Estimating of surface activity of Cl− and Br− ions in the (In-Ga)/[N-methylformamide + mc KCl + (1 − m)c KClO4] and (In-Ga)/[N-methylformamide + mc KBr + (1 − m)c KClO4] systems by different methods

Differential capacitance curves in the (In-Ga)/[N-methylformamide + mc KCl + (1 ? m)c KClO₄] and (In-Ga)/[N-methylformamide + mc KBr + (1 ? m)c KClO₄] systems are measured using an ac bridge for the following molar portions m of the surface-active anion: 0, 0.01, 0.02, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, and 1. The Cl^? and Br^? anions specific adsorption in the systems can be described quantitatively by the Frumkin isotherm. The principal parameters of Cl^? and Br^? anions adsorption at the (In-Ga)/N-methylformamide interface are determined by different methods. Unlike Ga/N-methylformamide interface, where the adsorption energy increased in the sequence I^? ≈ Br^? < Cl^?, at the (In-Ga)/N-methylformamide interface it increased in the reverse sequence: Cl^? < Br^? < I^?. The adsorption parameters at the charge density q = 0, obtained by three different methods, are close to each other. However, the parameters α₁ and α₂, which characterize the charge effect on the adsorption energy, when determined by the analyzing of dependences of adsorption potential drop E _ads on ln(mc), differ from those determined by two other methods. The error may be caused by the assuming that the adsorption potential drop is proportional to the coverage of dense layer with the specifically adsorbed ions.     

Different approaches to the estimating of surface activity of I− ions in the (In-Ga)/[N-methylformamide + mc KI + (1 − m)c KClO4] system

Differential capacitance curves in the (In-Ga)/[N-methylformamide + mc KI + (1 - m)c KClO₄] system are measured using an ac bridge for the following molar portions m of the surface-active anion: 0, 0.01, 0.02, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, and 1. The I^? anion specific adsorption in the system can be described quantitatively by the Frumkin isotherm. The principal parameters of I^? anion adsorption at the (In-Ga)/N-methylformamide interface are determined by different methods.     

Estimation of the specific adsorption of I−, Br−, and Cl− ions in systems (Tl-Ga)/[N-methylformamide + 0.1m M KA + 0.1(1 − m) M KClO4] (KA is KCl, KBr, and KI) based on the analysis of two-dimensional pressure curves obtained by integration of differential capacitance

By means of an ac bridge, the differential capacitance vs. potential curves are measured in systems (Tl-Ga)/[N-MF + 0.1m M KI + 0.1(1 ? m) M KClO₄], (Tl-Ga)/[N-MF + 0.1m M KBr + 0.1(1 ? m) M KClO₄], and (Tl-Ga)/[N-MF + 0.1m M KCl + 0.1(1 ? m) M KClO₄] for the following fractions m of the surfaceactive anion: 0, 0.02, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, and 1. Based on the analysis of curves of two-dimensional pressure found by integrating the differential capacitance, it is shown that the data on the specific adsorption of anions I^?, Br^?, and Cl^? in the mentioned systems can be quantitatively described by the Frumkin isotherm. The main adsorption parameters of I^?, Br^?, and Cl^? anions at the (Tl-Ga)/N-MF interface are determined. It is found that on the (Tl-Ga)/N-MF interface, the same as on the (In-Ga)/N-MF interface, the adsorption energy of ions increases in the sequence Cl^? < Br^? < I^?, in contrast to the Ga/N-MF interface, where the energy increases in the reverse sequence: I^? ≈ Br^? < I^?. For all halide ions (Hal^?), the adsorption energy and the energy of metal-Halinteraction increase in the sequence (Tl-Ga) < (In-Ga) < Ga.     

Hopping conductivity of distorted K2NiF4-type (Ca1+xNd1−x)CrO4

Orthorhombic distorted K₂NiF₄-type (Ca_1+xNd_1?x)CrO₄ (0.00 ≤ x ≤ 0.15) was synthesized using a standard ceramic technique. The cell parameters (a and c) decreased, whereas the cell parameter (b) increased with the increase in x. The variation in the global instability index (GII) indicated that the crystal stability of (Ca_1+xNd_1?x)CrO₄ was not influenced by the Cr⁴⁺ ion content. At all temperatures, the electrical conductivity (σ) of (Ca_1+xNd_1?x)CrO₄ increased with the increase in x. (Ca_1+xNd_1?x)CrO₄ was a p-type semiconductor and exhibited hopping conductivity in a small-polaron model in the temperature range of 290 K ≤ T ≤ 713 K. The Cr⁴⁺ ion acts as an acceptor, and the electron transfer through the Cr³⁺–O–Cr⁴⁺ path becomes active as a result of the Cr⁴⁺ ion content and the Cr–O(1) distance.     

