Ligand hyperfine coupling in Mo(V) oxyhalide complexes

For a series of Mo(V) oxyhalide complexes MoOL ₅ ^2? (L = F, Cl, Br, I), interpretation of the ligand hyperfine coupling parameters (A ^L tensor components) is considered. The role of spin polarization is elucidated and the effect of charge transfer states is taken into account. The A ^L tensor components were calculated using the covalency parameters derived from experimental EPR and optical spectroscopy data for compounds under study (inverse problem of EPR spectroscopy).     

Mechanism of ferromagnetic coupling in copper(II)-gadolinium(III) complexes

This paper offers the first series of state-of-the-art quantum chemical calculations (CASSCF, CASPT2, MS-CASPT2) and analytical models for the well-known problem of quasi-general ferromagnetic coupling in copper-gadolinium complexes. A system chosen from the chemical report of Costes et al. was taken as prototype. At the CASSCF level, calculated results for the experimental structure reproduced the magnetic coupling constant well (J(calcd)( )()= +7.67 cm(-)(1) vs J(exp)( )()= +7.0 cm(-)(1)). For more insight, the study molecule was further idealized by geometry optimization to C(2)(v)() symmetry. Systematic ab initio computation experiments were designed and performed. Owing to specific problems related to the non-aufbau ground configuration of the [CuL-Gd] complexes, the calculations were conducted in a nonstandard manner. We found that the qualitative mechanism of Kahn, assigned to the electron jump from 3d of Cu(II) to 5d shell of Gd(III), can be presented effectively as the cause of the phenomenon, if CASPT2 MOs are taken as magnetic orbitals. We showed that the ferromagnetic coupling is also matched and magnified by spin polarization effects over the ligand, in line with the early assumption of Gatteschi. To be distinguished from the initial hypothesis of Gatteschi, which assumed the role of 6s AO of Gd(III), we found that one 5d-type AO is actually involved in the polarization scheme. In fact, the Gatteschi and Kahn mechanisms are not mutually contradictory, but are even interconvertible with appropriate changes of the magnetic orbitals. Within C(2)(v)() symmetry of complexes, the ferromagnetic coupling can be qualitatively regarded as the preponderant influence of interaction channels exhibiting orbital orthogonality (four 3d-4f contacts) over the nonorthogonal ones (two 3d-4f contacts). The effective preponderance from ferromagnetic pathways is supported by CASPT2 results. One may explain the generality of Cu(II)-Gd(III) ferromagnetic coupling as being correlated with the large occurrence of approximate pseudo-C(2)(v)() geometry of complexes. The observed orbital regularity is lost in lower symmetries. Thus, the antiferromagnetic exceptions occur when the molecular asymmetry is advanced (e.g., owing to strong chemical nonequivalence of the donor atoms).     

Tetragonal distortions and vibronic coupling in hexaflouro nickel(II) and copper (II) complexes

Two parameters, axial (R_a) and equatorial (R_e) metal-ligand distances, describe the tetragonal distortions of the NiF^4?₆ and CuF^4?₆ complexes under study. The experimental values of R_a plotted vs R_e exhibit a smooth curve type dependence valid for MF₆ chromophore of solid state compounds. In the model study it becomes explained by analyzing the shape of the adiabatic potential surface (APS) of the form of E_T(R_a, R_e). Around the energy minima the map of numerical values (obtained by the quantum-chemical CNDOUHF and INDOUHF methods) was transformed to an analytic form from which the quantitative characteristics of APS were obtained in a new, simple way. The set of equatorial-axial parameters as well as the set of vibronic parameters were evaluated and discussed in more detail.     

