Electron localizability indicators ELI–D and ELIA for highly correlated wavefunctions of homonuclear dimers. I. Li2, Be2, B2, and C2

Electron localizability indicators based on the parallel‐spin electron pair density (ELI–D) and the antiparallel‐spin electron pair density (ELIA) are studied for the correlated ground‐state wavefunctions of Li₂, Be₂, B₂, and C₂ diatomic molecules. Different basis sets and reference spaces are used for the multireference configuration interaction method following the complete active space calculations to investigate the local effect of electron correlation on the extent of electron localizability in position space determined by the two functionals. The results are complemented by calculations of effective bond order, vibrational frequency, and Laplacian of the electron density at the bond midpoint. It turns out that for Li₂, B₂, and C₂ the reliable topology of ELI–D is obtained only at the correlated level of theory. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Comput Chem, 2010     

Nuclear quantum and H/D isotope effects on three-centered bonding diborane: Path integral molecular dynamics simulations

Nuclear quantum and H/D isotope effects of bridging and terminal hydrogen atoms of diborane (B₂H₆) molecules were systematically studied by classical ab initio molecular dynamics (CLMD) and ab initio path integral molecular dynamics (PIMD) simulations with BHandHLYP/6-31++G** level of theory at room temperature (298.15 K). Calculated results clearly show that H/D isotope effect appears in the distribution of hydrogen (deuterium) of B₂H₆ (B₂D₆). Geometry of B₂H₆ also plays a significant role in the nuclear quantum effect proved by PIMD simulations, but slightly deviated from its equilibrium structure when simulated via CLMD simulation. The bond lengths between boron atoms R (B1 … B2) and the bridging hydrogen atoms R_HH (H_B1 … H_B2) of the B₂H₆ molecule obtained from PIMD simulations are slightly longer than those of the deuterated form of the diborane (B₂D₆) molecule. The principal component analysis (PCA) was also employed to distinguish the important modes of bridging hydrogen as related to the nuclear quantum and H/D isotope effects. The highest level of contribution obtained from PCA of PIMD simulations is bending, while various mixed vibrations with less contribution were also found. Therefore, the nuclear quantum and H/D isotope effects need to be taken into account for a better understanding of diborane geometry.     

Theoretical and experimental study on metal(II) halide complexes of 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane

We report the results of detailed experimental and theoretical studies on the molecular structure and vibrational spectra of metal(II) halide complexes of 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane [M(N₂C₁₃H₁₄)X₂, where M represents Zn or Hg, and X represents Cl, Br, or I]. The FT–infrared spectra (FT-IR) and FT-Raman spectra of the metal complexes of the 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane molecule in the powder form were recorded between the 400–4000 and 5–3500 cm^?1 regions, respectively. The molecular geometry and vibrational frequencies of the metal complexes of 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane in the ground state were calculated using density functional theory (B3LYP functional) with LANL2DZ and SDD as basis sets. The total energy distributions (TED) among the symmetry coordinates of the normal modes were computed for the low-energy structure of the molecules. Complete vibrational assignments based on the calculated TED values are given.     

Theoretical study of formation of ion pairs in (NH3��HCl)(H2O)6 and (NH3��HF)(H2O)6

We have performed theoretical studies on sixteen molecular cubes for both (NH₃·HCl)(H₂O)₆ and (NH₃·HF)(H₂O)₆. We use an empirical gauge, based upon the N?CH and H?CX bond lengths, to categorize the degree to which the cubes are neutral adduct or ion pair in character. On this basis, we describe all sixteen cubes of the former as highly ionized, but only five of the latter as greater than 85% ionic in character. Addition of one or two bridging water molecules to form (NH₃·HF)(H₂O)₇ or (NH₃·HF)(H₂O)₈ raises the percent ionic character to greater than 85% for these systems. The relative energy of the cubes can be categorized based on simple chemical principles. The computed vibrational frequency corresponding to the proton stretch in the N?CH?CF framework shows the highest degree of redshifting for systems near 50% ion-pair character. Molecular cubes close to neutral adduct or to ion-pair character show less redshifting of this vibrational motion.     