Thermal analysis of manganese(II) complexes of general formula (Bu4N)2[MnBrnCl4−n]

Thermal decomposition of compounds consisting of tetrahalogenomanganese(II) anions, [MnBr_nCl_4?n]^2? (n = 0–4), and a tetrabutylammonium cation has been studied using the DSC, TG-FTIR, TG–MS and DTA techniques. The measurements were carried out in an argon and static air atmospheres over the temperature ranges 173–450 K (DSC) and 300–1073 K (TG). Solid products of the thermal decomposition were identified by FT-FIR spectroscopy as well as X-ray powder diffractometry.     

Solvent effect on the kinetics of oxidation of [Co(en)2amS]2+ by IO4−

The dependence of the rate constants for the oxidation of [Co(en)2amS]2+ (amS=–SCH2CH2NH2 2– by IO4– on solvent composition has been established for aqueous mixtures of MeOH, i-PrOH, t-BuOH, urea (U), ethylene carbonate (EC), acetonitrile (AN), dimethyl formamide (DMF) and acetone (Me2CO). Addition of aprotic cosolvents leads to marked decrease in the reaction rate in comparison to monohydroxylic alcohols. Alcohols inhibit the reaction rate in order MeOH < i-PrOH < t-BuOH. The change in solvation on going from the initial to the transition state are discussed in terms of the Gibbs transfer function, Gt0.     

Photoelectron spectroscopy of silicon and germanium-fluorine binary cluster anions (SinF m − , GenF m − )

Electronic properties of silicon-fluorine and germanium-fluorine cluster anions (Si_nF _m ^? n = 1–9, m = 1–3, Ge_nF _m ^? ; n =1–9, m = 1–3) were investigated by photoelectron spectroscopy using a magnetic-bottle type electron spectrometer. The binary cluster anions were generated by a laser vaporization of a silicon/germanium rod in an He carrier gas mixed with a small amount of SiF₄ or F₂ gas. Comparison between photoelectron spectra of Si_nF^?/Ge_nF^? and Sin /Gen (n = 4–9) gives the insight that the doped F atom can remove one electron from the corresponding Sin _n ^? /Ge _n ^? cluster without any serious rearrangement of Sin/Gen framework, because only the first peak of Si _n ^? /Ge _n ^? , corresponding singly occupied molecular orbital (SOMO), disappears and other successive spectral features are unchanged with the F atom doping     

Synthesis and characterization of a NASICON phase of variable composition Na1 − x Ni1 − x Sc1 + x (MoO4)3 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.5)

Subsolidus phase ratios in the Na₂MoO₄-NiMoO₄-Sc₂(MoO₄)₃ system have been studied using X-ray diffraction, differential thermal analysis, and vibrational spectroscopy. A phase of variable composition Na_{1 ? x} Ni_{1 ? x} Sc_{1 + x} (MoO₄)₃ (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.5) having NASICON structure (space group \(R\bar 3c\) ) and a triple molybdate crystallizing in triclinic system (space group \(P\bar 1\) ) have been obtained. The high conductivity of Na_{1 ? x} Ni_{1 ? x} Sc_{1 + x} (MoO₄)₃ allows the phase of variable composition to be regarded as a promising sodiumion-conductive solid electrolyte.     

Catalytic oxidation of benzoin and p-substituted benzhydrol by p-benzoquinone or air in the presence of [FeII(SPh)4]2− and [FeII(SePh)4]2−

[Fe^II(SPh)₄]²⁻ (1) and [Fe^II(SePh)₄]²⁻ (2) exhibit high catalytic activity in the oxidation of benzoin with p-benzoquinone or air and of p-substituted benzhydrol with air under mild conditions (1 atm, 25 °C). p-Substitution of benzhydrols shows a trend in the oxidation rate: 4-Cl>H>4-OMe. Furthermore, the observed isotope effect of k_H/k_D = 4.0 (catalyzed by [Fe(Sph)₄]²⁻ (1)) and 3.3 (catalyzed by [Fe(SePh)₄]²⁻ (2)) in the p-benzoquinone oxidation of benzoin indicates that the methine hydrogen of benzoin and benzhydrol is released as a proton in the rate-determining step.     