The solvent effect on the isotropic hyperfine interaction in some aliphatic polyamine copper(II) complexes

ESR and optical absorption studies are described for a number of copper(II) chelates with aliphatic polyamines, exhibiting both square pyramidal and square bipyramidal coordination around the copper ion. The complexes studied were bis(N,N′-dimethylethylenediamine)copper(II) sulphate tetrahydrate, bis(N,N′-diethylethylenediamine)copper(II) nitrate, diaquosulphato(N,N,N′,N′-tetramethylethylenediamine)copper(II) hydrate, dinitrato(N,N,N′,N′-tetramethylethylenediamine)copper(II), dichloro(N,N,N′,N′-tetramethylethylenediamine)copper(II) and dithiocyanato(N,N,N′,N′-tetramethylethylenediamine)copper(II). The ESR measurements were carried out in methanol, dimethyl sulphoxide, dimethylformamide and pyridine, at room and liquid nitrogen temperatures. The molecular orbital coefficients were estimated assuming an axial symmetry. The parameter χ proportional to the hyperfine constants shows a variation with the solvent for all these complexes. The χ values in solution are lower than the corresponding average χ values reported in the solid state for each complex. The solvent effect and the influence of 4s character in the ground state are discussed. The χ values, either calculated or reported, for a number of copper complexes for [4O], [3O, N], [2O, 2N], [O, 3N] and [4N] environments around copper(II) are presented.     

Catalysis of copper(II) chelate-amine complexes in the oxidative coupling of 2,6-dialkylphenols

The oxidative coupling reaction of 2,6-dimethylphenol and 2,6-di-tert-butylphenol with molecular oxygen was performed by using a series of copper(II) chelate complexes as a catalyst, derived from copper(II), β-diketone, and some Shiff bases. Under the applied reaction conditions, the reaction products of 2,6-dimethylphenol were poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) (C? O coupling product) and 3,3′,5-5′-tetramethyl-4,4′-diphenoquinone (C? C coupling product), and that of 2,6-di-tert-butylphenol oxidation was only 3,3′,5-5′-tetra-tert-butyl-4,4′-diphenoquinone (C? C coupling product). The catalytic activity has been shown to be dependent on the properties of the copper(II) chelates used as catalysts and the mole ratios of amine ligand to copper(II) chelate (ligand ratio). The basicity and the steric bulkiness of the amine used as a ligand for copper(II) β-diketonato catalysts were found to be two of the main factors that govern the oxidative coupling mode (C? O and/or C? C coupling) of 2,6-dimethylphenol. The oxidative coupling activity of 2,6-dialkylphenol is discussed in terms of both the stabilities of the copper(II) chelates and of the copper(II) chelate-amine adducts. The rate of oxygen absorption for 2,6-dimethylphenol catalyzed by the copper(II) acetylacetonato-piperidine system is first order in oxygen partial pressure and zero order in 2,6-dimethylphenol concentration, respectively. A Cu(II)-oxygen, as an intermediate is suggested on the basis of the results obtained.     

The isotropic hyperfine interaction in some aliphatic polyamine copper II complexes

ESR and optical absorption studies have been carried out on bis[N-(2-hydroxyethyl)ethylenediamine] copper II-chloride, -bromide, -nitrate, -sulphate, bis(N-methylethylenediamine) copper II thiocyanate and bis(N,N′-dimethylethylenediamine) copper II thiocyanate, in non-interacting solvents at room and liquid nitrogen temperatures. The molecular orbital coefficients are estimated assuming axial symmetry and indicate that the in-plane π bond is as strong as the σ bond. The consistency in the value of the χ parameter, which is proportional to the hyperfine constants, indicates that it is quite independent of the ligand substitution and depends upon the immediate environment of the copper II ion.     

An anionic, tetragonal copper(II) superoxide complex

Insight into copper-oxygen species proposed as intermediates in oxidation catalysis is provided by the identification of a Cu(II)-superoxide complex supported by a sterically hindered, pyridinedicarboxamide ligand. A tetragonal, end-on superoxide structure is proposed based on DFT calculations and UV-vis, NMR, EPR, and resonance Raman spectroscopy. The complex yields a trans-1,2-peroxodicopper(II) species upon reaction with [(tmpa)Cu(CH(3)CN)]OTf and, unlike other known Cu(II)-superoxide complexes, acts as a base rather than an electrophilic (H-atom abstracting) reagent in reactions with phenols.     

