[Fc2B2(Br)(μ‐NPEt3)2]+Br– – ein Ferrocenyl‐substituierter Phosphaniminato‐Komplex des Bors

[Fc₂B₂(Br)(μ‐NPEt₃)₂]⁺Br^– – a Ferrocenyl‐substituted Phosphoraneiminato Complex of Boron [Fc₂B₂(Br)(μ‐NPEt₃)₂]⁺Br^– has been prepared from ferrocenylboron dibromide, [Fe(η⁵‐C₅H₅)(η⁵‐C₅H₄BBr₂)], and the silylated phosphoraneimine Me₃SiNPEt₃ in dichloromethane solution to give orange‐red single crystals which were characterized by IR, NMR and ⁵⁷Fe Mössbauer spectra, as well as by a crystal structure determination. [Fc₂B₂(Br)(μ‐NPEt₃)₂]⁺Br^– · 3 CH₂Cl₂ ( 1 · 3 CH₂Cl₂): Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –50 °C: a = 1370.6(3), b = 2320.9(5), c = 1454.4(2), β = 95.38(1)°, R₁ = 0.061. In the cation of 1 the ferrocenyl‐substituted boron atoms are connected by the nitrogen atoms of the [NPEt₃]^– groups to form a planar B₂N₂ four‐membered ring. One of the boron atoms having planar, the other tetrahedral coordination.     

[Li(THF)][Zn3(CH2CN)3(LiBr)(NPMe3)4] — ein funktionalisierter Phosphaniminato‐Komplex von Zink mit supramolekularer Struktur

[Li(THF)][Zn₃(CH₂CN)₃(LiBr)(NPMe₃)₄] — a functionalized Phosphoraneiminato Complex of Zinc with Supramolecular Structure [Li(THF)][Zn₃(CH₂CN)₃(LiBr)(NPMe₃)₄] ( 1 ) has been prepared from the heterocubane [ZnBr(NPMe₃)]₄ and LiCH₂CN in tetrahydrofuran suspension to give colourless crystals which were characterized by IR‐spectroscopy and by a crystal structure analysis. 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pnam with four units per unit cell. Lattice dimensions at 203 K: a = 2156.9(10), b = 1546.9(14), c = 1226.2(4) pm, R₁ = 0.0756. The structure consists of the anionic heterocubane [Zn₃(CH₂CN)₃(LiBr)(NPMe₃)₄]^—, the eight skeleton atoms of which are the three zinc atoms and the lithium atom as well as the four nitrogen atoms of the phosphoraneiminato groups. The charge of this anionic cube is compensated by a Li⁺‐ion to which is coordinated a THF molecule, as well as three cyanomethyl‐nitrogen atoms of three different cubes. This results in the formation of a three‐dimensional supramolecular structure.     

Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe des Hafniums. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Hf(NPPh3)4] · 3 THF und [Hf(NPPh3)2Cl2(HNPPh3)2]

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Hafnium. Crystal Structures of [Hf(NPPh₃)₄] · 3 THF and [Hf(NPPh₃)₂Cl₂(HNPPh₃)₂] The phosphoraneiminato complexes [Hf(NPPh₃)₄] · 3 THF ( 1 · 3 THF) and [Hf(NPPh₃)₂Cl₂(HNPPh₃)₂] ( 2 ) have been prepared as colourless, moisture sensitive single crystals by reactions of hafnium tetrachloride with [CsNPPh₃]₄ · 2 toluene in tetrahydrofurane solutions by application of different ratios of the educts. Both complexes are characterized by IR spectroscopy and X‐ray crystal structure determinations. 1 · 3 THF: space group P 1, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 2007.6(1); b = 2064.2(1); c = 2115.9(1) pm; α = 109.193(4)°; β = 111.285(4)°; γ = 96.879(4)°; R₁ = 0.0506. 1 forms monomeric molecules with tetrahedral coordination of the nitrogen‐atoms of the (NPPh₃^–)‐groups towards the Hafnium atom. The HfN distances of 200.9 pm in average correspond with double bonds. 2 : space group P 1, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1444.0(1); b = 1928.1(1); c = 2455.8(2) pm; α = 67.273(8)°; β = 87.445(8)°; γ = 87.082(8)°; R₁ = 0.0312. 2 has a monomeric molecular structure with octahedral coordination of the hafnium atom. The chlorine atoms are in trans position to one another, whereas the nitrogen atoms of the phosphoraneiminato groups (NPPh₃^–) are in trans position towards the nitrogen atoms ot the phosphorane imine molecules (HNPPh₃). The HfN bond lengths of the (NPPh₃^–) groups of 199.7 pm in average correspond with double bonds, whereas the HfN distances of the HNPPh₃ molecules with bond lengths of 230.2 pm in average are of donor‐acceptor type.     

Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe des Zirconiums: Die Kristallstrukturen von [ZrCl3(NPPh3)(HNPPh3)2] und [ZrCl2(NPPh3)2(HNPPh3)2]

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Zirconium: Crystal Structures of [ZrCl₃(NPPh₃)(HNPPh₃)₂] and [ZrCl₂(NPPh₃)₂(HNPPh₃)₂] The phosphoraneiminato complexes [ZrCl₃(NPPh₃)(HNPPh₃)₂] ( 1 ) and [ZrCl₂(NPPh₃)₂(HNPPh₃)₂] ( 2 ) have been obtained by reaction of [ZrCl₄(THF)₂] with [CsNPPh₃]₄ in THF solution to give colourless moisture sensitive crystals which are characterized by X‐ray structure determinations. [ZrCl₃(NPPh₃)(HNPPh₃)₂] ( 1 ): Space group P 1, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1209.4(2); b = 1480.8(2); c = 1814.2(2) pm; α = 71.203(13)°, β = 71.216(13)°, γ = 74.401(13)°; R = 0.0476. The zirconium atom of 1 is oktahedrally coordinated by the three chlorine atoms in meridional arrangement and by the three nitrogen atoms of the (NPPh₃^–) ligand and of the two phosphane imine molecules HNPPh₃. The ZrN bond distance of the (NPPh₃^–) group (193.5 pm) corresponds with a double bond. [ZrCl₂(NPPh₃)₂(HNPPh₃)₂] ( 2 ): Space group P 1, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1447.6(2); b = 1925.7(2), c = 2457.0(2) pm; α = 67.317(12)°, β = 87.376(12)°, γ = 87.103(13)°; R = 0.0408. The zirconium atom in 2 is octahedrally coordinated by the two chlorine atoms in trans position, and by the nitrogen atoms of the two (NPPh₃^–) groups as well as by the two HNPPh₃ molecules. The ZrN distance of the (NPPh₃^–) ligands (198.9 and 202.0 pm) suggest some π‐interaction between the zirconium and the nitrogen atoms.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Seltenerdelementen. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Yb2Cp3(NPPh3)3], [YCp(NPPh3)(μ-OSiMe2NPPh3)]2 und [M(NPPh3)2(μ-OSiMe2NPPh3)]2 mit M = Y und Sm

