LiMn3(SeO3)2(HSeO3)6

The title compound, lithium trimanganese bis­[trioxo­selenate(IV)] hexa­kis[hydrogentrioxoselenate(IV)], is built up from a vertex‐sharing network of distorted Mn^IIIO₆ octa­hedra, SeO₃ and HSeO₃ pyramids and unusual Li(OH)₆ octa­hedra, resulting in a dense three‐dimensional structure. Mn, Li and one Se atom have site symmetries of , , and 3, respectively. An O—H⋯O hydrogen bond helps to establish the crystal packing.     

Interactions in the Quinary System H2O-Y(NO3)3-La(NO3)3-Pr(NO3)3-Nd(NO3)3 to Very High Concentrations

Isopiestic measurements have been carried out for the quinary system H₂O-Y(NO₃)₃-La(NO₃)₃-Pr(NO₃)₃-Nd(NO₃)₃ at 298.15 K to near saturation. The measurements can be represented within experimental uncertainty over the full concentration range by a modified Pitzer ion-interaction model extending to the C ⁽³⁾ term. In addition, the system obeys the Zdanovskii–Stokes–Robinson model or partial ideal solution model within the accuracy of the isopiestic measurements, indicating zero interchange energy between the unlike salts, which is consistent with the nature of trivalent rare-earth elements.     

Tris(tris(trimethylsilyl)silyl)gallium,Ga{Si(Si(CH3)3)3}3

The title compound has been prepared in good yield by the reaction of gallium trichloride with base‐free hypersilyl lithium (Li–Si(SiMe₃)₃, Me = CH₃) in a 1 : 3 molar ratio. Ga(Si(SiMe₃)₃)₃ is monomeric in solution and in the solid state. The compound has been characterized with NMR, IR and Raman techniques as well as by an X‐ray structure determination (planar GaSi₃‐skeleton, monoclinic space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, d(Ga–Si) = 249,8 ± 0,2 pm).     

Dimethylarsenazid (CH3)2AsN3, Dimethylwismutazid (CH3)2BiN3 und Dimethylthalliumzid (CH3)2TiN3

The reaction of (CH₃)₂AsJ and AgN₃ yields (CH₃)₂AsN₃; a colourless liquid (b. p. 136°C) which dissolves as a monomeric in benzene. (CH₃)₂BiN₃ is precipitated in form of colourless needles (dec. temp. 150°C) from an etherical solution of Bi(CH₃)₃ and HN₃. According to its vibrational and mass spectra the molecules are not associated although the (CH₃)₂BiN₃ is not soluble; dipole association of this polar molecules is assumed for the crystal structure. (CH₃)₂TlN₃ can be obtained from TI(CH₃)₃ and ClN₃ as well as from (CH₃)₂TlOH and HN₃ in form of colourless needles and leaves (dec. temp. 245°C). According to its vibrational spectra it has an ionic structure, (CH₃? Tl? CH₃)⁺N^?₃.     

Schwingungsspektren und Kraftkonstanten der Übergangsreihen OP(N(CH3)2)3 – OP(CH3)3 und SP(N(CH3)2)3 – SP(CH3)3

Vibrational Spectra and Force Constants of the Series OP(N(CH₃)₂)₃ – OP(CH₃)₃ and SP(N(CH₃)₂)₃ – SP(CH₃)₃ The vibrational spectra (IR and Raman) of the compounds of the title series are recorded and assigned to the normal vibrations. By a simplified force field the valence force constants are calculated and discussed. The results are compared with those of the NMR spectroscopy.     

Schwingungsspektren und Kraftkonstanten der Übergangsreihen OP (CH3)3–OP(OCH3)3 und SP(CH3)3–SP(OCH3)3

Vibrational Spectra and Force Constants of the Series OP(CH₃)₃? OP(OCH₃)₃ and SP(CH₃)₃? SP(OCH₃)₃ The vibrational spectra of OP(CH₃)₂(OCH₃), OP(CH₃)(OCH₃)₂, SP(CH₃)₂(OCH₃), and SP(CH₃)(OCH₃)₂, are recorded and assigned to the normal vibration. The valence force constants are calculated by a simplified force field. The results are disscussed for both series and compared with former results.     

