The Protonation of Acetamide and Thioacetamide in Super­acidic Solutions: Crystal Structures of [H3CC(OH)NH2]+AsF6– and [H3CC(SH)NH2]+AsF6–

Acetamide and thioacetamide react with the superacid solutions HF/MF₅ (M = As, Sb) under formation of the corresponding salts [H₃CC(OH)NH₂]⁺MF₆^– and [H₃CC(SH)NH₂]⁺MF₆^– (M = As, Sb), respectively. The reaction of DF/AsF₅ with acetamide and thioacetamide lead to the corresponding deuterated salts [H₃CC(OD)ND₂]⁺AsF₆^– and [H₃CC(SD)ND₂]⁺AsF₆^–, respectively_. The salts are characterized by vibrational and NMR spectroscopy, and in the case of [H₃CC(OH)NH₂]⁺AsF₆^– and [H₃CC(SH)NH₂]⁺AsF₆^– also by single‐crystal X‐ray analyses. The [H₃CC(OH)NH₂]⁺AsF₆^– ( 1 ) salt crystallizes in the triclinic space group P$\bar{1}$ with two formula units per unit cell, and the [H₃CC(SH)NH₂]⁺AsF₆^– ( 2 ) salt crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with four formula units per unit cell. In both crystal structures three‐dimensional networks are observed which are formed by intra‐ and intermolecular N–H ··· F and O–H ··· F or S–H ··· F hydrogen bonds, respectively. For the vibrational analyses, quantum chemically calculated spectra of the cations [H₃CC(OH)NH₂ · 3HF]⁺ and [H₃CC(SH)NH₂ · 2HF]⁺ are considered.     

Dihydroxycarbeniumhexafluorometallate – Synthese,spektroskopische Charakterisierung sowie Kristallstruktur von HC(OH)2+AsF6−

Dihydroxycarbeniumhexafluorometallates – Synthesis, Spectroscopic Characterization, and Crystal Structure of HC(OH)₂⁺AsF₆^? The preparation of HC(OH)₂⁺ MF₆^? (M = As, Sb) by protonation of HCOOH in the superacid systems HF/MF₅ is reported. The very hydrolysable and thermolabile salts are characterized by vibrational and NMR spectroscopic methods. Under inert conditions they are stable at ?40°C for some weeks. HC(OH)₂⁺AsF₆^? crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pbca (No. 61) with a = 965.8(1), b = 1582.20(16), c = 766.40(8) pm with eight formula units per unit cell.     

Reaktionen von Ameisensäuremethylester in den supersauren Systemen XF/MF5 (X = H,D; M = As,Sb) und die Kristallstruktur von HC(OH)(OCH3)+AsF6–

Reactions of Formic Acid Methylester in the Super Acidic System XF/MF₅ (X = H, D: M = As, Sb) and the Crystal Structure of HC(OH)(OCH₃)⁺AsF₆^– The reaction of formic acid methyl ester in the superacidic system XF/MF₅ (X = H, D: M = As, Sb) leads to the hydroxy methoxy carbenium hexafluorometallates. The very hydrolysable and thermo labile salts are characterized by vibrational and NMR spectroscopic methods. Under inert conditions they are stable at –20 °C for some weeks. HC(OCH₃)(OH)⁺AsF₆^– crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c (No. 14) with a = 5.275(1) Å, b = 11.059(1) Å, c = 12.113(1) Å und β = 96.64(1)° and four formula units per cell.     

Über die Darstellung der N-Chlor-N-Methylammoniumsalze (CH3)nNCl4–n+MF6− (n = 1–3; M = As,Sb) und (CH3)2NCIX+MF6− (X = F,Br)

About the Preparation of N-Chloro-N-Methylammonium Salts (CH₃)_nNCl_4–n⁺MF₆^? (n = 1–3; M = As, Sb) and (CH₃)₂NClX⁺MF₆^? (X = F, Br) Simple one-step methods for the preparation of the methylated chloroammonium salts (CH₃)_nNCl_4–n⁺MF₆^? (n = 1–3; M = As, Sb) and for (CH₃)₂NClX⁺MF₆^? (X = F, Br) are reported. Their vibrational and NMR-spectroscopical data are discussed in comparison.     

