hree Inorganic-organic Composite Polyoxotungstates:Syntheses, Characterization and Structures of [Cu(2,2'-bpy)2]5[α-PW11.5Cu0.5O40]·2H2O,[Co(2,2'-bpy)2(N3)2]4H3[α-PW12O40]·3H2O and [Cu(2,2'-bpy)2(4,4'-bpy)]2[α-GeW12O40]·4H2O

Three new inorganic-organic composite polyoxotungstates [Cu(2,2'- bpy)2]5[α- PW11.5Cu0.5O40]·2H2O 1, [Co(2,2'-bp3)2(N3)2]4H3[α-PW12O40]·3H2O 2 and [Cu(2,2'-bpy)2(4,4'- bpy)]2[α-GeW12O40].4H2O 3 (2,2'-bpy = 2,2'-bipyridine, 4,4'-bpy = 4,4'-bipyridine) have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombie space group Pna21 with α = 27.847(3), b = 21.597(2), c = 20.1179(19) A, V = 12099(2) A3, Z = 4, GOF= 1.038, R = 0.0427 and wR = 0.1035; 2 belongs to the triclinic space group P1 with a= 12.31150(10), b = 16.1954(4), c = 19.36290(10) A, α = 99.366(11), β=105.168(8),γ = 111.836(8)°, V = 3309.98(9) A3, Z = 1, GOF = 1.024, R = 0.0739 and wR = 0.2216; and 3 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P21/n with a = 12.858(4), b = 20.943(6), c = 15.598(5) A, β = 102.338(5)°, V = 4103(2) A3, Z = 2, GOF = 1.026, R = 0.0557 and wR = 0.1316. The common structural features of 1～3 are that their molecular structures all consist of a saturated a-Keggin polyoxoanion and several discrete metal-organic moieties. Intriguingly, 2 and 3 are composed of metal-organic coordination moieties with two mixed ligands.     

Three Inorganic-organic Composite Polyoxotungstates： Syntheses,Characterization and Structures of [Cu（2,2＇-bpy）2]5[α-PW11.5Cu0.5O40]·2H2O, [Co（2,2＇-bpy）2（N3）2]4H3[α-PW12O40]·3H2O and [Cu（2,2＇-bpy）2（4,4＇-bpy）]2[α-GeW12O40]-4H2O

Three new inorganic-organic composite polyoxotungstates [Cu（2,2＇-bpy）2]5[α-PW11.5Cu0.5O40]·2H2O 1, [Co（2,2＇-bpy）2（N3）2]4H3[α-PW12O40]·3H2O 2 and [Cu（2,2＇-bpy）2（4,4＇-bpy）]2[α-GeW12O40]-4H2O 3 （2,2＇-bpy = 2,2＇-bipyridine, 4,4＇-bpy = 4,4＇-bipyridine） have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pna21 with a = 27.847（3）, b = 21.597（2）, c = 20.1179（19）A, V= 12099（2）A^3, Z= 4, GOF= 1.038, R = 0.0427 and wR = 0.1035; 2 belongs to the triclinic space group P1^- with a = 12.31150（10）, b = 16.1954（4）, c = 19.36290（10）A, α = 99.366（11）, β =105.168（8）, γ = 111.836（8）°, V = 3309.98（9）A3, Z = l, GOF = 1.024, R = 0.0739 and wR = 0.2216; and 3 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P21/n with a = 12.858（4）, b = 20.943（6）, c = 15.598（5）A, β = 102.338（5）°, V= 4103（2）A3, Z = 2, GOF = 1.026, R = 0.0557 and wR = 0.1316. The common structural features of 1-3 are that their molecular structures all consist of a saturated a-Keggin polyoxoanion and several discrete metal-organic moieties. Intriguingly, 2 and 3 are composed of metal-organic coordination moieties with two mixed ligands.     