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Rare-Earth Elements. Crystal Structures of [Yb₂Cp₃(NPPh₃)₃], [YCp(NPPh₃)(μ-OSiMe₂NPPh₃)]₂, and [M(NPPh₃)₂(μ-OSiMe₂NPPh₃)]₂ with M = Y and Sm The ytterbium complex [Yb₂Cp₃(NPPh₃)₃] with sesqui distribution of cyclopentadienide and phosphoraneiminato ligands is made from YbCp₂Cl and LiNPPh₃ in boiling toluene and isolated as yellow, moisture sensitive crystals, which enclose three molecules of toluene per unit cell. [Yb₂Cp₃(NPPh₃)₃] · 3 C₇H₈ ( 1 ): Space group Pbca, Z = 8, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 2727.6(2), b = 1977.5(1), c = 2848.9(2) pm; R = 0.0541. Two of the (NPPh₃)^–-groups link the ytterbium atoms to a nonplanar Yb₂N₂ four-membered ring with a folding angle of 17.1° along the Yb…Yb connecting line. The third (NPPh₃)^– group is terminally bonded with a short Yb–N distance of 214.2 pm. [YCp(NPPh₃)(μ-OSiMe₂NPPh₃)]₂ · 4 C₇H₈ ( 2 ) originates from YCpCl₂ and LiNPPh₃ in boiling toluene with Baysilon-paste participating forming colourless, moisture sensitive crystals. Space group P2₁/c, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1469.0(1), b = 1234.1(1), c = 2761.5(2) pm, β = 93.196(10)°; R = 0.0518. In 2 the yttrium atoms are linked via the oxygen atoms of the (OSiMe₂NPPh₃)^– groups to form a centrosymmetric Y₂O₂ four-membered ring with Y–O bonds of different lengths. Together with the terminally bonded (NPPh₃)^–-ligand, the η⁵-C₅H₅^– group, and the N atom of the siloxyphosphaneimine group, which functions as a donor atom, the Y atoms achieve coordination number five. [Y(NPPh₃)₂(μ-OSiMe₂NPPh₃)]₂ · 2 C₇H₈ ( 3 ) and [Sm(NPPh₃)₂(μ-OSiMe₂NPPh₃)]₂ ( 4 ) originate from the metal trichlorides with KNPPh₃ in THF with Baysilon paste participating and subsequent crystallization from toluene as colourless, moisture sensitive crystal needles. 3 : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1804.1(2), b = 1401.8(1), c = 2221.6(2) pm, β = 98.716(9)°; R = 0.0537. 4 : Space group P 1, Z = 1, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1363.4(1), b = 1364.9(1), c = 1650.6(1) pm; α = 112.457(8)°, β = 91.948(9)°, γ = 114.974(8)°; R = 0.0308. 3 and 4 form centrosymmetric dimeric molecules in which the metal atoms are linked via the oxygen atoms of the (OSiMe₂NPPh₃)^– groups to form M₂O₂ four-membered rings with M–O bonds of varying length. Together with the terminally bonded (NPPh₃)^– ligands and the N atom of the siloxyphosphaneimine ligand, which functions as a donor atom, the metal atoms achieve coordination number five.     

[Mn4Br(CH=CMe2)3(μ3‐NPEt3)4] — ein 2‐Methyl‐prop‐1‐enyl‐Phosphaniminato‐Komplex von Mangan(II) mit Heterokubanstruktur

[Mn₄Br(CH=CMe₂)₃(μ₃‐NPEt₃)₄] — a 2‐Methyl‐prop‐1‐enyl‐Phosphoraneiminato Complex of Manganese(II) with Heterocubane Structure [Mn₄Br(CH=CMe₂)₃(μ₃‐NPEt₃)₄] ( 1 ) has been prepared from [MnBr(μ₃‐NPEt₃)]₄ and BrMg(CH=CMe₂) in thf solution and subsequent extraction of the solvent‐free residue with n‐hexane. 1 forms red single crystals from diethylether solution, which are characterized by a crystal structure determination. Space group P1¯, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at —80 °C: a = 1144.7(1), b = 1411.3(2), c = 1521.8(2) pm, α = 91.581(14), β = 90.163(14), γ = 91.947(14)°, R₁ = 0.0448. 1 exhibits a Mn₄N₄ heterocubane core, a terminally coordinated bromine ligand and three Mn—CH=CMe₂ groups with M—C bond lengths of 213.8 pm on average.     

Neue Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe von Molybdän und Wolfram. Die Kristallstrukturen von [(μ‐S2N2){MoCl4(NPPh3)}2], [Mo(NPPh3)4][BF4]2, [W(S)2(NPPh3)2] und [Ph3PNH2]+[SCN]–

New Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Molybdenum and Tungsten. Crystal Structures of [(μ‐S₂N₂){MoCl₄(NPPh₃)}₂], [Mo(NPPh₃)₄][BF₄]₂, [W(S)₂(NPPh₃)₂], and [Ph₃PNH₂]⁺[SCN]^– The binuclear molybdenum(V)phosphoraneiminato complex [(μ‐S₂N₂){Mo^VCl₄(NPPh₃)}₂] ( 1 ) has been prepared by the reaction of the chlorothionitreno complex [Mo^VICl₄(NSCl)]₂ with Me₃SiNPPh₃ in dichloromethane forming green crystals. The temperature dependent magnetic susceptibility in the range of 2–30 K shows ideal behaviour according to the Curie law with a magnetic moment of 1.60 B.M. According to the crystal structure determination 1 forms centrosymmetric molecules in which the molybdenum atoms are connected by the nitrogen atoms of the S₂N₂ molecule. In trans‐position to it the nitrogen atoms of the phosphoraneiminato groups (NPPh₃^–) are coordinated with Mo–N bond lengths of 171(1) pm. The tetrakis(phosphoraneiminato) complex [Mo(NPPh₃)₄]‐ [BF₄]₂ ( 2 ) has been obtained as colourless crystal needles by the reaction of MoN(NPPh₃)₃ with boron trifluoride etherate in toluene solution. In the dication the molybdenum atom is tetrahedrally coordinated by the nitrogen atoms of the (NPPh₃^–) groups with Mo–N bond lengths of 179,8–181,0(3) pm. The dithio‐bis(phosphoraneiminato) tungsten complex [W(S)₂(NPPh₃)₂] ( 3 ) is formed as yellow crystals as well as [Ph₃PNH₂]⁺[SCN]^– ( 4 ) from the reaction of WN(NPPh₃)₃ with carbon disulfide in tetrahydrofurane in the presence of traces of water. 3 has a monomeric molecular structure with tetrahedrally coordinated tungsten atom with bond lengths W–S of 214.5(5) pm and W–N of 179(1) pm. In the structure of 4 the thiocyanate ions are associated by hydrogen bonds of the NH₂ group of the [Ph₃PNH₂]⁺ ion to give a zigzag chain. 1 : Space group Pbca, Z = 4, lattice constants at –80 °C: a = 1647.9(3), b = 1460.8(2), c = 1810.4(4) pm; R₁ = 0.0981. 2 : Space group P1, Z = 2, lattice constants at –80 °C: a = 1162.5(1), b = 1238.0(1), c = 2346.2(2) pm; α = 103.14(1)°, β = 90.13(1)°, γ = 97.66(1)°; R₁ = 0.0423. 3 : Space group Fdd2, Z = 8, lattice constants at –80 °C: a = 3310.1(4), b = 2059.7(2), c = 966,7(1) pm; R₁ = 0.0696. 4 : Space group P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 4, lattice constants at –80 °C: a = 1118.4(1), b = 1206.7(1), c = 1279.9(1) pm; R₁ = 0.0311.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur des gemischt‐valenten Komplexes [Sn2I3(NPPh3)3]

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Mixed Valent Complex [Sn₂I₃(NPPh₃)₃] The mixed valent phosphoraneiminato complex [Sn₂I₃(NPPh₃)₃] ( 1 ) was prepared by the reaction of the tin(II) complex [SnI(NPPh₃)]₂ with sodium in tetrahydrofuran. 1 crystallizes with two formula units of THF to form yellow, moisture sensitive single crystals, which were characterized by a crystal structure determination. 1 · 2 THF: Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1964.5(2), b = 1766.0(2), c = 2058.6(2) pm; β = 118.33(1)°, R = 0.052. 1 forms dimeric molecules in which the tin atoms are linked by two nitrogen atoms of two (NPPh₃^–) groups to form a planar Sn₂N₂ four‐membered ring. The Sn^IV atom is additionally coordinated by a terminal iodine atom and by a terminal (NPPh₃^–) group, whereas the Sn^II atom is additionally coordinated by two iodine atoms forming a ψ trigonal‐bipyramidal surrounding.     

Synthese und Struktur von [(Ph3PAu)3NPPh3][PF6]2, einem Gold(I)‐phosphoraniminato‐Komplex

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [(Ph₃PAu)₃NPPh₃][PF₆]₂, a Gold(I) Phosphoraneiminato Complex The photolytic reaction of Ph₃PAuN₃ with Cr(CO)₆ in THF yields the phosphoraneiminato complex [(Ph₃PAu)₃NPPh₃]²⁺ in low yield as well as the cluster cation [(Ph₃PAu)₈]²⁺ as the main product. The phosphoraneiminato complex crystallizes from CH₂Cl₂ with [PF₆]^? ions as [(Ph₃PAu)₃NPPh₃][PF₆]₂·CH₂Cl₂ in the triclinic space group with a = 1200.8(1), b = 1495.6(2), 2053.5(5), α = 86.97(2)°, β = 82.79(1)°, γ = 81.87(2)°, and Z = 2. The phosphoraneiminato ligand bridges through its N atom three Au atoms, which itself are connected to each other by weak aurophilic interactions.     

