Untersuchungen an Polyhalogeniden. XVI. Darstellung und Kristallstrukturen der Bipyridiniumpolyiodide Bipy · HIn mit n = 3, 5 und 7

Studies on Polyhalides. 16. Preparation and Crystal Structures of Bipyridiniumpolyiodides Bipy · HI_n with n = 3, 5, and 7 With simply protonated α,α′-Bipyridyl Bipy · H⁺ a triiodide Bipy · HI₃, a pentaiodide Bipy · HI₅ and a heptaiodide Bipy · HI₇ may be prepared in the presence of iodide ions I^? and dependent of the iodine I₂ content. Bipyridiniumtriiodide C₁₀H₉N₂I₃ crystallizes at room temperature monoclinically in P2₁/n with a = 1 122.8(1) pm, b = 1 072.7(1) pm, c = 1 200.2(3) pm, β = 98.02(2)° and Z = 4. The crystal structure is built up from mixed cationic and anionic layers. Bipyridiniumpentaiodide C₁₀H₉N₂I₅ crystallizes at room temperature monoclinically in P2₁/c with a = 887.3(5) pm, b = 2 527.9(12) pm, c = 830.7(3) pm, β = 106.78(5)° and Z = 4. The crystal structure contains triiodide ions I₃^? till now uniquely connected by iodine molecules I₂ in a trigonal planar way. Bipyridiniumheptaiodide C₁₀H₉N₂I₇ crystallizes at room temperature triclinically in P&1macr; with a = 713.1(3) pm, b = 1 007.9(3) pm, c = 1 464,8(4) pm, α = 81.07(3)°, β = 89.92(3)°, γ = 82.77(3)° and Z = 2. The crystal structure contains a V-shaped pentaiodide ion I₅^? completed by an iodine molecule I₂ to a trigonal pyramidally shaped heptaiodide ion I₇^? and at the same time connected to a zigzag chain.     

Über Ethylmethyldiphenylammoniumpolyiodide (EtMePh2N)Ix mit x = 3, 5: Darstellung und strukturelle Charakterisierung eines Triiodids (EtMePh2N)I3 und eines Pentaiodids (EtMePh2N)I5

Studies on Polyhalides. 41. On Ethylmethyldiphenylammoniumpolyiodides (EtMePh₂N)I_x with x = 3, 5: Preparation and Crystal Structures of a Triiodide (EtMePh₂N)I₃ and a Pentaiodide (EtMePh₂N)I₅ So far unknown compounds (EtMePh₂N)I_x with x = 3 and 5 have been prepared and structurally characterized. The triiodide (EtMePh₂N)I₃ crystallizes monoclinically in C2/c with a = 3406.1(3) pm, b = 893.1(1) pm, c = 1222.7(1) pm, β = 99.24(1)° and Z = 8. The crystal structure contains cationic and two kinds of anionic layers alternating along [1 0 0]. One anionic layer is composed of triiodide ions forming the typical and widespread observed herring‐bone pattern. The other one contains zigzag chains (I^– · I₂) along [0 0 1] as a so far not observed structural motif. The pentaiodide (EtMePh₂N)I₅ crystallizes triclinically in P 1 with a = 1020.7(1) pm, b = 1023.1(1) pm, c = 1269.5(1) pm, α = 81.88(1)°, β = 72.66(1)°, γ = 60.65(1)° and Z = 2. The crystal structure is divided into along [0 1 1] alternating puckered cationic and anionic layers. The anions have the common shape of a V, but are here of the rare isolated type. From a topological view two pentaiodide ions are connected to chairlike decagonal rings which are concatenated along [0 1 1].     

