PPh4{MoNCI3[N(SiMe3)2]}, ein Nitrido-Amido-Komplex von MoIybdän(VI)

Inhaltsübersicht. PPh₄{MoNCl₃[N(SiMe₃)₂]} entsteht aus PPh₄[MoNCl₄] und N,N,N′-Tris-(trimethylsilyl)benzamidin in siedendem Dichlormethan in Form bernsteinfarbener Kristalle, die wir IR-spektroskopisch und durch eine röntgenographische Strukturanalyse charakterisiert haben. Raumgruppe P2₁/n, Z = 4, R = 4,3% für 5168 unabhängige beobachtete Reflexe. Die Gitterkonstanten betragen für ?65°C: A = 918,9; b = 2850,5; c = 1353,9 pm; β = 107,51°. Die Verbindung besteht aus PPh₄⁺-Ionen und Anionen [MoNCl₃[N(SiMe₃)₂]}^–, in denen das Molybdänatom verzerrt tetragonal-pyramidal von dem Nitridoliganden in Apical-Position (r MoN = 165 pm), von drei Chloratomen und von dem N-Atom des Bis(trimethylsilyl)amido-Liganden (r MoN = 194 pm) umgeben ist. Das N-Atom des Amido-Liganden besitzt eine planare Umgebung. PPh₄{MoNCl₃[N(SiMe₃)₂]}, a Nitrido Amido Complex of Molybdenum (VI) PPh₄{MoNCl₃[N(SiMe₃)₂}] has been prepared by the reaction of PPh₄[MoNCl₄] with N,N,N′-Tris(trimethylsilyl)benzamidine in boiling dichloromethane, forming amber coloured crystals, which were characterized by their IR spectrum as well as by an X-ray structure determination. Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, R = 0.043 for 5168 observed independent reflexions. The lattice dimensions are at ?65°C: A = 918.9; b = 2850.5; c = 1353.9 pm; β = 107.51°. The compound consists of PPh₄⁺ ions and anions {MoNCl₃[N(SiMe₃)₂]}^– in which the complex molybdenum anion forms a distorted tetragonal pyramid with the nitrido ligand (r MoN 165 pm) in the apical position and the chlorine atoms along with the nitrogen atom of the amido ligand (r MoN 194 pm) in the basical positions. The N atom of the amido ligand has a planar geometry.     

Azidocuprate(II). Die Kristallstruktur von (PPh4)2[Cu2(N3)6]

Azidocuprates(II). Crystal Structure of (PPh₄)₂[Cu₂(N₃)₆] (PPh₄)₂[Cu(N₃)₄] and (PPh₄)₂[Cu₂(N₃)₆], which is already known, are prepared from the corresponding chloro cuprates and excess silver azide in dichloro methane suspension. The azido cuprates form nonexplosive brown crystals of low sensitivity to moisture and are characterized by i.r. spectroscopy. (PPh₄)₂[Cu₂(N₃)₆] was submitted to a X-ray crystallographic structural analysis (4284 observed, independent reflexions, R = 0.034). The compound crystallizes triclinic in the space group P1 with one formula unit per unit cell. The lattice parameters are a = 1047.4 pm; b = 1131.1 pm; c = 1179.4 pm; α = 101.26°; β = 109.31°; γ = 103.42°. The compound consists of PPh₄^⊕ cations and centrosymmetric anions [Cu₂(N₃)₆]^2?, which meet D_2h-symmetry fairly well. In the anions the copper atoms are linked to a planar Cu₂N₂ four-membered ring by the N α atoms of two azide groups. The other azido ligands are bonded terminally and complete coordination number 4 at the Cu atoms which show planar geometry.     

Azidokomplexe von Mangan(II) und Cobalt(II) Die Kristallstrukturen von (PPh4)2[Mn(N3)4] und (PPh4)2[Co(N3)3Cl]