Ferromagnetic coupling of copper(II) and nickel(II) complexes with a cyclam-based paramagnetic host

Bis(NN–CH₂)-substituted dimethylcyclam (cyclamNN₂) was designed and synthesized as a paramagnetic host, where NN stands for 4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazolin-1-oxyl 3-oxide. We prepared transition-metal complexes [M(cyclamNN₂)](ClO₄)₂ (M = Cu (1), Ni (2)) and investigated their metal–radial exchange couplings. The copper ion in 1 is located at the center of the cyclam cavity and one radical arm is coordinated at an axial position. Compound 1 showed ferromagnetic coupling (2J/k_B = +44(3) K), which is ascribable to the NN–Cu coupling. Ferromagnetic coupling was also observed in 2, but the molecular structure was unknown at present. The Curie–Weiss analysis gave the Weiss temperature (θ) of +13.5(6) K for 2.     

Cyano-bridged homodinuclear copper(II) complexes

The synthesis and structural analysis (single crystal X-ray data) of two mononuclear ([Cu(L(1))(CN)]BF(4) and [Cu(L(3))(CN)](BF(4))) and three related, cyanide-bridged homodinuclear complexes ([{Cu(L(1))}(2)(CN)](BF(4))(3)·1.35 H(2)O, [{Cu(L(2))}(2)(CN)](BF(4))(3) and [{Ni(L(3))}(2)(CN)](BF(4))(3)) with a tetradentate (L(1)) and two isomeric pentadentate bispidine ligands (L(2), L(3); bispidines are 3,7-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane derivatives) are reported, together with experimental magnetic, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), and electronic spectroscopic data and a ligand-field-theory-based analysis. The temperature dependence of the magnetic susceptibilities and EPR transitions of the dicopper(II) complexes, together with the simulation of the EPR spectra of the mono- and dinuclear complexes leads to an anisotropic set of g- and A-values, zero-field splitting (ZFS) and magnetic exchange parameters (Cu1: g(z) = 2.055, g(x) = 2.096, g(y) = 2.260, A(z) = 8, A(x) = 8, A(y) = 195 × 10(-4) cm(-1), Cu2: g and A as for Cu(1) but rotated by the Euler angles α = -6°, β = 100°, D(exc) = -0.07 cm(-1), E(exc)/D(exc) = 0.205 for [{Cu(L(1))}(2)(CN)](BF(4))(3)·1.35 H(2)O; Cu1,2: g(z) = 2.025, g(x) = 2.096, g(y) = 2.240, A(z) = 8, A(x) = 8, A(y) = 190 × 10(-4)cm(-1), D(exc) = -0.159 cm(-1), E(exc)/D(exc) = 0.080 for [{Cu(L(2))}(2)(CN)](BF(4))(3)). Thorough ligand-field-theory-based analyses, involving all micro states and all relevant interactions (Jahn-Teller and spin-orbit coupling) and DFT calculations of the magnetic exchange leads to good agreement between the experimental observations and theoretical predictions. The direction of the symmetric magnetic anisotropy tensor D(exc) in [{Cu(L(2))}(2)(CN)](BF(4))(3) is close to the Cu···Cu vector (22°), that is, nearly perpendicular to the Jahn-Teller axis of each of the two Cu(II) centers, and this reflects the crystallographically observed geometry. Antisymmetric exchange in [{Cu(L(1))}(2)(CN)](BF(4))(3)·1.35 H(2)O causes a mixing between the singlet ground state and the triplet excited state, and this also reflects the observed geometry with a rotation of the two Cu(II) sites around the Cu···Cu axis.     

Near neighbour ligand hyperfine splittings in the e.p.r. spectra of copper(II) complexes

X-band e.p.r. spectra from mixed ligand complexes Cu(btc)-(Hy), Cu(TPA)(Hy) and Cu(Sal)(TPA), have been derived from the spectra of suitable reaction mixtures in CHCl₃ at 25° C (Sal⁻ = salicyladehydate, TPA⁻ = thiopicolineanilide, Hy⁻ = 8-hydroxyquinolinate and btc⁻ =N-benzoyl-N′N′-diethylcarbamide). A digital data acquisition instrument and a personal computer were used for this purpose. The¹⁴N hyperfine splittings observed in these complexes have shown that the observed increase in spin density on the coordinating atoms of one ligand, at the expense of that on the other, is unlikely to be associated with the covalent bonding involving metal d _x ²− _y ²-orbital. Covalent bonding involving metal 4s-orbital component of the unpaired electron orbital has been suggested to be responsible for the observed changes in electron delocalization. This work was carried out during the visit of Drs Z. R. Baratova and P. M. Solozhenkin to India in 1991.     