Untersuchungen an Polyhalogeniden. XXVI [1]. Über N-Propylurotropiniumpolyiodide UrPrIx mit x = 5 und 7: Strukturelle Charakterisierung eines Pentaiodids und eines Heptaiodids

Studies on Polyhalides. 26. On N-Propylurotropinium Polyiodides UrPrI_x with x = 5 and 7: Crystal Structures of a Pentaiodide and a Heptaiodide The salts UrPrI_x with x = 5 and 7 are formed by the reaction of N-propylurotropinium iodide UrPrI with excess iodine I₂ at room temperature from aqueous solution. N-propylurotropinium pentaiodide C₉H₁₉N₄I₅ crystallizes monoclinically in P2₁/n with a = 1007.6(3) pm, b = 1362.5(3) pm, c = 2899.0(9) pm, β = 91.49(3)º and Z = 8. The crystal structure is built up from parallel chains of cations UrPr⁺ and pairs of V-shaped pentaiodide anions I₅^? along [0 1 0]. N-propylurotropinium heptaiodide C₉H₁₉N₄I₇ crystallizes triclinically in P1 with a = 970.4(1) pm, b = 971.1(1) pm, c = 1357.8(2) pm, α = 106.83(1)º, β = 92.28(1)º, γ = 105.17(1)º and Z = 2. The crystal structure is stacked by alternating cationic and anionic double layers along [0 0 1]. The heptaiodide layer shows a two-dimensional network.     

Untersuchungen an Polyhalogeniden. XXIII. Kristallstrukturen der N-Alkylurotropiniumtriiodide UrRI3 mit R = Methyl,Ethyl, n-Propyl und n-Butyl

Studies on Polyhalides. 23. Crystal Structures of N-Alkylurotropinium Triiodides UrRI₃ with R = Methyl, Ethyl, n-Propyl, and n-Butyl The salts UrRI₃ may be prepared by the reaction of N-alkylurotropinium iodides UrRI with iodine I₂ at room temperature from aqueous solution. N-methylurotropinium triiodide C₇H₁₅N₄I₃ crystallizes monoclinically in P2₁/c with a = 1300.8(2) pm, b = 1276.0(3) pm, c = 859.3(2) pm, β = 94.75(2)° and Z = 4. The crystal structure is built up from layers of cations UrMe⁺ and of linear symmetric triiodide ions I₃^? alternating along [100]. N-ethylurotropinium triiodide C₈H₁₇N₄I₃ crystallizes orthorhombically in Pnma with a = 1397.3(5) pm, b = 1221.3(2) pm, c = 886.2(2) pm and Z = 4. The cationic (UrEt⁺) and anionic (I₃^?) layers alternate along [0 10]. N-propylurotropinium triiodide C₉H₁₉N₄I₃ crystallizes monoclinically in P2₁/c with a = 1885.7(5) pm, b = 1657.1(5) pm, c = 1700.5(4) pm, β = 112.39(2)° and Z = 12. The three independent cations and anions are slightly, but differently distorted. N-butylurotropinium triiodide C₁₀H₂₁N₄I₃ crystallizes monoclinically in P2₁/m with a = 991.8(3) pm, b = 757.8(2) pm, c = 1128.2(2) pm, β = 90.73(2)° and Z = 2. The crystal structure is stacked by alternating cationic and anionic layers along [001]. The triiodide ion is asymmetric and linear.     

Untersuchungen an Polyhalogeniden. XVII. Darstellung und Kristallstruktur von Urotropiniumtriiodid,UrHI3

Studies on Polyhalides. 17. Preparation and Crystal Structure of Urotropinium Triiodide, UrHI₃ Urotropinium triiodide C₆H₁₃N₄I₃ is formed by the reaction of equimolar amounts of urotropinium iodide and iodine in ^tBuOH as red-brown cube-like crystals melting at 402 K under decomposition. The compound crystallizes monoclinically in the space group P2₁/c with a = 952.0(3) pm, b = 1 160.2(6) pm, c = 1 149.9(4) pm, β = 92.22(3)° and Z = 4. The till now not described crystal structure (R = 0.027 for 1 860 observed reflexes) contains urotropinium ions UrH⁺ and slightly distorted triiodide ions I₃^?(d(I—I) = 292.3(1), 294.1(1) pm, φ(I—I—I) = 178.27(2)°) which are linked to ion pairs by a rather short contact (d(I …? I) = 389.0(1) pm, φ(I—I …? I) = 149.12(2)°).     