Azido Complexes of Manganese(II) and Cobalt(II). Crystal Structures of (PPh₄)₂[Mn(N₃)₄] and PPh₄₂[Co(N₃)₃Cl] (PPh₄)₂[Mn(N₃)₄] and (PPh₄)₂[Co(N₃)₃Cl] were obtained as light-brown and green blue, nonexplosive crystalline compounds, respectively. They are only slightly sensitive to moisture and were obtained from the tetrachloro complexes (PPh₄)₂MCl₄ by reactions with silver azide in dichloromethane. The compounds were characterized by thier i.r. spectra and by crystal structure analyses. Both crystallized in the monoclinic space group C2/c, Z = 4, but they are not isotypic. (PPh₄)₂[Mn(N₃)₄]: structure determination with 711 independent reflexions, R = 0.097; a = 2249.1, b = 1499.6, c = 1370.3 pm, β = 104.86°. (PPh₄)₂[Co(N₃)Cl]: 2753 reflexions, R = 0.075; a = 1119.7, b = 1899.2, c = 2115.4 pm, β = 90.47°. The structures consist of PPh₄⁺ ions and of anions that are situated on twofold crystallographic rotation axes. The anions show positional disorder, statistically assuming two different orientations with probabilities of 50% each; in the case of [Co(N₃)₃Cl]^2?, the Cl atom is superimposed statistically with an azido group, whereas the [Mn(N₃)₄]^2? ion is tilted by about 20° from the ideal position to two sides of the crystallographic axis. In both compounds the cation form layers and the anions are located between the layers.     

Neue Phosphido-verbrückte Mehrkernkomplexe des Ag,Cd und Zn Die Kristallstrukturen von [Ag4(PPh2)4(PMe3)4], [Ag6(PPh2)6(PtBu3)2] und [M4Cl4(PPh2)4(PnPr3)2] (M = Zn,Cd)

New Phosphido-bridged Multinuclear Complexes of Ag, Cd and Zn. The Crystal Structures of [Ag₄(PPh₂)₄(PMe₃)₄], [Ag₆(PPh₂)₆(P^tBu₃)₂] and [M₄Cl₄(PPh₂)₄(PⁿPr₃)₂] (M = Zn, Cd) AgCl reacts with Ph₂PSiMe₃ in the presence of a tertiary Phosphine PMe₃ or P^tBu₃ to form the multinuclear complexes [Ag₄(PPh₂)₄(PMe₃)₄] ( 1 ) and [Ag₆(PPh₂)₆(P^tBu₃)₂] ( 2 ). In analogy to that MCl₂ reacts with Ph₂PSiMe₃ in the presence of PⁿPr₃ to form the two multinuclear complexes [M₄Cl₄(PPh₂)₄(PⁿPr₃)₂] (M = Zn ( 3 ), Cd ( 4 )). The structures were characterized by X-ray single crystal structure analysis ( 1 : space group Pna2₁ (Nr. 33), Z = 4, a = 1 313.8(11) pm, b = 1 511.1(6) pm, c = 4 126.0(18) pm, 2 : space group P–1 (Nr. 2), Z = 2, a = 1 559.0(4) pm, b = 1 885.9(7) pm, c = 2 112.4(8) pm, α = 104.93(3)°, β = 94.48(3)°, γ = 104.41(3)°; 3 : space group C2/c (Nr. 15), Z = 4, a = 2 228.6(6) pm, b = 1 847.6(6) pm, c = 1 827.3(6) pm, β = 110.86(2); 4 : space group C2/c (Nr. 15), Z = 4, a = 1 894.2(9) pm, b = 1 867.9(7) pm, c = 2 264.8(6) pm, β = 111.77(3)°). 3 and 4 may be considered as intermediates on the route towards polymeric [M(PPh₂)₂]_n (M = Zn, Cd).     

(PPh4)2[MoN(N3)3Cl]2; Synthese,IR-Spektrum und Kristallstruktur

(PPh₄)₂[MoN(N₃)₃Cl]₂; Synthesis, IR Spectrum, and Crystal Structure The title compound is formed in the reaction of molybdenum (II) benzoate with trimethylsilyl azide and PPh₄Cl in dichloro methane forming dark red single crystals. A PPh₃Me⊕ salt of the ion [MoN(N₃)₃Cl]₂^2? is obtained from (PPh₃Me)₂MoNCl₄] treated with silver azide in CH₂Cl₂ suspension. The solvent CH₂Cl₂ participates in both reactions as oxidizing agent. (PPh₄)₂[MoN(N₃)₃Cl₂ is characterized by a structural analysis based upon X-ray data: space group P1 , Z = 1, a = 1050.7 pm; b = 1185.4 pm; c = 1190.8 pm; α = 98.90°; β = 106.87°; γ = 103.97° (4505 independent, observed reflexions, R = 0.039). The compound consists of PPh₄⊕ cations and centrosymmetric anions [MoN(N₃)₃Cl₂^2? in which the molybdenum atoms are bridged by the N_α atoms of two azide groups; the resulting Mo? N bond lengths are 208 pm and 260 pm. In trans position to the long Mo? N bond the terminal nitrido ligand is situated, the Mo?N distance of 164 pm corresponds to a triple bond. Two terminal azido ligands and the chloro ligand are filling up the coordination sphere of the molybdenum atoms to a coordination number of six. The i.r. spectrum is reported and assigned.     