Xenon Trioxide Adducts of O-Donor Ligands; [(CH3)2CO]3XeO3, [(CH3)2SO]3(XeO3)2, (C5H5NO)3(XeO3)2, and [(C6H5)3PO]2XeO3

Xenon trioxide (XeO₃) forms adducts with triphenylphosphine oxide, dimethylsulfoxide, pyridine-N-oxide, and acetone by coordination of the ligand oxygen atoms to the Xe^VI atom of XeO₃. The crystalline adducts were characterized by low-temperature, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and Raman spectroscopy. Unlike solid XeO₃, which detonates when mechanically or thermally shocked, solid (C₅H₅NO)₃(XeO₃)₂, [(C₆H₅)₃PO]₂XeO₃, and [(CH₃)₂SO]₃(XeO₃)₂ are insensitive to mechanical shock. The [(CH₃)₂SO]₃(XeO₃)₂ adduct slowly decomposes over several days to (CH₃)₂SO₂, Xe, and O₂. All three complexes undergo rapid deflagration when ignited by a flame. Both [(C₆H₅)₃PO]₂XeO₃ and (C₅H₅NO)₃(XeO₃)₂ are room-temperature stable and the [(CH₃)₂CO]₃XeO₃ complex dissociates at room temperature to form a stable solution of XeO₃ in acetone. The xenon coordination sphere of [(C₆H₅)₃PO]₂XeO₃, a distorted square-pyramid, provides the first example of a five-coordinate XeO₃ complex with only two Xe- - -O adduct bonds. The xenon coordination spheres of the remaining adducts are distorted octahedra, comprised of three Xe- - -O secondary bonds that are approximately trans to the primary Xe−O bonds of XeO₃. Quantum-chemical calculations were used to assess the nature of the Xe- - -O adduct bonds, which are described as predominantly electrostatic bonds between the nucleophilic oxygen atoms of the bases and the σ-holes of the electrophilic xenon atoms.     

Li(VO2)3(TeO3)2

The title compound, lithium tris[dioxidovanadium(V)] bis[trioxidotellurium(IV)], contains chains of edge‐sharing distorted VO₆ octahedra. The pyramidal TeO₃ groups crosslink the chains into sheets. Finally, an Li⁺ cation adopting an unusual capped trigonal–bipyramidal LiO₆ geometry bridges the layers to complete a three‐dimensional structure.     

Phosphine-ligated induced formation of thallium(I) full Pt3TlPt3 sandwich versus "open-face" TlPt3 sandwich with triangular Pt3(mu2-CO)3(PR3)3 units: synthesis and structural/spectroscopic analysis of triphenylphosphine [(mu3-Tl)Pt3(mu2-CO)3(PPh3)3]+ and its (mu3-AuPPh3)Pt3 analogue

This research constitutes an operational test to assess the influence of platinum-attached phosphine ligands in the formation process of "open-face" TlPt3 or "full" Pt3TlPt3 sandwich clusters. Accordingly, the reaction of TlPF6 with triphenylphosphine Pt4(mu2-CO)5(PPh3)4, under essentially identical boundary conditions originally used to prepare (90% yield) the triethylphosphine "full" Pt3TlPt3 sandwich, [(mu6-Tl)Pt6(mu2-CO)6(PEt3)6]+ (3) ([PF6]- salt), from Pt4(mu2-CO)5(PEt3)4 was carried out to see whether it would likewise afford the unknown triphenylphosphine Pt3TlPt3 sandwich analogue of or whether the change of phosphine ligands from sterically smaller, more basic PEt3 to PPh3 would cause the product to be the corresponding unknown triphenylphosphine "open-face" TlPt3 sandwich that would geometrically resemble the known bulky tricyclohexylphosphine [(mu3-Tl)Pt3(mu2-CO)3(PCy3)3]+ sandwich (2a). Both the structure and composition of the resulting "open-face" sandwich product, [(mu3-Tl)Pt3(mu2-CO)3(PPh3)3]+ (1a) ([PF6]- salt), were unequivocally established from a low-temperature CCD X-ray crystallographic determination. The calculated Pt/Tl atom ratio (3/1) of 75%/25% is in excellent agreement with that of 72(3)%/28(5)% obtained from energy-resolved measurements on a single crystal with a scanning electron microscope. Crystals (80% yield) of the orange-red were characterized by solid-state/solution IR and variable temperature 205Tl and 31P{1H} NMR spectra; the 31P{1H} spectra provide convincing evidence that is exhibiting dynamic behavior at room temperature in CDCl3 solution. The corresponding new "open-face" (mu3-AuPPh3)Pt3 sandwich, [(mu3-AuPPh3)Pt3(mu2-CO)3(PPh3)3]+ (1b) ([PF6]- salt), was quantitatively obtained from by reaction with AuPPh3Cl and spectroscopically characterized by IR and 31P{1H} NMR spectra. A comparative geometrical evaluation of the observed steric dispositions of the platinum-attached PR3 ligands in the "open-face" (mu3-Tl)Pt3 sandwiches of (with PPh3) and the known (with PCy3) and in the known "full" Pt3TlPt3 sandwich of (with PEt3) along with the considerably different observed steric dispositions of the PR(3) ligands in the known "open-face" (mu3-AuPCy3)Pt3 sandwich of (with PCy3) and in the known "full" Pt3AuPt3 sandwich of (with PPh(3)) has been performed. The results clearly indicate that, in contradistinction to the known triphenylphosphine Pt3AuPt3 sandwich of , PPh3 and bulkier PCy3 ligands of Pt3(mu2-CO)3(PR3)3 units are sterically too large to form "full" Pt3TlPt3 sandwiches. In other words, the nature of the thallium(I) sandwich-product in these reactions is sterically controlled by size effects of the phosphine ligands. Comparative examination of bridging carbonyl IR frequencies of and with those of closely related "open-face" and "full" sandwiches provides better insight concerning the relative electrophilic capacities of Tl+, Au+, and [AuPR3]+ components in forming sandwich adducts with Pt3(mu2-CO)3(PR3)3 nucleophiles.     

