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.     

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)°.     

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.     

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.     

Oxidative Addition von N‐Chlortriphenylphosphanimin an Phosphortrichlorid und Antimontrichlorid. Kristallstrukturen von (Cl3PNPPh3)2[PCl6][ClHCl],[SbCl4(HNPPh3)2][SbCl6] und [Sb(NPPh3)4][SbCl6]

Oxidative Addition of N‐chlorotriphenylphosphoraneimine onto Phosphorus(III) Chloride and Antimony(III) Chloride. Crystal Structures of (Cl₃PNPPh₃)₂[PCl₆][ClHCl], [SbCl₄(HNPPh₃)₂][SbCl₆], and [Sb(NPPh₃)₄][SbCl₆] Phosphorus(III) chloride reacts with N‐chlorotriphenylphosphoraneimine, ClNPPh₃, in CH₂Cl₂ solution strongly exothermically via oxidative addition to give (Cl₃PNPPh₃)₂[PCl₆][ClHCl] ( 1 ). As a by‐product, Ph₃PNP(O)Cl₂ can be obtained, which is formed from PCl₃ and ClNPPh₃ in the presence of POCl₃. In contrast to these results, antimony(III) chloride reacts with ClNPPh₃ in CH₂Cl₂ solution to give a mixture of the phosphoraneimine complex [SbCl₄(HNPPh₃)₂][SbCl₆] ( 2 ) and the phosphoraneiminato complex [Sb(NPPh₃)₄][SbCl₆] ( 3 ). The complexes 1 ‐ 3 were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by single crystal X‐ray determinations. 1 : Space group C2/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 3282.0(2), b = 798.7(1), c = 1926.1(2) pm, β = 107.96(1)°, R₁ = 0.0302. 1 contains [Cl₃PNPPh₃]⁺ cations with PN bond lengths of 152.5(2) and 160.9(2) pm, and a PNP bond angle of 140.5(1)°. 2 ·CH₂Cl₂: Space group , Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1031.2(1), b = 1448.3(2), c = 1811,4(2) pm, α = 70.96(1)°, β = 87.67(1)°, γ = 75.37(1)°, R₁ = 0.0713. 2 ·CH₂Cl₂ contains cations [SbCl₄(HNPPh₃)₂]⁺ with octahedrally coordinated Sb atom and the HNPPh₃ ligand molecules being in trans‐position. Sb–N bond lengths are 207.6(6) and 209.3(6) pm, PN bond lengths 162.3(7) and 160.8(7), which approximately corresponds with double bonds. 3 ·0.5CH₂Cl₂: Space group P4/n, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = b = 1678.8(1), c = 1244.3(1) pm, R₁ = 0.0618. 3 ·0.5CH₂Cl₂ contains [Sb(NPPh₃)₄]⁺ cations with tetrahedrally coordinated Sb atom and short Sb–N bond lengths of 193.7(6) pm. The PN distances of the phosphoraneiminato ligands, (NPPh₃)^? with 156.5(6) pm, correspond with double bonds, the SbNP bond angles are 130.6(3)°.     

Kristallstrukturen von [TiF3(NPPh3)(HNPPh3)]2 und von HNPPh3

Crystal Structures of [TiF₃(NPPh₃)(HNPPh₃)]₂ and of HNPPh₃ The phosphoraneiminato-phosphaneimine complex [TiF₃(NPPh₃)(HNPPh₃)]₂ was obtained by the reaction of TiF₄ with Me₃SiNPPh₃ in boiling dichloromethane. It crystallizes from 1,2-dichloroethane as yellow crystals which include four molecules C₂H₄Cl₂ per dimeric formula unit. Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, structure solution with 7270 independent reflections, R = 0.060 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1417.5, b = 1896.9, c = 1586.6 pm, β = 101.22°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules via μ₂-F bridges with TiF distances of 194.6 and 223.3 pm, the longer one being in trans-position to the N atom of the (NPPh₃)^? ligand. Its TiN bond length of 177.7 pm corresponds with a double bond. The TiN bond length of the HNPPh₃ donor molecule of 213.4 pm is typical for a donor acceptor bond. According to the crystal structure determination the phosphaneimine HNPPh₃ forms monomeric molecules without intermolecular hydrogen bridges with a PN bond length of 152.4 pm. Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 3229 independent reflections, R = 0.062 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1460.4, b = 928.9, c = 1096.6 pm, β = 93.35°.     