Electronic structure and spectra of [Fe(CN)6SO3]4−

The complex ion [Fe(CN)₆SO₃]⁴⁻ has been prepared in aqueous solution and as the zinc salt in the solid state. The electronic and IR spectra of the complex ion (I) have been recorded. MO calculations have been performed to understand the electronic structure of complex I. The electronic spectra of I and hexacyanoferrate(II) [HCF(II)] have been calculated and compared with the experimental results for I, HCF(II) and HCF(III). The experimental and theoretical results suggest that the oxidation state of Fe in I is + 3 and not +2 and the SO₃ moiety is bonded to one of the nitrogen atoms of the cyano group.     

Crystallographic study of YCo3+1−2xCo2+xPt4+xO3 and DyCo3+1−2xCo2+xPt4+xO3

The crystal structures of single crystals of YCo³⁺_.36Co²⁺_.32Pt⁴⁺_.32O₃ and DyCo³⁺_.36Co²⁺_.32Pt⁴⁺_.32O₃ have been examined at room temperature, and shown to be isostructural with GdFeO₃, which belongs to space group Pbnm. The overall expansion of octahedra caused by substitution of platinum enhances the distortion of rare-earth dodecahedra by moving 4 out of 12 oxygens further away from the rare-earth ions, as shown by the rotation of octahedra along the [110] axis. No order has been found for Co²⁺, Co³⁺, and Pt⁴⁺.     

Theoretical study of stepwise hydrogenated closo-alane clusters Al13H m − (m = 1–12)

The structure, energy, and vibrational characteristics of different stepwise-hydrogenated closo-alane clusters Al₁₃H _m ^? (m = 1–12) were calculated within the B3LYP approximation of the density functional theory using 6-31G* and 6-311+G* basis sets. For each of the m values, there is a set of several low-lying, closely spaced (within ～0.1–0.3 eV) isomers. In the first half of the series, inner isomers (with the centered cage Al@Al₁₂) are preferable; and in the second half, outer isomers (with the thirteenth Al atom located on the outside of the empty Al₁₂ icosahedron and coordinated to its face) are more favorable. In some of the outer isomers, the aluminum cage is severely distorted and loses its closo form. When a hydrogen atom is attached to paramagnetic radical anions (with odd m values), the most favorable site for attack is the Al* atom located opposite the Al^t-H bond and carrying most of the unpaired electron density. The resulting diamagnetic anions contain a maximum number of linear (or quasi-linear) HAl_H-Al_c-Al_HH or HAl_H…Al_HH fragments in the inner and outer isomers, respectively (the trans addition rule). The energy D _m (H) of successive addition of an H atom to the centered icosahedron Al ₁₃ ^? depends on m in a zigzag manner: the even bonds are always ～1 eV stronger than the odd bonds. This trend is interpreted in the framework of the molecular model of the valence states of the [Al₁₃] “superatom” with a variable valence increasing from 1 to 12 due to the unpairing of one to six electron pairs of the cage when the first, third, etc. odd H atoms are attached to it.     

Vibrational spectra and electrophysical properties of a NASICON phase of variable composition Na1 − x Co1 − x Sc1 + x (MoO4)3 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.5)

Subsolidus phase ratios of the Na₂MoO₄-CoMoO₄-Sc₂(MoO₄)₃ system have been studied by X-ray diffraction, differential thermal analysis, and vibrational spectroscopy. A phase of variable composition Na_{1 ? x} Co_{1 ? x} Sc_{1 + x} (MoO₄)₃, 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.5 having NASICON structure (space group \(R\bar 3c\) ) and triple molybdate NaCo₃Sc(MoO₄)₅ crystallizing in triclinic system (space group \(P\bar 1\) ) have been obtained. The high conductivity of Na_{1 ? x} Co_{1 ? x} Sc_{1 + x} (MoO₄)₃ allows the phase of variable composition to be regarded as a promising sodium-ion conducting solid electrolyte.     