An Organically Templated Copper Pentaborate with Infinite Metallo-chains:[Cu(C3N2H4)4][Cu(CH3COO)2(C3N2H4)2(H2O)2][B5O6(OH)4]2

A novel organically templated copper pentaborate, [Cu(C₃N₂H₄)₄][Cu(CH₃COO)₂(C₃N₂H₄)₂(H₂O)₂]‐ [B₅O₆(OH)₄]₂, was synthesized by hydrothermal reaction and characterized by elemental analysis, single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction, FT‐IR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and TGA. The crystal structure of this compound consists of two copper‐centered polyhedra and two discrete [B₅O₆(OH)₄]^? pentaborate anions, which are linked together through intensive hydrogen bonding interactions, forming a 3D framework with large channels along c axis. The discrete pentaborate anions form infinite layers by hydrogen bonds. Moreover, the two crystallographically different octahedral coppers are connected by common oxygen atom to form an infinite chain.     

Structure and properties of 1,2-, 1,7-, and 1,12-dicarba-closo-dodecaboranes(12): A quantum chemical study

The molecular and electronic structures and thermodynamic parameters of 1,2-, 1,7-, and 1,12-dicarba-closo-dodecaborane(12) molecules in the singlet ground state were calculated by the Hartree-Fock, DFT, and MP2 (including B3LYP/6-311G(2d,2p) and MP2/6-311+G(d,2p) methods). The energies and character of spatial localization of the frontier MOs in o-, m-, p-carboranes(12) correlate with the changes in the configuration stabilities and reactivities in the reactions of carboranes with electrophilic and nucleophilic agents and bases. The electrostatic potential distributions in the molecules and the atomic charge distribution of hydrogen atoms correlate with the known chemical properties of carboranes(12). The thermodynamic parameters of two isomerization reactions, o-C₂B₁₀H₁₂ ⇌ m-C₂B₁₀H₁₂ and m-C₂B₁₀H₁₂ ⇌ p-C₂B₁₀H₁₂, calculated for the temperature range 298–1000 K agree with experimental data within the limits of measuring error. The values of the electron density and the Laplacian of the electron density at the (3, −1) critical points of the B-H and C-H bonds correlate with the reactivities of the title compounds. Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 12, pp. 2074–2080, December, 2006.     

Einkristallzüchtung und Röntgenstrukturanalyse von CoSO4 · Pyrazin · 6 H2O (I) und (CoSO4)2 · Pyrazin · 12 H2O (II)

Crystal Growth and Structure of CoSO₄ · Pyrazine · 6 H₂O (I) and (CoSO₄)₂ · Pyrazine · 12 H₂O (II) Single crystals of μ-pyrazino-bis[pentaquacobalt(II)]-sulfate-dihydrate CoSO₄(pz) · 6 H₂O and Tetraqua-μ-pyrazino-cobalt(II)sulfate-dihydrate (CoSO₄)₂(pz) · 12 H₂O were grown by using gel methods and investigated by X-ray analysis. CoSO₄(pz) · 6 H₂O (I) shows monoclinic symmetry, space group C2/c; a = 1006.4(4) pm, b = 1026.9(4) pm, c = 1261.5(2) pm; β = 104.01(4)°; Z = 4. (CoSO₄)₂(pz) · 12 H₂O (II) shows orthorhombic symmetry, space group Pbam; a = 1262.3(4) pm, b = 1231.3(4) pm, c = 684.1(2) pm; Z = 2. CoSO₄ and Pyrazine crystallize in a polymeric (I) as well as in a dimeric (II) compound. In the polymeric compound the molecules are bonded by pyrazine to form alternating linear chains. The dimer is a dinuclear complex with a bridging pyrazine molecule.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Properties of the Isotypic Pair [Cr(H2O)6]2[B12H12]3·15H2O and [In(H2O)6]2[B12H12]3·15H2O

Single crystals of [Cr(H₂O)₆]₂[B₁₂H₁₂]₃ · 15H₂O and [In(H₂O)₆]₂[B₁₂H₁₂]₃ · 15H₂O were obtained by reactions of aqueous solutions of the acid (H₃O)₂[B₁₂H₁₂] with chromium(III) hydroxide and indium metal shot, respectively. The title compounds crystallize isotypically in the trigonal system with space group R$\bar{3}$ c (a = 1157.62(3), c = 6730.48(9) pm for the chromium, a = 1171.71(3), c = 6740.04(9) pm for the indium compound, Z = 6). The arrangement of the quasi‐icosahedral [B₁₂H₁₂]^2– dianions can be considered as stacking of two times nine layers with the sequence …ABCCABBCA… and the metal trications arrange in a cubic closest packed …abc… stacking sequence. The metal trications are octahedrally coordinated by six water molecules of hydration, while another fifteen H₂O molecules fill up the structures as zeolitic crystal water or second‐sphere hydrating species. Between these free and the metal‐bonded water molecules, bridging hydrogen bonds are found. Furthermore, there is also evidence of hydrogen bonding between the anionic [B₁₂H₁₂]^2– clusters and the free zeolitic water molecules according to B–H^δ– ··· ^δ+H–O interactions. Vibrational spectroscopy studies prove the presence of these hydrogen bonds and also show slight distortions of the dodecahydro‐closo‐dodecaborate anions from their ideal icosahedral symmetry (I_h). Thermal decomposition studies for the example of [Cr(H₂O)₆]₂[B₁₂H₁₂]₃ · 15H₂O gave no hints for just a simple multi‐stepwise dehydration process.     