Syntheses and X-ray Characterization of Novel [M4(H2O)2(XW9O34)2] n− (M=CuII, X=CuII; and M=FeIII, X=FeIII) Polyoxotungstates

Two novel examples of sandwich type heteropolyanions were synthesized and characterized by X-ray crystal structure and elemental analysis as well as infrared spectroscopy. Na₁₃[H₃Cu₄(H₂O)₂(CuW₉O₃₄)₂]39H₂O (1) and Na₉K[Fe₄(H₂O)₂(FeW₉O₃₄)₂]32H₂O (2) were prepared in aqueous solution by reaction of sodium tungstate with Fe^III and Cu^II cations, respectively. 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n (a=13.054(3) Å, b=17.729(4) Å, c=20.998(4) Å, =93.50(3)°), while 2 is triclinic, space group P¯1 (a=12.316(2) Å, b=13.716(3) Å, c=14.925(3) Å, =99.36(3)°, =104.21(3)°, =101.55(3)°). Each anion consists of two [XW₉O₃₄] ^n– moieties (X=Fe^III, n=11 (1) and Cu^II, n=12 (2)) which can be described as -B-isomers of the defect Keggin anion. These units are linked via a belt of four Fe^IIIO₆ or Cu^IIO₆ groups. Two transition metal atoms fill their octahedral coordination sphere with one additional water ligand.     

The antimony(III)-bridged heteropolyanion sandwich dimers [Sb(II3(A-α-XW9O34)2]11- (X = SiIV, GeIV and C-shaped double-sandwich [SbIII6O2(PW6O26)(A-α-PW9O34)2]15-

Interaction of potassium antimony(iii) tartrate hydrate K(2)(SbC(4)H(2)O(6))(2)·3H(2)O with the trilacunary Keggin derivatives [A-α-XW(9)O(34)](10-) (X = Si(IV), Ge(IV)) and [A-α-PW(9)O(34)](9-) in aqueous acidic medium (pH 4.8) resulted in three novel polyanions, [Sb(3)(A-α-XW(9)O(34))(2)](11-) (X = Si(IV) (1), Ge(IV) (2)) and [Sb(6)O(2)(A-PW(6)O(26))(A-α-PW(9)O(34))(2)](15-) (3), which were isolated as the hydrated potassium salts K(11)[Sb(3)(A-α-XW(9)O(34))(2)]·31H(2)O (X = Si(IV) (K-1), Ge(IV) (K-2)) and the mixed potassium-sodium salt K(14)Na[Sb(6)O(2)(A-PW(6)O(26))(A-α-PW(9)O(34))(2)]·61H(2)O (KNa-3) salts, respectively, and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy, as well as elemental and thermogravimetric analyses. The Sb(III)-containing polyanions 1-3 possess unique structural features, as they represent the first examples of sandwich-type POMs with trigonal-pyramidal Sb(III)O(3) linkers. The stability of 1-3 in aqueous media was investigated by multinuclear ((183)W, (31)P) NMR and UV-Vis spectroscopy.     

Formation of [FeW12O40]5− under hydrothermal conditions: syntheses,crystal structures,and characterization of [Fe(2,2′-bipy)3]2[HFeW12O40] · 5H2O and (4,4′-H2bipy)6(Hpy)2(H3O)[FeW12O40]3 · 11H2O

Two supramolecular compounds based on tungstoferrate [FeW₁₂O₄₀]^5?, [Fe^II(2,2′-bipy)₃]₂[HFeW₁₂O₄₀] · 5H₂O (1), and [Hpy]₂[4,4′-H₂bipy]₆(H₃O)[FeW₁₂O₄₀]₃ · 11H₂O (2) (py = pyridine, bipy = bipyridine) were synthesized hydrothermally and characterized structurally. The hydrogen bonds between polyoxoanions and water and the edge-to-face π–π interaction between [Fe^II(2,2′-bipy)₃]²⁺ with a shortest C–C distance of 3.513 Å are the main forces to construct the 3-D architecture of 1. In 2, a 3-D supramolecular architecture is assembled by the tungstoferrate anions, protonated 4,4′-bipy cations, and water through hydrogen bonding. The variable-temperature magnetic susceptibilities indicate that 1 is paramagnetic with μ _eff corresponding to one Fe(III) with spin-only contribution, showing that Fe in the coordination cations has a +II oxidation number and low spin state.     