Jahn-Teller effect in five-coordinated copper(II) complexes

In spite of the little attention so far paid to the Jahn-Teller (JT) effect in copper(II) complexes in stereochemistries other than the cubic ones, it is shown that strong JT and pseudo-JT interactions are expected at least in square-pyramidal (C_4v symmetry) and trigonal bipyramidal (D_3h symmetry) copper(II) coordination compounds. On the basis of the theoretical results obtained, it is suggested that the interpretation of some experimental data reported in the literature should be reconsidered.     

Role of the coordination of the azido bridge in the magnetic coupling of copper(II) binuclear complexes

It is well-known that the azido bridge gives rise antiferromagnetic (AF) or ferromagnetic (F) coupling depending on its coordination mode, namely end-to-end or end-on, respectively. The aim of the present work is to analyse the factors contributing to this different magnetic behaviour. The difference dedicated configuration interaction (DDCI) method is applied to several binuclear Cu(II) azido-bridged models with both types of coordination. In end-on complexes, the direct exchange and the spin polarisation contributions are found to be responsible for the ferromagnetic coupling. In end-to-end complexes, both the direct exchange and the spin polarisation are small and the leading term is the antiferromagnetic dynamical polarisation contribution. The most relevant physical effects are included in the DDCI calculations so that good quantitative agreement is reached for the coupling constant as well as the spin densities.     

Reactivity of copper(II)-alkylperoxo complexes

Copper(II) complexes 1a and 1b, supported by tridentate ligand bpa [bis(2-pyridylmethyl)amine] and tetradentate ligand tpa [tris(2-pyridylmethyl)amine], respectively, react with cumene hydroperoxide (CmOOH) in the presence of triethylamine in CH(3)CN to provide the corresponding copper(II) cumylperoxo complexes 2a and 2b, the formation of which has been confirmed by resonance Raman and ESI-MS analyses using (18)O-labeled CmOOH. UV-vis and ESR spectra as well as DFT calculations indicate that 2a has a 5-coordinate square-pyramidal structure involving CmOO(-) at an equatorial position and one solvent molecule at an axial position at low temperature (-90 °C), whereas a 4-coordinate square-planar structure that has lost the axial solvent ligand is predominant at higher temperatures (above 0 °C). Complex 2b, on the other hand, has a typical trigonal bipyramidal structure with the tripodal tetradentate tpa ligand, where the cumylperoxo ligand occupies an axial position. Both cumylperoxo copper(II) complexes 2a and 2b are fairly stable at ambient temperature, but decompose at a higher temperature (60 °C) in CH(3)CN. Detailed product analyses and DFT studies indicate that the self-decomposition involves O-O bond homolytic cleavage of the peroxo moiety; concomitant hydrogen-atom abstraction from the solvent is partially involved. In the presence of 1,4-cyclohexadiene (CHD), the cumylperoxo complexes react smoothly at 30 °C to give benzene as one product. Detailed product analyses and DFT studies indicate that reaction with CHD involves concerted O-O bond homolytic cleavage and hydrogen-atom abstraction from the substrate, with the oxygen atom directly bonded to the copper(II) ion (proximal oxygen) involved in the C-H bond activation step.     

