Die Reaktion von Molybdänpentachlorid mit Trichlornitromethan; die Kristallstruktur von [MoOCl3 · POCl3]2

Reaction of Molybdenum Pentachloride with Trichloronitromethane. Crystal Structure of [MoOCl₃ · POCl₃]₂ An improved method for the preparation of MoO₂Cl₂ by the reaction of MoCl₅ with CCl₃NO₂ is reported. In the presence of the solvens POCl₃, molybdenum pentachloride reacts with trichloronitromethane forming the oxonitrosyl complex Mo(NO)OCl₃ · POCl₃. In CH₂Cl₂ solution this complex is decomposed forming [MoOCl₃ · POCl₃]₂. The crystal structure was solved by X-ray methods. [MoOCl₃ · POCl₃]₂ crystallizes monoclinic in the space group P2₁/c with two dimers in the unit cell (R = 0.07, 2327 independent reflexions). The complex dimerizes by symmetric chloro bridges; the oxoligand is in terminal position. The MoO bond length of 163 pm corresponds with a Mo?O triple bond. The POCl₃ molecule is coordinated in position trans to the oxoligand. The IR spectra are reported and assigned.     

Nitrosylkomplexe des Molybdän(+II) Die Kristallstrukturen von [Mo(NO)Cl3 · POCl3]2 und von [AsPh4]2[Mo(NO)Cl5] · 2 CH2Cl2

Nitrosyl Complexes of Molybdenum (+II). Crystal Structures of [Mo(NO)Cl₃ · POCl₃]₂ and [AsPh₄]₂[Mo(NO)Cl₅] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ Solutions of MoCl₅ in POCl₃ react with NOCl forming the nitrosyl compound Mo(NO)Cl₃ · 2POCl₃ ( I ), which in CH₂Cl₂ cleaves off one solvate molecule, yielding the dimeric complex [Mo(NO)Cl₃ · POCl₃]₂ ( II ). Reaction with AsPh₄Cl in dichloro methane leads to the nitrosyl complexes AsPh₄[Mo(NO)Cl₄] · CH₂Cl₂ ( III ) and [AsPh₄]₂[Mo(NO)Cl₅] · 2CH₂Cl₂ ( IV ), respectively. The i.r. spectra are recorded and assigned. [Mo(NO)Cl₃ · POCl₃]₂ crystallizes monoclinic in the space group P2₁/c with two dimeric units per unit cell. The crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction methods (R = 0.040; 1391 observed, independent reflexions). Complex II is linked by chlorine bridges, forming a dimeric, centrosymmetric molecule of symmetry C_i. The N? O bond of the nitrosyl ligand is extremely short (108 pm), the Mo? N bond (181 pm) corresponds to a double bond. In trans position to the NO ligand, which is coordinated in linear array, there is the O atom of the solvate molecule POCl₃. [AsPh₄]₂[Mo(NO)Cl₅] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ crystallizes triclinic in the space group P1 with two units per unit cell (R = 0.039; 1967 observed, independent reflexions). The molybdenum atom is coordinated octahedrally by five Cl ligands and a nitrosyl group, as well coordinated in linear array (Mo? N? O 174°). The nitrosyl ligand exerts a significant trans-effect (r Mo? Cl_(trans) = 247 pm, r MoCl_4(eq)(average) = 239 pm).     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von [WNCl3 · NC–Ph]4 · 3 CH2Cl2

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [WNCl₃ · NCPh]₄ · 3 CH₂Cl₂ The adduct of tungsten nitride trichloride with benzonitrile, [WNCl₃ · NCPh]₄, is formed by the reaction of N,N,N'-tris(trimethylsilyl)benzamidine and tungsten hexachloride in CCl₄ solution. It forms red crystal needles and was characterized by its IR spectrum and an X-ray crystal structure determination (1983 unique observed reflexions, R = 0.075). Crystal data: a = 1464.8, b = 1902.6, c = 2033.8 pm, β = 102.27°, space group C2/c, Z = 4. In the [WNCl₃ · NCPh]₄ molecule the tungsten atoms were located at the vertices of a square and are linked with one another via linear W?N? W nitrido bridges with alternating short and long bonds having average lengths of 166 and 211 pm. The N atoms of the benzonitrile ligands are in the positions trans to the W?N bonds at distances of 237 pm.     