Supramolecular Stuctures from Mononuclear,Binuclear and 2D Net of Copper(II) Complexes with 6‐Hydroxypicolinic Acid

First examples of transition metal complexes with HpicOH [Cu(picOH)₂(H₂O)₂] ( 1 ), [Cu(picO)(2,2′‐bpy)]·2H₂O ( 2 ), [Cu(picO)(4,4′‐bpy)_0.5(H₂O)]_n ( 3 ), and [Cu(picO)(bpe)_0.5(H₂O)]_n ( 4 ) (HpicOH = 6‐hydroxy‐picolinic acid; 2,2′‐bpy = 2,2′‐bipyridine; 4,4′‐bpy = 4,4′‐bipyridine; bpe = 1,2‐bis(4‐pyridyl)ethane) have been synthesized and characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The results show that HpicOH ligand can be in the enol or ketonic form, and adopts different coordination modes under different pH value of the reaction mixture. In complex 1 , HpicOH ligand is in the enol form and adopts a bidentate mode. While in complexes 2 – 4 , as the pH rises, HpicOH ligand becomes in the ketonic form and adopts a tridentate mode. The coordination modes in complexes 1 – 4 have not been reported before. Because of the introduction of the terminal ligands 2,2′‐bpy, complex 2 is of binuclear species; whereas in complexes 3 and 4 , picO ligands together with bridging ligands 4,4′‐bpy and bpe connect Cu^II ions to form 2D nets with (12³)₂(12)₃ topology.     

Synthesis, Structure and Characterization of Two-dimensional Network Copper Complex [Cu_3(nta)_2(azpy)_2(H_2O)_2]·6H_2O

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catena‐Poly[[bis(nitrato‐κ2O,O′)copper(II)]‐μ‐propane‐1,3‐diylbis(diphenylphosphine oxide)‐κ2O:O′]

The structure of the title complex, [Cu(NO₃)₂(C₂₇H₂₆O₂P₂)]_n, consists of polymeric chains formed by propane‐1,3‐diylbis(diphenylphosphine oxide) ligands bridging between metal centres. The Cu atom lies on a twofold rotation axis and a further symmetry centre bisects the bridging bisphosphine dioxide ligand. The CuO₆ coordination geometry is a distorted octahedron, with the bidentate chelating nitrate groups adopting a cis configuration.     

CARS spectroscopy of the NaH2 collision complex: the nature of the Na(32 P)H2 exciplex — ab initio calculations and experimental results

CARS (Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering) has been used to analyze the rovibronic state distribution of H₂ after collision with Na(3² P). New lines, which do not correspond to H₂ lines are observed in the CARS spectrum. The experiments point to the formation of a complex of Na(3² P)H₂ inA ² B ₂ symmetry. Ab initio calculations of theA ² B ₂ potential were performed. On this surface the vibrational spectra of the exciplex are evaluated. The observed lines can be attributed to vibrational transitions in the complex, in which combinational modes are involved. The connection of experimental and theoretical results indicates that a collisionally stabilized exciplex molecule is formed during the quenching process.     

Preparation,Structure, and Optical Properties of the 1D Chain Red Luminescent Europium Coordination Polymer: {[Eu2L6(DMF)­(H2O)]·2DMF·H2O}n (L = C9H6ClO2–)

The 1D chain red luminescent europium coordination polymer: {[Eu₂L₆(DMF)(H₂O)] · 2DMF · H₂O}_n ( I ) (L = 4‐chloro‐cinnamic acid anion, C₉H₆ClO₂^–, DMF = N, N‐dimethylformamide) was synthesized by the reaction of Eu(OH)₃ and 4‐chloro‐cinnamic acid ligand. The structure of the coordination polymer was determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis. It reveals that there exists two crystallographically nonequivalent europium atoms in each unit of this coordination polymer and Eu³⁺ ions are connected by two alternating bridging modes to form an endless polymer structure. The luminescent properties and energy transfer process in the complex are investigated at room temperature.     

