The electronic structures of formally d7 transition metal sandwich complexes

INDO SCF calculations have been carried out for the d⁶ sandwich species FeCp₂, CrBz₂, CpCrCh, CpMnBz, [CoCp₂]⁺, [MnBz₂]⁺, [CpMnCh]⁺, and [CpFeBz]⁺ (Cp = π-C₅H₅, Bz = π-C₆H₆, Ch = π-C₇H₇), and for systems obtained therefrom by the addition of one further electron. For all complexes except CoCp₂ the extra electron is predicted to lie in a dominantly ligand level and the species generated to be less stable than the corresponding d⁶ systems.     

Theoretical study of first-row transition metal porphyrins and their carbonyl complexes

The equilibrium geometry, relative energies, normal mode frequencies, and electron and spin density distributions for first-row transition metal porphyrins M(P) (M is a transition metal in the oxidation state +2, P = C₂₀H₁₂N₄) and their five-and six-coordinate carbonyl complexes M(P)CO and M(P)(CO)(AB) (AB = CO, CN^?, CS) in different spin states have been calculated by the density functional theory B3LYP method with the 6-31G and 6-31G* basis sets. The energies of binding of the CO group to M(P) molecules D(M-CO) have been estimated. The calculated properties change as a function of the metal, the number of carbonyl groups (shown for Fe(P) as an example), and the multiplicity. Calculations show that, for five-coordinate complexes M(P)CO with M = Ti and V, high-spin states and significant D(M-CO) energies are typical. For Fe(P)CO, a singlet with a small D(M-CO) energy is preferable. For Cr(P)CO and Mn(P)CO (which also have small D(M-CO) energies), the states with different spins, which strongly differ in geometry and electronic structure, are close in energy, within 0.1–02. eV. The energy of binding of CO to M(P)CO (M = Cr, Mn, Fe) is considerably higher than the energy of binding of CO to M(P), which is evidence that the transformation of five-coordinate metalloporphyrins into six-coordinate ones is energetically favorable. The behavior of the D(M-CO) energies is interpreted using a qualitative model that considers not only the effects of participation (or nonparticipation) of “active” $ d_{x^2 - y^2 } The equilibrium geometry, relative energies, normal mode frequencies, and electron and spin density distributions for first-row transition metal porphyrins M(P) (M is a transition metal in the oxidation state +2, P = C₂₀H₁₂N₄) and their five-and six-coordinate carbonyl complexes M(P)CO and M(P)(CO)(AB) (AB = CO, CN⁻, CS) in different spin states have been calculated by the density functional theory B3LYP method with the 6-31G and 6-31G* basis sets. The energies of binding of the CO group to M(P) molecules D(M-CO) have been estimated. The calculated properties change as a function of the metal, the number of carbonyl groups (shown for Fe(P) as an example), and the multiplicity. Calculations show that, for five-coordinate complexes M(P)CO with M = Ti and V, high-spin states and significant D(M-CO) energies are typical. For Fe(P)CO, a singlet with a small D(M-CO) energy is preferable. For Cr(P)CO and Mn(P)CO (which also have small D(M-CO) energies), the states with different spins, which strongly differ in geometry and electronic structure, are close in energy, within 0.1–02. eV. The energy of binding of CO to M(P)CO (M = Cr, Mn, Fe) is considerably higher than the energy of binding of CO to M(P), which is evidence that the transformation of five-coordinate metalloporphyrins into six-coordinate ones is energetically favorable. The behavior of the D(M-CO) energies is interpreted using a qualitative model that considers not only the effects of participation (or nonparticipation) of “active” , and , d _xz , and d _yz AO in bonding of M to the P ring and axial ligands, but also the fraction of the total bond energy consumed for the preparation (promotion) of those “valence states” of the M(P) molecules that are realized in M(P)CO and M(P)(CO)(AB) complexes. For the series of compounds Fe(P)(CO)₂ − Fe(P)(CO)(CS) − Fe(P)(CS)₂ − Fe(P)(CO)(CN⁻) in the singlet, triplet, and ionized states, the trans influence of axial ligands in low-spin metalloporphyrins is shown to follow the same qualitative scheme as is typical of octahedral transition metal complexes: in mixed-ligand complexes (as compared to the symmetric ones), the stronger bond becomes shorter and even stronger, while the weaker bond becomes longer and even weaker. It is assumed that the same scheme will persist for more complicated low-spin six-coordinate metalloporphyrins in the states with the vacant AO and occupied d _xz and d _xz AOs involved in bonding with both axial ligands with the filled shell. Original Russian Text ? O.P. Charkin, A.V. Makarov, and N.M. Klimenko, 2008, published in Zhurnal Neorganicheskoi Khimii, 2008, Vol. 53, No. 5, pp. 781–794.     