Über die Kristallstrukturen von CH3PF2H+AsF6− und CH3PF2H+SbF6− und eine einfache Darstellung von CH3PF2

On the Crystal Structures of CH₃PF₂H⁺AsF₆^? and CH₃PF₂H⁺SbF₆^? and a simple Method for Preparation of CH₃PF₂ A simple method for preparation of CH₃PF₂ from CH₃PCl₂ is reported. The phosphonium salts CH₃PF₂H⁺MF₆^? are obtained by the reaction of CH₃PCl₂ with superacidic systems HF/MF₅ (M = As, Sb). CH₃PF₂H⁺SbF₆^? crystallizes in the space group P1 with a = 548.4(4) pm, b = 695.5(8) pm, c = 960.2(9) pm, α = 94.68(5)°, β = 97.19(6)°, γ = 94.41(6)° and Z = 2. CH₃PF₂H⁺SbF₆^? crystallizes in P1 with a = 554.3(3), b = 724.2(4), c = 970.4(5), α = 94.73(4)°, β = 96.14(5)°, γ = 95.30(4)°.     

Bromsulfenyl(trihalogen)phosphonium-Salze Cl3−nBrnPSBr+AsF6− (n = 0 – 3) und Cl3PSBr+SbF6− — Oxidative Bromierung von Thiophosphorylhalogeniden

Bromosulfenyl(trihalogeno)phosphonium Salts Cl_3?nBr_nPSBr⁺AsF₆^? (n = 0 – 3) and Cl₃PSBr⁺SbF₆^? — Oxidative Bromination of Thiophosphorylhalides The bromosulfenyl(trihalogeno)phosphonium salts Cl_3?nBr_nPSBr⁺AsF₆^? (n = 0 – 3) and Cl₃PSBr⁺SbF₆^? are prepared by oxidative bromination of the corresponding thiophosphorylhalides with Br₂/MF₅ (M = As, Sb) and characterized by vibrational and NMR spectroscopy.     

Darstellung der Iminiumsalze CF3?NXCF2+MF6− (X = CH3, F und M = As,Sb) und CF3?NCl = CF2+ AsF6−

Preparation of the Iminium Salts CF₃? NX?CF₂⁺MF₆^? (X = CH₃, F and M = As, Sb) and CF₃? NCl?CF₂⁺ AsF₆^? The preparation of the iminiumsalts CF₃? NX?CF₂⁺ MF₆^? (X = CH₃, F and M = As, Sb) and CF₃? NCl?CF₂⁺ AsF₆^? is reported. The salts were characterized by NMR and infrared spectroscopy. CF₃? NCH₃?CF₂⁺MF₆^? decompose into MF₅ and (CF₃)₂NCH₃.     

X–ray Single Crystal Structure and Raman Spectrum of Ammonium Hexafluoroarsenate

The structure of ammonium hexafluoroarsenate, NH₄AsF₆, has been determined by X‐ray diffraction using a single crystal grown from saturated solution in anhydrous HF. NH₄AsF₆ crystallizes rhombohedral with the KOsF₆ structure type, with a = 7.459(3) Å, c = 7.543(3) Å (at 200 K), Z = 3, space group (No. 148). No phase transition was observed in the 100 K–296 K temperature range. The structure is dominated by regular AsF₆ octahedra and disordered NH₄⁺ cations. Raman spectrum of a single crystal of NH₄AsF₆ shows the bands at 372 cm^?1, 572 cm^?1, 687 cm^?1 (AsF₆^?) and at 3240 cm^?1 and 3360 cm^?1 (NH₄⁺).     

