Synthesis and structural characterization of a novel dimolybdenum(I) compound with mixed‐tribridging ligands: [Bu4N][Mo2(μ‐SPh)2(μ‐Cl(CO6]

A novel mixed‐tribridged dimolybdenum(I) compound [Bn₄N][Mo₂(μ‐SPh)₂(μ‐Cl)(CO)₆] (1) has been synthesized from the reaction of Mo₂(CO)₃(SPh)₂ with BU₄NCl. Compound 1 was characterized by IR, UV‐Vis and ¹H, ¹³C, ⁹⁵Mo NMR spectroscopic analyses. The electrochemical behavior was measured by cyclic voltammetry, indicating a quasi‐reversible two‐electron transfer in one step. The crystal structure determined by X‐ray crystallography shows that 1 contains a [Mo₂(μ‐S)₂(μ‐Cl)]^? core with a planar Mo₂S₂unit and a Cl bridge. The Mo? Mo distance is 0.28709(7) nm, and the Mo‐Cl‐Mo angle is 66.44(4)°. A newface‐sharing bioctahedral structure is discussed.     

Solvothermal synthesis,crystal structure and properties of Mn2(tren)3[Mo2O2S6]2·1.3H2O exhibiting the new polymeric [Mn2(tren)3] n 4+ chain

The novel oxothiomolybdate Mn₂(tren)₃[Mo₂O₂S₆]₂·1.3H₂O [tren = tris(2-aminoethyl)amine], synthesized under solvothermal conditions, consists of one-dimensional novel [Mn₂(tren)₃] _n ⁴⁺ chains and discrete [Mo₂O₂S₆]^2– anions. There are two crystallographically independent chains and four [Mo₂O₂S₆]^2– anions in the asymmetric unit. Each Mn atom in the cationic chains is sixfold coordinated by N atoms of the chelating tren molecules. Two of the four crystallographically independent Mn atoms are tridentately coordinated by two tren molecules, whereas the other two are coordinated tetradentately by one tren molecule and monodentately by the remaining primary amino groups from the tren molecules that act as tridentate ligands. The tren ligand bonding modes lead to the formation of the polymeric [Mn₂(tren)₃] _n ⁴⁺ chain. One of the four Mn atoms is in the unusual trigonal prismatic coordination state with six surrounding N atoms.     

On the studies of the vibrational spectra of cluster [Mo2O2S2(S2)2]2-

IR and Raman spectra of [Mo₂O₂S₂(S₂)₂]^2- were reported. The resonance Raman spectra and the depolarization ratios in CH₃CN solution were measured. By using the data of crystal structure, the simplified normal coordinate calculation of the stretching vibrations for anion [Mo₂O₂S₂(S₂)₂]^2- was performed. The results obtained are useful to assign the vibrational bands of some Mo-Fe-S clusters.     

Synthesis,characterization and X-ray structure of one-dimensional polymeric complexes with triangular molybdenum clusters as building blocks: Na2Ga2[Mo3O4(O2CEt)8]2 and Na2AlGa[Mo3O4(O2CEt)8]2

The heterometallic polymeric cluster complexes Na₂Ga₂[Mo₃O₄(O₂CEt)₈]₂ (1) and Na₂AlGa[Mo₃O₄(O₂CEt)₈]₂ (2) have been prepared by reaction of Mo(CO)₆, NaMoO₄·2H₂O with GaCl₃ and a mixture of AlCl₃ and GaCl₃ (1:1 molar ratio), respectively, in heated propionic anhydride and characterized by X-ray crystallography. The structures are isostructural and each consists of two triangular propionate cluster units [Mo₃O₄(O₂CEt)₈]⁴⁻, which act as polydentate ligands to link trivalent heterometal and sodium ions forming one-dimensional chain structures. Both clusters decompose in 2 M HCl at room temperature to produce discrete [Mo₃O₄]⁴⁺ cluster units. Thermal analysis of 1 reveals that the complex is air stable up to 250°C. IR spectra show the characteristic bands of [Mo₃O₄]⁴⁺ cores at 745–812 cm⁻¹.     