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)°.     

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.     

Die Kristallstrukturen von (NBu4)[(Ph3Sn)3(MoO4)2] und (NBu4)[(Ph3Sn)3(MoO4)2]·CH3CN: Organozinnmolybdate mit neuartigen 3D‐Netzwerken

The Crystal Structures of (NBu₄)[(Ph₃Sn)₃(MoO₄)₂] and (NBu₄)[(Ph₃Sn)₃(MoO₄)₂]·CH₃CN: Organotin Molybdates with Novel 3D Networks The reaction of (NBu₄)₂[Mo₆O₁₉] with Ph₃SnCl and NBu₄OH in acetonitrile as solvent leads to the formation of (NBu₄)[(Ph₃Sn)₃(MoO₄)₂] ( 5 ). 5 and (NBu₄)[(Ph₃Sn)₃(MoO₄)₂]· CH₃CN 6 have been characterized by single crystal structure analysis at 220 K. 5 crystallizes monoclinic with a = 1429.5(4) pm, b = 2292.2(3) pm, c = 2269.7(5) pm, β = 107.42(3)°, space group Cc, 6 crystallizes orthorhombic with a = 1820.5(1) pm, b = 1848.6(2) pm and c = 2143.9(1) pm, space group P2₁2₁2₁. The crystal structures of 5 and 6 consist of isolated (NBu₄)⁺ cations and anionic 3D networks of Ph₃SnO₂ trigonal bipyramides and MoO₄ tetrahedra which are linked by common oxygen atoms.     

Isothiocyanat-Komplexe von Kupfer (II) mit quadratisch-planarer und tetragonal-pyramidaler Koordination: Struktur,Phasenumwandlungen und Redoxverhalten

Isothiocyanate Complexes of Copper(II) with Square-Planar and Tetragonal-Pyramidal Coordination: Structure, Phase Transitions, and Redox-Properties In dependence on the kind and size of the counter-cations Cu²⁺-ions form isothiocyanate complexes with different coordination number and geometry. The structures of compounds with square-planar coordination [(NEt₄)₂[Cu(NCS)₄] · CHCl₃ (brown): Space group 14/mmm, Z = 2; a = 1204.3(2) pm, c = 1154.2(3) pm] and with tetragonal-pyramidal polyhedra [(NEt₄)₃[Cu(NCS)₅] · SM (green, SM: unidentified solvent molecule): Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4; a = 1154.2(6) pm, b = 2291.6(10) pm, c = 1739.9(9) pm, ß = 95.98(5)°] are reported. The green complex transforms into a brown compound at room-temperature; the transformation is (partly) reversibly. Solutions of NCS-anions and Cu²⁺ are redox unstable. The structure of a resulting product: (PPh₄)₂[Cu₂(NCS)₂] [Space group C2/c, Z = 4; a = 1235.4(1) pm, b = 1347.1(2) pm, c = 2953.4(11) pm, ß = 99.36(2)°] with Cu(I) dimers and two bridging NCS^- ligands is also reported.     

Univalent Gallium and Indium Phosphane Complexes: From Pyramidal M(PPh3)3+ to Carbene‐Analogous Bent M(PtBu3)2+ (M=Ga,In) Complexes