Zur Struktur zweier Isothiazolium‐Polyiodide (C19H16FeNS)I5 und (C15H12NS)2I8

On the Structure of Two Isothiazolium Polyiodides (C₁₉H₁₆FeNS)I₅ and (C₁₅H₁₂NS)₂I₈ By oxidation of 3‐phenylamino thiopropenones with iodine two isothiazolium polyiodides were obtained, whose structures have been determined by X‐ray structure analysis. 2‐Phenyl‐5‐ferrocenyl‐isothiazolium pentaiodide(C₁₉H₁₆FeNS)I₅ forms a layer structure with isothiazolium cations and polyiodide anions. The polyiodide layers contain pentaiodide ions I₅^–, triiodide ions I₃^– and iodine molecules I₂. Bis(2,5‐diphenyl‐isothiazolium) octaiodide (C₁₅H₁₂NS)₂I₈ also forms a layer structure with isothiazolium cations and polyiodide anions. The polyiodide layers are built up by octaiodide ions I₈^2–, pentaiodide ions I₅^– and triiodide ions I₃^–.     

Untersuchungen an Polyhalogeniden. XXVII. Über Tetra(n-propyl)ammoniumpolyiodide (n-Pr4N)In mit n = 3, 5, 7: Darstellung und strukturelle Charakterisierung eines Triiodids (n-Pr4N)I3, eines Pentaiodids (n-Pr4N)I5 und eines Heptaiodids (n-Pr4N)I7

Studies of Polyhalides. 27. On Tetra(n-propyl)ammonium Polyiodides (n-Pr₄N)I_n with n = 3, 5, 7: Preparation and Crystal Structures of a Triiodide (n-Pr₄N)I₃, a Pentaiodide (n-Pr₄N)I₅, and a Heptaiodide (n-Pr₄N)I₇ [(n-C₃H₇)₄N]I₃, [(n-C₃H₇)₄N]I₅ and [(n-C₃H₇)₄N]I₇ have been prepared by the reaction of tetra(n-propyl)ammoniumiodide [(n-C₃H₇)₄N]I with iodine I₂ in ethanol. Their crystal structures have been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction methods. The triiodide is built up from layers of the quarternary ammonium ions n-Pr₄N⁺ and from two independent differently packed centrosymmetric triiodide ions I₃^? which alternate with each other along [100]. The pentaiodide ion forms slightly puckered almost squared nets perpendicular [001] of iodide ions which are connected with four iodine molecules by secondary bonds. The meshes from twelve iodine atoms include the cations. The centrosymmetric Z-shaped heptaiodide ion is built up from a linear symmetric triiodide ion and two iodine molecules forming twisted rope ladders along [001] which are separated by stacks of cations.     

Untersuchungen an Polyhalogeniden. XI. Darstellung und Kristallstruktur des Diethylmethylphenylammoniumtriiodids,Et2MePhNI3

Studies on Polyhalides. 11 Preparation and Crystal Structure of Diethylmethylphenylammoniumtriiodide, Et₂MePhNI₃ Diethylmethylphenylammoniumtriiodide C₁₁H₁₈NI₃ crystallizes at room temperature monoclinically with a = 824.1(2) pm, b = 1 428.5(2) pm, c = 1 430.0(2) pm, β = 103.17(3)° and Z = 4. The crystal structure is build up from layers of the quarternary ammonium ions Et₂MePhN⁺ and of the triiodide ions I₃^?, which alternate with each other along [1 0 0]. The packing of these layers and of the groups within each layer seems to be particularly effective without forming noticeable short contact distances.     