Cs[Yb(NPPh3)4] – ein homoleptischer Phosphaniminato‐Komplex des Ytterbiums

Cs[Yb(NPPh₃)₄] – a Homoleptic Phosphoraneiminato Complex of Ytterbium Cesium tetrakis(phosphoraneiminato)ytterbate, Cs[Yb(NPPh₃)₄] ( 1 ) has been prepared by the reaction of the dimeric complex [Yb(NPPh₃)₃]₂ with CsNPPh₃ in thf solution. 1 crystallizes from thf solution to give colourless moisture sensitive crystals which contain three molecules thf per asymmetric unit. According to the crystal structure determination 1 forms a dimeric ion ensemble [Cs{Yb(NPPh₃)₄}]₂ in which the Cs⁺ ions connect the [Yb(NPPh₃)₄]^– ions via Cs…N bridges. The ytterbium atoms are distorted tetrahedrally coordinated by the nitrogen atoms of the phosphoraneiminato ligands (NPPh₃^–) with short Yb–N‐bond lengths between 212.1 and 221.9(8) pm. The included thf molecules are without bonding contacts with the complex. [Cs{Yb(NPPh₃)₄}]₂ · 6 thf: Space group P 1, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1837.2(2), b = 2041.5(2), c = 2095.8(2) pm, α = 79.953(13)°, β = 79.364(11)°, γ = 88.239(12)°, R = 0.0625.     

Oxo-Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Molybdän und Wolfram. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Mo(O)2(NPPh3)2] und [WO(NPPh3)3]2[W6O19]

Oxo-phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Molybdenum and Tungsten. Crystal Structures of [Mo(O)₂(NPPh₃)₂] and [WO(NPPh₃)₃]₂[W₆O₁₉] The dioxo-phosphoraneiminato complexes [Mo(O)₂(NPPh₃)₂] ( 1 ) and [W(O)₂(NPPh₃)₂] ( 2 ) originate from hydrolysis of the nitrido complexes [MN(NPPh₃)₃] (M = Mo, W). They form colourless crystals, which are characterized by IR and NMR spectroscopy as well as by mass spectrometry. According to the crystal structure analysis of 1 (space group Fdd2, Z = 8; lattice dimensions at –83 °C: a = 1953.3(1), b = 3275.8(3), c = 953.4(1) pm) there are monomeric molecules with tetrahedrally coordinated molybdenum atoms. The distances MoO of 171.2 pm and MoN of 185.9 pm correspond to double bonds. In dichloromethane solution 2 undergoes further hydrolysis with colourless crystals of [WO(NPPh₃)₃]₂[W₆O₁₉] ( 3 ) originating, which are characterized crystallographically (space group Pbcn, Z = 4; lattice dimensions at –50 °C: a = 3225.1(6), b = 1803.6(3), c = 1811.9(3) pm). 3 consists of cations [WO(NPPh₃)₃]⁺ with tetrahedrally coordinated tungsten atoms and of the known [W₆O₁₉]^2– anions. The tungsten atoms of the cations show distances WO of 171.8 pm and WN of 182 pm which correspond to double bonds as in 1 .     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [Li(thf)4]2[Bi4I14(thf)2], [Li(thf)4]4[Bi5I19] und (Ph4P)4[Bi6I22]

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Li(thf)₄]₂[Bi₄I₁₄(thf)₂], [Li(thf)₄]₄[Bi₅I₁₉], and (Ph₄P)₄[Bi₆I₂₂] Solutions of BiI₃ in THF or methanol react with MI (M = Li, Na) to form polynuclear iodo complexes of bismuth. The syntheses and results of X-ray structure analyses of compounds [Li(thf)₄]₂[Bi₄I₁₄(thf)₂], [Li(thf)₄]₄[Bi₅I₁₉], [Na(thf)₆]₄[Bi₆I₂₂] and (Ph₄P)₄[Bi₆I₂₂] are described. The anions of these compounds consist of edge-sharing BiI₆ and BiI₅(thf) octahedra. The Bi atoms lie in a plane and are coordinated by bridging and terminal I atoms and by THF ligands in a distorted octahedral fashion. [Li(thf)₄]₂[Bi₄I₁₄(thf)₂]: Space group P1 (No. 2), a = 1 159.9(6), b = 1 364.6(7), c = 1 426.5(7) pm, α = 114.05(3), β = 90.01(3), γ = 100.62(3)°. [Li(thf)₄]₄[Bi₅I₁₉]: Space group P2₁/n (No. 14), a = 1 653.0(9), b = 4 350(4), c = 1 836.3(13) pm, β = 114.70(4)°. [Na(thf)₆]₄[Bi₆I₂₂]: Space group P2₁/n (No. 14), a = 1 636.4(3), b = 2 926.7(7), c = 1 845.8(4) pm, β = 111.42(2)°. (Ph₄P)₄[Bi₆I₂₂]: Space group P1 (No. 2), a = 1 368.6(7), b = 1 508.1(9), c = 1 684.9(8) pm, α = 98.28(4), β = 95.13(4), γ = 109.48(4)°.     