In a new oxidative route, Ag⁺[Al(OR^F)₄]^? (R^F=C(CF₃)₃) and metallic indium were sonicated in aromatic solvents, such as fluorobenzene (PhF), to give a precipitate of silver metal and highly soluble [In(PhF)_n]⁺ salts (n=2, 3) with the weakly coordinating [Al(OR^F)₄]^? anion in quantitative yield. The In⁺ salt and the known analogous Ga⁺[Al(OR^F)₄]^? were used to synthesize a series of homoleptic PR₃ phosphane complexes [M(PR₃)_n]⁺, that is, the weakly PPh₃‐bridged [(Ph₃P)₃In–(PPh₃)–In(PPh₃)₃]²⁺ that essentially contains two independent [In(PPh₃)₃]⁺ cations or, with increasing bulk of the phosphane, the carbene‐analogous [M(PtBu₃)₂]⁺ (M=Ga, In) cations. The M^I? P distances are 27 to 29 pm longer for indium, and thus considerably longer than the difference between their tabulated radii (18 pm). The structure, formation, and frontier orbitals of these complexes were investigated by calculations at the BP86/SV(P), B3LYP/def2‐TZVPP, MP2/def2‐TZVPP, and SCS‐MP2/def2‐TZVPP levels.     

Disulfidoverbrückte Halogenokomplexe von Molybdän(V) Kristallstrukturen von (PPh3Me)2[Cl4Mo(μ-S2)2MoCl4] · 2 CH2Cl2 und (PPh4)2[Br4Mo(μ-S2)2MoBr4] · 3 CH2Br2

Disulfido-Bridged Halo Complexes of Molybdenum (V). Crystal Sructures of (PPh₃Me)₂ [Cl₄Mo (μ-S₂)₂MoCl₄]. 2 CH₂Cl₂ and (PPh₄)₂[Br₄Mo(μ-S₂)₂MoBr₄]. 3CH₂Br₂ . Mo(S₂)Cl₃ is prepared by an improved method; the i.r. spectrum is reported. In dichloro methane solution it reacts with (PPh₃Me)Cl forming the complex (PPh₃Me)₂[Cl₄Mo(μ-S₂)₂MoCl₄] · 2 CH₂Cl₂. The bromo complex (PPh₄)₂[Br₄Mo(μ-S₂)₂MoBr₄] · 3 CH₂Br₂ is obtained by reaction of MoBr₄ with S₇NH and subsequent treatment of the reaction mixture with PPh₄Br in CH₂Br₂ solution. Both complexes are characterized by i.r. spectra and structural analyses by X-ray methods. (PPh₃Me)₂[Cl₄Mo(μ-S₂)₂MoCl₄] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ crystallizes monoclinic in the space group P2₁/c with two formula units per unit cell (5268 observed independent reflexions, R = 4.0%). The lattice dimensions are: a = 1097 pm, b = 1510 pm, c = 1591 pm, β = 104.4°. (PPh₄)₂[Br₄Mo(μ-S₂)₂MoBr₄] · 3 CH₂Br₂ crystallizes triclinic in the space group P&1macr; with two formula units per unit cell and the lattice constants a = 1328 pm, b = 1573 pm, c = 1719 pm, α = 95.8°, β = 96.3°, γ = 74.1°. Both compounds are of ionical structure with PPh₃Me^⊕ and PPh₄^⊕ cations, respectively, and anions [X₄MO(μ-S₂)₂MoX₄]^2? very similar to each other. The molybdenum atoms are bridged by two disulfido ligands and are bonded directly with a bond length of 286 pm. The terminal halogen atoms add up to coordination number nine at the molybdenum.     

Binary Pnictogen Azides—An Experimental and Theoretical Study: [As(N3)4]−, [Sb(N3)4]−, and [Bi(N3)5(dmso)]2−

[PPh₄][EI₄] (E=As, Sb, Bi) salts were reacted with four and five equivalents of AgN₃ to form tetraazidopnictates and pentaazidopnictates of the type [PPh₄][E(N₃)₄] and [PPh₄]₂[E(N₃)₅], respectively. The synthesis of [PPh₄][P(N₃)₄] was also attempted from the reaction of P(N₃)₃ with [PPh₄]N₃, but it yielded only the starting materials. Herein, we report the synthesis and structure elucidation of [PPh₄][E(N₃)]₄ (E=As, Sb) and pentaazidobismuthate, stabilized as the dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) anion adduct, [PPh₄]₂[Bi(N₃)₅(dmso)]. Successive anion formation along the series E(N₃)₃+nN₃^? (n=1–3) and E(N₃)₅+N₃^? was studied by density functional theory.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von (PPh4)2[Mo2NCl9]2, einem μ-Nitridokomplex mit Molybdän(V), und -(VI)