Die Reaktion von Ytterbium mit N‐Iod‐triphenylphosphanimin. Kristallstrukturen von [Yb2I(THF)2(NPPh3)4] · 2 THF, [YbI2(HNPPh3)(DME)2] und [{YbI2(DME)2}2(μ‐DME)]

The Reaction of Ytterbium with N‐iodo‐triphenylphosphaneimine. Crystal Structures of [Yb₂I(THF)₂(NPPh₃)₄] · 2 THF, [YbI₂(HNPPh₃)(DME)₂], and [{YbI₂(DME)₂}₂(μ‐DME)] When treated with ultrasound, the reaction of ytterbium powder with INPPh₃ in tetrahydrofuran leads to [YbI₂(THF)₄] and to the mixed‐valence phosphoraneiminato complex [Yb₂I(THF)₂(NPPh₃)₄] · 2 THF ( 1 ), which forms red single‐crystals. In the analogous reaction in 1,2‐dimethoxyethane (DME) only the ytterbium(II) iodide solvates [YbI₂(HNPPh₃)(DME)₂] ( 2 ) and [{YbI₂(DME)₂}₂ · (μ‐DME)] ( 3 ) can be isolated, which form yellow single crystals. All compounds were characterized by crystal structure analyses. 1 : Space group P1, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1337.6(5), b = 1389.6(5), c = 2244.2(17) pm; α = 86.11(7)°, β = 88.06(7)°, γ = 88.63(4)°; R = 0.0759. In 1 the two ytterbium atoms are connected via the N atoms of two phosphoraneiminato groups (NPPh₃^–) to form a planar Yb₂N₂ four‐membered ring. The structure can also be described as an ion pair consisting of [YbI(THF)₂]⁺ and [Yb(NPPh₃)₄]^–. 2 : Space group P2₁, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 811.9(1), b = 1114.0(1), c = 1741.3(1) pm; β = 95.458(5)°; R = 0.0246. 2 forms molecules in which the ytterbium atom is coordinated in a pentagonal‐bipyramidal fashion with the iodine atoms in the axial positions. The O atoms of the two DME‐chelates and the N atom of the phosphaneimine ligand HNPPh₃ are in the equatorial positions. 3 : Space group P1, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –70 °C: a = 817.5(1), b = 1047.7(1), c = 1115.5(2) pm; α = 90.179(10)°, β = 97.543(15)°, γ = 91.087(12)°; R = 0.0317. 3 has a dimeric molecular structure, in which the two fragments {YbI₂(DME)₂} are connected centrosymmetrically via a μ‐DME bridge. As in 2 , the ytterbium atoms are coordinated in a pentagonal‐bipyramidal fashion with the iodine atoms in the axial positions, as well as with the two DME chelates and with one O atom each of the μ‐DME ligand in the equatorial positions.     

[Yb3OBr4{N(SiMe3)2}3 (THF)3], ein Amido-Komplex des Ytterbiums mit clusterähnlichem Aufbau

[Yb₃OBr₄{N(SiMe₃)₂}₃(THF)₃], an Amido Complex of Ytterbium with a Clusterlike Structure The title compound has been prepared from YbBr₃ and NaN(SiMe₃)₂ in THF suspension, forming yellow single crystals from hexane solutions which were characterized by a crystal structure determination. Space group P1 , Z = 2, lattice dimensions at ?100°C: a = 1085.4(1), b = 1410.2(1), c = 1912.0(1) pm; α = 78.62(1)°, β = 80.61(1)°, γ = 73.45(1)°, R = 0.025. In the molecular structure of [Yb₃OBr₄{N(SiMe₃)₂}₃(THF)₃] the three ytterbium atoms together with the μ₃-oxygen atom and a μ₃-bromine atom form a distorted trigonal bipyramid. In addition, three μ₂-Br atoms coordinate the Yb atoms in the equatorial plane, whereas the THF molecules and the N(SiMe₃)₂^? ligands are terminally coordinated, thus forming a distorted octahedrally surrounding of the Yb atoms.     