The structure and magnetic properties of μ3-oxotriiron(III) complex [Fe3O(OBz)6(CH3OH)3](NO3)(CH3OH)2

A new μ₃-O triiron(III) complex [Fe₃O(OBz)₆(CH₃OH)₃](NO₃)(CH₃OH)₂ (HOBZ = benzoic acid) has been synthesized, its structure has been determined and variable temperature magnetic susceptility has also been measured. In the molecule, three iron atoms formed an equilateral triangle with μ₃-O in center. The fitting to the magnetic susceptibility showed that an intramolecular antiferromagnetic exchange interaction occurred between iron atoms with J=-25.51 cm^?1, and a weaker intermolecular autiferromagnetic exchange interaction occurred with zJ' = ?2.30 cm^?1.     

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.     

Acceptor (CF3)PCPH pincer reactivity with (PPh3)3Ir(CO)H

The syntheses of Ir(I) and Ir(III) complexes incorporating the electron-withdrawing pincer ligand (1,3-C(6)H(4)(CH(2)P(CF(3))(2))(2)) ((CF(3))PCPH) with (PPh(3))(3)Ir(CO)H and subsequent chemistry are reported. Under ambient conditions, reaction of 1 equiv. (CF(3))PCPH with (PPh(3))(3)Ir(CO)H gave the mono-bridged complex [Ir(CO)(PPh(3))(2)(H)](2)(μ-(CF(3))PCPH) (1). Reaction of (PPh(3))(3)Ir(CO)H with excess (CF(3))PCPH and MeI gave the doubly-bridged complex [Ir(CO)(PPh(3))(H)](2)(μ-(CF(3))PCPH)(2) (2), whereas the tetrameric oligomer [Ir(CO)(PPh(3))(H)](4)(μ-(CF(3))PCPH)(4) (2-sq) was obtained from a 1:1 ligand:metal mixture in benzene in the presence of excess MeI. At higher temperatures (165 °C) the reaction of (CF(3))PCPH with (PPh(3))(3)Ir(CO)H afforded the 5-coordinate Ir(I) complex ((CF(3))PCP)Ir(CO)(PPh(3)) (3). Complex 3 shows mild catalytic activity for the decarbonylation of 2-naphthaldehyde in refluxing diglyme (162 °C).     

Etude du Systeme LiPO3-Pr(PO3)3 Donnees sur LiPr(PO3)4

The LiPO₃-Pr(PO₃)₃ system was studied by micro-differential thermal analysis. The only new compound observed in the system was LiPr(PO₃)₄, melting incongruently at 1246 K. An eutectic appears at 926 K. Crystallographic data and powder diagram of the new compound are given. LiPr(PO₃)₄ crystallizes in the C2/c monoclinic system with unit cell: a=16.428(6), b=7.054(3), c=9.747(4) Å, β=126°31′(3), V=910.2 ų, Z=4. The IR and Raman spectra of this compound are given. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Ge(9) {Si(SiMe(3) )(3) }(3) {SnPh(3) }]: A Tetrasubstituted and Neutral Deltahedral Nine-Atom Cluster

Reaching neutral territory: The title compound, the first tetrasubstituted deltahedral Zintl cluster, is no longer an ion (see picture; Ge?green, Si?purple, Sn?blue). It is a neutral molecule formed by a reaction of the trisilylated anion with Ph(3) SnCl.