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.     

Comparison of the crystal structures of Co2(X 2O7)·2H2O,X=P and As

Summary Crystals of Co₂(X ₂O₇)·2H₂O,X=P/As were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. Their crystal structures were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction:a=6.334(1)/6.531(2),b=13.997(2)/14.206(4),c=7.637(1)/7.615(2)Å, =94.77(2)/94.74(2)°, space group P2₁/n,R=0.032/0.046,R _w=0.028/0.034 for 2423/2042 reflections and 131/119 variables. Within the twoXO₄ tetrahedra connected via a common corner to anX ₂O₇ group the average P-O bond lengths are approximately equal (1.540 and 1.543 Å), but As-O differs significantly (1.685 and 1.696 Å). A comparison with the isotypic Mn and Mg pyrophosphates shows a correlation between the ratio Me-O/X-O and the angle O-X-O.

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Vergleich der Kristallstrukturen von Co₂(X ₂O₇)·2H₂O,X=P und As

Zusammenfassung Kristalle von Co₂(X ₂O₇)·2H₂O,X=P/As wurden unter Hydrothermalbedingungen synthetisiert. Ihre Kristallstrukturen wurden mittels Röntgenbeugung an Einkristallen bestimmt:a=6.334(1)/6.531(2),b=13.997(2)/14.206(4),c=7.637(1)/7.615(2) Å, =94.77(2)/97.74(2)°, Raumgruppe P2₁/n,R=0.032/0.046,R _w=0.028/0.034 für 2423/2042 Reflexe und 131/119 Variable. In den beiden über eine gemeinsame Ecke zuX ₂O₇-Gruppen verknüpftenXO₄-Tetraedern sind die mittleren P-O-Abstände ungefähr gleich (1.540 und 1.543 Å), hingegen differiert As-O signifikant (1.685 und 1.696 Å). Ein Vergleich mit den isotypen Mn- und Mg-Pyrophosphaten zeigt eine Korrelation zwischen dem Quotienten Me-O/X-O und dem WinkelX-O-X.

     

Synthesis and crystal structures of π complexes of copper(I) halides with diallyl disulfide 2CuX · DADS (X = Cl, Br; DADS = CH2=CH-CH2-S-S-CH2-CH=CH2)

Compounds 2CuCl · DADS (I) and 2CuBr · DADS (II) (DADS is diallyl disulfide) are prepared by the ac electrochemical synthesis, and their crystal structures are determined. The complexes are isostructural, space group P2₁/n, Z = 4; I: a = 8.995(2) Å, b = 12.541(2) Å, c = 9.644(2) Å, β = 98.74(2)°, V = 1075.3(4) ų, II: a = 9.064(2), b = 12.878(3), c = 9.832(2) Å, β = 98.61(3)°, V = 1134.7(4) ų. In complexes I and II, the tetradentate DADS ligand is chelate-bridging and is coordinated by two crystallographically independent copper atoms of two inorganic Cu₄X₄ fragments. An insignificantly distorted tetrahedral environment of each of the two copper atoms consists of the olefin group, sulfur atom, and two halogen atoms. The complexes are stabilized additionally by the formation of C-H?S hydrogen bonds involved in characteristic seven-membered rings in the structures.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structures,and Properties of (4,4'-Hbipy)2[Sn2(C2O4)3] and (4,4'-Hmbipy)[SnX2] (X = C2O42–, m = 2; X = Cl,m = 0; bipy = bipyridine)

Three new tin coordination compounds (4,4'-Hbipy)₂[Sn₂(C₂O₄)₃] ( 1 ), (4,4'-H₂bipy)[Sn(C₂O₄)₂] ( 2 ), and SnCl₂(4,4'-bipy) ( 3 ) were synthesized under hydro-(solvo-)thermal conditions and their crystal structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 exhibits a ionic structure based on discrete [4,4'-Hbipy]⁺ cations and [Sn₂(C₂O₄)₃]^2– anions. These two units are linked via N–H ··· O hydrogen bonds to form a pseudo-one-dimensional zigzag hydrogen-bonded chain. In compound 2 , four-coordinate Sn atoms form monomeric tin dioxalato complexes, which are connected to the doubly protonated [4,4'-H₂bipy]²⁺ cations through N–H ··· O hydrogen bonded to give a one-dimensional zigzag hydrogen-bonded chain. Compound 3 forms a three-dimensional hydrogen-bonded network, in which ¹_∞[SnCl₂(4,4'-bipy)] linear chains are interconnected to each other by C–H ··· Cl hydrogen bonding. The solid-state UV/Vis/NIR diffuse reflectance spectroscopy shows that three compounds are broadband semiconductors. The thermogravimetric analysis evidences the thermal stability of the three compounds up to 175, 201, and 246 °C, respectively.     