Synthesis and characterisation of [tris(1,3-dithiole-2-thione-4,5-dithiolato)-stannate]2−, [Q]2[Sn(dmit)3], [tris(1,3-dithiole-2-one-4,5-dithiolato)stannate]2−, [Q]2[Sn(dmio)3] and [tris(1,3-dithiole-2-thione-4,5-selenolato)stannate]2−, [Q]2[Sn(dsit)3], complexes: Analysis of the structural variations of the [Sn(dmit)3]2− and [Sn(dmio)3]2− dianions

[Tris(1,3-dithiole-2-thione-4,5-dithiolato)stannate]²⁻, [Q]₂[Sn(C₃S₅)₃], [tris(1,3-dithiole-2-one-4,5-dithiolato)stannate]²⁻, [Q]₂[Sn(C₃S₄O)₃], and [tris(1,3-dithiole-2-thione-4,5-diselenolato)stannate]²⁻ [Q]₂[Sn(C₃S₃Se₂)₃], complexes, have been synthesised and characterised. Crystal structure determinations of [Q]₂[Sn(C₃S₅)₃] (Q=1,4-dimethylpyridinium, monoclinic and orthorhombic forms; NMe₄, NEt₄, and PPh₄) and [NEt₄]₂[Sn(C₃S₄O)₃] revealed variations in the overall dianion structures. The geometry about tin in each case is essentially octahedral with the chelate bite angles in the range 80.7(5)–87.45(4)°: the range of Sn–S distances is 2.5207(18)–2.571(17) Å. A statistical analysis, carried out on the crystal structure data for the six complexes, indicated that the most critical factors in controlling the overall shape of the dianion were the distances of the Sn atom from the dithiolate ligand planes [Sn–OOP]. Interanionic S⋯S interactions, within the sum of the van der Waals’ radii for two S atoms, are affected by the size of the cation, Q; the secondary connectivity is 3-dimensional for the smallest cations, Q=1,4-dimethylpyridinium and NMe₄, in chains for the somewhat larger cation, NEt₄ and is absent for the still larger, PPh₄ cation.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structures and Electrochemical Properties of Two Phosphatotungstates Containing Keggin Clusters, [Cu(2,2′-bipy)2]5[PW12O40] · 2H2O and (Hpip)3[PW12O40]

Two new phosphatotungstates containing Keggin clusters, [Cu(2,2′-bipy)₂]₅[PW₁₂O₄₀] · 2H₂O (1) (2,2′-bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine) and (Hpip)₃[PW₁₂O₄₀] (2) (pip = piperazine) have been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by IR, element analysis and cyclic voltammogram. Compound 1 consists of one discrete Keggin polyanion [PW₁₂O₄₀]^5?, five isolated complex cations [Cu(2,2′-bipy)₂]⁺ and two water molecules. The organic moieties exhibit regular packing with offset aromatic–aromatic interactions between the bipys, leading to a compact supramolecular framework structure. Compound 2 is made up of one discrete Keggin polyanion [PW₁₂O₄₀]^3? and three pip cations. Compounds 1 and 2 were employed to fabricate bulk-modified carbon paste electrode to research on their electrochemistry properties. Their electrochemical behaviors and electrocatalysis that 1- and 2-CPEs have electrocatalytic activities toward the oxidation of nitrite. Compound 1 is in the orthorhombic system, space group Pna2₁, with a = 28.1928(9), b = 21.5479(6), c = 19.9088(6) Å, V = 12,094.5(6) Å³ and Z = 4. Compound 2 is in the rhombohedral system, space group R $ \overline{3} Two new phosphatotungstates containing Keggin clusters, [Cu(2,2′-bipy)₂]₅[PW₁₂O₄₀] · 2H₂O (1) (2,2′-bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine) and (Hpip)₃[PW₁₂O₄₀] (2) (pip = piperazine) have been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by IR, element analysis and cyclic voltammogram. Compound 1 consists of one discrete Keggin polyanion [PW₁₂O₄₀]⁵⁻, five isolated complex cations [Cu(2,2′-bipy)₂]⁺ and two water molecules. The organic moieties exhibit regular packing with offset aromatic–aromatic interactions between the bipys, leading to a compact supramolecular framework structure. Compound 2 is made up of one discrete Keggin polyanion [PW₁₂O₄₀]³⁻ and three pip cations. Compounds 1 and 2 were employed to fabricate bulk-modified carbon paste electrode to research on their electrochemistry properties. Their electrochemical behaviors and electrocatalysis that 1- and 2-CPEs have electrocatalytic activities toward the oxidation of nitrite. Compound 1 is in the orthorhombic system, space group Pna2₁, with a = 28.1928(9), b = 21.5479(6), c = 19.9088(6) ?, V = 12,094.5(6) ?³ and Z = 4. Compound 2 is in the rhombohedral system, space group Rc, with a = 17.9191(5), c = 23.7439(9) ?, V = 6,602.6(4) ?³ and Z = 6. Electronic supplementary material  The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Two Novel 1-D Organic–Inorganic Composite Phosphotungstates Constructed from [Ln(α-PW11O39)2]11− Units and [Cu(en)2]2+ Bridges (Ln = CeIII/ErIII)