XPS study of the electronic structure of binuclear 3d transition metal pivalate complexes

Binuclear pivalate complexes of 3d transition metals (manganese, iron, cobalt, and nickel) with the same ligand environment and a lantern structure have been studied by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The M2p, M3s, C1s, O1s, and N1s X-ray photoelectron spectra have been examined. A redistribution of electron density in the OCO group has been revealed. It has been shown that the theory fits the experimental data on the energy separation between the high- and low-spin components in the M3s spectra and between the spin doublet components in the M2p spectra. It has been demonstrated that the iron, cobalt, and nickel complexes are paramagnetic at room temperature, whereas the manganese complex exhibits antiferromagnetic properties. There is a correlation between the size of the 3d subshell of the transition metal atom and the M-O and M-N bond lengths.     

Luminescent metal complexes of d6, d8 and d10 transition metal centres

This highlight focuses on various luminescent complexes with different transition metal centres of d(6), d(8) and d(10) electronic configurations. Through the systematic study on the variation of ligands, structural and bonding modes of different metal centres, the structure-property relationships of the various classes of luminescent transition metal complexes can be obtained. With the knowledge and fundamental understanding of their photophysical behaviours, their electronic absorption and luminescence properties can be fine-tuned. Introduction of supramolecular assembly with hierarchical complexity involving non-covalent interactions could lead to research dimensions of unlimited possibilities and opportunities. The approach of "function by design" could be employed to explore and exploit the potential applications of such luminescent transition metal complexes for future development of luminescent materials.     

Pes study of spin-state transitions in d6 transition metal complexes and oxides

Transitions from the low-to the high-spin state in Fe²⁺ and Co³⁺ compounds have been examined by X-ray and UV photoelectron spectroscopy. It has been shown that the core-level bands in XPES, in particular the metal 3s band, as well as the valence bands, are diagnosis in the study of spin-state transitions.     

A Theoretical study of the interaction of ethylene with transition metal complexes

In order to be able to describe the ethylene molecule bonded to an active site of a Titanium- or Nickel fluoride crystal, we have used the Hartree-Fock-Slater model, implemented by a Discrete Variational Method, as introduced by Ellis and Painter. The study of the ethylene molecule at a crystal surface then gives a clear, easily interpreted picture of the electronic structure. The-back donation from metal to olefin is found to be extremely important, both in the Ti- and in the Ni-complex. This back donation is caused by a strong interaction of ad orbital of the central ion with a ^* as well as the ^* molecular orbital of ethylene. As a result of these interactions, the C-C bond of ethylene is weakened considerably.A comparison is made between the Ti-ethylene and the Ni-ethylene systems.

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Zusammenfassung Die Elektronenstruktur von Äthylen, das an ein aktives Zentrum eines Titan- bzw. Nickelfluoridkristalls gebunden ist, ist mittels der Hartree-Fock-Slater-Theorie kombiniert mit der sog. Discrete Variational Method theoretisch behandelt worden. Es zeigt sich, daß die-Backdonation sowohl im Nickel- als auch im Titankomplex außerordentlich wichtig ist; sie entsteht durch eine starke Wechselwirkung eines Metall-d-Orbitals sowohl mit einem ^* als auch einem ^*-Orbital des Äthylens. Dies führt zu einer erheblichen Schwächung der Doppelbindung.Außerdem werden die beiden Systeme (Titan und Nickel) miteinander verglichen.

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Theoretical study of the reactivity of 4d transition metal ions with N2O

The reactions of 4d transition metal ions (except Tc and Cd) with N₂O on two potential energy surfaces, producing the metal oxide ion and N₂, are studied by means of density functional theory. The results indicate that the lowest energy path corresponds to the coordination of N₂O followed by the insertion of M⁺ into the N–O bond. The reaction mechanism between 4d transition metal ions and N₂O is an insertion–elimination mechanism. All products are formed in exothermic processes. The potential energy curve crossings, which dramatically affect reaction mechanisms, are discussed in detail.     

