals of trans‐tetraamminedibromidochromium(III) trans‐diamminetetrabromidochromate(III), [CrBr₂(NH₃)₄][CrBr₄(NH₃)₂], are found to contain two symmetry‐independent sixfold coordinated Cr^III cations on centres of inversion. The structure is composed of octahedral trans‐[CrBr₂(NH₃)₄]⁺ cations and octahedral trans‐[CrBr₄(NH₃)₂]⁻ anions, and adopts a distorted CsCl‐type lattice. The cations and anions are linked by N—H...Br interactions. This is the first example in which both ions are mixed ammine–bromide Cr^III complexes.     

Neue Hexafluoromanganate(III): (NH4)2NaMnF6, (NH4)2KMnF6 und (NH4)3MnF6

New Hexafluoromanganates(III): (NH₄)₂NaMnF₆, (NH₄)₂KMnF₆, and (NH₄)₃MnF₆ (NH₄)₂NaMnF₆ and (NH₄)₂KMnF₆ were prepared by solid state reaction in sealed platinum tubes under pressure. From solution pure (NH₄)₃MnF₆ has been obtained at first time. The compounds crystallize in three different variants of the elpasolite structure: (NH₄)₂NaMnF₆ tetragonally, (NH₄)₃KMnF₆ monoclinic, (NH₄)₃MnF₆ monoclinic, perhaps with triclinic symmetry. Relations between decreasing symmetry in structure and the JAHN -TELLER effect of Mn(III) as well as the influence of ionic radii are discussed. The reflectance spectra were measured, the magnetic properties of the title compounds as well as (NH₄)₂MnF₅ were investigated.     

Darstellung und Elektronenspektren neuer Trithiocarbonato-Komplexe; Struktur,Eigenschaften und Photoelektronenspektren von Ni(NH3)3CS3 und Zn(NH3)2CS3

Preparation and Electronic Spectra of new Trithiocarbonato Complexes; Structure, Properties, and Photoelectronic Spectra of Ni(NH₃)₃CS₃ and Zn(NH₃)₂CS₃ The complex anions [Zn(CS₃)₂]^2?, [Cd(CS₃)₂]^2?, [Co(CS₃)₃]^3?, [Cr(CS₃)₃]^3?, [As(CS₃)₃]^3?, [Sb(CS₃)₃]^3?, [Bi(CS₃)₃]^3?, [Sn(CS₃)₂]^2?, and [Cu(CS₃)] could be isolated as tetraphenylphosphonium and tetraphenylarsonium salts. From the electronic spectra of the transition metal complexes it follows that the CS ion exhibits, in comparison with other sulfur containing ligands, relatively large Δ-values and only a small nephelauxetic effect (e.g. in [Cr(CS₃)₃]^3?: Δ = 16.0 kK; β₃₅ = 0.57). The trithiocarbonate ion in all the above complexes acts as a bidentate ligand and forms fourmembered ring systems CS₂M. Further it was proved by means of infrared, electronic and photoelectronic spectra that the structure of “Ni(NH₃)₃CS₃” is [Ni(NH₃)₆][Ni(CS₃)₂] whereas Zn(NH₃)₂CS₃ has not such an ionic structure.     

Crystal structure determination of complexes of monomethylammonium chloride and mercury(II) chloride: CH3NH3HgCl3, (CH3NH3)2HgCl4, and CH3NH3Hg2Cl5

The crystal structures have been determined of CH₃NH₃HgCl₃, (CH₃NH₃)₂HgCl₄, and CH₃NH₃Hg₂Cl₅. In (CH₃NH₃)₂HgCl₄ the Hg^II atom is tetrahedrally coordinated by four Cl atoms with Hg? Cl bond lengths of 2.464 to 2.478 Å. In the other two compounds the Hg^II atom is involved in two short covalent Hg? Cl bonds, forming a pseudo HgCl₂ molecule and two much longer bridging Hg? Cl bonds. The methylammonium groups are connected by hydrogen bonds to the chlorine atoms. The nature of the hydrogen bonding scheme probably causes disorder of the methylammonium groups.     