Synthesis and X-ray and Spectral Study of the Compounds [Q4N]2[Fe2(S2O3)2(NO)4] (Q = Me,Et, n-Pr,n-Bu)

Iron nitrosyl complexes with general formula [Q₄N]₂[Fe₂(S₂O₃)₂(NO)₄] (Q = Me, Et, n-Pr, n-Bu) were synthesized by the exchange reaction of K₂[Fe₂(S₂O₃)₂(NO)₄] with tetraalkylammonium bromides. The molecular and crystal structure of [(CH₃)₄N]₂[Fe₂(S₂O₃)₂(NO)₄] were studied by X-ray diffraction analysis. The iron atom in the four-membered cycle of the [2Fe–2S] anion is bound to another Fe atom and to two sulfur atoms and is coordinated by two nonequivalent NO groups, each bridging sulfur atom being bound to the SO₃group. The structurally equivalent iron atoms are in the state Fe^1–(S= 1/2). The Mössbauer spectroscopy method shows that the complexes are diamagnetic due to the strong Fe–Fe bond. It is found that the SO₃group provides higher stability of the thiosulfate anion than the anion in Roussin's red salt [Fe₂S₂(NO)₄]^2–.     

Formation of Unusual Complexes from the Reaction of [C(NMe2)3][(CO)4Fe{C(O)NMe2}] with InMe3; Crystal Structures of [C(NMe2)3]3[Fe2(CO)6(μ‐CO){μ‐InFe(CO)4(μ‐O2CNMe2)InFe(CO)4}] and [C(NMe2)3]2[{(CO)4Fe}2In(O2CNMe2)]·THF

The carbamoyl complex [C(NMe₂)₃][(CO)₄Fe{C(O)NMe₂}] ( 1 ) reacts with InMe₃ under loss of the methyl groups to produce a variety of compounds from which only the anionic cluster complexes [C(NMe₂)₃]₃[Fe₂(CO)₆(μ‐CO){μ‐InFe(CO)₄(μ‐O₂CNMe₂)InFe(CO)₄}] ([C N ₃]₃[ 2 ]) and [C(NMe₂)₃]₂[{(CO)₄Fe}₂In(O₂CNMe₂)]·THF ([C N ₃]₂[ 3 ]·THF) could be crystallized and characterized by X‐ray analyses. The anion [ 2 ]^3? has a Fe₂(CO)₉‐like structure and both anions contain the carbaminato ligand either in a bridging or in a chelating function.     

[Mo4O4(μ-S)4(μ-OH)2(μ-H2O)(H2O)2(pba)]2−: An Original Coordination Mode for the Ligand 1,3-Propylenebis(Oxamate)

The novel polyoxothioanion [Mo₄S₄O₄(OH)₂(OH₂)₃pba]^2? where pba^4? ligand is the 1,3-propylenebis(oxamate), was prepared by reacting Mo₁₂S₁₂O₁₂(OH)₁₂(OH₂)₆ ring with [Cu-pba]^2? in aqueous medium. NaK[Mo₄O₄(μ-S)₄(μ-OH)₂(μ-H₂O)(H₂O)₂(pba)] ·7H₂O was isolated in the solid state and fully characterized by X-ray diffraction study (tetragonal, P4(2)/m [a=20.4962(4) Å; b=20.4962(4) Å; c=14.7013(5) Å). The molecular structure consists of an arc cycle shape tetranuclear enchainment {Mo₄S₄O₄(OH)₂ (OH₂)₃} closed by a pba^4? ligand. The 3-D packing, resulting from the connection between K⁺ and Na⁺ and the coordination complex {Mo₄-pba]^2? is described. The ¹H-NMR characterization of the complex in aqueous solution is given. The ¹H-NMR spectrum exhibits four signals assigned to four enantiotopic protons of the alkyl chain of the pba^4? ligand and is in agreement with crystal structure of the complex [Mo₄-pba]^2?. The compound was also characterized by infrared spectroscopy.     