[MoN(NPPh3)3] – ein monomerer Nitrido-Komplex des Molybdäns

[MoN(NPPh₃)₃] – a Monomeric Nitrido Complex of Molybdenum [MoN(NPPh₃)₃] ( 1 ) has been prepared from [MoCl₃(N₃S₂)]₂ and LiNPPh₃ in toluene suspension in good yields. From n-hexane/dichloromethane solutions 1 · 2 CH₂Cl₂ crystallizes as colourless single crystals, which were suitable for a crystal structure determination. 1 forms monomeric molecules with a Mo≡N distance of 166.6 pm for the nitrido ligand, which corresponds to a triple bond, and MoN-bonds of 193.6 pm on average of the NPPh₃^–-ligands, corresponding to shortened single bonds.     

Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe von Bismut(III). Die Kristallstrukturen von [BiF2(NPEt3)(HNPEt3)]2 und [Bi2I(NPPh3)4]I3

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Bismuth(III). Crystal Structures of [BiF₂(NPEt₃)(HNPEt₃)]₂ and [Bi₂I(NPPh₃)₄]I₃ [BiF₂(NPEt₃)(HNPEt₃)]₂ ( 1 ) has been obtained by the reaction of BiF₃ with Me₃SiNPEt₃ at 100 °C and subsequent extraction with 1,2‐dimethoxyethane in the presence of traces of water forming pale‐yellow, moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by a crystal structure determination. Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –83 °C: a = 2105.0, b = 1195.8, c = 728.2 pm, β = 92.55°. 1  forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the Bi atoms are linked via Bi–N bonds of varying length (213.9 and 240.1 pm) of the NPEt₃^– groups to form a Bi₂N₂ four‐membered ring. The longer one of the two Bi–N bonds is trans to one terminal F atom. [Bi₂I(NPPh₃)₄]I₃ ( 2 ) has been obtained by the reaction of bismuth with N‐iodine triphenylphosphaneimine in dichloromethane forming red crystals. Crystal structure determination of 2 · 2.5 CH₂Cl₂: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –50 °C: a = 1542.6, b = 2409.1, c = 2173.5 pm, β = 105.82°. In 2 the Bi atoms are linked via two N atoms of two NPPh₃^– groups to form a non‐planar Bi₂N₂ four‐membered ring with a fold angle of 27° along the N…N connection line. The two remaining NPPh₃^– groups are terminally connected and bent in the same direction. The iodide ion caps the two Bi atoms so that a [Bi₂I(NPPh₃)₄]⁺ cation is formed.     

Phosphanimin‐ und Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe von Beryllium. Kristallstrukturen von [BeCl2(HNPPh3)2], [BeCl(HNPPh3)2(Py)]Cl und [Be3Cl2(NPPh3)4]

Phosphanimine and Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Beryllium. Crystal Structures of [BeCl₂(HNPPh₃)₂], [BeCl(HNPPh₃)₂(Py)]Cl, and [Be₃Cl₂(NPPh₃)₄] Tetraphenylphosphonium hexachlorodiberyllate, (Ph₄P)₂[Be₂Cl₆], reacts with lithium phosphoraneiminate, [LiNPPh₃]₆, in dichloromethane to give the three‐nuclear beryllium phosphoraneiminate [Be₃Cl₂(NPPh₃)₄] ( 3 ). As a by‐product the phosphaneimine complex [BeCl₂(HNPPh₃)₂] ( 1 ) can be isolated, which reacts with pyridine to give the ionic complex [BeCl(HNPPh₃)₂(Py)]Cl ( 2 ). On the other hand, the silylated phosphanimine Me₃SiNP(p‐tolyl)₃ ( 5 ) does not react with BeCl₂ or (Ph₄P)₂[Be₂Cl₆] forming the expected phosphoraneiminates. From CH₂Cl₂ solutions only the amino‐phosphonium salt [(C₇H₇)₃PNH₂]Cl ( 4 ) can be obtained. The compounds 1 ‐ 5 are characterized by single X‐ray analyses and by IR spectroscopy. 1 ·C₇H₈: Space group C2/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1408.9(2), b = 1750.9(2), c = 1633.2(2) pm, β = 106.50(1)°; R₁ = 0.0385. 1 forms a molecular structure with short Be—N distances of 169.8(3) pm. 2 ·Py: Space group P1¯, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 969.5(1), b = 2077.1(2), c = 2266.4(2) pm, α = 72.24(1)°, β = 87.16(1)°, γ = 77.42(2)°, R₁ = 0.0776. 2 forms ion pairs in which the NH atoms of the phosphaneimine ligands act as hydrogen bridges with the chloride ion. The HNPPh₃ ligand realizes short Be—N bonds of 169.0(6) pm, the Be—N distance of the pyridine molecule is 182.5(6) pm. 3 ·3CH₂Cl₂: Space group P1¯, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1333.2(2), b = 1370.2(2), c = 2151.8(3) pm, α = 107.14(1)°, β = 91.39(1)°, γ = 105.15(1)°, R₁ = 0.0917. The structure of the three‐nuclear molecule 3 corresponds with a Be²⁺ ion which is tetrahedrally coordinated by the nitrogen atoms of two {ClBe(NPPh₃)₂}^— chelates. 4 ·CH₂Cl₂: Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1206.6(2), b = 1798.0(2), c = 1096.2(1) pm, β = 97.65(1)°, R₁ = 0.0535. 4 forms dimeric units in which the NH₂ groups of the [(C₇H₇)₃PNH₂]⁺ cations act as hydrogen bridges with the chloride ions to give centrosymmetric eight‐membered rings. 5 : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1074.3(2), b = 2132.2(3), c = 1075.5(2) pm, β = 110.68(1)°, R₁ = 0.0664. 5 forms molecules with distances PN of 154.6(3), SiN of 168.8(3) pm, and bond angle SiNP of 134.4(2)°.     