Die Kristallstrukturen von (NH4)2[ReCl6], [ReCl2(CH3CN)4]2[ReCl6] · 2CH3CN und [ReCl4(18-Krone-6)]

The Crystal Structures of (NH₄)₂[ReCl₆], [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]₂[ReCl₆] · 2CH₃CN and [ReCl₄(18)(Crown-6)] Brown single crystals of (NH₄)₂[ReCl₆] are formed by the reaction of NH₄Cl with ReCl₅ in a suspension of diethylether. [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]₂[ReCl₆] · 2CH₃CN crystallizes as brown crystal plates from a solution of ReCl₅ in acetonitrile. Lustrous green single crystals of [ReCl₄(18-crown-6)] are obtained by the reaction of 18-crown-6 with ReCl₅ in a dichloromethane suspension. All rhenium compounds are characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. (NH₄)₂[ReCl₆]: Space group Fm3 m, Z = 4, 75 observed unique reflections, R = 0.01. Lattice constant at ?70°C: a = 989.0(1) pm. The compound crystallizes in the (NH₄)₂[PtCl₆] type, the Re? Cl distance is 235.5(1) pm. [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]₂[ReCl₆] · 2CH₃CN: Space group P1, Z = 1, 2459 observed unique reflections, R = 0.12. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 859.0(1), b = 974.2(7), c = 1287.3(7) pm, α = 102.69(5)°, b? = 105.24(7)°, γ = 102.25(8)°. The structure consists of two symmetry-independent [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]⁺ ions with trans chlorine atoms, [ReCl₆]^2? ions, and included acetonitrile molecules. In the cations the Re? Cl bond lengths are 233 pm in average, in the anion they are 235 pm in average. [ReCl₄(18-crown-6)]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, 3 633 observed unique reflections, R = 0.06. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1040.2(4), b = 1794.7(5), c = 1090.0(5) pm, b? = 108.91(4)°. The compound forms a molecular structure, in which the rhenium atom is octahedrally coordinated by the four chlorine atoms and by two oxygen atoms of the crown ether molecule.     

Synthesen und Strukturen der Titan(III)‐siloxane [Ti(OSiPh3)3(thf)2] und [Ti(OSiPh3)3(py)2]

Syntheses and Structures of the Titanium(III) Siloxanes [Ti(OSiPh₃)₃(thf)₂] and [Ti(OSiPh₃)₃(py)₂] The new titaniumtrioxysilanes [Ti(OSiPh₃)₃(thf)₂] ( 1 ) and [Ti(OSiPh₃)₃(py)₂] ( 2 ) have been obtained from the reaction of titaniumtrichloride with LiOSiPh₃ in the presence of the corresponding bases tetrahydrofurane (thf) and pyridine (py). From the crystal structures of both compounds it is evident that the titanium atoms are in the centres of trigonal‐bipyramidal coordination figures, with the donor atoms in axial positions. The compounds 1 and 2 have slightly different structures (mean values: 1 : Ti‐O(Si) 1.897(9), Ti‐O(C) 2.136(8) Å; 2 : Ti‐O 1.902(9), Ti‐N2.252(8) Å) and have a single absorption band in the visible region of the UV‐spectrum. The exchange of the thf‐ligands in 1 by pyridine (in high molar excess) seems to be hindered as deduced from UV‐spectroscopy.     