Neue Polyiodide des Caesiums mit Doppel‐ und Tripeldecker‐Kationen, [Cs(Benzo‐18‐Krone‐6)2]Ix und [Cs2(Benzo‐18‐Krone‐6)3](Ix)2 (x = 3, 5)

New Polyiodides of Cesium containing Double and Triple Decker Cations, [Cs(benzo‐18‐crown‐6)₂]I_x and [Cs₂(benzo‐18‐crown‐6)₃](I_x)₂ (x = 3, 5) [Cs(b18c6)₂]I_x (x = 3 (1) , 5 (3) ) and [Cs₂(b18c6)₃](I_x)₂ (x = 3 (2) , 5 (4) ) (b18c6 = benzo‐18‐crown‐6) have been synthesized by the reaction of benzo‐18‐crown‐6 (C₁₆H₂₄O₆), cesium iodide (CsI) and iodine (I₂) in acetonitrile ( 1 ), ethanol/dichloromethane ( 2 , 4 ) and 2‐methoxyethanol ( 3 ). Their crystal structures were determined on the basis of single crystal X‐ray data {( 1 ): monoclinic, C2/c, Z = 4, a = 2048.8(5), b = 1329.5(5), c = 1588.7(5) pm, β = 110.23(1)°; ( 2 ): monoclinic, C2/c, Z = 4, a = 2296.0(1), b = 2092.7(1), c = 1373.6(1) pm, β = 100.21(1)°; ( 3 ): monoclinic, P2₁/n, Z = 4, a = 1586.3(1), b = 1745.5(1), c = 1608.6(1) pm, β = 92.37(1)°; ( 4 ): triclinic, , Z = 2, a = 1241.7(1), b = 1539.8(2), c = 1938.4(2) pm, α = 91.15(1), β = 100.53(1), γ = 95.26(1)°}. As expected, double decker cations centered by Cs atoms, [Cs(b18c6)₂]⁺, are found in the structures of ( 1 ) and ( 3 ). In contrast, the triple decker cation found in ( 2 ) and ( 4 ) is less common. The triiodide anions of ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) can be regarded as normal and the chain‐type pentaiodide anions of ( 3 ) and ( 4 ) fall into the known systematic sequence of these anions. The differences in the connectivity of the crystallographically independent I₅^? anions in ( 4 ) are surprising with respect to the fact that, so far, independent pentaiodide anions do not show variations in their scheme of connectivity within one crystal structure.     

Untersuchungen an Polyhalogeniden III. Tetrammin-kupfer(II)-tetraiodid, [Cu(NH3)4I2 · I2], und Tetrammin-kupfer(II)-hexaiodid, [Cu(NH3)4I3]I3

Studies on Polyhalides. III. Crystal Structures of [Cu(NH₃)₄I₂ · I₂] and [Cu(NH₃)₄I₃]I₃ Tetramminecopper(II)tetraiodide [Cu(NH₃)₄I₂ · I₂] (I) crystallizes monoclinically in the space group C2/m with a = 1 185.9 pm, b = 892.8 pm, c = 656.8 pm, β = 111.10° and Z = 2 formula units. Tetramminecopper(II)hexaiodide [Cu(NH₃)₄I₃]I₃ (II) crystallizes orthorhombically in the space group Pnnm with a = 874.9 pm, b = 1 089.8 pm, c = 885.3 pm, and Z = 2 formula units. A special feature of these structures are coordinated polyiodide ions I₄^2? (I) or I₃^? (II). In both compounds four coplanar nitrogen atoms and two axial iodine atoms form a quasi-octahedral coordination around copper with the usual (4+2)-tetragonal distortion. The copper ions are connected by linear, centrosymmetric polyiodide ions I₄^2? (I) or I₃^? (II). Therefore infinite planar zigzag chains of units [Cu(NH₃)₄I₄] (I) or [Cu(NH₃)₄I₃]⁺(II) are resulting. The counterion I₃^? (II) is intercalated between these chains.     