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of (PPh₄)₂[Mo₂NCl₉]₂, a μ-Nitrido Complex with Molybdenum (V) and (VI) The title compound is formed as a by-product in the partial oxidation of Mo₂NCl₇ with chlorine in POCl₃ solution, when the reaction mixture is treated with PPh₄Cl. The crystals, which are sensitive to moisture, are black in reflectance and red in transmittance. A more effective synthesis is the direct reaction of PPh₄[MoNCl₄] with MoCl₅ in dichloro methane. (PPh₄)₂[Mo₂NCl₉]₂ was characterized by the i.r. spectrum and by a structural analysis with X-ray data. The compound crystallizes triclinic in the space group P1 with two formula units per unit cell (9225 independent observed reflexions, R = 0.058). The cell parameters are (20°C): a = 1144 pm, b = 1517 pm, c = 2000 pm, α = 79.8°, β = 80.1°, γ = 72.1°. (PPh₄)₂[Mo₂NCl₉]₂ consists of PPh₄⊕ cations and the anions [Mo₂NCl₉]₂^22?, which dimerize via chloro bridges with Mo? Cl bons lengths of 243 pm and 287 pm. In the [Mo₂NCl₉]₂^2? units the molybdenum atoms are linked by Mo^VI?N? Mo^V bridges (bond angles 179° and 174°, resp.) with Mo? N bond lengths of 167 pm and 212 pm.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von (PPh4)2[TeS3] · 2 CH3CN und (PPh4)2[Te(S5)2]

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of (PPh₄)₂[TeS₃] · 2 CH₃CN and (PPh₄)₂[Te(S₅)₂] (PPh₄)₂[TeS₃] · 2 CH₃CN was obtained by the reaction of PPh₄Cl, Na₂S₄ and Te in acetonitrile. With sulfur it reacts yielding (PPh₄)₂[Te(S₅)₂]. The crystal structures of both products were determined by X-ray diffraction. (PPh₄)₂[TeS₃] · 2 CH₃CN: triclinic, space group P1 , Z = 2, R = 0.041 for 4 629 reflexions; it contains trigonal-pyramidal [TeS₃]^2? ions with an average Te? S bond length of 233 pm. (PPh₃)₂[Te(S₅)₂]: monoclinic, P2₁/n, Z = 2, R = 0.037 for 2 341 reflexions. In the [Te(S₅)₂]^2? ion the tellurium atom has a nearly square coordination by four S atoms. Along with the Te atoms each of the two S₅ groups forms a ring with chair conformation.     

Azidoberyllate mit Adamantanstruktur: Synthese,IR‐Spektren und Kristallstrukturen von (Ph4P)2[Be4X4(μ‐N3)6] (X = Cl,Br)

Azido Beryllates with Adamantan‐like Structures: Synthesis, IR Spectra, and Crystal Structures of (Ph₄P)₂[Be₄X₄(μ‐N₃)₆] (X = Cl, Br) The azido beryllates (Ph₄P)₂[Be₄X₄(μ‐N₃)₆] (X = Cl 1a , X = Br 1b ) have been prepared by the reaction of Me₃SiN₃ with the halogeno beryllates (Ph₄P)₂[Be₂Cl₆] and (Ph₄P)₂[Be₂Br₆], respectively, in CH₂Cl₂ and CH₂Br₂ solution, respectively. Both complexes form moisture sensitive, colourless crystals, which are nonexplosive with respect to mechanical or thermal stress. They are characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. 1a and 1b crystallize isotypically in the space group C2/c with 12 formula units per unit cell. Whereas 1a was only refined to R₁ = 0.13, which is caused by disordering, 1b could be refined to R₁ = 0.066. The structures contain adamantanlike dianions [Be₄X₄(μ‐N₃)₆]^2— with two symmetry nonequivalent individuals which differ only slightly from one another. The Be₄N₆ core is formed by bridging function of the α‐nitrogen atoms of the azide groups with BeN bond lengths of 172.5 and bond lengths N_α—N_β = 123.2 pm and N_β—N_γ = 113.1 pm on average in the structure of 1b .     

Hydrogendiazid Synthese und Kristallstruktur von PPh4[N3HN3]

Hydrogen Diazide – Synthesis and Crystal Structure of PPh₄[N₃HN₃] PPh₄[N₃HN₃] has been prepared from PPh₄N₃ and Me₃SiN₃ by the reaction with water or ethanol forming colourless nonexplosive crystal needles, which were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by a crystal structure determination. Space group C2/c, Z = 12, lattice dimensions at –70 °C: a = 3782.4(3), b = 727.8(2), c = 2512.4(2) pm, β = 110.13(1)°, R = 0.0841. The [N₃HN₃]^– ion is characterized by an asymmetric N–H…N hydrogen bridge with a NN distance of 272(1) pm.     