Synthesis and chemistry of tris(2-pyridyl)phosphine and bis(2-pyridyl)phenylphosphine complexes of mercury(II) X (X = Br,Cl) and X-ray crystal structural determination of [HgBr2(PPh(2-py)2)2]

Mercury(II) halide complexes [HgX₂(P(2-py)₃)₂] (X?=?Br (1), Cl (2)) and [HgX₂(PPh(2-py)₂)₂] (X?=?Br (3), Cl (4)) containing P(2-py)₃ and PPh(2-py)₂ ligands (P(2-py)₃ is tris(2-pyridyl)phosphine and PPh(2-py)₂ is bis(2-pyridyl)phenylphosphine) were synthesized in nearly quantitative yield by reaction of corresponding mercury(II) halide and appropriate ligands. The synthesized complexes are fully characterized by elemental analysis, melting point determination, IR, ¹H, and ³¹P-NMR spectroscopies. Furthermore, the crystal structure of [HgBr₂(PPh(2-py)₂)₂] determined by X-ray diffraction is also reported.     

Preparation and reaction of platinum(II) complexes of N,N-bis(dicyclohexylphosphinomethyl)aminomethane. Crystal structures of (Cy2PCH2)2NMe (Cy = cyclohexyl) and [PtX2{(Cy2PCH2)2NMe}], (X = Cl and I)

Treatment of [Cy₂P(CH₂OH)₂]Cl with MeNH₂ in the presence of Et₃N affords a high yield of the phosphine (Cy₂PCH₂)₂NMe (1) (dcpam) which has been characterised by a single crystal X-ray structure. Treatment of [PtX₂(COD)], (COD=cyclo-octa-1,5-diene, X= Cl or I) with (1) affords the platinum complexes [PtX₂{(Cy₂PCH₂)₂NMe}] (2). The chloride complex, (2a), reacts with t-BuNC to afford [PtCl(t-BuNC)-{(Cy₂PCH₂)₂NMe}]Cl (3) and treatment of (2a) with 2-mercapto-1-methylimidazole affords [Pt{SCN(Me)CHCH=N(Me)}{Cy₂PCH₂)₂NMe}]Cl (5). The reaction of (2a) with 2-acetamidoacrylic acid in the presence of silver(I) oxide affords the carbon bonded isomer (8a) only whereas a similar reaction using [PtCl₂{Ph₂P-(CH₂)₃PPh₂}] affords a mixture of the azaallyl complex (7) and the carbon bonded isomer (8b) which can be separated by fractional crystallisation. The crystal structures of PtX₂{(Cy₂PCH₂)₂NMe}] are also reported.     

Pressure-induced formation of molecular B2X4(μ-X)2 (X = Cl, Br, I) species

Boron(III) halides (BX(3), where X = F, Cl, Br, I) at ambient pressure conditions exist as strictly monomeric, trigonal-planar molecules. Using correlated ab initio calculations, the three heavier halides (X = Cl, Br, I) are shown to possess B(2)X(4)(μ-X)(2) local minima, isostructural with the diborane molecule. The calculated dissociation barrier of the B(2)I(4)(μ-I)(2) species [≈14 kJ/mol with CCSD(T)/cc-pVTZ] may be high enough to allow cryogenic isolation. The remaining dimer structures are more labile, with dissociation barriers of less than 6 kJ/mol. All three dimer species may be stabilized by application of external pressure. Periodic density functional theory calculations predict a new dimer-based P1 solid, which becomes more stable than the P6(3)/m monomer-derived solids at 5 (X = I) to 15 (X = Cl) GPa. Metadynamics simulations suggest that B(2)X(4)(μ-X)(2)-based solids are the kinetically preferred product of pressurization of the P6(3)/m solid.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structures and Magnetic Properties of Two Methoxo-Bridged Dimeric Copper(II) Complexes [Cu 2(APMD)4(μ2-OMe) 2 ]X 2(APMD = 2-aminopyrimidine; X = BF4 or CIO4)