Untersuchungen über Iodoferrate: Die Kristallstrukturen von Fe(THE)6(FeI3THF)2 · THF und Fe(Ch2O)6(FeI4)2 · I2(THF = C4H8O)

Investigations about Iodoferrates: The Crystal Structures of Fe(thf)₆(FeI₃thf)₂ · thf and Fe(CH₂O)₆(FeI₄)2 · I₂(thf = C₄H₈O) The crystal structures of FeI₂ · 3 thf (i.e. Fe(thf)₆(FeI₃thf)₂ · thf) ( 1 ) and Fe(CH₂O)₆(FeI₄)₂ · I₂ ( 2 ) were determined from single crystal X-ray data. 1 crystallizes in the cubic space group Pa3, a = 1759.8 pm, Z = 4, 2 in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n, a = 997.4, b = 1669.4, c = 1082.6 pm, β = 93.11°, Z = 2. The structure of 1 is composed of octahedral Fe(thf)₆²⁺ cations and distorted tetrahedral [FeI₃(thf)]-anions (Fe? I distance 261.1 pm). In 2 two tetrahedral tetraiodoferrate (III) anions are linked by an iodine molecule. The Fe? I distance was found to be 253.9 pm (mean, the I? I distance between FeI₄^? and I₂ 356.1 pm. The decomposititon of 1 in vacuum at elevated temperatures and the resulting formation of 2 from 1 are discussed.     

[Ba(Benzo‐15‐Krone‐5)2](In)2: Darstellung und strukturelle Charakterisierung eines Triiodids (n = 3) und eines Heptaiodids (n = 7)

[Ba(benzo‐15‐crown‐5)₂](I₃)₂ and [Ba(benzo‐15‐crown‐5)₂](I₇)₂ can be obtained in crystalline form by reacting benzo‐15‐crown‐5 (C₁₄H₂₀O₅), barium iodide (BaI₂), and iodine (I₂) in ethan‐ole /dichloromethane. The triiodide consists of a sandwich‐like cation [Ba(benzo‐15‐crown‐5)₂]²⁺ and an isolated symmetrically linear I₃^‐ anion. The unusual I₇^‐ anion in the heptaiodide can be described as a V‐shaped pentaiodide unit, which is connected with a slightly widened iodine molecule to the rare Z‐form of the heptaiodide ion. In the crystal structure, secondary bonding distances lead to almost planar ten‐membered iodine rings, which are connected by common edges to form staircase‐like bands.     

Tetra(N,N′‐tetramethylharnstoff)‐Beryllium‐Triiodid, [Be(TMH)4](I3)2

Tetra(N,N′‐tetramethylurea)‐beryllium‐triiodide, [Be(TMU)₄](I₃)₂ ( 1 ) was prepared from beryllium powder and iodine in N,N′‐tetramethylurea to give orange crystals, which were characterized by X‐ray diffraction and IR spectroscopy. Compound 1 crystallizes monoclinically in the space group C2/c with four formula units per unit cell. Lattice dimensions at 100(2) K: a = 1906.6(1), b = 1185.7(1), c = 1895.0(1) pm, β = 113.60(1) °, R₁ = 0.0291. The structure of 1 consists of distorted tetrahedral cations [Be(TMU)₄]²⁺ with Be–O bond lengths of 162.5(5) and 160.8(5) pm and triiodide ions without site symmetry.     

Ethyltrimethylammoniumpentaiodid (EtMe3N)I5

Studies on Polyhalides. 40. Ethyltrimethylammonium Pentaiodide (EtMe₃N)I₅ (EtMe₃N)I₅ has been prepared by the reaction of stoichiometric amounts of ethyltrimethylammonium iodide and iodine in methanol. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pna2₁ with a = 1011.3(1) pm, b = 1255.3(2) pm, c = 1237.7(2) pm and Z = 4. The anionic iodine partial structure is composed of puckered layers which may be derived by deforming a quadratic net with iodide ions in the knots and iodine molecules on the edges of the meshes.     

Komplexe von FeI2 und FeI3 mit Tetramethylharnstoff

Complexes of FeI₂ and FeI₃ with Tetramethylurea [FeI₂(OC(NMe₂)₂)₂] ( 1 , [Fe₂I₄(OC(NMe₂)₂)₂] ( 2 ), and [FeI₃(OC(NMe₂)₂] ( 3 ) were prepared by the reaction of FeI₂ and FeI₂/iodine, respectively, with tetramethylurea. The structures of 1 and 3 were determined from single crystal X-ray diffraction data. 1 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 , with a = 809.9(1), b = 923.2(1), c = 1 374.6(1) pm, α = 106.80(1), β = 90.47(1), γ = 101.55(1)°; Z = 2; R = 0.045., 3 : monoclinic, P2₁/c, a = 1 311.4(1), b = 783.3(1), c = 1 409.1(1) pm, β = 97.36(1)°; Z = 4; R = 0.047. 1 and 3 are isolated neutral complexes with distorted tetrahedral coordination of iron. 3 is the first FeI₃-complex with an O-donor ligand. The IR-spectra exhibit strong shifts of n?C = O and n?_asC—N of tetramethylurea especially on coordinating to FeI₃.     