Organic‐Inorganic Hybrids: Preparation and Structural Characterization of (Bu4N)2[Mo6O17(NAr)2] and (Bu4N)2[Mo6O18(NAr)] (Ar = o‐CH3C6H4)

In the presence of N, N′‐dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC), (Bu₄N)₂[Mo₆O₁₈(NAr)] ( 1 ) and (Bu₄N)₂[Mo₆O₁₇(NAr)₂] ( 2 ), Ar = o‐CH₃C₆H₄, have been synthesized via the reaction of [α‐Mo₈O₂₆]^4— with o‐toluidine. If the hydrochloride salt of o‐toluidine was added into the reactive mixture, only the monofunctionalized imido derivative of [Mo₆O₁₉]^2— was obtained; the bifunctionalized derivative of [Mo₆O₁₉]^2— was exclusively synthesized in the presence of non‐protonated o‐toluidine. The molecular and crystal structures of the hybrid compounds 1 and 2 were determined by X‐ray single crystal diffraction, and their UV, IR and NMR spectra were compared. Additionally, a possible reaction mechanism was proposed.     

Thiokomplexe des Molybdäns Kristallstruktur eines Mischkristalls (PPh3Me)2[Mo2Br6(NO)4]/(PPh3Me)2[Mo2Br6S2(NO)2]

Thiocomplexes of Molybdenum. Crystal Structure of a Mixed Single Crystal (PPh₃Me)₂[Mo₂Br₆(NO)₄]/(PPh₃Me)₂[Mo₂Br₆S₂(NO)₂] The reactions of (PPh₄)₂MoS₄ with MoBr₄ and MoBr₂(NO)₂ resp. lead to the binuclear complexes (PPh₄)₂[S₂MoS₂MoBr₃(SMe₂)] and (PPh₄)[S₂MoS₂MoBr₂(NO)₂], in which the molybdenum atoms are linked by sulfido bridges. The preparation of (PPh₃Me)₂S₆ and (AsPh₄)₂S₇ from Na₂S₄ and PPh₃MeBr, and AsPh₄Cl, respectively, in ethanol solution is described. Disulfido briges are a feature of (AsPh₄)₂[Mo₂Br₆(S₂)₂(SMe₂)₂], which is obtained from MoBr₄(SMe₂)₂ and (AsPh₄)₂S₇. Mixed single crystals containing 2/3 (PPh₃Me)₂[Mo₂Br₆(NO)₄] and 1/3 (PPh₃Me)₂[Mo₂Br₆S₂(NO)₂] are formed in the reaction of MoBr₂(NO)₂ with (PPh₃Me)₂S₆, as shown by X-ray single crystal structure determination. The compound crystallizes monoclinic in the space group C2/c (Internat. Tab. Nr. 15) with four formula units per unit cell (2351 independent observed reflexions, R_w = 0.037). The cell parameters are a = 1603 pm, b = 1549 pm, c = 1863 pm; β = 92.2°. The complexes consist of PPh₃Me^⊕ cations and the dimeric anions [Mo₂Br₆(NO)₄]^2? and [Mo₂Br₆S₂(NO)₂]^2? which occur in the ratio 2:1. In these the molybdenum atoms are connected via MoBr₂Mo bridges of slightly different lengths (Mo? Br 265 pm and 267 pm) forming a controsymmetric double octahedron. All molybdenum atoms have two terminal bromo ligands with Mo? Br bond lengths of 258 pm and 260 pm; in the [Mo₂Br₆(NO)₄]^2? ion each molybdenum has two covalently bonded nitrosyl groups on cis-position with Mo? N bond lengths of 183 pm. In the [Mo₂Br₆S₂(NO)₂]^2? ion one of the two nitrosyl groups at each metal atom is substituted by a terminal sulfido ligand with a Mo? S bond length of 240 pm. The i.r. spectra are reported.     