[Mo(NPPh3)4]2+ [MoNCl3(NPPh3)]2− · C7H8, ein Phosphaniminato-Komplex mit einem Dikation von Molybdän(VI)

[Mo(NPPh₃)₄]²⁺ [MoNCl₃(NPPh₃)]₂^? · C₇H₈, a Phosphoraneiminato Complex with a Dication of Molybdenum(VI). The title compound was prepared by the reaction of MoNCl₃ with Me₃SiNPPh₃ in acetonitrile solution. Red single crystals separated upon addition of toluene. They were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by an X-ray structure determination. (Space group P1 , Z = 2, 6918 observed unique reflections, R = 0.059. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 1 181.4, b = 2 021.4, c =2 409.7pm; α = 65.87°, β = 101.09°, γ= 78.97°). In the dication [Mo(NPPh₃)₄]²⁺ the molybdenum atom is surrounded in a tetrahedral fashion by the four nitrogen atoms of the phosphorane iminato ligands. The MoN and PN bond lengths correspond well with double bonds. In the two anions [MoNCl₃(NPPh₃)]^?, which occur in different conformations, the molybdenum atoms are fivefold coordinated by the terminal nitride ligand Mo?N: in axial positions and by the three chlorine atoms and the nitrogen atom of the (NPPh₃)^? ligand in the equatorial positions.     

[Yb(NH3)8][Yb(Pyr)6] – Elektrid‐induzierte Synthese und Kristallisation aus flüssigem Ammoniak

[Yb(NH₃)₈][Yb(Pyr)₆]: Electride Induced Synthesis and Crystallization from Liquid Ammonia Single crystalline yellow [Yb(NH₃)₈][Yb(Pyr)₆] (Pyr^? = pyrrolate anion, C₄H₄N^?) was obtained by the reaction of ytterbium metal with pyrrole (C₄H₄NH) in liquid ammonia at ?35 °C. Significant excess of ammonia together with avoiding a pyrrole excess prevents formation of the molecular compound [Yb(Pyr)₃(PyrH)₂(NH₃)₂]. [Yb(NH₃)₈][Yb(Pyr)₆] consists of two homoleptic ionic units and rapidly decomposes if removed from the ammonia atmosphere, viz. it shows an ammonia vapour pressure >1 bar.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der homoleptischen Phosphaniminato‐Kationen [E(NPPh3)3]+ (E = S,Se, Te) mit Iodid und Triiodid als Gegenionen