Die Molekül‐ und Kristallstruktur des Rubidium(Dibenzo‐18‐Krone‐6)‐pentaiodids [Rb(C20H24O6)]I5

Molecular and Crystal Structure of Rubidium(dibenzo‐18‐crown‐6)pentaiodide [Rb(C₂₀H₂₄O₆)]I₅ [Rb(Dibenzo‐18‐crown‐6)]₂(I₅)₂ is obtained as dark brown columns by reacting dibenzo‐18‐crown‐6, rubidium iodide, and iodine in a molar ratio of 1 : 1 : 6 in ethanole / dichlormethane (1:1). [Rb(C₂₀H₂₄O₆)]₂(I₅)₂ crystallizes with four formula units per unit cell in the orthorhombic space group Pnma with a = 1725.15(2) pm, b = 1863.76(3) pm and c = 1885.19(3) pm. The crystal structure consists of pentaiodide units I₅^—, which are linked to one another by head‐to‐tail‐contacts. The I₂ units, which stick out of the chain, are twisted against each other, in a way that neither a cis or a trans configuration is formed. By secondary bonding, the iodine atoms form nets of 18‐member planar rings with an almost rectangular form. This net‐like structural element has not been described up to now.     

Untersuchungen an Polyhalogeniden. XXII [1]. Dimethyldiphenylammoniumpolyiodide (Me2Ph2N)In mit n = 3, 13/3, 6, 8: Darstellung und strukturelle Charakterisierung eines Triiodids (Me2Ph2N)I3, Tridecaiodids (Me2Ph2N)3I13, Dodecaiodids (Me2Ph2N)2I12 und Hexadecaiodids (Me2Ph2N)2I16

Studies of Polyhalides. 22. On Dimethyldiphenylammoniumpolyiodides (Me₂Ph₂N)I_n with n = 3, 13/3, 6, and 8: Preparation and Crystal Structures of a Triiodide (Me₂Ph₂N)I₃, Tridecaiodide (Me₂Ph₂N)₃I₁₃, Dodecaiodide (Me₂Ph₂N)₂I₁₂, and Hexadecaiodide (Me₂Ph₂N)₂I₁₆ The new compounds [(CH₃)₂(C₆H₅)₂N]I₃, [(CH₃)₂(C₆H₅)₂N]₃I₁₃, [(CH₃)₂(C₆H₅)₂N]₂I₁₂ and [(CH₃)₂(C₆H₅)₂N]₂I₁₆ have been prepared by the reaction of dimethyldiphenylammonium iodide [(CH₃)₂(C₆H₅)₂N]I with iodine I₂ in ethanol. Their crystal structures have been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction methods. The structure of the triiodide may be described as a layerlike packing of pairs of nearly linear symmetric anions and tetraedral cations. The tridecaiodide forms zig-zag chains of iodide ions and iodine molecules with the iodide ion also weakly coordinated by two pentaiodide groups. The dodecaiodide is built from two pentaiodide-groups, which are bridged by an iodine molecule and connected with secondary bonds forming double chains. The hexadecaiodide ion forms layers built up from two heptaiodide groups and one iodine molecule. Thus the dimethyldiphenylammonium cation stabilizes a unique series of polyiodides of extraordinary composition and structure.     