Abstract  Two novel organic–inorganic composite phosphotungstates, [H₉{Ce(α-PW₁₁O₃₉)₂}Cu(en)₂] · 6H₂O (1) and H₇[Cu(en)₂{Er(α-PW₁₁O₃₉)₂}Cu(en)₂] · 12H₂O (2) (en = ethylenediamine) have been synthesized by the hydrothermal reaction of the trivacant Keggin polyoxoanion [α-A-PW₉O₃₄]⁹⁻ with Ce^III or Er^III ions in the presence of Cu²⁺ ions and en, and structurally characterized by IR spectra, elemental analysis and thermogravimetric analysis. X-ray crystallographic analyses indicate that they are all built by sandwich-type [Ln(α-PW₁₁O₃₉)₂]¹¹⁻ (Ln = Ce^III, Er^III) polyoxoanions and [Cu(en)₂]²⁺ cations generating infinite one-dimensional arrangements. To our knowledge, this 1-D chain structures constituted by mono-Ln sandwiched POM units and transition-metal complex cations are very rare. Graphical Abstract  Two novel organic–inorganic composite phosphotungstates, [H₉{Ce(α-PW₁₁O₃₉)₂}Cu(en)₂] · 6H₂O (1) and H₇[Cu(en)₂{Er(α-PW₁₁O₃₉)₂}Cu(en)₂] · 12H₂O (2) (en = ethylenediamine) have been synthesized by the hydrothermal reaction of the trivacant Keggin polyoxoanion [α-A-PW₉O₃₄]⁹⁻ with Ce^III or Er^III ions in the presence of Cu²⁺ ions and en, and structurally characterized by IR spectra, elemental analysis and thermogravimetric analysis. X-ray crystallographic analyses indicate that they are all built by sandwich-type [Ln(α-PW₁₁O₃₉)₂]¹¹⁻ (Ln = Ce^III, Er^III) polyoxoanions and [Cu(en)₂]²⁺ cations generating infinite one-dimensional arrangements. To our knowledge, this 1-D chain structures constituted by mono-Ln sandwiched POM units and transition-metal complex cations are very rare.      

α-Keggin tungstogermanate-supported transition metal complexes: hydrothermal synthesis,characterization, and magnetism of Cu2(phen)4(GeW12O40) and [Ni2(bpy)4(H2O)2(GeW12O40)]⋅2H2O

Two new α-Keggin polyoxometalates, [Cu₂(phen)₄(GeW₁₂O₄₀)] (1) and [Ni₂(bpy)₄(H₂O)₂(GeW₁₂O₄₀)]·2H₂O (2) (phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline, bpy?=?2,2′-bipyridine), have been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, TG, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and magnetic properties. Compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2(1)/c, and 1 is assembled into two-dimensional (2-D) layers parallel to (1?0?1) based on the adjacent phen π···π stacking interactions (3.788(8)?Å). Variable temperature magnetic measurements show ferromagnetic behavior from 300 to 2?K. Compound 2 crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P-1, and 2 is assembled into 2-D layers parallel to (1?0?1) based on the adjacent bpy π···π stacking interactions (3.07?Å). Variable temperature magnetic measurements show a weak ferromagnetic behavior from 300 to 26?K followed by antiferromagnetic behavior below 26?K.     

Spectral and thermochemical properties of the [Na(H2O)4] [EuL4]·0.775CH2Cl2 complex,HL = 1,3-bis(1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,3-propanedione

Reaction of Eu(NO₃)₃·6H₂O with 1,3-bis(1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,3-propanedione (HL) in the presence of NaOH affords the complex compound [Na(H₂O)₄] [EuL₄]·0.775CH₂Cl₂ (I). The spectral (UV, IR, ¹H NMR spectroscopy), and thermo-luminescent (TG-DSC-MS) properties of the complex I, as well as its fragmentation at the laser desorption ionization (LDI-MS) were studied.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Properties of [Co(1,3- bdoaH)2·4H2O] ·4H2O with Benzene-1,3-dioxyacetate Ligand