Kristallstruktur und Raman-Spektrum von Trifluor(methyl)arsoniumHexafluorarsenat CH3AsF3+AsF6–

Crystal Structure and Raman Spectrum of Trifluoro(methyl)arsoniumHexafluoroarsenate CH₃AsF₃⁺AsF₆^– Trifluoro(methyl)arsonium hexafluoroarsenate was prepared and characterized by Raman spectroscopy and its crystal structure, determined by X-ray diffraction. Trifluoro(methyl)arsonium hexafluoroarsenate crystallises in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n (no. 14) with Z = 4 and a = 787.5(1), b = 892.9(1), c = 1061.4(1) pm, β = 96.96(1)°, V = 0.74083(14) nm³. The final R factor is 0.0343 for 2009 reflections with I > 2σ(I). The cation has C_3v symmetry and the anion shapes a distorted octahedron.     

Darstellung von Dichlornitronium-hexafluoroarsenat und -hexafluoroantimonat ONCl2+MF6−(M = As,Sb)

Preparation of Dichlornitronium-hexafluoroarsenate and -hexafluoroantimonate ONCl₂⁺MF₆^?(M = As, Sb) The preparation of ONCl₂⁺MF₆^? (M = As, Sb) by oxidative chlorination of CNCl with Cl₂/AsF₅ and Cl₂/SbF₅ is reported. Both salts are characterized by Raman Spectroscopy. The difficulties in evaluating a force field for the cation are discussed.     

Die Darstellung der Methylthio(trihalogen)phosphonium-Salze ClnBr3−nPSCH3+MF6−(n = 0–3; M = As,Sb) und Hal3PSCH3+SbCl6−(Hal = Br,Cl)

The Preparation of Methylthio(trihalogeno)phosphonium Salts Cl_nBr_3?nPSCH₃⁺MF₆^?(n = 0–3; M = As, Sb) and Hal₃PSCH₃⁺SbCl₆^?(Hal = Br, Cl) The methylthio(trihalogeno) phosphonium salts Br_nCl_3?nPSCH₃⁺MF₆^? (n = 0–3; M = As, Sb) are prepared by methylation of the corresponding thiophosphorylhalides Br_nCl_3?nPS in the system SO₂/CH₃F/MF₅. The hexachloroantimonates Hal₃PSCH₃⁺SbCl₆^?(Hal = Br, Cl) are synthesized by thiomethylation of PBr₃ and PCl₃ with CH₃SCl/SbCl₅. All salts are characterized by vibrational and NMR spectroscopy.     

Darstellung und spektroskopische Charakterisierung der Difluoramino-fluoriminium-Hexafluorometallate F2NC(F)NX2+MF6– (X = H,D; M = As,Sb)

Preparation and Spectroscopic Characterization of the Difluoroaminofluoro-iminium-hexafluorometallates F₂NC(F)NX₂⁺MF₆^– (X = H, D; M = As, Sb) Difluorocyanamin, F₂NCN, does not react with the superacids XF/MF₅ (X = H, D; M = As, Sb) under formation of protonated nitrilium salts. At –78 °C iminium salts of the general form F₂NC(F)NX₂⁺MF₆^– are observed, which are characterized by vibrational and nmr spectroscopy. The structure and vibrational frequencies were computed ab initio at the Hartree-Fock (HF/6-31 + G*) and correlated Møller-Plesset (MP2/6-31 + G*) levels of theory.     