Electronic structures and chemical bonding in transition metal monosilicides MSi (M = 3d, 4d, 5d elements)

Bond distances, vibrational frequencies, electron affinities, ionization potentials, dissociation energies, and dipole moments of the title molecules in neutral, positively, and negatively charged ions were studied using the density functional method. Ground state was assigned for each species. The bonding patterns were analyzed and compared with both the available data and across the series. It was found that besides an ionic component, covalent bonds are formed between the metal s,d orbitals and the silicon 3p orbital. The covalent character increases from ScSi (YSi) to NiSi (PdSi) for 3d (4d) metal monosilicides, then decreases. For 5d metal monosilicides, the covalent character increases from LaSi to OsSi, then decreases. For the dissociation of cations, the dissociation channel depends on the magnitude of the ionization potential between metal and silicon. If the ionization potential of the metal is smaller than that of silicon, channel MSi+ --> M+ + Si is favored. Otherwise, MSi+ --> M + Si+ will be favored. A similar behavior was observed for anions, in which the dissociation channel depends on the magnitude of electron affinity.     

Theoretical study of electrophilic versus nucleophilic character of transition metal complexes of phosphinidene

A comparative theoretical study of the terminal phosphinidene complexes HPCr(CO)₅, HPTi(Cp₂) and HPTiCl₂, at the MP2 and DFT levels, has been carried out. The calculated results have then been used for determining the electron localization function (ELF) in these moieties. Both techniques show that in the singlet ground state of HPCr(CO)₅, one gets a weak double P–Cr bond, with an electrophilic character on P (i.e. electron-deficient center). Conversely, in the singlet ground state of Ti complexes, the P–Ti bond shows a greater double bond character than in the P–Cr linkage, associated with an overall nucleophilic character of P. These results are in good agreement with all available experimental data.     

Theoretical study of one- and two-photon absorption properties of octupolar D2d and D3 bipyridyl metal complexes

The molecular equilibrium structures, electronic structures, and one- and two-photon absorption (TPA) properties of C2v (Zn(II), Fe(II) and Cu(I)) dipolar and D2d (Zn(II) and Cu(I)) and D3 (Zn(II)) octupolar metal complexes featuring different functionalized bipyridyl ligands have been studied by the ZINDO-SOS method. The calculated results show that one- and two-photon absorption properties of metal complexes are strongly influenced by the nature of the ligands (donor end groups and pi linkers) and metal ions as well as by the symmetry of the complexes. The length of the pi-conjugated backbone, the Lewis acidity of the metal ions, and the increase of ligand-to-metal ratio result in a substantial enhancement of the TPA cross sections of metal complexes. Substitution of C=N and N=N for C=C plays an important role in altering the maximum TPA wavelengths and the maximum TPA cross sections of metal complexes. Of them, the C=N substituted metal complexes have relatively large TPA cross sections. Replacing styryl with thienylvinyl makes the one-photon absorption wavelength red shift and at the same time leads to a great decrease of the maximum TPA cross sections of metal complexes. The possible reason is discussed. In the range 500-1250 nm, octupolar metal complexes exhibit intense TPAs and therefore are promising candidates for TPA materials.     

Associative versus dissociative binding of CO to 4d transition metal trimers: A density functional study

Density functional calculations were performed to determine equilibrium geometrical structures, transition states and relative energies for M(3) clusters (M = Nb, Mo, Tc, Ru, Rh, Pd, Ag) reacting with CO, leading to proposed reaction pathways. For the Nb(3), Mo(3), and Tc(3) clusters, the lowest energy structure correlates to dissociated CO, with the C and O atoms bound on opposite sides of the metal triangle. For all other trimers, the lowest energy structures maintain the CO moiety. In the case of Pd(3) and Ag(3) the dissociated geometries lie higher in energy than the sum of the separated reactants. In most cases, several multiplicities were found to be similar in energy and for Mo(3)CO and Pd(3)CO singlet-triplet minimum energy crossing points were identified. In the case of Rh(3)CO, minimum energy crossing points for the doublet, quartet, and sextet reaction pathways were determined and compared. The electron densities of pertinent M(3)CO species were investigated using Natural Bond Order calculations. It was found that the effect of the metal trimer on the energy of the pure p-type pi* antibonding orbital of carbon monoxide directly correlates with the occurrence of CO dissociation.     