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of the homoleptic Phosphoraneiminato Cations [E(NPPh₃)₃]⁺ (E = S, Se, Te) with Iodide and Triiodide Counter Ions N‐Iod‐triphenylphosphaneimine, INPPh₃, reacts with the chalcogenes sulfur, selenium and tellurium in boiling tetrahydrofuran to give the phosphoraneiminato complexes [E(NPPh₃)₃]⁺[¹/₂ I₃^–, ¹/₂ I^–] · THF (E = S ( 1 ), E = Se ( 2 )) and [Te(NPPh₃)₃]⁺I₃^– ( 3 ), respectively. The componds form red crystals which are characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. The homoleptic cations [E(NPPh₃)₃]⁺ have pyramidal structures with short EN and PN bond lengths, corresponding to double bonds. 1 : Space group Pa 3, Z = 8, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = b = c = 2192.9(1) pm, R₁ = 0.0299. 2 : Space group Pa 3, Z = 8, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = b = c = 2202.5(1) pm, R₁ = 0.0357. 3 : Space group Pca2₁, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –90 °C; a = 1075.8(2); b = 1988.8(4); c = 2437.2(3) pm, R₁ = 0.0443.     

[W(NPPh3)4]Cl2 — Ein Phosphaniminato-Komplex mit einem Wolfram-Dikation

[W(NPPh₃)₄]Cl₂ — a Phosphoraneiminato Complex with a Dication of Tungsten The title compound has been prepared by the reaction of Me₃SiNPPh₃ with WNCl₃ and WO₂Cl₂, respectively, in acetonitrile, forming colourless crystals, which were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by an X-ray structure determination. Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, 4 424 observed unique reflections, R = 0.045. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 1 206.5(2), b = 2 225.3(2), c = 2 421.0(3) pm, β = 101.09(1)°. In the dication [W(NPPh₃)₄]²⁺ the tungsten atom is surrounded in a tetrahedral fashion by the four nitrogen atoms of the phosphoraneiminato ligands. The bond lengths WN and PN correspond with double bonds.     

Phosphaniminate von Alkalimetallen: Die Kristallstrukturen von [KNPCy3]4, [KNPCy3]4·2OPCy3, [CsNPCy3]4·4OPCy3 und [Li4(NPPh3)(OSiMe2NPPh3)3(DME)]

The alkalimetal phosphoraneiminates [KNPCy₃]₄, ( 1 ) [KNPCy₃]₄·2OPCy₃ ( 2 ) and [CsNPCy₃]₄·4OPCy₃ ( 3 ) (Cy = cyclohexyl) which are obtainable by the reaction of pottassium amide or cesium amide with Cy₃PI₂ or Cy₃PBr₂ in liquid ammonia, as well as the lithium derivative [Li₄(NPPh₃)(OSiMe₂NPPh₃)₃(DME)] ( 4 ) have been characterized by crystal structure determinations. 4 has been formed by the insertion reaction of silicon greaze (‐OSiMe₂)n into the LiN bonds of [LiNPPh₃]₆ in DME solution (DME = 1, 2‐dimethoxyethane). 1 : Space group P&1macr;, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1389.8(1); b = 1408.1(1); c = 2205.2(2) pm; α = 78.952(10)?; β = 81.215(10)?; γ = 66.232(8)?; R1 = 0.0418. 2 : Space group Pbcn, Z = 4, lattice constants at 193 K: a = 2943.6(2); b = 2048.2(1); c = 1893.8(1) pm; R1 = 0.0428. 3 : Space group Cmc2₁, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 2881.6(2); b = 2990.2(2); c = 1883.7(2) pm; R1 = 0.0586. 4 ·1/2DME: Space group R&3macr;c, Z = 12, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = b = 1583.5(1); c = 11755.3(5) pm; R1 = 0.0495. All complexes have heterocubane structures. In 1‐3 they are formed by four alkali metal atoms and by the nitrogen atoms of the (μ₃‐NPCy₃^‐) groups, whereas 4 forms a "heteroleptic" Li₄NO₃ heterocubane.     

[(C7H13N2)2Al]BPh4 – ein spirozyklischer Vinamidin‐Komplex des Aluminiums

[(C₇H₁₃N₂)₂Al]BPh₄ – a Spirocyclic Vinamidine Complex of Aluminum (C₇H₁₃N₂)AlH₂ ( 3 ) reacts with the vinamidinium salts C₇H₁₄N₂ · HX [ 4 , X = BPh₄ ( a ), Cl ( b )] to give the spirocyclic vinamidine aluminum complexes [(C₇H₁₃N₂)₂Al]BPh₄ ( 5 a ) and (C₇H₁₃N₂)₂AlCl ( 5 b ); the crystal structure of 5 a is reported.