Mo2O3Cl4(Pyridin)4 · CH2Cl2 Synthese,IR-Spektrum und Kristallstruktur

Mo₂O₃Cl₄(Pyridine)₄ · CH₂Cl₂. Synthesis, IR Spectrum, and Crystal Structure Reduction of MoO₂Cl₂(pyridine)₂ with triphenylphosphane in toluene and recrystallisation from CH₂Cl₂ yields brown crystal needles of the complex Mo₂O₃Cl₄(pyridine)₄ · CH₂Cl₂. The compound crystallizes monoclinic in the space group P2₁/c with four formula units per unit cell of the dimensions a = 1 234.6 pm; b = 1 593 pm, c = 1 522.3 pm and β = 105.66° A structural investigation by X-ray methods (3 276 independent observed reflexions, R = 0.033) reveals the molecule with two molybdenum atoms in a distorted octahedral coordination linked by an almost linear Mo? O? Mo bridge with bond distances of 167 and 168 pm, respectively. The chlorine atoms are located in trans-position to the oxygen atoms which have different trans effects: The Mo? Cl bond opposite the bridge (length 242 pm) is 8 pm shorter than the bond in trans position to the terminal oxo ligands. The pyridine nitrogen atoms are in trans position to each other and complete the coordination of the molybdenum atoms. The i.r. spectrum of the compound is reported.     

Die Kristallstruktur des SrHg(SCN)4 · 3 H2O

Crystal Structure of SrHg(SCN)₄ · 3 H₂O SrHg(SCN)₄ · 3 H₂O is orthorhombic, space group Pcca, with a = 19.476(7), b = 8.150(1), c = 8.991(3) Å, V = 1427.1 ų, Z = 4, d_c = 2.67 g · cm^?3, μ(AgKα) = 77.95 cm^?1. The salt consists of nearly tetrahedral Hg(SCN)₄ groups, Sr has a tricapped trigonal prismatic coordination: four N and five O atoms. The thiocyanate groups form end-to-end bridges and connect the Hg and Sr coordination polyhedra.     

AsPh4[W2Cl4(N3S2)3] · CCl4; Synthese und Kristallstruktur

AsPh₄[W₂Cl₄(N₃S₂)₃] · CCl₄; Synthesis and Crystal Structure The title compound was obtained in form of black crystals along with other products by the reaction of H₂S and AsPh₄[WCl₄(N₃S₂)] in dichloromethane and subsequent addition of CCl₄. Its crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction (3036 observed reflexions, R = 0.051). Crystal data: triclinic, space group P¯1, Z = 2, a = 1369, b = 1398, c = 1441 pm, α = 64.8, β = 68.02 and γ = 58.1°. The compound consists of AsPh₄^⊕ ions, CCl₄ molecules and [W₂Cl₄(N₃S₂)₃]^? ions. In the latter, one tungsten atom is member of one planar WN₃S₂ ring while the second tungsten atom belongs to two such rings forming a nearly planar S₂N₃WN₃S₂ unit. Two nitrogen atoms of this unit are linked to the other tungsten atom forming a WN₂W ring. Two chloro ligands at each tungsten atom complete the coordination sphere to coordination numbers of six.     

Chlorthionitrenkomplexe des Rheniums Die Kristallstruktur von AsPh4[ReCl4(NSCl)2] · CH2Cl2

Chlorothionitrene Complexes of Rhenium. Crystal Structure of AsPh₄[ReCl₄(NSCl)₂] · CH₂Cl₂ Rhenium pentachloride reacts in POCl₃ solution with (NSCl)₃ forming the chlorothionitrene complexes [(Cl₃PO)ReCl₄(NSCl)] ( I ) and [(Cl₃PO)ReCl₃(NSCl)₂] ( II ). I reacts with AsPh₄Cl in CH₂Cl₂ solution under abstraction of SCl₂ and POCl₃, yielding AsPh₄[ReNCl₄], while II forms the complex AsPh₄[ReCl₄(NSCl)₂] · CH₂Cl₂. The i.r. spectra of the compounds are discussed and assigned. The crystal structure of AsPh₄[ReCl₄(NSCl)₂] · CH₂Cl₂ was determined and refined with X-ray diffraction data (R = 0.031 for 2785 reflexions). It crystallizes in the space group Pī with two formula units per unit cell; the lattice constants are a = 1119, b = 1144, c = 1473 pm, α = 77.6, β = 70.8 and γ = 71.2°. The two NSCl ligands have cis arrangement with nearly linear Re?N?S groups, with interatomic distances corresponding to double bonds. The Re? Cl bonds are somewhat longer than usual and show no trans-effect; this is possibly due to Cl…?H? C bridges.     