A new class of 30-molybdo complexes: Formation,structure and electrochemical properties of bisselenitopyrophosphatotriacontamolybdate, [(SeO3)2(P2O7)Mo30O90]8−, and bispyrophosphatotriacontamolybdate, [(P2O7)2Mo30O90]8−

The tetrapropylammonium (Pr₄N⁺) salt of [(SeO₃)₂(P₂O₇)Mo₃₀O₉₀]^8? was prepared from a 75 mM Mo^VI–2.8 mM P₂O₇^4?–5.6 mM SeO₃^2?–0.95 M HCl–60% (v/v) CH₃CN system, where [(P₂O₇)Mo₁₈O₅₄]^4? and [H₆(SeO₃)₂Mo₁₅O₄₈]^4? are first formed, then being spontaneously fused into [(SeO₃)₂(P₂O₇)Mo₃₀O₉₀]^8?. The [(SeO₃)₂(P₂O₇)Mo₃₀O₉₀]^8? anion may be isotypic with [(HPO₃)₂(P₂O₇)Mo₃₀O₉₀]^8?, in which each side of a (P₂O₇)Mo₁₂O₄₂ fragment is capped by a B-type (HPO₃)Mo₉O₂₄ unit derived from [H₆(HPO₃)₂Mo₁₅O₄₈]^4?. [(XO₃)₂(P₂O₇)Mo₃₀O₉₀]^8? (X = HP, Se) have the same type of 30-molybdo framework as [(P₂O₇)₂Mo₃₀O₉₀]^8?, previously isolated by Koltz. These three 30-molybdo complexes with the same ionic charge of ?8 constitute a new class of polyoxometallates and have common properties of undergoing a two-electron reduction in the absence of H⁺.     

Collision-Induced Decomposition (CID) of Triangular [Mo3S7-xSex]4+ Complexes (x = 0,3,7). A liquid SIMS and FTMS/MS study of [Mo3S7-xSex(Et2NCS2)3] +

[Mo₃S(S₂)₃(dtc)₃]I, [Mo₃S(SeS)₃(dtc)₃](dtc), and [Mo₃Se(Se₂)₃(dtc)₃](dtc) (dtc = N,N-diethyldithiocarbamate) were investigated by liquid SIMS-FTMS. The fragmentation pathways were essentially the same for the three compounds and can be explained by two types of fragmentation processes: stepwise abstraction of S/Se atoms as exemplified by the series [Mo₃X_z(dtc)₃]⁺ (4 ? z ? 7, X = S, Se), and ligand dissociation, as indicated by the generation of [Mo₃X_z(dtc)₂]⁺ (5 ? z ? 7, X = S, Se). The exclusive elimination of the Se-atoms from [Mo₃S(S_ax-Se_eq)₃(dtc)₃]⁺ confirmed the inequivalent reactivity of the bridging atoms in axial and equatorial position as observed in previous studies. Collision-induced decomposition (CID) of [Mo₃S₇(dtc)₃]⁺ ( 1 ), [Mo₃S₆(dtc)₃]⁺ ( 2 ), [Mo₃S(S_ax–Se_eq)₃(dtc)₃]⁺ ( 3 ), and [Mo₃Se₇(dtc)₃]⁺ ( 4 ) revealed distinctly different fragmentation reactions for the SIMS and CID mode. CID of 1, 3 , and 4 resulted in a two-step reaction with the exclusive elimination of diatomic molecules XY (X,Y = S/Se). In the case of 3 , the selective elimination of Se₂ indicated the abstraction of two Se-atoms located in equatorial positions of two different bridging groups. This result is discussed in terms of mechanisms, based on labile M? X_eq and inert M? X_ax bonds with an intramolecular formation of a X₄ fragment prior to the elimination of X₂.     

On the preparation of binuclear S,S bridged molybdenum(V) complexes crystal and molecular structure of [Mo2S4(Et2dtc)2]

MoO₄^2? is reduced by diethyldithiocarbamate (Et₂dtc^?) on prolonged digestion in aqueous medium whereby the complex [Mo₂^VO₂S₂(Et₂dtc)₂] is formed. The central moiety Mo₂O₂S₂²⁺ has a high formation tendency. When [Mo₂^V(S₂)₆]^2? is refluxed with Et₂dtc^? in ethanol, [Mo₂^VS (Et₂dtc)₂] is formed, the X-ray crystal structure of which has been determined (space group P2₁2₁2₁, a = 10.550(2) Å, b = 13.820(5) Å, c = 14.723(12) Å, d_c = 1.90 g · cm^3?, Z = 4). The Mo? Mo distance of the diamagnetic compound is 2.817(2) Å and the average Mo=S_t distance 2.099(4) Å.     