Two bis-methoxo-bridged dimeric copper(II) complexes, [Cu₂(OMe)₂(APMD)₄](BF₄)₂ 1 and [Cu₂(OMe)₂(APMD)₄](ClO₄)₂ 2, were prepared and characterized by x-ray single-crystal structure analysis and magnetic susceptibility. Complexes 1 and 2 are isomorphous, being composed of discrete [Cu₂( w 2-OMe)₂(APMD)₄]²⁺ cations and anions with each Cu(II) atom ligated by two pyrimidine nitrogen atoms (Cu-N , 2.01Å) from two APMD ligands and two oxygen atoms (Cu-O , 1.92Å) from the w 2 -methoxo groups in a distorted square-planar geometry. The intramolecular metal-metal separations in the two complexes are ca. 2.95 Å. The intermediate antiferromagnetic exchanges (J , m 270 cm^-1) for the two complexes indicate a good overlap between the electronic orbitals of the square-planar copper(II) center via bridging oxygen atoms.     

Synthesis,Electronic Properties and Reactivity of [B12X11(NO2)]2− (X=F–I) Dianions

Nitro-functionalized undecahalogenated closo-dodecaborates [B₁₂X₁₁(NO₂)]²⁻ were synthesized in high purities and characterized by NMR, IR, and Raman spectroscopy, single crystal X-diffraction, mass spectrometry, and gas-phase ion vibrational spectroscopy. The NO₂ substituent leads to an enhanced electronic and electrochemical stability compared to the parent perhalogenated [B₁₂X₁₂]²⁻ (X=F–I) dianions evidenced by photoelectron spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, and quantum-chemical calculations. The stabilizing effect decreases from X=F to X=I. Thermogravimetric measurements of the salts indicate the loss of the nitric oxide radical (NO^.). The homolytic NO^. elimination from the dianion under very soft collisional excitation in gas-phase ion experiments results in the formation of the radical [B₁₂X₁₁O]^2−.. Theoretical investigations suggest that the loss of NO^. proceeds via the rearrangement product [B₁₂X₁₁(ONO)]²⁻. The O-bonded nitrosooxy structure is thermodynamically more stable than the N-bonded nitro structure and its formation by radical recombination of [B₁₂X₁₁O]^2−. and NO^. is demonstrated.     

Photoelectron Spectroscopy and Structures of X−⋅⋅⋅CH2O (X=F,Cl, Br,I) Complexes

A combined experimental and theoretical approach has been used to investigate X⁻⋅⋅⋅CH₂O (X=F, Cl, Br, I) complexes in the gas phase. Photoelectron spectroscopy, in tandem with time-of-flight mass spectrometry, has been used to determine electron binding energies for the Cl⁻⋅⋅⋅CH₂O, Br⁻⋅⋅⋅CH₂O, and I⁻⋅⋅⋅CH₂O species. Additionally, high-level CCSD(T) calculations found a C_2v minimum for these three anion complexes, with predicted electron detachment energies in excellent agreement with the experimental photoelectron spectra. F⁻⋅⋅⋅CH₂O was also studied theoretically, with a C_s hydrogen-bonded complex found to be the global minimum. Calculations extended to neutral X⋅⋅⋅CH₂O complexes, with the results of potential interest to atmospheric CH₂O chemistry.     

Polymorphs and aurophilic interactions in colorless crystals of Au2(μ-1,2 bis-(diphenylarsino)ethane)X2, (X = Cl, Br, I)

Solutions containing the components Au(+), dpae (dpae is 1,2 bis-(diphenylarsino)ethane), and X(-) (X is Cl, Br, or I) can produce two different types of crystals with the composition Au(2)(μ-dpae)X(2): colorless blocks and colorless needles. Crystallographic studies of these crystals show that they are polymorphs with different structural motifs. In the α-polymorphs, which are isostructural, individual molecules of Au(2)(μ-dpae)X(2) form discrete dimers through two identical Au···Au contacts. In the β-polymorphs, which each have unique crystallographic parameters, the Au(2)(μ-dpae)X(2) molecules assemble into polymeric chains through aurophilic interactions. The Au···Au contacts in the α-polymorph (3.1163(2), 3.1064(3), and 3.0842(2) ? for Cl, Br, I, respectively) are somewhat shorter than those in the β-polymorph (3.1668(3), 3.1042(8), and 3.1046(2) for Cl, Br, I respectively). The systematic study we now report shows an increase in the strength of this aurophilic interaction for the α-form in the series X = Cl < Br < I, which is in good agreement with theoretical studies by Pyykk? and his co-workers.     