Die Kristallstruktur des Magnesiumoctachlorotrimercurat(II)-hexahydrates MgHg3Cl8 · 6 H2O

Crystal Structure of the Magnesium Octachlorotrimercurate(II)-hexahydrate MgHg₃Cl₈ · 6 H₂O Colourless crystals of MgHg₃Cl₈ · 6 H₂O were obtained by crystallization from aqueous solutions of MgCl₂ and HgCl₂. There were no indications of the existence of the reported compounds MgHgCl₄ · 6 H₂O and MgHg₂Cl₆ · 6 H₂O. The crystal structure of the triclinic MgHg₃Cl₈ · 6 H₂O consists of linear pseudo HgCl₂ molecules, binuclear Hg₂Cl₆ anions and octahedral Mg(OH₂)₆ kations.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur des Lewis‐Säure/Base‐Addukts AlCl3·C3N3Cl3

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Lewis Acid‐Base Adduct AlCl₃·C₃N₃Cl₃ The reaction between cyanuric chloride (C₃N₃Cl₃) and the strong Lewis acid AlCl₃ yielded colorless crystals of the adduct AlCl₃·C₃N₃Cl₃. The crystal structure was determined by single crystal X‐ray diffraction at room temperature and was solved in the space group with Z = 4, a = 7.3802(7) Å, b = 9.688(1) Å, c = 16.272(2) Å, α = 72.80(1)°, β = 89.97(1)°, γ = 87.23(1)°, and V = 1110.0(2) ų. In the crystal structure, AlCl₃ is closely associated to the triazine ring with Al–N distances of 2.042(3) Å and 2.067(4) Å, respectively. The AlCl₃·C₃N₃Cl₃ units are connected with each other via intermolecular N···Cl donor–acceptor interactions, forming tape‐like arrangements in the ac‐plane, with tapes running parallel to the a‐axis.     

(PPh4)2[WO2Cl3]2 · 2 CH2Cl2: Synthese,Schwingungsspektrum und Kristallstruktur

(PPh₄)₂[WO₂Cl₃]₂ · 2 CH₂Cl₂. Synthesis, Vibrational Spectrum, and Crystal Structure Depending on the stoichiometry and the solvent, dichloromethane or 1.2-dichloroethane, WO₂Cl₂ reacts with tetraphenylphosphonium chloride affording (PPh₄)₂[WO₂Cl₄] or (PPh₄)₂[WO₂Cl₃]₂, respectively. Both compounds are easily soluble in dichloromethane, from which they can be crystallized under incorporation of two molecules CH₂Cl₂ per formula unit. The crystalline compounds have been characterized by their IR and Raman spectra. According to the X-ray crystal structure analysis, (PPh₄)₂[WO₂Cl₃]₂ · 2 CH₂Cl₂ crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 with one formula unit per unit cell (986 independent observed reflexions, R = 0.061). Lattice constants: a = 1100.2, b = 1116.9, c = 1238.4 pm, = 69.40, = 80.46 and = 85.62°. The crystals consist of PPh₄^⊕ ions, centrosymmetric [WO₂Cl₃]₂^2? anions and CH₂Cl₂ molecules. In the anions, the tungsten atoms are linked via two oxo bridges with WO distances of 184 and 252 pm. The distorted octahedral coordination around each tungsten atom is completed by three terminal chloro and one terminal oxo ligand (WO bond length 166 pm), the latter being in trans position to the longer WO bridging bond. (PPh₄)₂[WO₂Cl₄] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ also forms triclinic crystals that are isotypic with (PPh₄)₂[WOCl₅] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ and in which the anions must have orientational disorder.     

Molybdännitridtrichlorid-di-n-butylether, [MoNCl3 · O(C4H9)2]4; Darstellung,IR-Spektrum und Kristallstruktur

Molybdenum-nitride-trichloride-di-n -butylether [MoNCls₃ · 0 (C₄H₉)₂]₄; Preparation, I.R. Spectrum, and Crystal Structure Phenyldiazonium tetrachloronitridomolybdate, C₆H₅N₂[MoNCl₄], was obtained in the form of orange-red crystals from phenyldiazonium chloride and molybdenum nitride chloride in POCl₃ suspension. In boiling di-n-butylether it decomposes to chlorobenzene and the title compound which is obtained in the form of dark red crystals, sensitive to moisture. [MoNCl₃ · O(C₄H₉)₂]₄ can also be obtained directly from MoNCl₃ and dibutylether. It crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with two tetrameric molecules per unit cell. The lattice constants are at ?49°C a = 1 283, b = 1 170, c = 1 922 and β = 94.11°. The crystal structure was determined with the aid of X-ray diffraction data and was refined to a residual index of R = 0.047 for 1951 observed reflexions. In the [MoNCl₃ · O(C₄H₉)₂]₄ molecule the Mo atoms form a square; they are linked with one another via the N atoms with alternating Mo? N distances of 165 and 215 pm, which indicate triple and single bonds, respectively. In the position trans to the shorter Mo?N bond, the ether molecule is bonded by its oxygen atom. The I.R. spectra of C₆H₅N₂[MoNCl₄], C₆H₅N₂[MoCl₆], and [MoNCl₃ · O(C₄H₉)₂]₄ are recorded.     

