Mononuclear nickel(II) complexes coordinated by polypyridyl ligands

Three mononuclear polypyridyl complexes of Ni(II), [Ni(Ph₂phen)₃](PF₆)₂·CH₃CN (1), [Ni(dpa)₂(phen)](PF₆)₂ (2) and [Ni(bpy)₃](PF₆)₂ (3), where Ph₂phen is 4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline, dpa is 2,2′-dipyridylamine, bpy is 2,2′-bipyridine, and phen is 1,10-phenanthroline, were prepared and their solid state structures determined by single-crystal X-ray crystallography. The structural determination shows that the coordination geometry around the Ni(II) center is a distorted octahedron in each complex. The investigation of synthesis procedure and crystallographic data of complex 3 indicates the spontaneous resolution of supramolecular chirality. A careful inspection of the packing pattern in the lattice of each complex reveals that non-covalent interactions of two different types, viz. C-H?F and C-H?π interactions, are active in the lattice. The packing structures of 1-3 also show that the rings of the polypyridyl ligands, Ph₂phen, dpa, bpy, and phen, are not located face-to-face and can not interact through π-π interactions. Cyclic voltammetry data of 1 and 3 show that the Ni(III/II) reduction couple is quasi-reversible and this reduction becomes progressively more difficult on passing from bpy to Ph₂phen, while complex 2 shows an irreversible behavior with the peak-to-peak separation of about 500 mV. Magnetic susceptibility data derived from paramagnetic NMR revealed effective magnetic moments of 3.12 BM for 1, 3.27 BM for 2, and 3.14 for 3 at room temperature.     

X-ray K-absorption spectrum of nickel in some nickel (II) complexes

X-ray K-absorption edge of nickel in some nickel (II) complexes has been investigated using a 400-mm bent crystal spectrometer. The structure associated with the absorption edge has been used to deduce information regarding the bond lengths, the mode of bonding and the co-ordination of Ni(II) in the complexes. On the basis of the results obtained, it has been concluded that in the two forms of Ni(INAP)₂ (green and brown) the Ni(II) ions are surrounded by distorted octahedra whereas Ni(II) ions in Ni(C₆H₉N₂O₃)₂ has a square planar structure. Ni(αBMO)₂ appears to have NiNi type metallic interaction.     

Thermal behaviour of some nickel(II)-morpholine complexes

The preparation of Ni(CN)₂1.5M (M=morpholine) and the thermal study of this and NiBr₂3M, Nil₂4M and Ni(NCS)₂4M are described. The thermal treatment of these compounds leads to the isolation of Ni(CN)₂M, Ni(CN)₂0.5M, NiBr₂2M, Nil₂3M, Nil₂1.5M, Ni(NCS)₂2M and Ni(NCS)₂M. With the exception of NiBr₂2M and Ni(NCS)₂2M, all intermediate species are reported here for the first time. Magnetic and spectral studies have been carried out to determine the mode of coordination and stereochemistry of the complexes. The thermal study includes the determination of stability, apparent activation energy and reaction orders, and reaction enthalpies.

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Zusammenfassung Die Darstellung von Ni(CN)₂1.5M (M=Morpholin) wird beschrieben. Das thermische Verhalten dieser Verbindung und von NiBr₂3M, Nil₂4M und Ni(NCS)₂4M wird untersucht. Durch thermische Behandlung dieser Verbindungen werden Ni(CN)₂M, Ni(CN)₂0.5M, NiBr₂2M, Nil₂3M, Nil₂1.5M, Ni(NCS)₂2M und Ni(NCS)₂M erhalten. Mit Ausnahme von NiBr₂2M und Ni(NCS)₂2M handelt es sich dabei um bisher noch nicht beschriebene Zwischenprodukte. Es wurden magnetische und spektrometrische Untersuchungen ausgeführt, um die Art der Koordinaten und die Stereochemie dieser Komplexe zu ermitteln. Die thermische Untersuchung erstreckt sich auf die Bestimmung der Stabilität, der scheinbaren Aktivierungsenergie und der Reaktionsordnungen sowie der Reaktionsenthalpien.

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Ni(CN)₂1.5M (M=), NiBr₂3M, Nil₂4M, Ni(NCS)₂4M. Ni(CN)₂M, Ni(CN)₂0.5M, NiBr₂2M, Nil₂3M, Nil₂1.5M, Ni(NCS)₂2M, Ni(NCS)₂M. NiBr₂2M Ni(NCS)₂2M, . , . , , .