Zur Reaktion von Makrozyklen mit Lanthanoiden. II. Die Strukturen von [K(thf)3]2[(C22H28N4)2Sm2] · 4THF und [(C22H22N4)Co] · DME

On the Reaction of Macrocycles with Lanthanoids. II. The Crystal Structures of [K(thf)₃]₂[(C₂₂H₂₈N₄)₂Sm₂] · 4 THF and [(C₂₂H₂₂N₄)Co] · DME In a complicated redox reaction [(TMTAA)K₂] and [SmI₂(thf)₂] form the polynuclear metal complex [K(thf)₃]₂[(TMTAT)₂Sm₂]. This complex crystallizes with four molecules THF per formula unit and its structure was determined by single crystal X-ray investigation (spacegroup P2₁/c (No. 14), z = 4, a = 998.0(2) pm, = b = 2618.3(6) pm, c = 1619.4(3) pm, β = 96.52(2)°). In the dimeric unit [(TMTAT)₂Sm₂]^2? the Sm³⁺ ions are bonded to the four N atoms of the macrocyclic ligand and one C₆H₄ ring of the second ligand is attached η⁶ like to one metal ion. Additionally two [K(thf)₃]⁺ fragments are bonded to this central unit, and therefor coordination number seven results for the K⁺ ion. [TMTAA]^2? is not reduced by [Cp₂Co] in a similar reaction. The monomeric paramagnetic complex [(TMTAA)Co] (μ_eff = 2,76 μ_B) is formed instead. The structure reveils a square planar coordination of the Co atom by the four N atoms of the TMTAA ligand (spacegroup C2/c (No. 15), z = 4, a = 1945.1(4) pm, b = 1165.6(2) pm, c = 1144.7(2) pm, β = 116.38(1)°).     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur des Kalium‐Iminophosphanids [K4(THF)3(Me3SiNPEt2)2(OSiMe2OSiMe2O)]2

The potassium iminophosphanide complex [K₄(thf)₃(Me₃SiNPEt₂)₂(OSiMe₂OSiMe₂O)]₂ has been obtained by a melt reaction of Me₃SiNPEt₃ with potassium hydride at 140 °C in the presence of silicon grease (—OSiMe₂—)_n and subsequent crystallization from thf solution. The colourless moisture sensitive single crystals are characterized by X‐ray diffraction: Space group P1¯, Z = 1, lattice dimensions at —70 °C: a = 1135.9(3), b = 1250.0(3), c = 1866.1(4) pm, α = 92.65(1)°, β = 100.80(1)°, γ = 93.57(1)°, R₁ = 0.0604. The centrosymmetric dimeric cluster aggregate is formed by two of the eight potassium ions which are connected with the central oxygen atom of both the (OSiMe₂OSiMe₂O)^2— chains as well as with one of their terminal O atoms each. The remaining potassium ions are connected with the phosphorus atoms of the iminophosphanide groups (Me₃SiNPEt₂)^— as well as with its nitrogen atoms. They are terminally solvated by thf molecules.     

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.     

Die Kristallstrukturen von trans‐[NiBr2(Pyridin)4] und [Ni(HNPEt3)4]I2

Crystal Structures of trans ‐[NiBr₂(pyridine)₄] and [Ni(HNPEt₃)₄]I₂ Turquoise single crystals of trans‐[NiBr₂(pyridine)₄] have been obtained by the reaction of excess pyridine with nickel(II) bromide/diacetonealcohol. According to the crystal structure determination the nickel atom is octahedrally coordinated by the two bromine atoms in trans‐position and by the nitrogen atoms of the pyridine molecules. Space group Pna2₁, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 20 °C: a = 1592.9(2), b = 943.8(1), c = 1413.0(2) pm, R₁ = 0.0492. Dark blue single crystals of the phosphoraneimine complex [Ni(HNPEt₃)₄]I₂ have been obtained from NiI₂/H₂O with excess Me₃SiNPEt₃ and subsequent recrystallization from acetonitrile. According to the crystal structure determination the nickel atom is tetrahedrally coordinated by the nitrogen atoms of the HNPEt₃ molecules. The iodide ions are connected via N–H…I contacts with the cation to form an ion triple. Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1934.9(2), b = 1078.3(1), c = 1966.3(2) pm, β = 111.040(8)°; R₁ = 0.043.     

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.     