Oxidative Addition of Diphenyl Disulfide/Thiophenol to [Mn(CO)5]−: Crystal Structure of cis-[Mn(CO)4(SPh)2]−

Oxidative addition of diphenyl disulfide to the coordinatively unsaturated [Mn(CO)₅]^? led to the formation of low-spin, six-coordinate cis-[Mn(CO)₄(SPh)₂]^?. The complex cis-[PPN][Mn(CO)₄(SPh)₂] crystallized in monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 9.965(2) Å, b = 24.604(5) Å, c = 19.291(4) Å, β = 100.05(2)°, V = 4657(2)ų, and Z = 4; final R = 0.036 and R_w = 0.039. Thermal transformation of cis-[Mn(CO)₄(SPh)₂]^? to [(CO)₃Mn(μ-SPh)₃Mn(CO)₃]^? was completed overnight in THF at room temperature. Additionally, reaction of [Mn(CO)₅]^? and PhSH in 1:2 mole ratio also led to cis-[PPN](Mn(CO)₄(SPh)₂]. Presumably, oxidative addition of PhSH to [Mn(CO)₄]^? was followed by a Lewis acid-base reaction to form cis-[Mn(CO)₄(SPh)₂]^? with evolution of H₂.     

Ein neuartiger Zugang zu reduzierten Polyoxomolybdaten mit komplexen Gegenionen – Synthese und Struktur von [Mn(CH3OH)6][Mo8O16(OCH3)8(C2O4)]

The tetranuclear compound [Mo₂(O₂C‐tBu)₃]₂(μ‐C₂O₄) ( 1 ) that is prepared from [Mo₂(O₂C‐tBu)₃]₄ and oxalic acid, was reacted with MnI₂ · 2THF to form the polyoxomolybdate compound [Mn(CH₃OH)₆] [Mo₈O₁₆(OCH₃)₈(C₂O₄)] ( 2 ) in a complex redox reaction. Crystals of 2 were analyzed by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction showing a octanuclear polyoxomolybdate dianion in which the Mo=O moieties are alternately connected through μ‐oxo and μ‐methoxo units. Charge balance in 2 is realized by a manganese(II) cation that is octahedrally coordinated by methanol ligands. The crystal structure is dominated by strong hydrogen bond interactions of the O–H ··· O type of methanol molecules coordinated to manganese as well as additional methanol molecules in the crystal lattice.     

Neue Koordinations-Motive bei Cyclothiazeno-Komplexen von Molybdän und Wolfram. Die Kristallstrukturen von [{Mo(N3S2)(Cl)(OtBu)2}{Mo(O)(N3S2)(OtBu)}]2 und [W(N3S2)2(LiCl){N≡W(NPPh3)3}2]

New Coordination Motives at Cyclothiazeno Complexes of Molybdenum and Tungsten. Crystal Structures of [{Mo(N₃S₂)(Cl)(O^tBu)₂}{Mo(O)(N₃S₂)(O^tBu)}]₂ and [W(N₃S₂)₂(LiCl){N≡W(NPPh₃)₃}₂] The metalla cyclothiazeno complexes (Cyclo-1λ⁶-metalla-3,5-dithia-2,4,6-triazino complexes) [{Mo(N₃S₂)(Cl) · (O^tBu)₂}{Mo(O)(N₃S₂)(O^tBu)}]₂ ( 1 ) and [W(N₃S₂)₂(LiCl) · {N≡W(NPPh₃)₃}₂] ( 2 ) are formed from [MoCl₃(N₃S₂)]₂ and LiO^tBu in toluene, and from [WCl₃(N₃S₂)]₂ and LiNPPh₃ in THF, respectively. The complexes form moisture sensitive, black ( 1 ) or brown ( 2 ) crystals, which we characterized by crystal structure analyses. 1 · Toluene: Space group P 1, Z = 1, lattice dimensions at –83 °C: a = 934.2(1), b = 964.4(1), c = 1700.3(1) pm; α = 83.54(1)°, β = 78.35(1)°, γ = 71.56(1)°, R₁ = 0.0339. 2 · 1.625 Toluene · 0.75 THF: Space group P 1, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1313.8(1), b = 2896.8(2), c = 3384.9(3) pm; α = 82.42(1)°, β = 88.71(1)°, γ = 77.28(1)°, R₁ = 0.0603.     