     

Cobalt(II) and nickel(II) complexes of some nitrogen-oxygen and nitrogen-sulphur ligands

Summary Cobalt(II) and nickel(II) complexes of some nitrogen-oxygen and nitrogen-sulphur ligandsviz., phenylpyruvic acid semicarbazone, (4-methylphenyl)pyruvic acid semicarbazone, phenylpyruvic acid thiosemicarbazone and (4-methylphenyl)-pyruvic acid thiosemicarbazone have been prepared and characterised by elemental analyses, room temperature magnetic moments, infrared and electronic spectral studies. All the complexes have been found to possess the composition M(ligand)₂ and octahedral geometry.     

Synthesis and characterization of some nickel(II) Schiff bases complexes

Summary The reaction of nickel(II) salts with 2-picolyl- and 2,6-lutidyl-phenylketone benzoylhydrazone and theirp-nitro- andp-methoxy-derivatives were carried out and the compounds characterized on the basis of analytical and spectral data.     

Zinc organic compounds of some oximes coordinated with nickel(II), palladium(II) and copper(II) ions

Coordinated oximes with nickel(II), palladium(II) and copper(II) ions proved capable of giving substitution reactions with a series of zinc organic compounds. Studies have revealed that, in the cases of dimethylglyoxime and salicylaldoxime, the reaction products result from substitution of the O? H···O hydrogen bridges existing in such compounds by O? Zn? O bridges. All compounds reported in this paper were separated as colored powders and characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectroscopy, X‐ray diffraction and magnetic measurements. The new zinc organic compounds form amine adducts. Among the amine adducts, only those with pyridine were isolated and characterized. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Spectroscopic studies on some complexes of nickel(II) and palladium(II) with thiosemicarbazides

Summary The electronic absorption spectra of the complexes M(L)Cl₂ and M(L)₂Cl₂ [M=Ni^II or Pd^II; L=thiosemicarbazide (tsc), 1-phenylthiosemicarbazide (1-phtsc), or 4-phenylthiosemicarbazide (4-phtsc)] were investigated in a number of solvents. The complexes Ni(tsc)Cl₂, Ni(tsc)₂Cl₂, Ni(4-phtsc)Cl₂ and Ni(4-phtsc)₂Cl₂ exist in a distorted O_h geometry when dissolved in any of the solvents used. On the other hand, the complex Ni(1-phtsc)₂Cl₂, although weakly paramagnetic, proved to be planar. Theoretical and experimental results proved that the complex has neither O_h nor T_d geometry. Molecular orbital calculations were performed on some selected complex ions assuming a local point group symmetry of D_2h.     

A thermal decomposition study of some nickel(II)thioureachloride complexes

TG/DTA and Thermal Degradation Mass spectrometry (TDMS) data are presented for a series of nickel(II)thiourea chloride complexes: NiL₄Cl₂:L=thiourea or methyl-, dimethyl-, tetramethyl-, di-n-butyl, naphthyl-, ethylene- or allylthiourea. Two different thermal decomposition mechanisms are proposed for these complexes, and it is apparent that the thermal decomposition mechanism adopted by a particular complex depends on the structure of the relevant thiourea ligand and not on the nature of the halide ligand or on the existence of geometrical isomerism for these complexes.

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Zusammenfassung Durch TG, DTA und thermodegradative Massenspektrometrie (TDMS) von Nickel(II)-thioharnstoff-chlorid-Komplexen, NiL₄Cl₂ (L=Thioharnstoff oder Methyl-, Dimethyl-, Tetramethyl-, Di-n-butyl-, Naphthyl-, Vinyl- oder Allylharnstoff), erhaltene Daten werden angegeben. Zwei verschiedene Mechanismen werden für die thermische Zersetzung vorgeschlagen. Es ist offensichtlich, daß der Mechanismus, nach der die thermische Zersetzung eines gegebenen Komplexes verläuft, von der Struktur des relevanten Thioharnstoffliganden und nicht von der Natur des Halidliganden oder vom Vorliegen einer geometrischen Isomerie abhängt.

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/ - NiL₄Cl₂, L= , -, -, -, ---, -, - . . , .

     

Thermal analysis of nickel(II) complexes with some N-monosubstituted ethylenediamines

The thermal analysis of complexes of N-R-ethylenediamine, where R=ethyl, propyl, 2-hydroxyethyl, 2-hydroxypropyl and 3-hydroxypropyl, with the halides, thiocyanate and sulphate of nickel is reported. The procedural decomposition temperatures of the complexes are given and considered in relation to the structures of the compounds.