Behavior of Mn3+ ions in four-layered hexagonal (Sr1−x−yLaxBay)MnO3

Stoichiometric four-layered hexagonal (4H) (Sr_1?x?yBa_xLa_y)MnO₃ was synthesized using a standard ceramic technique. Rietveld analysis at room temperature indicated that the Mn–O(1) distance increased and the Mn–O(2) distance decreased with the increase in x. The samples were n-type semiconductors and exhibited hopping conductivity in a small-polaron model below 533 K. The Mn³⁺ ion acted as a donor and the electron transfer became active through the Mn³⁺–O–Mn⁴⁺ path. The samples were antiferromagnetic and the Néel temperature (T_N) was constant regardless of y when x was fixed to 0.3, whereas T_N shifted to a high temperature when y was fixed to 0.02. The face-sharing Mn³⁺–O(2)–Mn⁴⁺ interaction strengthened as the Mn–O(2) distance decreased, and T_N shifted to a high temperature as a result.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and magnetic properties of [1-(4′-bromobenzyl)-4-methylquinolinium] [Ni(mnt)2] complex (mnt2 − =maleonitriledithiolate)

A new ion-pair complex, [BrBzMeQl][Ni(mnt)₂] (1) ([BrBzMeQl]⁺?=?1-(4′-bromobenzyl)-2-methylquinolinium; mnt^2??=?maleonitriledithiolate), has been prepared and characterized. X-ray diffraction analysis shows that the Ni(mnt)₂ anion and [BrBzMeQl]⁺ cations of 1 form completely segregated stacking columns, with the Ni?···?Ni distances alternating between 3.717 and 4.466?Å?in the Ni(mnt)₂ stacking column. The variable-temperature magnetic susceptibilities of 1 have been measured over the range 75–300?K and the results reveal that the complex exhibits antiferromagnetic behavior.     

New methods of preparation of hydroxy-closo-decaborates [B10H10 − n (OH) n ]2− (n = 1, 2)

New methods of preparation of hydroxy-closo-decaborates [B₁₀H_{10 ? n} (OH) _n ]^2? (n = 1, 2) that are based on the reaction of anions [B₁₀H_{10 ? n} (OAc) _n ]^2? and alkoxyethylidenoxonio-closo-decaborates [2-B₁₀H₉OC(OR)CH₃]^? with aqueous solution of hydrazine are proposed. The obtained compounds were characterized by IR, ESI/MS, and NMR (¹H, ¹¹B, ¹³C) spectroscopy.     

Interpretation der Absorptionsspektren der Komplexionen [Mo(CN)8]4−, [Mo(CN)8]3−, [W(CN)8]4− und [W(CN)8]3−

Zusammenfassung Die Absorptions- und Reflexionsspektren der Oktocyanokomplexe desMo(IV) undW(IV) sowie die Absorptionsspektren der Oktocyanotomplexe desMo(V) undW(V) werden mitgeteilt. Die Spektren werden unter Zugrundelegung der durch Raman- und IR-spektroskopische Untersuchungen gefordertenD _4d-Symmetrie dieser Verbindungen interpretiert. Die beobachteten Banden niedriger Intensität (log<3) werden Übergängen in einem Termsystem zugeordnet, das für die Konfigurationend ² undd ₁ und die SymmetrieD _4d berechnet worden ist. Banden hoher Intensität (log>3) werden auf Übergänge in antibindende Zustände zurückgeführt, an denen höherep-Zustände des Zentralions sowie Ligandenzustände beteiligt sind. Die erhaltenen Werte des Feldparameters stimmen mit ligandenfeldtheoretischen Erwartungen überein.

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Absorption and reflection spectra of the octacyanides ofMo(IV) andW(IV) and the absorption spectra of the octacyanides ofMo(V) andW(V) are presented. The spectra are interpreted in terms of theD _4d symmetry of the compounds supported by investigations of Raman and infrared spectra. Bands of low intensity (log<3) correspond to transitions between levels obtained in the case of the configurationsd ² andd ¹ respectively, in a field ofD _4d symmetry. Bands of high intensity (log>3) are attributed to transitions into antibonding levels in which p-orbitals of the central ion and ligand orbitals participate. The values of the field parameter obtained are in accord with ligand field theory.

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Résumé Les spectres d'absorption et de réflexion des complexes octocyanurés duMo(IV) et duW(IV) ainsi que les spectres d'absorption des mêmes complexes deMo(V) et de W(V) sont présentés. Les spectres sont interprétés en supposant la symétrieD _4d des molécules indiquée par des analyses des spectres Raman et infrarouges. Les bandes de faible intensité (log<3) sont attribuées à des transitions dans un système de niveaux, calculé pour les configurationsd ² etd ¹, respectivement, en symétrieD _4d. Des bandes de forte intensité (log>3) sont attribuées à des transitions vers des niveaux antiliants auxquels participent des fonctions élevéesp de l'ion central et des fonctions des groupes liés. Les valeurs obtenues pour le paramètre de champ sont en accord avec les prévisions de la théorie.