Über Thallium(I)-chlorooxomolybdate: Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von Tl[MoOCl4(NCCH3)], Tl[Mo2O2Cl7] und Tl2[Mo4O4Cl14] und die Struktur von Tl2[MoCl6]

On Thallium(I)-oxochloromolybdates: Synthesis and Crystal Structures of Tl[MoOCl₄(NCCH₃)], Tl[Mo₂O₂Cl₇], and Tl₂[Mo₄O₄Cl₁₄] and the Structure of Tl₂[MoCl₆] Black crystals of Tl₂[MoCl₆] are formed in the reaction of TlCl with MoOCl₃ in a sealed evacuated glass ampoule at 350 °C. The crystal structure analysis shows that Tl₂[MoCl₆] (cubic, Fm 3¯m, a = 986.35(7) pm) adopts the K₂[PtCl₆] structure with a Mo–Cl bond length of 236.6 pm. Tl[MoOCl₄(NCCH₃)] was obtained by the reaction of TlCl with MoOCl₃ in acetonitrile in form of yellow, moisture sensitive crystals. The structure (orthorhombic, Cmcm, a = 746.0(1), b = 1463.8(3), c = 857.3(2) pm) is built of Tl⁺ cations and octahedral [MoOCl₄(NCCH₃)]^– anions in which the acetonitrile ligand is bound in trans position to the oxygen. The reaction of TlCl and MoOCl₃ in dichloromethane yields Tl[Mo₂O₂Cl₇] and Tl₂[Mo₄O₄Cl₁₄] as green moisture sensitive crystals. The structure of Tl[Mo₂O₂Cl₇] (orthorhombic, Pmmn, a = 694.3(1), b = 951.9(2), c = 904.7(1) pm) consists of Tl⁺ cations and dinuclear [Mo₂O₂Cl₇]^– anions, with two equidistant chlorine bridges of 248.2 and one longer chlorine bridge of 265.7 pm. The oxygen atoms are located in the trans positions of the longer chloro bridge. The structure of Tl₂[Mo₄O₄Cl₁₄] (triclinic, P1¯, a = 692.8(1), b = 919.6(1), c = 998.9(1) pm, α = 104.94(1)°, β = 90.31(1)°, γ = 108.14(1)°) is build of Tl⁺ cations and [Mo₄O₄Cl₁₄]^2– anions which form tetramers of distorted octahedral, edgesharing (MoOCl₅) units with chlorine atoms in the bridging positions. The oxygen atoms are located in the trans positions of the longest chlorine bridges.     

The Electron Transfer Series [MoIII(bpy)3]n (n=3+, 2+, 1+, 0, 1−), and the Dinuclear Species [{MoIIICl(Mebpy)2}2(μ2‐O)]Cl2 and [{MoIV(tpy.)2}2(μ2‐MoO4)](PF6)2⋅4 MeCN

The electronic structures of the five members of the electron transfer series [Mo(bpy)₃]ⁿ (n=3+, 2+, 1+, 0, 1?) are determined through a combination of techniques: electro‐ and magnetochemistry, UV/Vis and EPR spectroscopies, and X‐ray crystallography. The mono‐ and dication are prepared and isolated as PF₆ salts for the first time. It is shown that all species contain a central Mo^III ion (4d³). The successive one‐electron reductions/oxidations within the series are all ligand‐based, involving neutral (bpy⁰), the π‐radical anion (bpy^.)^1?, and the diamagnetic dianion (bpy^2?)^2?: [Mo^III(bpy⁰)₃]³⁺ (S=3/2), [Mo^III(bpy^.)(bpy⁰)₂]²⁺ (S=1), [Mo^III(bpy^.)₂(bpy⁰)]¹⁺ (S=1/2), [Mo^III(bpy^.)₃] (S=0), and [Mo^III(bpy^.)₂(bpy^2?)]^1? (S=1/2). The previously described diamagnetic dication “[Mo^II(bpy⁰)₃](BF₄)₂” is proposed to be a diamagnetic dinuclear species [{Mo(bpy)₃}₂(μ₂‐O)](BF₄)₄. Two new polynuclear complexes are prepared and structurally characterized: [{Mo^IIICl(^Mebpy⁰)₂}₂(μ₂‐O)]Cl₂ and [{Mo^IV(tpy^.)₂}₂(μ₂‐Mo^VIO₄)](PF₆)₂?4 MeCN.     