Reaktionen von Uranpentabromid Die Kristallstrukturen von PPh4[UBr6], PPh4 [UBr6] · 2CCl4, (PPh4)2[UBr6] · 4CH3CN und (PPh4)2[UO2Br4] · 2CH2Cl2

Reactions of Uranium Pentabromide. Crystal Structures of PPh₄[UBr₆], PPh₄[UBr₆] · 2CCl₄, (PPh₄)₂[UBr₆] · 4CH₃CN, and (PPh₄)₂[UO₂Br₄] · 2CH₂Cl₂ PPh₄[UBr₆] and PPh₄[UBr₆] · 2CCl₄ were obtained from UBr₅ · CH₃CN and tetraphenylphosphonium bromide in dichloromethane, the latter being precipitated by CCl₄. Their crystal structures were determined by X-ray diffraction. PPh₄[UBr₆]: 2101 observed reflexions, R = 0.090, space group C2/c, Z = 4, a = 2315.5, b = 695.0, c = 1805.2 pm, β = 96.38°. PPh₄[UBr₆] · 2CCl₄: 2973 reflexions, R = 0.074, space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 1111.5, b = 2114.2, c = 1718.7 pm, β = 95.42°. Hydrogen sulfide reduces uranium pentabromide to uranium tetrabromide. Upon evaporation, bromide is evolved from solutions of UBr₅ with 1 or more then 3 mol equivalents of acetonitrile in dichlormethane yielding UBr₄ · CH₃CN and UBr₄ · 3CH₃CN, respectively. These react with PPh₄Br in acetonitrile affording (PPh₄)₂[UBr₆] · 4CH₃CN, the crystal structure of which was determined: 2663 reflexions, R = 0.050, space group P2₁/c, Z = 2, a = 981.8, b = 2010.1, c = 1549.3 pm, β = 98.79°. By reduction of uranium pentabromide with tetraethylammonium hydrogen sulfide in dichloromethane (NEt₄)₂[U₂Br₁₀] was obtained; (PPh₄)₂[U₂Br₁₀] formed from UBr₄ and PPh₄Br in CH₂Cl₂. Both compounds are extremely sensitive towards moisture and oxygen. The crystal structure of the oxydation product of the latter compound, (PPh₄)₂[U0₂Br₄]· 2 CH₂Cl₂, was determined: 2163 reflexions, R = 0.083, space group C2/c, Z = 4, a = 2006.3, b = 1320.6, c = 2042,5 pm, β = 98.78°. Mean values for the UBr bond lengths in the octahedral anions are 266.2 pm for UBr₆-, 276.7 pm for UBr₆^2? and 282.5 pm for UO₂Br₄^2?     

Einfache Trithio- und Perthiocarbonatokomplexe mit interessanter Koordinationschemie: [E(CS3)2]2− (E = Sn,Zn, Cd), [E(CS3)3]3− (E = As,Sb, Bi,Co), {Cu(CS3)−}∞ und [Zn(CS4)2]2−