The Influence of the Counterions [AsF6]– and [GeF6]2– on the Structure of the [ClSO2NH3]+ Cation

Chlorosulfonamide reacts in the superacidic solutions HF/GeF₄ and HF/AsF₅ under the formation of ([ClSO₂NH₃]⁺)₂[GeF₆]^2– and [ClSO₂NH₃]⁺[AsF₆]^–, respectively. The chlorosulfonammonium salts were characterized by X‐ray single crystal structure analysis as well as vibrational spectroscopy and discussed together with quantum chemical calculations. ([ClSO₂NH₃]⁺)₂[GeF₆]^2– crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 with one formula unit in the unit cell. [ClSO₂NH₃]⁺[AsF₆]^– crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with four formula units in the unit cell. Dependent on the counterion, [AsF₆]^– or [GeF₆]^2–, considerable structural differences of the [ClSO₂NH₃]⁺ cation are observed. Furthermore, the hitherto unknown X‐ray single crystal structure of chlorosulfonamide is determined in the course of this study. Chlorosulfonamide crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pmc2 with four formula units per unit cell.     

Reaktionen von Trimethylstiban in den supersauren Systemen XF/MF5 (X = H,D; M = As,Sb), Kristallstrukturen von (CH3)3SbD+SbF6– und (CH3)3SbSb(CH3)32+(SbF6–)2 · SO2

Reactions of Trimethylstibine in the Superacidic Systems XF/MF₅ (X = H, D; M = As, Sb), Crystal Structures of (CH₃)₃SbD⁺SbF₆^– and (CH₃)₃SbSb(CH₃)₃²⁺(SbF₆^–)₂ · SO₂ The reaction of trimethylstibine in the superacidic systems XF/MF₅ (M = As, Sb; X = H, D) leads to the trimethylstibonium hexafluorometallates. The resulting salts are characterised by vibrational spectroscopy and their crystal structures. Decomposition of trimethylstibonium hexafluoroantimonate in sulphur dioxide at room temperature ends in the formation of hexamethyldistibonium bis(hexafluoroantimonate) as a sulphur dioxide adduct, verified by its crystal structure and vibrational spectra.     

Darstellung der Dichlormethyleniminium-Salze Cl2CNClH+ MF6− und Cl2CNClCH3+ MF6− (M = As,Sb) und Kristallstruktur von Dichlormethyleniminiumhexachloroantimonat Cl2CNH2+SbCl6−

Synthesis of the Dichloromethyleneiminium Salts Cl₂C?NClH⁺MF₆^? and Cl₂C?NClCH₃⁺ MF₆^? (M = As, Sb) and Crystal Structure of Dichloromethyleneiminium-hyxachloroantimonate Cl₂C?NH₂⁺SbCl₆^? The N-chloro-dichloromethyleneiminium salts Cl₂C=NCIH⁺MF₆^? (M = As, Sb) are prepared by protonationof trichloromethyleneimine in the superacide system HF/MF5 at 195 K. The synthesis of the N-chloro-N-methyl-dichloromethyleneiminium salts Cl₂C?NClCH₃⁺MF₆^? (M = As, Sb) is proceeded by methylation of perchloromethylenimine by CH₃OSO⁺MF₆^? in SO₂ also at low temperature. All salts are characterized by vibrational and NMR spectra. The dichloromethyleneiminiumhexachloroantimonate crystallizes in the space group P2₁/c with a = 971.3(4)pm, b = 1134.0(4)pm, c = 2154.2(7)pm β = 102.04(3)° and Z = 8.     

Darstellung und spektroskopische Charakterisierung der Cyannitrilium-Salze NCCNH+MF6− und der N-Methyl-cyannitrillium-Salze NCCNCH3+MF6− (M = As,Sb)

Synthesis and Spectroscopic Characterization of the Cyanonitrilium Salts NCCNH⁺MF^?₆ and the N-Methyl-cyanonitrilium Salts NCCNCH₃⁺MF₆^? (M = As, Sb) The cyanonitrilium salts NCCNH⁺MF^?₆ (M = As, Sb) are prepared by protonation of cyanogene (CN)₂ in the superacid HF/MF₅ at 195 K. The synthesis of the N-methyl-cyanonitrilium salts NCCNCH₃⁺MF₆^? (M = As, Sb) is proceeded by methylation of cyanogene by CH₃OSO⁺MF₆^? in SO₂ also at low temperature. All salts are characterized by vibrational and NMR spectra.     