Die Kristallstruktur des gemischtvalenten Eisenfluoridhydrates Fe3F8 · 2 H2O

Crystal Structure of the Mixed-Valence Iron Fluorid Hydrate Fe₃F₈ · 2 H₂O Newly prepared was the red, monoclinic compound Fe₃F₈ · 2 H₂O, single crystals of which could be obtained under hydrothermal high pressure conditions (space group C2/m with a = 761.2(3), b = 750.0(1), c = 746.9(3) pm, β = 118.38(2)° and Z = 2). The X-ray structure determination (R_G = 0.0192 and 635 reflexions) yielded a framework structure, in which layers of octahedra 2[Fe^IIIF_6/2] are connected via corners of [Fe^IIF_4/2(H₂O)₂]-octahedra. The average distances in the nearly ideal octahedra are Fe^III? F = 193.0, Fe^II? F = 208.1 and Fe^II? OH₂ = 211.5 pm.     

Die Kristallstruktur des Zn(N3)2 · 2,5 H2O

Crystal Structure of Zn(N₃)₂ · 2.5 H₂O The crystal structure of zinc azide 2.5 hydrate, 1975 erroneously described as a trihydrate, was determined by single crystal x-ray diffraction. The crystals are monoclinic, a = 996.2(5), b = 594.8(5), c = 1018.4(9) pm, β 90.16(3)°, space group P2/n, Z = 4, R = 0.043. Zinc is hexacoordinated by four azide groups and two water molecules. The octahedra around zinc share nitrogen atoms as common edges and they are connected to form strings along the b-axis. The water molecules are arranged to chainlike clusters, two of the ten water molecules are not coordinated to zinc. The azide groups are asymmetric and almost linear.     

Zur Darstellung und Kristallstruktur von CrSO4 · 3 H2O

Preparation and Crystal Structure of CrSO₄ · 3 H₂O Evaporating a solution of Cr²⁺ in dilute sulphuric acid at 70°C light blue crystals of CrSO₄ · 3 H₂O were grown. Its x-ray powder diffraction pattern is quite similar to that of CuSO₄ · 3 H₂O. The crystal structure refinement of CrSO₄ · 3 H₂O (space group Ce, a = 5.7056(8) Å, b = 13.211(2) Å, c = 7.485(1) Å, β = 96.73(1)°, Z = 4) from single crystal data, using the parameters of the copper compound as starting values, results in a final R-value of R = 3.8%. The surrounding of the Cr²⁺ ion can be described as a strongly elongated octahedron. The basal plane of the CrO₆-octahedron consists of three hydrate oxygen atoms and one sulphate oxygen atom. The two more distant axial oxygen atoms also belong to sulphate groups. Thus they are forming chains of alterning CrO₆-octahedra and SO₄-tetrahedra along [110] and [1–10] linked via common corners. These chains are connected via sulphate groups and by bridging hydrogen bonds to a 3-dimensional network.     

Die Kristallstruktur des Bleicyclotetraphosphat-4-Hydrats,Pb2P4O12 · 4H2O

Crystal Structure of Lead Cyclotetraphosphate-4-Hydrate, Pb₂P₄O₁₂·4 H₂O Pb₂P₄O₁₂·4 H₂O is the starting product of a series of solid state reactions with the final product cyclooctaphosphate. Pb₂P₄O₁₂·4 H₂O crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n, with a = 8.07 ± 0.02, b = 11.76 ± 0.03, c = 7.50 ± 0.02 Å and β = 108.2 ± 0.3°. The crystal structure has been solved by Patterson and Fourier methods and refined by least squares calculations to an R-index of 0.07. The structure consists of P₄0₁₂^4? ringanions, which are connected by Pb and hydrogen bonds. Lead is coordinated by eight oxygen atoms.     