The cobalt(II) complex C20H34O20Co has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, TG and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to triclinic, space group P with a = 5.1374(10), b = 10.519(2), c = 12.913(3) (A), α = 86.89(3), β = 79.94(3), γ = 86.74(3)o, V = 685.3(3) (A)3, Z = 1, Mr = 653.40, Dc = 1.583 g/cm3, μ = 0.717 mm-1, F(000) = 341, the final R = 0.0657 and wR = 0.1141 for 1900 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The cobalt ion is six-coordinated by two O atoms of different 1,3-bdoaH- ligands and four water molecules, residing in an octahedral environment. The intermolecular hydrogen bonds form a 3-D supramolecular network structure.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Two Decavanadates Cluster Metal Complexes: [Co(H2O)6]2[H2V10O28]·6H2O and (NH4)2[Ca(H2O)7]2[V10O28]

Two new decavanadate metal complexes, [Co(H₂O)₆]₂[H₂V₁₀O₂₈]·6H₂O (1) and (NH₄)₂[Ca(H₂O)₇]₂[V₁₀O₂₈] (2), have been synthesized under hydrothermal condition by using chlorhydric acid as the initiator at 120 °C. The aqueous NaVO₃ solution with an aqueous solution of CoCl₂·6H₂O were used for generating 1 and aqueous CaCl₂·2H₂O and NH₄VO₃ solution were employed for creating 2. Compound 1 consisted of discrete hexa-aqua-cobalt [Co(H₂O)₆]²⁺ cations, [H₂V₁₀O₂₈]⁴⁻ anions and non-coordination water molecules. Compound 2 were composed of hepta-aqua-calcium [Ca(H₂O)₇]²⁺ cations, ammonium NH₄ ⁺ and [V₁₀O₂₈]⁶⁻ anion. For compound 2, the distorted pentagonal bipyramid [Ca(H₂O)₇]²⁺ is uncommon. In the crystal lattice, hydrogen bonds played an important role on connecting cations, anions and non-coordinated water molecules to form the three-dimensional network.     

Ionic crystals based on Keggin anion and mixed-valent diruthenium tetracetate: [Ru2(CH3COO)4(H2O)2]2[HnXW12O40]·[Ru2(CH3COO)4(H2O)Cl]·12H2O (X = B,Si, Ge)

Three new ionic crystals based on Keggin anion and mixed-valent diruthenium tetracetate, [Ru₂(CH₃CO₂)₄(H₂O)₂]₂[H_nXW₁₂O₄₀]·[Ru₂(CH₃CO₂)₄(H₂O)Cl]·12H₂O {X = B, n = 3 (1); X = Si, n = 2 (2); X = Ge, n = 2 (3)}, have been prepared in acidic aqueous solution at about pH 3.0 by reaction of K₄BW₁₂O₄₀·mH₂O, K₈SiW₁₁O₃₉·mH₂O and K₈GeW₁₁O₃₉·mH₂O with diruthenium tetracetate Ru₂(CH₃COO)₄Cl, respectively, and their structures were determined by X-Ray diffraction analysis. They are isostructural structure with the ratio of heteropolytungstate anion, Ru₂(CH₃CO₂)₄⁺ cation and neutral molecular Ru₂(CH₃CO₂)₄Cl of 1:2:1. The cyclic voltammetry in 0.5 M KNO₃ aqueous solution at pH 3.0 show the respective electrochemical behaviors of the W-centers and Ru₂-centers for these three complexes. Magnetic data analysis shows that diruthenium units display the ground state electronic configuration π*²δ* with large positive D value.     

Synthesis and Structure of Two Keggin-Type Heteropolyanions: [VMo12O40]3n− n (1) and [H3PMoVMoVI 11O40]1− (2)

Two Keggin-type heteropolyanions were synthesized and characterized by X-ray crystal structure and elemental analysis as well as infrared spectroscopy. Both K₃[VMo₁₂O₄₀]19H₂O (1) and [N _i (H₂O)₆][H₃PMo^VMo^VI ₁₁O₄₀]₂30 H₂O (2) were prepared in aqueous solution. Compound 1 crystallized in the space group Pm-3m, a=10.6513(1) Å, V=1208.4(3) ų, Z=1. Compound 2 crystallized in the space group R-3 with a=b=13.9669(2) Å, c=42.0075(5) Å, V=7096.71(2) ų, Z=3. The compound 1 contains a {K₆VMo₁₂O₄₀} group in which six potassium ions form a regular {K₆} octahedron. The heteropolyanion [VMo₁₂O₄₀]^3– was capped by six potassium ions and enclosed by {K₆} octahedron. A three-dimensional structure was formed by the buildup of {K₃[VMo₁₂O₄₀]} _n . Compound 2 contains a one-electron reduced heteropolyanion [H₃PMo^VMo^VI ₁₁O₄₀]^1–. Ni²⁺ coordinated by six water molecules as the counter cation balances the negative charge of the molecule.     