     

Silver(I)-dithiolate chemistry: Syntheses and characterizations of three new Ag1 cluster anions containingi-MNT [i-MNT= S2CC(CN) in2 su2− ] ligands-[Ag4(i-MNT)4]4−, [Ag8(i-MNT)6(PPh3)4]4−, and [Ag9(i-MNT)6(PPh3)6]3−

The reaction of AgNO₃ with [(“Bu₄N₂ i-MNT)]³ in CH₃CN produces a new silver cluster anion [Ag₄(i-MNT)₄]^4? ,3, a species having a tetrahedral arrangement of silver atoms bridged by fouri-MNT ligands which has been isolated and characterized by X-ray crystallography as [Bu₄N]₂[(PPh₃)₂]₂ [Ag₄(i-MNT)₄],4. The reaction of two or three equivalents of Ag(PPh₃)₂NO₃ with [BzEt₃N]₆[Ag₆(i-MNT)₆] in CH₃CN produces two new clusters, [BzEt₃N]₄[Ag₈(i-MNT)₆(PPh₃)₄],6, and [BzEt₃N]₃[Ag₄(i-MNT)₆(PPh₃)₆], 7, having the common structural feature of an octahedral Ag₆S₁₂ core. The octanuclear Ag₈ cluster also can be synthesized from the reaction of 4 and PPh₃ in CH₂Ck₂ and compound 5 has been structurally characterized as [Bu₄N]₂[(PPh₃)₂N]₂[Ag₈(i-MNT)₆(PPh₃)₄]. The³¹P{¹H} NMR spectrum of 6 in CD₃CN at ?43° shows two sets of two doublets. The corresponding chemical shift and coupling constant of each species is 9.32 ppm (354, 408.8 Hz) and 9.45 ppm (346.7, 401.7 Hz), respectively. Pertinent crystallographic data are as follows: Compound 4 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Cc2a, witha=18.668(3)A,b=36.793(4) A,c=17.836(3)A, Z=4, andV= 12250(3)A³. Compound 5 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1, witha=16.506(3)A,b=17.280(3)A,c=19.144(4) A,x=98.485(14)°, β= 105.44(2)°.y=94.63(2),Z= 1, andV = 5164(2)A³. Compound6 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/m, witha= 25.341(9)A,b= 25.289(9)A,c= 15.076(7)A, β= 107.19(5)°,Z=2, and V=9230(6)A³. Compound7 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c, witha=25.872(6)A,b=21.288(4) A,c=35,928(5), β=100.98(1)°,Z-4, andV=19426(6)A³.     

The bis(ethylene)-dithiotetrathiafulvalene radical salt of [PVMo11O40]4−

The charge transfer salt, (ET)5PVMo11O40·2H2O [ET=bis(ethylene)-dithiotetrathiafulvalene], was prepared by reducing the diamagnetic molybdovanadophosphoric heteropoly acid (H4PMo11VO40·nH2O, HMVP) with the organic donor ET. The u.v.-vis spectrum of the complex shows an electronic transfer band at 900nm. The i.r. and Raman spectra suggest that the ET donor molecules are all completely ionized. Magnetic measurements indicate the presence of antiferromagnetic interactions in the ET organic sublattice. The e.s.r. spectrum exhibits a VIV signal with g=1.9718 and a=57.5cm–1. Over the measured temperature range (75–300K), no significant interaction between the paramagnetic anion and the organic radical cation is observed.     

Photoelectron spectroscopy of (CO2)n(H2O) m − clusters

Photoelectron spectra of (CO₂)_nH₂O^? (2≤n≤8) and (CO₂)_n(H₂O) ₂ ^? (1≤n≤2) were measured at the photon energy of 3.49 eV. The spectra show unresolved broad features, which are approximated by Gaussians. The vertical detachment energies (VDEs) were determined as a function of the cluster size. For (CO₂)_nH₂O^?, the VDE-n plots exhibit a sharp discontinuity between n=3 and 4; the VDE value is ≈3.5 eV at n=3, while it drops down abruptly to 2.59 eV at n=4. This discontinuity in VDE is ascribed to "core switching" at n=4; a C₂O ₄ ^? dimer anion forms the core of (CO₂)_nH₂O^? for n≤3, while a monomer CO ₂ ^? is the core for n≥4. The (CO₂)₂(H₂O) ₂ ^? ion has a VDE of 2.33 eV, indicating the presence of a CO ₂ ^? monomer core in the binary clusters containing two H₂O molecules.