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Zusammenfassung Es wurde über die thermoanalytische Prüfung der Komplexe von N-R-Äthylendiamin (R=Äthyl, Propyl, 2-HydroxyÄthyl, 2-Hydroxypropyl und 3-Hydroxypropyl) mit Nickelhalogenid, -sulfat und -rhodanid unter Angabe der entsprechenden Zersetzungstemperaturen in Zusammenhang mit den strukturalen Umwandlungen der Verbindungen berichtet.

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Résumé On communique les résultats relatifs à l'analyse thermique des complexes formés par la N-R-éthylènediamine (R=éthyl, propyl, hydroxy-2 éthyl, hydroxy-2 propyl et hydroxy-3 propyl) avec les halogénures, le thiocyanate et le sulfate de nickel. On a cherché à établir une relation entre la température observée pour la décomposition et la structure des composés.

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N-R-, R= , , 2-, 2- 3-, , . .

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We wish to thank the Science Research Council for a grant to B. L. O'Leary.     

The mass spectra of some copper(II) complexes related to anti-carcinogens

Fragmentations of the molecular ions of three α-diketone-bis(thiosemicarbazone) complexes of copper (II) are tabulated and rationalized.     

Ground-state properties of ruthenium(II) and osmium(II) tin trihydride complexes: A DFT study

DFT methods have been applied for the calculation of several ground-state properties of neutral and charged ruthenium(II) and osmium(II) tin trihydride complexes bearing N-donor, P-donor and C-donor ancillary ligands in their coordination sphere. Complexes of the type M(SnH₃)(Tp)(PPh₃)P(OMe)₃, M(SnH₃)(Cp)(PPh₃)P(OMe)₃ and [M(SnH₃)(Bpy)₂P(OMe)₃]⁺ (M = Ru, Os; Tp = tris(pyrazol-1-yl)borate; Cp = cyclopentadienyl ion; Bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine) have been studied using the EDF2 and B3PW91 functionals. The same calculations have been carried out also on the corresponding [M]-CH₃ and [M]-H compounds, to compare the electronic features of the different reactive ligands coordinated to the same metal fragments. Charge distribution analyses were used to give insight into the roles of the transition metal centres and the ancillary ligands on the properties of the coordinated SnH₃ group. The molecular orbitals of the methyl- and trihydrostannyl-complexes were compared to understand the nature of the [M]-SnH₃ bond and the electronic transitions of these species.     

Electro-oxidation and electro-reduction of some iron (II), cobalt(II) and nickel(II) polypyridyl complexes in acetonitrile

Cyclic voltammetry and controlled potential coulometry studies of 2,2′-bipyridyl, 4,4′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridyl and 2,2′, 2″-terpyridyl complexes of Fe(II), Co(II) and Ni(II) in acetonitrile are described. E_1/2 values for M(III)/M(II) and M(II)/M)I) couples are compared and crystal field effects discussed. A series of M(I) and M(III) polypyridyl complexes have been prepared by controlled potential electrolysis; these include a number of 3+ and 1+ oxidation state complexes of nickel which have not previously been isolated — [Ni(bipy)₃]-(ClO₄)₃, [Ni(dimbipy)₃](ClO₄)₃, [Ni(terpy)₂](ClO₄)₃ and [Ni(bipy)₂]ClO₄.     

Thermal decomposition of some N-oxide complexes of cobalt(II), nickel(II) and copper(II) carboxylates

Thermal decomposition of mono pyridine N-oxide complexe; of cobalt(II), nickel(II) and copper(II) propionates and mono quinoline N-oxide complex of copper(II) ben zoate has been studied by TG and DTA techniques. These dimeric complexes are stable upto 350–380 K and decompose in two stages: (i) successive elimination of the two ligand molecules (mostly endothermic); and (ii) decomposition of the resulting anhydrous metal(II) carboxylates by an exothermic multistep process in air.

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Zusammenfassung Die thermische Zersetzung der Monopyridin N-oxidkomplexe der Kobalt(II)-, Nickel(II) und Kupfer(II)-propionate sowie des Monochinolin N-oxidkomplexes von Kupfer(II)-benzoat wurden durch TG und DTA-Methoden untersucht. Diese dimeren Komplexe sind bis zu 350–380 K stabil und werden in zwei Stufen zersetzt: (i) sukzessive Eliminierung der zwei Ligandmoleküle (hauptsÄchlich endotherm); und (ii) Zersetzung der entstehenden wasserfreien Metall(II)carboxylate durch einen mehrstufigen exothermen Vorgang in Luft.