Reaktionen von Oxalsäure in den supersauren Systemen HF/MF5 (M = As,Sb), Kristallstrukturen von HO(O)CC(OH)2+SbF6– und (HO)2CC(OH)22+(SbF6–)2 · 4 H2O

Reactions of Oxalic Acid in the Superacidic Systems HF/MF₅ (M = As, Sb), Crystal Structures of HO(O)CC(OH)₂⁺SbF₆^– and (HO)₂CC(OH)₂²⁺(SbF₆^–)₂ · 4 H₂O The reaction of oxalic acid in the superacidic system HF/SbF₅ leads dependent on the reaction temperature to different results. At –75 °C monoprotonation to HO(O)CC(OH)₂⁺SbF₆^– ( 1 ) occurs, whereas at –40 °C a salt of the composition (HO)₂CC(OH)₂²⁺(SbF₆^–)₂ · 4 H₂O ( 2 ) is formed. The salts are characterised by vibrational spectroscopy and their crystal structures.     

Die Darstellung der N-Methyl-halogennitrilium-Salze XCNCH3+MF6− (X = Cl,Br, I; M = As,Sb) und der N-Methyl-trifluoracetonitrilium-Salze CF3CNCH3+MG6−

Preparation of N-Methylhalidonitrilium Salts XCNCH₃⁺MF₆^? (X = Cl, Br, I; M = As, Sb) and the N-Methyl-trifluoroacetonitrilium Salts CF₃CNCH₃⁺MF₆^? The N-methyl-halidonitrilium salts XCNCH₃⁺MF₆^? (X = Cl, Br, I; M = As, Sb) are synthesized by methylation of cyanogen halides with CH₃F/MF₅ in SO₂ at low temperatures. The N-methyl-trifluoroacetonitrilium salts CF₃CNCH₃⁺MF₆^? (M = As, Sb) are formed analogous with trifluoroacetonitrile. All salts are characterized by vibrational and NMR spectroscopy.     

X-ray crystal structure and raman spectrum of tribromine(1+) hexafluoroarsenate(V), Br3+AsF6−, and raman spectrum of pentabromine(1+) hexafluoroarsenate(V), Br5+AsF6−

A single crystal of Br₃⁺AsF₆^? was isolated from a sample of BrF₂⁺AsF₆^? which had been stored for 20 years. It was characterized by x-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. It is shown that Br₃⁺AsF₆^? (triclinic, a = 7.644(7) Å, b = 5.641(6) Å, c = 9.810(9) Å, α = 99.16(8)°, β = 86.61(6)°, γ = 100.11(7)°, space group P1 R(F) = 0.0608) is isomorphous with I₃⁺AsF₆^?. The structure consists of discrete Br₃⁺ and AsF₆^? ions with some cation-anion interaction causing distortion of the AsF₆^? octahedron. The Br₃⁺ cation is symmetric with a bond distance of 2.270(5) Å and a bond angle of 102.5(2)°. The three fundamental vibrations of Br₃⁺ were observed at 297 (ν₃), 293 (ν₁), and 124 cm^?1 (ν₂). The Raman spectra of Cl₃⁺AsF₆^? and I₃⁺AsF₆^? were reinvestigated and ν₃(B₁) of I₃⁺ was reassigned. General valence force fields are given for the series Cl₃⁺, Br₃⁺, and I₃⁺. Reactions of excess Br₂ with either BrF₂⁺AsF₆^? or O₂⁺AsF₆^? produce mixtures of Br₃⁺AsF₆^? and Br₅⁺AsF₆^?. Based on its Raman spectra, the Br₅⁺ cation possesses a planar, centrosymmetric structure of C_2h symmetry with three semi-ionically bound, collinear, central Br atoms and two more covalently, perpendicularly bound, terminal Br atoms.