Simple Trithio- and Perthiocarbonato Complexes with Interesting Bond Properties: [E(CS₃)₂]^2? (E = Sn, Zn, Cd), [E(CS₃)₃]^3? (E = As, Sb, Bi, Co), {Cu(CS₃)^?}_∞ and [Zn(CS₄)₂]^2? By reactions of potassium trithiocarbonate ( 1 ) with solutions of zinc(II)- acetylacetonate, cadmium(II)-chloride, tin(II)-chloride, arsenic(III)-sulfide (suspension), antimony(III)-chloride, bismuth(III)-chloride and copper(II)-chloride in dimethyl sulfoxide, as well as of trisodium hexanitrito cobaltate(III) in water, and the precipitation of the complexes with an aqueous solution of tetraphenylphosphonium chloride the compounds (PPh₄)₂[Zn(CS₃)₂] ( 2 ), (PPh₄)₂[Cd(CS₃)₂] ( 3 ), (PPh₄)₂[Sn(CS₃)₂] ( 4 ), (PPh₄)₃[As(CS₃)₃] ( 5 ), (PPh₄)₃[Sb(CS₃)₃] ( 6 ), (PPh₄)₃[Bi(CS₃)₃] ( 7 ), (PPh₄)₃[Co(CS₃)₃] ( 8 ) and (PPh₄)Cu(CS₃) ( 9 ) have been isolated. (PPh₄)₂[Zn(CS₄)₂] · CH₃NO₂ ( 10 ) has been prepared by heating a solution of 2 in nitromethane to 60--70°C in presence of air. The reaction of 1 in dimethyl sulfoxide with an aqueous tetraphenylphosphonium chloride solution in presence of oxygen leads to (PPh₄)₂[C₂S₆] ( 11 ). The compounds have been characterized by spectroscopical studies (IR, Raman, UV/Vis, ¹¹³Cd/⁵⁹Co-NMR), magnetic susceptibility measurements, powder diffractometry, elemental analyses and single crystal X-ray structure analysis ( 4 – 7 , 10 and 11 ). The difficult growing of single crystals has been reported in detail. For crystal data see Inhaltsübersicht.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur des Azidoberyllats (Ph4P)2[Be(μ‐OSiMe3)(N3)2]2

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Azido Beryllate (Ph₄P)₂[Be(μ‐OSiMe₃)(N₃)₂]₂ (Ph₄P)₂[Be₂F₆] reacts with excess trimethylsilylazide in acetonitrile solution, accompanied by a hydrolytic side‐reaction to give the azido beryllate (Ph₄P)₂[Be(μ‐OSiMe₃)(N₃)₂]₂ ( 1 ) as colourless, non‐explosive crystals. 1 was characterized by IR spectroscopy and by single crystal X‐ray determination. 1 : Space group , Z = 1, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1026.9(1), b = 1184.0(1), c = 1352.1(1) pm, α = 73.50(1)°, β = 74.35(1)°, γ = 64.66(1)°, R₁ = 0.0543. The complex anion of 1 forms centrosymmetric units with symmetry C_i via Be₂O₂ four‐membered rings with Be–O distances of 159.2(7) and 168.7(7) pm, and terminally bonded azide groups.     

Neue Silber‐Tellurid Cluster stabilisiert mit zweizähnigen Phosphanen: Synthese und Struktur von {[Ag5(TePh)6(Ph2P(CH2)2PPh3)](Ph2P(CH2)2PPh2)}∞, [Ag18Te(TePh)15(Ph2P(CH2)3PPh2)3Cl] und [Ag38Te13(TetBu)12(Ph2P(CH2)2PPh2)3]

Novel Silver‐Telluride Clusters Stabilised with Bidentate Phosphine Ligands: Synthesis and Structure of {[Ag₅(TePh)₆(Ph₂P(CH₂)₂PPh₃)](Ph₂P(CH₂)₂PPh₂)}_∞, [Ag₁₈Te(TePh)₁₅(Ph₂P(CH₂)₃PPh₂)₃Cl], and [Ag₃₈Te₁₃(Te t Bu)₁₂(Ph₂P(CH₂)₂PPh₂)₃] Bidentate phosphine ligands have been found effective to stabilise polynuclear cores containing silver and chalcogenide ligands. They can act as intra and intermolecular bridges between the silver centres. The clusters {[Ag₅(TePh)₆(Ph₂P(CH₂)₂PPh₃)](Ph₂P(CH₂)₂PPh₂)}_∞ ( 1 ), [Ag₁₈Te(TePh)₁₅(Ph₂P(CH₂)₃PPh₂)₃Cl] ( 2 ), and [Ag₃₈Te₁₃(TetBu)₁₂(Ph₂P(CH₂)₂PPh₂)₃] ( 3 ) have been prepared and their molecular structure determined. Compound 2 and 3 are molecular structures with separated cluster cores while 1 forms a polymeric chain bridged by phosphine ligands. ( 1 : space group P2₁/c (No. 14), Z = 4, a = 3518,1(7) pm, b = 2260,6(5) pm, c = 3522,1(7) pm, β = 119,19(3)°; 2 : space group R3 (No. 148), Z = 6, a = b = 3059,4(4) pm, c = 5278,8(9) pm; 3: space group Pccn (No. 56), Z = 4, a = 3613,0(9) pm, b = 3608,6(7) pm, c = 2153,5(8) pm)