Molecular orbital calculations on transition metal complexes : XXIII. 1H nmr shifts in sandwich,mixed sandwich,and related tricarbonyl complexes

INDO SCF MO calculations have been carried out for a variety of diamagnetic sandwich, mixed sandwich, and related tricarbonyl complexes of the 3d series, and for the free ligand systems of the cyclopentadienyl anion (Cp^?), the neutral benzene molecule (Bz), and the cycloheptatrienyl cation (Ch⁺). The π bond orders for the CC linkages of the ligand rings all show significant, but broadly comparable, reductions on complexation, and the ¹H NMR shift for a given ring proton, relative to that for the appropriate free ligand, Δτ, shows a good linear correlation with the corresponding change in the charge density at that proton, ΔPππ(H). The plot of Δτ against ΔPππ(H) shows a positive (upfield) intercept of about 2.5 ppm on the Δτ axis, and it is concluded that the results provide evidence for an appreciable diminution in the aromatic character of the ligand rings on complex formation.     

Identifying similarities and differences between analogous bisdithiolene and bisdiselenolene complexes: A computational study

Due to ligand non‐innocence and reversible one‐electron‐transfer processes dithiolene complexes have been intensively studied both experimentally and computationally. While the substitution of the ligating sulfur atoms by selenium provides a means to delicately tune the behavior of dithiolene compounds, diselenolene complexes have not been as thoroughly examined. Yet, the search for such ligands has been ongoing since the 1970s. Thus, we have looked at several metal‐bisdiselenolene complexes and have compared key properties of these complexes with their bisdithiolene analogues to determine the effect of substituting the chalcogen atom. The results herein show that substitution of the sulfur atoms by selenium within these complexes only subtly changes the thermodynamics and kinetic reactivity of bisdithiolene complexes while not significantly affecting the geometries of the complexes. The significance being that the relatively minor structural changes that occur upon redox is a key feature of dithiolene complexes. Due to ligand non‐innocence and reversible one‐electron‐transfer processes dithiolene complexes have been intensively studied, however, diselenolene complexes have not. First‐principles calculations show that substitution of the sulfur atoms by selenium within the investigated complexes does offer the ability to subtly tune the thermodynamics and kinetic reactivity of bisdithiolene complexes, while not significantly affecting the geometries of the complexes. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Exact spin-pairing energies at the crossovers in octahedral d 4, d 5, d 6, and d 7 transition metal complexes

Exact spin-pairing energies are calculated by direct diagonalization of the relevant ligand field plus interelectronic repulsion matrices for the configurations d ⁴, d ⁵, d ⁶, and d ⁷ of octahedral transition metal ions. The results are presented in terms of /B as function of = C/B for the range of values =3.0 to 8.0. Comparison with the quantity resulting from a simplified approach in which configuration interaction is neglected or considered on an approximate basis only reveals significant differences. Useful estimates of spin-pairing energies are provided, in addition, on the basis of empirical magnetic and electronic spectral data.

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Zusammenfassung Exakte Spinpaarungsenergien für die Konfigurationen d ⁴, d ⁵, d ⁶ und d ⁷ oktaedrischer Übergangsmetallionen werden durch direkte Diagonalisierung der entsprechenden Matrizen des Ligandenfeldes sowie der Elektronenwechselwirkung berechnet. Die Ergebnisse für /B werden in Abhängigkeit von = C/B für den Wertebereich =3.0 bis 8.0 angegeben. Ein Vergleich mit der Größe , die bei einer vereinfachten Behandlung unter Vernachlässigung oder näherungsweiser Berücksichtigung der Konfigurationswechselwirkung erhalten wird, zeigt auffallende Unterschiede. Nützliche Abschätzungen der Spinpaarungsenergie werden außerdem unter Benutzung empirischer magnetischer und elektronenspektroskopischer Daten erhalten.

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Résumé Les énergies exactes de couplage de spin sont calculées par diagonalisation directe du champ de ligand correspondant en plus des matrices de répulsion électronique pour les configurations d ⁴, d ⁵, d ⁶ et d ⁷ des ions octaédriques des métaux de transition. Les résultats sont présentés en termes de /B en fonction de = C/B dan l'intervalle =3,0 à 8,0. On trouve des différences significatives par comparaison de avec les valeurs résultant d'une approche simplifiée sans interaction de configuration ou avec interaction de configuration approchée. De plus, des estimations des énergies de couplage de spin sont obtenues à partir de données empiriques magnétiques et spectrales.