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Résumé On a étudié, par TG et ATD, la décomposition thermique des propionates des complexes mono-pyridine N-oxyde de cobalt(II), de nickel(II) et de cuivre(II) ainsi que du benzoate mono-quinoline N-oxyde de cuivre(II). Ces complexes dimères sont stables jusqu'à 350–380 K et se décomposent en deux étapes: (i) élimination successive des deux moléculesligands (la plupart du temps endothermique); et (ii) décomposition des carboxylates anhydres des métaux(II) formés par un processus en plusieurs étapes dans de l'air.

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-N- (II), (II) (II), -N- (II). 350–380 : (1) (2) .

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The authors are thankful to Dr. R. K. Dewan, Head of the Chemistry Department, University of Jammu, Jammu for providing necessary facilities in the department. The authors are also indebted to Dr. O. P. Vig, Head of the Chemistry Department, Panjab University, Chandigarh for assistance provided. One of the authors (R. K.) is grateful to University Grants Commission, New Delhi for the award of Junior Research Fellowship.     

New nickel(II) chloride-morpholine complexes

The compounds [NiCl₂(Morph)₃(H₂O)₂] and [NiCl₂(Morph)₃] have been prepared by treating NiCl₂·6H₂O with morpholine (Mo     

Alkoxycarbene complexes of nickel(II)

Alkynylnickel complexes trans-C₆Cl₅Ni(PPhMe₂)₂CCR (IIIa, R  H; IIIb, R  Me; IIIc, R  Et; IIId, R  CH₂OH; IIIe, R  CH₂CH₂OH; IIIf, R  Ph; IIIg, R  C₆H₄OMe-p) have been prepared from trans-[C₆Cl₅Ni-(PPhMe₂)₂L]ClO₄ and monosubstituted acetylenes in the presence of triethylamine, and their reactions with alcohols in the presence of perchloric acid were studied. Complexes IIIa and IIIe afforded alkoxycarbene complexes trans-[C₆Cl₅Ni-(PPhMe₂)₂{C(OR′)Me}]ClO₄ (IVa, R′  Me; IVb, R′  Et; IVc, R′  n-Pr) or trans-C₆Cl₅Ni(PPhMe₂)₂{$\text{C(CH}{}_2\text{)}{}_3\text{O}$}]ClO₄(IVd), respectively, but IIIb either decomposed or afforded trans-C₆Cl₅Ni(PPhMe₂)₂CHC(OMe)Me, depending on the amount of acid used. Treatment of IVaIVd with amines resulted in deprotonation to give α-alkoxyvinyl complexes, trans-C₆Cl₅Ni(PPhMe₂)₂C(OR′)CH₂ (VIaVIc) or trans-C₆Cl₅Ni(PPhMe₂)₂$\text{CCHCH}{}_2\text{CH}{}_2\text{O}$ (VId), the reaction being reversible. A ¹H NMR study indicated: (i) that the carbene methyl and the vinyl protons IV or VI are D-exchangeable by MeOD without catalyst; (ii) that the basicity of VIa is comparable to those of amines; (iii) that the carbene complexes IVaIVc have two isomers due to hindered rotation about the C(carbene)O bond in solution, IVb existing in the Z-form in the solid state; (iv) that the rotationalbarriers (°G^≠) about the C(carbene)O bond in IVb and the NiC-(carbene) bond in IVd are 20 (or more) and 11.7 kcal/mol, respectively. These results are explained in term of double bond character of the carbene carbon and its surrounding atoms.     

Spectroscopic, thermal and electrochemical studies on some nickel(II) thiosemicarbazone complexes

Several complexes of thiosemicarbazone derivatives with Ni(II) have been prepared. Structural investigation of the ligands and their complexes has been made based on elemental analysis, magnetic moment, spectral (UV-Vis, i.r., (1)H NMR, ms), and thermal studies. The i.r. spectra suggest the bidentate mononegative and tridentate (neutral, mono-, and binegative) behavior of the ligands. Different stereochemistries were suggested for the isolated complexes. The thermogravimetry (TG) and derivative thermogravimetry (DTG) have been used to study the thermal decomposition and kinetic parameters of some ligands and complexes using the Coats-Redfern and Horowitz-Metzger equations. The redox properties and stability of the complexes toward oxidation waves explored by cyclic voltammetry are related to the electron withdrawing or releasing ability of the substituent of thiosemicarbazone moiety. The samples displayed Ni(II)/Ni(I) couples irreversible waves associated with Ni(III)/Ni(II) process.     