Carbene complexes of molybdenum and tungsten Et3E-CH=M(NAr)(OR)2 (M = Mo, W; E = Si, Ge) and π-complex of molybdenum (RO)2(ArN)Mo(CH2=CH-GeEt3). Synthesis and catalytic properties

The heteroelement-containing alkylidene imide complexes with molybdenum and tungsten Et₃SiCH=Mo(NAr)(OR)₂ (I), Et₃ ECH=W(NAr)(OR)₂ (E = Si (II), Ge (III); Ar = 2,6-i-Pr₂C₆H₃; R=CMe₂ CF₃) and π-complex (RO)₂(ArN)Mo(CH₂=CH-GeEt₃) (IV) were synthesized by the reaction of Alkyl-CH=M(NAr) (OR)₂ (M=Mo, W; Alkyl = t-Bu, PhMe₂C) with organosilicon and organogermanium vinyl reagents Et₃ECH=CH₂ (E = Si, Ge). The structure of compounds I–III was determined by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The complexes I–IV are active initiators of metathesis polymerization of cycloolefins.     

Gas phase reactions of Cl2O with X−(D2O)n=0–4 (X = O,OD, O2, DO2, and O3)

The reactions of Cl₂O with the cluster ions X⁻(D₂O)_n=0–4 (X = O, OD, O₂, DO₂, and O₃) were studied in a He buffer gas at temperatures within the range 171–298 K and pressures of 0.27–0.51 Torr, using a flow-tube apparatus. All ions were found to react with Cl₂O at rates slower than predicted by the collision rate and the charge center was transferred from X⁻ to Cl⁻ or ClO⁻. The primary product ions Cl⁻(DOCl) and ClO⁻(DOCl) were observed to react further to produce the ions Cl₃O⁻ and Cl₃O₂⁻. The rate constants for the observed reactions are reported and the role that thermodynamics plays in determining possible reaction channels is discussed.     

Reactions of the bis(dialkylphosphino)methane complexes Pd2X2(μ-R2PCH2PR2)2 (X = halogen, R = Me or Et) with H2S, S8, COS, and CS2; detection of reaction intermediates

The Pd(2)X(2)(dmpm)(2) complexes [X = Cl (1a), Br (1b), I (1c); dmpm = bis(dimethylphosphino)methane. In all the dipalladium complexes mentioned in this paper, the dmpm, depm, and dppm ligands (unless stated otherwise) are bridging, but for convenience the μ-symbol is omitted.] react with H(2)S to yield H(2) and the bridged-sulfido complexes Pd(2)X(2)(μ-S)(dmpm)(2) (2a-c), of which 2a and 2b are structurally characterized. With 1a, two rapid reversible equilibria are observed by NMR spectroscopy below -30 °C, and two reaction intermediates are detected; both are likely hydrido(mercapto) species. Reaction of 1a with 1 equiv of elemental sulfur also yields 2a. The reaction of 1a with COS results in the initial formation of Pd(2)Cl(2)(μ-COS)(dmpm)(2) (3) that undergoes decarbonylation to yield 2a and Pd(2)Cl(2)(μ-CO)(dmpm)(2) (4), which is also formed via reversible insertion of the CO into the Pd-Pd bond of 1a. The solid-state molecular structure of the previously reported complex Pd(2)Cl(2)(μ-CS(2))(dmpm)(2) (5), together with solution NMR data for 3 and 5, reveal that the bridging heterocumulene ligands coordinate in an η(2)-C,S fashion. Analogous findings were made for the corresponding Pd(2)X(2)(depm)(2) complexes [X = Cl (1a'), Br (1b'), I (1c'); depm = bis(diethylphosphino)methane], although no μ-COS species was detected. The Pd(2)X(2)(μ-S)(depm)(2) complex was structurally characterized. Differences in the chemistry of the previously studied, corresponding dppm systems (dppm = bis(diphenylphosphino)methane) are discussed.     

Syntheses,structures and characterization of the tetranuclear tin(IV) oxysulfide clusters ( n -Bu4N)2[Sn4(μ4-O)S5(edt)2X2] (X=Cl,Br) (edt=1,2-ethanedithiolate)

During attempts to prepare cubane-like clusters from the precursor (Bu₄N)₂[Sn₃S₄(edt)₃] (edt?=?1,2-ethanedithiolate), two new tetranuclear tin(IV) oxysulfide clusters, (Bu₄N)₂ [Sn₄(μ₄-O)S₅(edt)₂Cl₂] (1) and (Bu₄N)₂[Sn₄(μ₄-O)S₅(edt)₂Br₂] (2) were unexpectedly obtained by reaction of (Bu₄N)₂[Sn₃S₄(edt)₃] with SnX₂ (X?=?Cl,?Br). X-ray crystal structure analyses show that the two compounds possess an isostructural anionic cluster with a highly distorted tetrahedral metal skeleton. The two compounds have been characterized spectroscopically.     