Zur Kenntnis der Sulfito-kobalt(III)-Ammine. II. [CoSO3NCS(NH3)4] und [CoSO3SCN(NH3)4]

Sulphito Cobalt(III) Ammines. II. [CoSO₃NCS(NH₃)₄] and [CoSO₃SCN(NH₃)₄] The brown complex [CoSO₃NCS(NH₃)₄] · 2 H₂O formed from aqueous solutions contains N-bonded thiocyanate as concluded from his IR spectrum. After dehydration the red complex [CoSO₃SCN(NH₃)₄] containing S-bonded thiocyanate has been formed. The conversion of the two isomers is favoured by the trans effect of the sulphito group.     

Thermal behaviour and vibrational spectra of (NH4)3Ga(C2O4)3 · 3H2O and (NH4)3Al(C2O4)3 · 3H2O

The IR and Raman spectra and the thermal behaviour of the isomorphous compounds (NH₄)₃Ga(C₂O₄)₃·3H₂O and (NH₄)₃Al(C₂O₄)₃·3H₂O were investigated. Detailed stoichiometries, sustained by TG, DTA and IR spectroscopic analyses, were found in both cases. Different results, associated with the different polarizing powers of the metal cations, were obtained. The first evidence was found of the formation of basic gallium carbonates.     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur von Diamminmagnesiumdiazid Mg(NH3)2(N3)2

Preparation and Crystal Structure of Diammin Magnesium Diazide Mg(NH₃)₂(N₃)₂ Diammin magnesium diazide was synthesized from Mg₃N₂ and NH₄N₃ in liquid ammonia and crystallized at 150 °C under autogenous atmosphere of HN₃ and NH₃ using sealed ampoules. Mg(NH₃)₂(N₃)₂ is a colorless, microcrystalline powder which can detonate above 180 °C. Caution, preparation and manipulation of Mg(NH₃)₂(N₃)₂ is very dangerous! The crystal structure was solved from powder data using the Patterson method and a Rietveld refinement was performed (Mg(NH₃)₂(N₃)₂, I 4/m, no. 87; a = 6.3519(1), c = 7.9176(2) Å; Z = 2, R(F²)= 0.1162). The crystal structure of Mg(NH₃)₂(N₃)₂ is related to that of SnF₄. It consists of planes built up from corner sharing Mg(NH₃)₂(N₃)₄ octahedra connected equatorially over their four azide bridges with the ammonia ligands being in trans position. IR data were collected and interpreted in accordance with the structural data.     

Interpretation der Schwingungsspektren von (CH3)2SO2, (CH3)2SO(NH) und (CH3)2S(NH)2 unter Verwendung eines Kopplungsstufenverfahrens

Normal Coordinate Analysis of (CH₃)₂SO₂, (CH₃)₂SO(NH), and (CH₃)₂S(NH)₂ using the Method of Stepwise Coupling The qualitative assignment of the vibrational spectra of (CH₃)₂SO₂ ( 1 ), (CH₃)₂SO(NH) ( 2 a ), and (CH₃)₂S(NH)₂ ( 3 a ) and of the C and N deuterated derivatives of 2 a and 3 a is used in a normal coordinate analysis by the method of stepwise coupling. The force constants and the energy distributions are calculated in symmetry coordinates using a generalized valence force field.     

Darstellung und Strukturaufklärung von Ammonium‐tetraamminlithium‐amidotrithiophosphat‐Ammoniak(1/1) (NH4) [Li(NH3)4] [P(NH2)S3] · NH3

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Ammonium Tetraamminelithium Amidotrithiophosphate‐Ammonia(1/1)(NH₄)[Li(NH₃)₄][P(NH₂)S₃]·NH₃ Colourless crystals of (NH₄)[Li(NH₃)₄][P(NH₂)S₃]·NH₃ were prepared by the reduction of P₄S₁₀ with a solution of lithium in liquid ammonia. The X‐ray structure determination shows them to contain the pseudo‐tetrahedral amidotrithiophosphate anion [P(NH₂)S₃]²⁻ (point group C_S), which is the hitherto unknown final member of a series of previously characterized amidothiophosphates. The ammonium ion and the ammonia molecule of solvation form an diamminehydrogen(1+)‐ion N₂H₇⁺ with a short, nearly linear hydrogen bond of 2.864(3) Å.