Synthesis, properties, and thermal decomposition of compounds [Co(En)3][Fe(CN)6] · 2H2O and [Co(En)3]4[Fe(CN)6]3 · 15H2O

Binary complex salts, [Co(En)₃][Fe(CN)6] · 2H₂O and [Co(En)₃]₄[Fe(CN)₆]₃ · 15H₂O, are synthesized. The properties of the salts and their thermolysis in air, dihydrogen, and argon are studied. Oxides of the central ions of the binary complex salts are found to be the thermolysis products in an oxidative atmosphere. Solid solutions (intermetallic compounds) CoFe are the thermolysis products in the reductive atmosphere, whereas intermetallides containing considerable amounts of C and N and an impurity of Co and Fe oxides are the thermolysis products in an inert atmosphere. Gaseous thermolysis products in dihydrogen and argon are NH₃, hydrocarbons, and ethylenediamine.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Properties of [Co(1,3- bdoaH)_2·4H_2O]·4H_2O with Benzene-1,3-dioxyacetate Ligand

1INTRODUCTIONTheorganicaromaticcarboxylatemetalcom-plexeshavearousedmuchattentionandbeenwidelyinvestigated.However,thestrategyofdesignandsynthesisofthesecomplexesismostlyfocusedonrigidligands,suchasterephthalicacidandbenzenetricarboxylicacid,etc.[1～5].Theassemblyofcom-plexesbyusingflexiblearomaticcarboxylateli-gandsisfarlessdeveloped[6,.Phenylenedioxydia-7]ceticacids(bdoaH2)withbiologicalactivitiesandwideapplicationsinagriculture[8]areafamilyofmultidentateflexibleligandswithversatilebind…     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Characterization of a Sandwich-type Tungstophosphate,(1,3-H2dap)8H4[Co4(H2O)2(α-B-PW9O34)2] 2·5H2O

<正>A sandwich-type tungstophosphate, (1,3-H_2dap)_8H_4[Co_4(H_2O)_2(α-B- PW_9O_(34))_2]_2·5H_2O (1,3-dap = 1,3-diaminopropane), was hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR and UV spectroscopy. The title compound crystallizes in triclinic, space group P1 with a = 13.691(3), b = 17.744(4), c = 20.620(5), α =113.466(5), β = 91.184(5), γ = 104.223(5)°, V = 4414.3(17)~3, C_(24)H_(96)Co_8N_(16)O_(145)P_4W_(36), M_r = 10143.09, D_c = 3.816 g/cm~3, μ(MoKα) = 24.210 mm~(-1), F(000) = 4452, Z = 1, the final R = 0.0694 and wR = 0.1519 for 9910 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). The compound consists of two sets of tetra-transition metal-substituted sandwich frameworks, [Co_4(H_2O)_2(α-B-PW_9O_(34))_2]~(10-) having an inversion centre. Two lacunary α-B-[PW_9O_(34)]~(9-) Keggin units are linked by a rhomb-like Co_4O_(14)(H_2O)_2 cluster, in which the Co~(2+) ions are coordinated by one water molecule. Isolatedly protonated 1,3-H2dap~(2+) units act as counter-ions to interact with the [Co_4(H_2O)_2(α-B-PW_9O_(34))_2]~(10-) heteropolyanions via hydrogen bonds, resulting in a three-dimensional framework.     

[Bu4N]2[Fe2(μ-S2O3)2(NO)4]: Synthesis,Structure, Redox Properties,and EPR Study

The [n-Bu₄N]₂[Fe₂(-S₂O₃)₂(NO)₄] complex was studied using X-ray diffraction analysis, cyclic voltammetry, and EPR spectroscopy, and its crystal structure was determined. The redox properties of the [Fe₂(-S₂O₃)₂(NO)₄]^2–anion in CH₃CN and CH₂Cl₂solutions were studied. An addition of excess reducer (sodium thiosulfate) to the thiosulfate complex was shown to produce an EPR signal with g= 2.03 typical of the mononuclear iron dinitrosyl complexes. The mechanism for [Fe₂(-S₂O₃)₂(NO)₄]^2–reduction was suggested.