Transition metal chemistry of oxime-containing ligands,VI: magnetic and structural properties of mono (pyridine-2-aldoxime) dithiocyanato iron (II) and mono (6-methylpyridine-2-aldoxime) dithiocyanato iron (II) complexes

The complexes of pyridine-2-aldoxime (HPOX) and 6-methylpyridine-2-aldoxime (HMPX) with iron (II) thiocyanate of the type [Fe(L)(NCS)₂] (L=HPOX and HMPX) have been prepared and characterized. A study of X-ray, magnetic, vibrational spectra (conventional and far-infrared), electronic spectra andMössbauer spectra has indicated that these complexes have polymeric, pseudo octahedral, coordination geometry with linear bridging thiocyanate ligands. The electronic spectra of mono complexes show a larger, low symmetry, ligand field than that present in [Fe(L)₂(NCS)₂] complexes. UnperturbedMössbauer spectra show a large quadrupole splitting, E _Q, and smaller isomer shift values in these iron (II) thiocyanate complexes. The magnetically perturbedMössbauer spectra of these iron(II) thiocyanate complexes at room temperature show that the principal component of the electric field gradient tensor is positive and corresponds to ad _xy (⁵B₂) ground state.With 2 Figures     

Synthesis, structure and characterization of binuclear copper(Ⅱ) complexes

At room temperature, dibenzoyl peroxide undergoes oxidative addition reaction with metallic copper powder and pyridine N-oxide (triphenylphosphine oxide or 2,9-dimethyl-4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthrolin) which affords the last products as binuclear copper(II) complexes, [Cu(C5H5NO)-(C6H5COO)2]2(1), [Cu(OPPh3)(C6H5COO)2]2(2) and [Cu(C6H5COO)(C26H2oN2)](3, C26H2oN2 is 2,9-dimethyl-4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthrolin). The structure of the complexes were characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectra, TG-DTA and magnetic property. Crystals(1) are triclinic, space group P1,a=0.92617(36),b=1.06973(17), c=1.08813(29) nm, a=59.60(2)°, β=74.83(3)°,γ=72.80(2)°, V=0.880 nm3, Dc=1.520 g/cm3, Z=1, R=0.044, Rw=0.048, Mr=805.78, 3477 reflections with I > 3σ(I). Each copper(Ⅱ) ion is coordinated by two bridging bidentate benzoate ligands and one pyridine N-oxide or triphenylphosphine oxide to form dimeric binuclear molecules. The structure of the compound(1) shows a clear centre of symmetry.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Properties of [Cu(phen)3][Cu(pheida)2]·10H2O and [(phen)2Cu(μ‐BAAP)Cu(μ‐BAAP)Cu(phen)2][Cu(BAAP)2]·8.5H2O (H2pheida = N‐phenetyl‐iminodiacetic acid,H2BAAP = N‐benzylaminoacetic‐2‐propionic acid)

The salts [Cu(phen)₃][Cu(pheida)₂]·10H₂O ( 1 ) and [(phen)₂Cu(μ‐BAAP)Cu(μ‐BAAP)Cu(phen)₂][Cu(BAAP)₂]·8.5H₂O ( 2 ) (H₂pheida = N‐phenetyl‐iminodiacetic acid, H₂BAAP = N‐benzylaminoacetic‐2‐propionic acid, phen = 1, 10‐phenanthroline) have been prepared and studied by thermal, spectroscopic and X‐ray diffraction methods. 1 has the rather unusual [Cu(phen)₃]²⁺ cation and two non‐equivalent [Cu(pheida)₂]^2— anions with a coordination type 4+2 but quite different tetragonality (T = 0.848 and 0.703 for anions 1 and 2, respectively). The crystal consists of multi‐π, π‐stacked chains (…anion 2 — cation — cation — anion 2…) connected by hydrophobic interactions; these chains build channels which are partially filled by anions 1 and water molecules. In contrast, compound 2 has a mixed‐ligand trinuclear cation with a bridging central moiety close similar to the counter anion. The formation of such a trinuclear cation is discussed as a consequence of the most advantageous molecular recognition process between [Cu(phen)₂(H₂O)_{1 or 2}]²⁺ and [Cu(BAAP)₂]^2— in solution. In the crystal of 2, multi‐π, π‐stacked arrays of C₆‐rings from phen and (BAAP)^2— ligands of trinuclear cations generate channels where counter anions and water molecules are located.     