Cationic Polymerization with Boron Halides. VIII. Synthesis of (CH3)2C = CHCH2-Polyisobutylene-CI Prepolymer and Subsequent Preparation of (CH3)2C = CHCH2-Poly(isobutylene-b-styrene) and (CH3)2C = CHCH2-Poly(isobutylene-b-α-methylstyrene)

Asymmetric telechelic polyisobutylene, α-PIB-ω), carrying the olefinic head group α = (CH₃)₂ C[dbnd]CHCH₂- and tertiary chlorine endgroup ω = -C(CH₃)₂Cl has been synthesized by the use of the (CH₃)₂C[dbnd]CHCH₂Cl/BCl₃ initiating system. Highest yields were obtained by using methylene chloride diluent at about ?50°C. The presence and position of the olefinic head-group was proven by epoxidation/titration and epoxidation/cleavage. The presence and position of a tertiary chlorine endgroup was proven by initiating block polymerization of a second monomer, such as styrene or α-methylstyrene, by using the asymmetric telechelic polyisobutylene prepolymer in conjunction with Et₂AlCl coinitiator. According to I/DP versus 1/[M] plots obtained in model block copolymerization experiments, with the use of the tert-BuCl/Et₂AlCl initiating system at ?30°C, significant chain transfer to monomer occurs during blocking of styrene; however, monomer transfer is negligible during blocking of α-methylstyrene. Thus, under suitable conditions head-functionalized block copolymers (CH₃)₂C[dbnd]CHCH₂-PIB-b-PαMeSt virtually free of homopolymer contaminants can be obtained.     

Interactions of M(z)-X complexes (M = Cu, Ag, and Au; X = He, Ne, and Ar; and z = ±1)

The coupled cluster singles and doubles method with perturbative treatment of triple excitations is applied to calculate the potentials of M(z)-X complexes (M = Cu, Ag, and Au; X = He, Ne, and Ar; and z = ±1). The bond functions and the basis set superposition errors are considered to obtain accurate interaction energies. The potential energy curves of all complexes are obtained. The vibrational energy levels and the spectroscopic parameters for these complexes are determined. The analytical potential energy functions are also fitted based on the potential energies.     

Rotationally elastic and inelastic dynamics of NO(X2Π, v = 0) in collisions with Ar

A combined theoretical and experimental study of the depolarization of selected NO(X(2)Π, v = 0, j, F, ?) levels in collisions with a thermal bath of Ar has been carried out. Rate constants for elastic depolarization of rank K = 1 (orientation) and K = 2 (alignment) were extracted from collision-energy-dependent quantum scattering calculations, along with those for inelastic population transfer to discrete product levels. The rate constants for total loss of polarization of selected initial levels, which are the sum of elastic depolarization and population transfer contributions, were measured using a two-color polarization spectroscopy technique. Theory and experiment agree qualitatively that the rate constants for total loss of polarization decline modestly with j, but the absolute values differ by significantly more than the statistical uncertainties in the measurements. The reasons for this discrepancy are as yet unclear. The lack of a significant K dependence in the experimental data is, however, consistent with the theoretical prediction that elastic depolarization makes only a modest contribution to the total loss of polarization. This supports a previous conclusion that elastic depolarization for NO(X(2)Π) + Ar is significantly less efficient than for the electronically closely related system OH(X(2)Π) + Ar [P. J. Dagdigian and M. H. Alexander, J. Chem. Phys. 130, 204304 (2009)].     

Nickel(II) hydride and fluoride pincer complexes and their reactivity with Lewis acids BX3·L (X = H, L = thf; X = F, L = Et2O)

Reaction of the pincer hydride complex ((tBu)PCP)Ni(H) [(tBu)PCP = 2,6-C(6)H(3)(CH(2)P(t)Bu(2))(2)] with BH(3)·thf in THF at 190 K generates the corresponding borohydride complex ((tBu)PCP)Ni(BH(4)). The kinetically stable (but thermodynamically unstable) species undergoes reversible borane loss. The related fluoride complex ((tBu)PCP)Ni(F) shows the same reactivity towards BF(3)·Et(2)O, producing ((tBu)PCP)Ni(BF(4)) as the main final product. The processes were followed through multinuclear NMR spectroscopy and DFT calculations, at the M06//6-31+G(d,p) level of theory.