Violurato complexes of nickel(II). Formation equilibria. Deprotonation equilibria of the coordinated ligands and related stereochemical changes

Summary The formation equilibria of nickel(II) violurato-complexes in water and dimethylsulphoxide-water (8020) as well as deprotonation of the coordinated ligands and related stereochemical changes are reported. The stability constants of the Ni²⁺-H₂V^– complexes log₁=5.06, Iog₂=9.38, log₃=12.98 as well as the acidity constants of the [Ni(H₂V)₃]^– complex, log_j1= 8.37, log_j2=15.76, log_j3=22.37 are determined at 25 °C and 0.1M NaClO₄. A new violurato-complex of Ni²⁺, Na₄[Ni(HV)₃]5H₂O, is isolated and characterized.     

Cymantrenecarboxylate complexes of nickel(II) and cobalt(II)

Reactions of cymantrenecarboxylic acid (CO)₃MnC₅H₄COOH (CymCOOH) with Ni(II) and Co(II) pivalates in boiling THF followed by extraction of the products with diethyl ether or benzene and treatment with triphenylphosphine gave the binuclear complexes LM(CymCOO)₄ML (M = Ni (I) and Co (II); L = PPh₃). Treatment of the benzene extract of the intermediate cobalt cymantrenecarboxylate with 2,6-lutidine (L’) yielded the trinuclear complex L’Co(CymCOO)₃Co(CymCOO)₃CoL’ (III). Complex I is antiferromagnetic; μ_eff decreases from 3.7 to 0.9 μ_B in a temperature range from 300 to 2 K. Structures I-III were identified using X-ray diffraction. The frameworks of complexes I and II are like Chinese lanterns, having four carboxylate bridges and axial ligands L (Ni-P, 2.358(1) Å; Co-P, 2.412(2) Å). The metal atoms are not bonded to each other (Ni…Ni, 2.7583(9) Å; Co…Co, 2808 (2) Å). In complex III, either terminal Co atom is coordinated to one ligand L’ (Co-N, 2.059(2) Å). The Co atoms form a linear chain showing no M-M bonds (Co…Co, 3.346(1) Å), in which either terminal Co atom is linked with the central Co atom by three carboxylate bridges (on average, Co_centr-O, 2.164 Å; CO_term-O, 2.094 Å). In one of three carboxylate groups, only one carboxylate O atom serves as a bridge, while the other is bonded to the terminal Co atom only (Co_term-O, 2.094 and 2.389 Å); so this carboxylate group is a bridging and chelating ligand.     

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.     

Studies on nickel (II) complexes of some poly(1-pyrazolyl)alkane ligands

Summary The coordinating behaviour of tris(1-pyrazolyl)methane, HCpz₃ and 2,2-bis(1-pyrazolyl)propane, Me₂Cpz₂ ligands towards nickel(II) salts has been investigated. Tris(1-pyrazolyl)methane yields stable, solid complexes of the type [Ni(HCpz₃)X.H₂O].nH₂O (X=Cl, n=2; AcO, N=1) and [Ni(HCpz₃)₂]X₂ (X = Br, I, NO₃, or IO₄) whilst Me₂Cpz₂ ligand does not. However, Me₂Cpz₂ in the presence of poor coordinating polyanions such as BF ₄ ^– and PF ₆ ^– reacts readily to give stable complexes of the type [Ni(Me₂Cpz₂)₂X]Y (X=Cl, NO₃, or AcO and Y=BF₄ or PF₆). The complexes have been characterised by elemental analysis, magnetic moments, electronic and infrared absorption spectra. An octahedral structure has been proposed for the complexes [Ni(HCpz₃)X₂ · H₂O] · nH₂O with one water molecule occupying an axial position. An octahedral structure has also been proposed for the complex ions, [Ni(HCpz₃)₂]²⁺ and [Ni(Me₂Cpz₂)₂X]⁺(X = NO₃ or AcO) with the anion X acting as a bidentate ligand whilst [Ni(Me₂Cpz₂)₂Cl]⁺ is considered to have a square pyramidal structure.