Die Kristallstruktur von Molybdännitridchlorid,MoNCI3

MoNCl₃ crystallises in the triclinic space group PI with 4 formula units per unit cell, the lattice constants being a = 9.14, b = 7.67, c = 8.15 Å; α = 108.8°, β = 99.3° and γ = 108.6°. The crystal structure was solved by means of three-dimensional PATTERSON and FOURIER syntheses and refined by the method of least squares to a reliability index of 5.8%. The structure is built up from two slightly different kinds of MoNCl₃ molecules having Mo? N triple bonds (Mo? N distances 1.64 and 1.67 Å). Each N atom is coordinated to the Mo atom of a neighbouring molecule in such a way that tetramers with the pseudosymmetry 4/m are formed. The tetramers are linked together by bridging Cl atoms so that puckered layers parallel to (010) result.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von [ReNCl(NPPh2C6H4)]2 · [Ph3PNH2]Cl · CH3CN,einem rheniumorganischen Nitrido-Phosphaniminato-Komplex

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [ReNCl(NPPh₂C₆H₄)]₂ · [Ph₃PNH₂]Cl · CH₃CN, a Rhenium Organic Nitrido Phosphoraneiminato Complex The title compound is synthesized by the reaction of ReNCl₄ with Me₃SiNPPh₃ in boiling acetonitrile, forming colourless crystals, which are characterized by an X-ray structure determination. Space group P1 , Z = 2, 4 037 observed unique reflections, R = 0.043. Lattice dimensions at 19°C: a = 1 005.5; b = 1 695.2; c = 1 744.7 pm, α = 105.86°; β = 101.49°; γ = 104.45°. The structure consists of dimeric molecules [ReNCl(NPPh₂C₆H₄)]₂, triphenylphosphorane ammoniumchloride and included acetonitrile molecules. In the nitrido phosphoraneiminato complex the rhenium atoms are μ₂-bridged via the N-Atoms of the phosphoraneiminato ligands. Because of this bridging and a Re? Re bond, one terminal nitrido ligand, one terminal chloro ligand, and a Re? C bond of an -C-atom of one phenylene group of Re-atoms attain co-ordination number six.     

Thiochloroanionen von Molybdän(IV). Die Kristallstruktur von (NEt4)3[Mo3(μ3-S)(μ-S2)3Cl6]Cl · CH2Cl2 Kristallstruktur,EPR-Spektrum und magnetische Eigenschaften von (NEt4)2[Mo2(μ-S2)(μ-Cl)2Cl6]

Thiochloro Anions of Molybdenum (IV). Crystal Structure of (NEt₄)₃[Mo₃(μ₃-S)(μ-S₂)₃Cl₆]Cl μ CH₂Cl₂. Crystal Structure, Magnetic Properties, and EPR-Spectrum of (NEt₄)₂ [Mo₂(μ-S₂)(μ-Cl)₂Cl₆] From molybdenum pentachloride and tetraethylammonium hydrogensulfide in CH₂Cl₂ an insoluble product of composition (NEt₄)₂[Mo₂S₃Cl₉] was obtained along with a brown solution, from which (NEt₄)₂[Mo₂(S₂)Cl₈] was crystallized. The insoluble product and NEt₄Cl react in CH₂Cl₂ to yield, among others, (NEt₄)₃[Mo₃(S)(S₂)₃Cl₆]Cl · CH₂Cl₂. The latter crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pnma, a = 2495.8, b = 1501.2, c = 1295.6 pm, Z = 4. According to the crystal structure determination (3070 observed reflexions, R = 0.049) the [Mo₃(S)(S₂)₃Cl₆]^2? ion consists of an Mo₃ triangle with Mo? Mo bonds, each side of the triangle is bridged by disulfido groups and one sulfur atom is capped over the Mo₃ triangle; the single chloride ion is looseley associated to three S atoms. (NEt₄)₂[Mo₂(S₂)Cl₈] also crystallizes in the space group Pnma, a = 1425.6, b = 1129.9, c = 2004.7 pm, Z = 4; structure determination with 1703 observed reflexions, R = 0.061. In the [Mo₂(S₂)Cl₈]^2? ion the Mo atoms are bridged via one disulfido group and two chlorine atoms. There is a Mo? Mo bond, but according to the magnetic properties and the EPR spectrum each Mo atom still possesses one unpaired electron.     

Zur Existenz des Tetrahydrogenorthoperiodations Die Kristallstruktur von LiH4IO6 · H2O

On the Existence of the Tetrahydrogenorthoperiodate Ion. The Crystal Structure of LiH₄IO₆ · H₂O The crystal structure of LiH₄IO₆ · H₂O has been determined (P1 ; a = 564.74(12), b = 574.41(13), c = 970.4(6) pm, α = 101.37(2), β = 96.37(2), γ = 114.72(2)°; Z = 2; 5 731 independent reflections; R = 0.038). All hydrogen-atoms were localized from difference fourier map and refined without applying constraints. Thus the existence of the tetrahydrogenorthoperiodate-ion in the solid state is proved, unambigously. The crystal structure is discussed and compared to other alkaliorthoperiodates.