A theoretical comparison of the lowest-lying singlet and triplet states of H2CBe and of HCBeH

The low-lying singlet and triplet states of H₂CBe and HCBeH are examined using ab inito molecular orbital theory. In agreement with earlier results, the lowest-lying structure of H₂CBe has C_2v symmetry and is a triplet with one π electron (³ B₁). The results presented here suggest that the lowest-energy singlet structure is the (¹B₁) open-shell singlet, also with C_2v symmetry, at least 2.5 kcal/mol higher in energy. The singlet C_2v structure with two π electrons (¹A₁) is 15.9 kcal/mol higher than ³B₁. All of these structures are bound with respect to the ground state of methylene and the beryllium atom. In HCBeH, linear equilibrium geometries are found for the triplet (³Σ) and singlet (¹Δ) states. The triplet is more stable than the singlet (¹Δ) by 35.4 kcal/mol, and is only 2.9 kcal/mol higher in energy than triplet H₂ CBe. Since the transition structure connecting these two triplet molecules is found to be 50.2 kcal/mol higher in energy than H₂ CBe, both triplet equilibrium species might exist independently. The harmonic vibrational frequencies of all structures are also reported.     

[CdCl2(C2H4(OH)2)]3 · C2H4(OH)2 — ein neuer Typ von Ethandiol-1,2-Koordinationsverbindungen

[CdCl₂(C₂H₄(OH)₂)]₃ · C₂H₄(OH)₂ — a New Type of Ethanediol-1,2 Coordination Compounds The coordination compound crystallizes with triclinic symmetry in space group P1 ; a = 10.418(2), b = 10.739(2), c = 11.053(2) Å, α = 86.04(2), β = 67.68(1), γ = 88.23(2)°; Z = 2, d_calc. = 2.32 g/cm³, R(F) = 0.031. The structure consists of Cd(C₂H₆O₂)Cl_4/2 octahedra with two edges (Cl double bridges) in common which form endless chains along [11 1]. A new orientational sequence of the unique ligand C₂H₆O₂ in the chain is found. The C₂H₆O₂ solvent molecule is located between the chains. Hydroxyl groups are involved in different H bridging systems which cause for all C₂H₆O₂ molecules a different conformation. This is confirmed by the results of IR and Raman spectra.     

C—H...π interactions in cocrystals of bis(trimethylsilyl)acetylene and diphenylacetylene with benzene

We present here the crystal structures of two acetylene derivatives cocrystallized with benzene, namely bis(trimethylsilyl)acetylene benzene solvate, C₈H₁₈Si₂·C₆H₆, (I), and diphenylacetylene benzene solvate, C₁₄H₁₀·C₆H₆, (II). In (I), both molecules belong to the symmetry point group C_2h and are located about special positions with site symmetry 2/m. In (II), both molecules show crystallographic inversion symmetry. In both structures, there are C—H...π contacts between aromatic H atoms and the π‐electrons of the triple bond. In addition to these, in (II) there are C—H...π contacts between aromatic H atoms and the π‐electron cloud of the benzene molecules.     

Spectroscopic studies on copper(II) halide complexes with isomeric benzoylpyridines: Electronic and electron spin resonance spectral evidence for five-coordinate copper(II) species in solution

Coordination compounds formed by copper(II) chloride and bromide with 2-, 3- and 4-benzoylpyridines (BOP)Cu(2-BOP)Cl₂, Cu(3-BOP)₂Cl₂, Cu(4-BOP)Cl₂, Cu(2-BOP)₂Br₂, Cu(3-BOP)₂Br₂ and Cu(4-BOP)₂Br₂—have been characterized by elemental analyses, molar conductance, magnetic moments, electronic, IR and ESR spectral studies. It is suggested that Cu(2-BOP)Cl₂ is monomeric tetrahedral, Cu(3-BOP)₂Cl₂ and Cu(4-BOP)Cl₂ are dimeric octahedral and tetrahedral structures, respectively, bridging through chlorines while all the bromo complexes are polymeric octahedral structures with bridging bromine atoms in the solid state. Powder ESR data reveal rhombic symmetry for all the chloro complexes. Cu(2-BOP)₂Br₂ is suggested to have an axial symmetry while the other bromo complexes are isotropic in nature. Electronic and ESR spectral studies in DMSO solution suggest the interaction of solvent molecules with copper(II) ions in the axial plane. The solution spectral data are almost comparable suggesting same local symmetry for all the compounds consistent with five-coordinate square pyramidal geometry in each case. ESR spectra also suggest considerable CuCu interactions in Cu(3-BOP)₂Cl₂. Various Spin—Hamiltonian parameters calculated from ESR data indicate the presence of an unpaired electron in the d_x²−y² orbital of the copper(II) ion in an axial symmetry.