     

Theoretical modeling of elementary reactions of dissociative addition of an H2 molecule to aluminum clusters MAl12 doped with early 3d and 4d transition metal atoms

The potential energy surfaces (PES) of the elementary catalytic cycle of early stages of the H₂ + MAl₁₂ reaction of dissociative addition of an H₂ molecule to aluminum clusters MAl₁₂ doped with “light” 3d and 4d transition metal atoms (Sc, Y, Ti, Zr, V, Nb) in the states of different multiplicity have been calculated by the density functional theory method. The effect of the dopant nature and the electronic state multiplicity of the cluster on the energies and activation barriers of hydrogenation reactions of aluminum clusters is considered. The calculated PES corresponding to the early stages of the H₂ + TiAl₁₂ reaction does not reveal any specific features that could be evidence of the significant preference of the titanium dopant as compared with other transitions metals like Zr or W.     

Thermoanalytical study of selected transition bivalent metal complexes with 5-carbaldehyde-4-methylimidazole

To compare thermal stability of Co(II), Zn(II), and Cd(II) complexes with 4-CHO-5-MeIm, the two compounds of formula [MnL₂(NO₃)₂] and [NiL₃](NO₃)₂ have been prepared and structurally characterized. Elemental analysis and spectroscopic studies have confirmed a bidentate fashion of coordination of the ligand to Mn(II) and Ni(II) ions. IR and Raman spectra indicate that there are different coordination modes of the NO₃ ^? in compounds: non-coordinated and coordinated. The decomposition process of the studied complexes in nitrogen and argon (Ni(II) complex) atmosphere proceeds in three main stages, except Zn(II) complex, in temperature range 353?C1163?K. The final products of decomposition are CoO, MnO, Cd, ZnN₄, NiN₃. In addition, we have to admit that the different coordination mode of the NO₃ ^? ions in complexes: non-coordinated (in the (1), (4), and (5)) and coordinated (in the (2) and (3)) correlate with its thermal behavior. Thus, temperature ranges of its decompositions are observed: below 533?K and above 533?K, respectively. In Co(II), Mn(II), and Cd(II) complexes the fragments of N-donor atom-containing ligands decompose in the last stages, contrary to Zn(II) and Ni(II) compounds, in which metal ion surrounded by N atoms remains until the end. The course of pyrolysis and molecular structure of the complexes lead to the same conclusion about the strength of metal?Cligand bonds. On the basis of obtained results, it is concluded that the thermal stability of the studied compounds follows the order: (1)?<?(5)?<?(2)?<?(3)?<?(4).     

Magnetic properties of new complexes of 3d metal chlorides with 3-amino-4-ethoxycarbonylpyrazole

New complexes of Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) chlorides with 3-amino-4-ethoxycarbonylpyrazole (L) of the composition ML₂Cl₂ are synthesized. The compounds are studied by powder X-ray diffraction, electronic and IR spectroscopy, static magnetic susceptibility (temperature range 2–300 K). It is found that in the ML₂Cl₂ complexes (M = Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II)) ferromagnetic exchange interactions between the unpaired electrons of metal ions occur. In [CoL₂Cl₂] and [NiL₂Cl₂] compounds a transition to the magnetically ordered state (T _c ? 10–12 K) is observed.     

Synthesis,characterization and antifungal activity of glycylglycine Schiff base complexes of 3d transition metal ions

Summary Two new Schiff bases, N-4-hydroxysalicylidene-glycylglycine (K·GGRS·H₂O), N-O-vanillal-glycylglycine (K· GGVS·3H₂O) and their manganese(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, t.g.a., molar conductance, i.r. and u.v. spectral studies. The ¹³Cn.m.r. spectrum of one of the Schiff base ligands has been recorded. The results show that the ligand is coordinated to the central metal ion via amide nitrogen, imino nitrogen, phenolic oxygen and carboxyl oxygen to form a quadridentate complexes. Some of the complexes exhibit strong inhibitory action towards Candida albicans and Cryptococcus neoformans.