Über das Dimethyl(n-propyl)phenylammoniumtriiodid n-PrMe2PhNI3 und die Reihe der Dimethyl(isopropyl)phenylammoniumpolyiodide i-PrMe2PhNIx mit x = 3, 5, 7, 8, 9

Studies of Polyhalides. 35. On the Dimethyl(n-propyl)phenylammoniumtriiodide n-PrMe₂PhNI₃ and on the Series of Dimethyl(isopropyl)phenylammoniumpolyiodides i-PrMe₂PhNI_x with x = 3, 5, 7, 8, and 9 The new compounds n-PrMe₂PhNI₃ and i-PrMe₂PhNI_x with x = 3, 5, 7, 8 and 9 have been prepared by reaction of iodine I₂ with n-PrMe₂PhNI in EtOH and with i-PrMe₂PhNI in MeOH respectively. The crystal structures have been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction methods. The triiodide n-PrMe₂PhNI₃ has a layerlike structure with alternating anionic and cationic layers. The similar, but not isotypic triiodide i-PrMe₂PhNI₃ may be described as a layerlike packing of asymmetric anions and tetraedral cations, too. The structure of the pentaiodide i-PrMe₂PhNI₅ consists of zig-zag like iodide-diiodine chains with additional iodine molecules attached to the iodide ions in trans position. The pentaiodide part of the heptaiodide ion in i-PrMe₂PhNI₇ forms meanderlike iodide-bis(diiodine) chains also with additional iodine molecules in trans position. The structure of the hexadecaiodide ion I₁₆^2– in the octaiodide i-PrMe₂PhNI₈ contains fourteen-membered rings, which are catenated by iodine molecules and linked to layers with ten- and two types of fourteen membered rings as meshes. The anionic iodine part of the enneaiodide i-PrMe₂PhNI₉ contains fourteen-membered rings, too, which are tied up by two iodine molecules forming in addition ten membered rings which are lined up alternately.     

Pentaiodide komplexer Alkalimetall‐Kronenether‐Kationen: Darstellung und strukturelle Charakterisierung der Verbindungen [M(Benzo‐15‐Krone‐5)2]I5 mit M = Na,K, Rb,Cs

Pentaiodides of Complex Alkaline Metal Crown Ether Cations: Synthesis and Structural Characterisation of the Compounds [M(benzo‐15‐crown‐5)₂]I₅, M = Na, K, Rb and Cs The isotypic compounds [M(benzo‐15‐crown‐5)₂]I₅, M = Na, K, Rb and Cs are obtained as single crystals via the reaction of benzo‐15‐crown‐5, MI and iodine (2 : 1 : 2) from ethanol/dichloromethane (1 : 1). These compounds crystallize in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with four formula units in the unit cell. The cations form typical sandwich complexes. The volume of the unit cell increases by 4, 3 % from the sodium to the caesium compound, corresponding to the increasing space required by the cations. The pentaiodide units consist of a elongated triiodide unit and two iodine half‐molecules. These iodine molecules are completed by centres of symmetry. The interconnection between the pentaiodide units leads to the formation of zig‐zag chains that run along [001]. Considering the strongly different ionic radii of the alkali‐metal cations, the existence of this number of isotypic structures is rather surprising.     

Über die Kristallstruktur von (C6H5)3SiSH und (C6H5)3SiSBr und die Darstellung des Iodsulfans (C6H5)3SiSI

The Crystal Structure of (C₆H₅)₃SiSH and (C₆H₅)₃SiSBr and the Preparation of the Iodosulfane (C₆H₅)₃SiSI The preparation of the halogenosulfanes Ph₃SiSBr and Ph₃SiSI from Ph₃SiSH and N-halogenosuccinimide is reported. They are characterized by vibrational spectroscopic measurements. Ph₃SiSBr crystallizes in space group P1 with a = 899.3(8) pm, b = 941.3(7) pm, c = 1 051.4(7) pm, α = 109.88(5)°, β = 99.23(6)°, γ = 96.78(6)° and Z = 2. Ph₃SiSH crystallizes in space group P2₁/c with a = 1 879.4(8), b = 966.3(5), c = 1 845.2(9), β = 107.84(4), Z = 8. The halogenosulfanes decompose in polar solvents by formation of sulphur and triphenylsilanhalide.