Assembling of copper(II) dipicolinate complexes

The role of ancillary ligands, namely imidazole (im), pyridine (py), 2,2′-bipyridine (bpy) and 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) in the assembly of copper(II) dipicolinate complexes are presented. Mononuclear complexes are observed in the case of monodentate ligands. The mononuclear complex [Cu(im)₃L]·4H₂O (1) (L = dipicolinate anion) has a distorted octahedral structure with Z′ = 2, whereas [CuL(py)(H₂O)]·2H₂O (2) adopts distorted square pyramidal geometry. The bidentate ligands bpy and phen favor the formation of dinuclear complexes. The dinuclear complex [CuL(bpy)(μ-L)Cu(bpy)(H₂O)]·9H₂O (3) has one carbonyl oxygen atom of a carboxylate group of dipicolinate acting as a bridging ligand to the copper site that is devoid of a coordinated water molecule. The complex has an angle of 83.55° between the plane of L and bpy attached to one copper site, whereas it has an angle of 78.13° between the plane L and bpy attached to the other copper site. A 1,10-phenanthroline containing dinuclear copper(II) dipicolinate complex, [Cu(phen)(H₂O)(μ-L)Cu(phen)₂][CuL₂]·12H₂O (4), has been structurally characterized. It has an unusual carboxylate bridge.     

Salen and tetrahydrosalen nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes

The synthesis and characterisation of novel bis salen complexes, M(salenH2), N,N-bis-[5(1,1,3,3-tetramethyl- butyl)salicylidene]-1,2-diaminoethane complexes, (M=Ni or Cu), and the corresponding less studied, bis-tetrahydrosalen complexes, M[H2(salenH2)], N,N-bis-[2-hydroxy-5(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)benzyl]-1,2-diaminoethane complexes, (M=Ni or Cu), with a highly branched substitution pattern at C-5 of the benzene ring is described. The Schiff bases behave as dibasic tetradentate ligands. The tetrahydrosalen complexes show structural properties, chemical and thermal behaviour which is different from those of the corresponding salen complexes. The melting points and decomposition temperatures of these complexes were determined by d.s.c. and t.g.a.     

Synthesis of copper(II) and nickel(II) triazacycloalkane complexes

Summary Copper(II) and nickel(II) complexes of triazacycloalkanes (pqr-cy), with p, q, r = 2–6, have been prepared and characterized by means of electronic and i.r. spectroscopy, and by magnetic measurements. With nickel(II) mononuclear octahedral complexes [Ni(pgr-cy)₂](CI0₄)₂ are formed, but for copper(II) mononuclear octahedral complexes were obtained only for 222-cy and 223-cy. The other ligands gave copper(II) complexes of the type [Cu(pgr-cy)CI]CIO₄, [Cu(pgr-cy)OH]ClO₄, Or [Cu(pgr-cy)CI_1/2OH_1/2]ClO₄. The hydroxy complexes have low magnetic moments and binuclear hydroxy bridged structures are proposed.Ligand names: e.g. p = q = r = 2 is 1,4,7-triazacvclononane     

Cyclo(L-histidyl-L-histidyl)copper(II) complexes in aqueous solution

Summary The structure of the copper(II) complex cation with HISH₂ [HISH₂ = cyclo(L-histidyl-L-histidyl)] was determined from molecular weight data and n.m.r. and c.d. spectra in aqueous solution. Two HISH₂ moieties ligate to coppervia two nitrogen atoms of the imidazole rings giving rise to two 13-membered chelate rings in solution, a situation seen previously in the crystal.     

2-thiouracil-based cobalt(II), nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes

Summary Cobalt(II), nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes of 2-thiouracil and its arylazo derivatives were prepared. The elemental analysis suggest a range of 11, 21 and 13 stoichiometries. Electronic spectra and magnetic susceptibility measurements were used to infer the structures and the i.r. spectra of the ligands and their complexes to identify the type of bonding.     

Molecular complexes of hydrazides with copper(II)

Summary The reaction of substituted hydrazides with copper(II) chloride was investigated in the solid state or in solution in order to account for substituent effects. Spectroscopic results and values of the formation constants indicate the occurrence of strong complexes.

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Molekulare Komplexe von Hydraziden mit Kupfer(II)

Zusammenfassung Die Reaktionen von substituierten Hydraziden mit Kupfer(II)chlorid wurden im Festzustand und in Lösung untersucht. Die spektroskopischen Ergebnisse und die Werte der Bildungskonstanten zeigen die Koordinierung zu starken Komplexen an.