Die Kristallstruktur des Oxophosphazens [Ph3PNPPh2NP(O)Ph2]

Crystal Structure of the Oxophosphazene [Ph₃PNPPh₂NP(O)Ph₂] Single crystals of [Ph₃PNPPh₂NP(O)Ph₂] were obtained as a by‐product from the synthesis of [NaNPPh₃]₆ as a result of partial hydrolysis. According to the crystal structure determination the compound forms a molecular structure with a PNPNP chain with PN distances between 155.3(6) and 159.8(5) pm and PNP bond angles of 143.2(4) and 140.7(4)°. Space group P1¯, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 213 K: a = 922.7(1); b = 1040.1(1); c = 1908.0(1) pm; α = 90.55(1)°; β = 103.01(1)°; γ = 92.87(1)°; R = 0.0859.     

Triethylphosphanimin-Komplexe der Acetate von Kupfer(II) und Zink. Kristallstrukturen von [Zn(O2C–CH3)2(HNPEt3)], [Cu5(O2C–CH3)10(HNPEt3)2] und [Cu(O2C–CH3)2(HNPEt3)2]

Triethylphosphanimine Complexes of the Acetates of Copper(II) and Zinc. Crystal Structures of [Zn(O₂C–CH₃)₂(HNPEt₃)], [Cu₅(O₂C–CH₃)₁₀(HNPEt₃)₂], and [Cu(O₂C–CH₃)₂(HNPEt₃)₂] The title compounds originate from the anhydrous acetates of zinc and copper(II) with trimethylsilyl-triethylphosphanimine, Me₃SiNPEt₃, in the presence of water in dichloromethane. They form colourless ( 1 ), bluish-green ( 2 ), and blue ( 3 ), respectively, single crystals, which were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure analyses. [Zn(O₂C–CH₃)₂(HNPEt₃)] ( 1 ): Space group P 4 2₁c, Z = 8, lattice dimensions at –83 °C: a = b = 1709.6(2), c = 982.4(1) pm, R = 0.0551. 1 has a polymeric chain structure in which the zinc atoms are μ₂-bridged via the oxygen atoms of one of the two acetato groups, while the second acetato group and the phosphanimine are bonded terminally. [Cu₅(O₂C–CH₃)₁₀(HNPEt₃)₂]( 2 · 4 CH₂Cl₂): Space group P2₁/c, Z = 8, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1761.18(13), b = 4074.5(2), c = 1733.34(15) pm, β = 91.383(10)°, R = 0.0413. 2 consists of the two structural units [Cu₂(O₂C–CH₃)₄] and [Cu₃(O₂C–CH₃)₆(HNPEt₃)₂], which are connected via two of the acetato groups of the Cu₃-unit along the crystallographic a-axis to form three crystallographically independent polymeric strands. [Cu(O₂C–CH₃)₂(HNPEt₃)₂] ( 3 ): Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 20 °C: a = 695.49(8), b = 1217.85(10), c = 1380.05(7) pm, β = 96.451(7)°, R = 0.0291. 3 forms monomeric, centrosymmetric molecules with a square planar environment at the Cu atoms.     

[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.     

Zwei Mercuri‐Ammin‐Komplexe: [Hg(NH3)2][HgCl3]2 und [Hg(NH3)4](ClO4)2

Two Mercuric Ammoniates: [Hg(NH₃)₂][HgCl₃]₂ and [Hg(NH₃)₄](ClO₄)₂ [Hg(NH₃)₂][HgCl₃]₂ ( 1 ) is obtained by saturating an equimolar solution of HgCl₂ and NH₄Cl with Hg(NH₂)Cl at 75 °C. 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pmna with a = 591.9(1) pm, b = 800.3(1) pm, c = 1243.3(4) pm, Z = 2. The structure consists of linear cations [Hg(NH₃)₂]²⁺ and T‐shaped anions [HgCl₃]^—. The coordination sphere of mercury is ?effectively”? completed to compressed hexagonal bipyramids and distorted octahedra, respectively. Single crystals of [Hg(NH₃)₄](ClO₄)₂ ( 2 ) are obtained by passing gaseous ammonia through a solution of mercuric perchlorate, while the solution was cooled to temperatures below 10 °C. 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 791.52(9) pm, b = 1084.3(2) pm, c = 1566.4(2) pm, β = 120.352(1)°, Z = 4. The structure consists of compressed [Hg(NH₃)₄]²⁺ tetrahedra and perchlorate anions. The packing of the heavy atoms Hg and Cl is analogous to the baddeleyite (α‐ZrO₂) type of structure.