Darstellung von trans-[Mo6Cl8]Cl4Br22−ausgehend von kristallisierten [Mo6Cl8]Cl4(H2O)2 und die Kristallstruktur von [(C6H5)4As]2[Mo6Cl8]Cl4Br2

Preparation of trans-[Mo₆Cl₈]Cl₄Br₂^2? Starting from Crystalline [Mo₆Cl₈]Cl₄(H₂O)₂ and Crystal Structure of [(C₆H₅)₄As]₂[Mo₆Cl₈]Cl₄Br₂ The synthesis of the title compound is successful if the crystallized [(Mo₆Cl₈)Cl₄(H₂O)₂] containing the H₂O molecules in trans-position reacts with HBr + [(C₆H₅)₄As]Br in ethanol in a heterogeneous reaction. The X-ray structure investigation confirms the existence of discrete trans-Br-substituted cluster anions of composition [(Mo₆Cl₈)Cl₄Br₂]^2? in the crystal. The reaction in homogeneous solutions proceeds to Br-enriched compounds. [(C₆H₅)₄As]₂[(Mo₆Cl₈)Cl₄Br₂] crystallizes in the triclinic space group P¯1 with a = 11.071(2), b = 11.418(2), c = 12.813(2) Å, α = 116.10(2), β = 95.27(2) and γ = 94.41(2)° (?133°C). The crystal structure at ?133°C was determined from single crystal X-ray diffraction data (R₁ = 0.026). The [(Mo₆Cl₈)Cl₄Br₂]^2?-anions are not completely ordered but distributed statistically among the three positions which are possible within the limits of the ordered [Mo₆Cl₈]-cores (ratio 11:5:4). The frameworks of the anions consist of Mo₆ cluster units with (slightly distorted) octahedral arrangement of the metal atoms (d(Mo? Mo): 2.600(1) up to 2.614(1) Å), which are coordinated by the halogeno ligands in a square-pyramidal manner. The details of the structure will be discussed and compared with similar [(Mo₆X₈)Y₄] cluster units (X, Y ? Cl, Br).     

Coordination Chemistry of [Nb2(S2)2]4+ Clusters: Preparation and Crystal Structures of K4[Nb2(S2)2(C2O4)4] · 6 H2O and (NH4)6[Nb2(S2)2(C2O4)4](C2O4)

Bis(disulfido)bridged Nb^IV cluster oxalate complexes [Nb₂(S₂)₂(C₂O₄)₄]^4– were prepared by ligand substitution reaction from the aqua ion [Nb₂(μ‐S₂)₂(H₂O)₈]⁴⁺ and isolated as K₄[Nb₂(S₂)₂(C₂O₄)₄] · 6 H₂O ( 1 ), (NH₄)₆[Nb₂(S₂)₂(C₂O₄)₄](C₂O₄) ( 2 ) and Cs₄[Nb₂(S₂)₂(C₂O₄)₄] · 4 H₂O ( 3 ). The crystal structures of 1 and 2 were determined. The crystals of 1 belong to the space group P1, a = 720.94(7) pm, b = 983.64(10) pm, c = 1071.45(10) pm, α = 109.812(1)°, β = 91.586(2)°, γ = 105.257(2)°. The crystals of 2 are monoclinic, space group C2/c, a = 1567.9(2) pm, b = 1906.6(3) pm, c = 3000.9(4) pm, β = 95.502(2)°. The packing in 2 shows alternating layers of cluster anions and of ammonium/uncoordinated oxalates perpendicular to the [1 0 1] direction. Vibration spectra, electrochemistry and thermogravimetric properties of the complexes are also discussed.     

A novel chain-like molybdenum phosphate: hydrothermal synthesis,crystal structure and characterization of [NH3(CH2CH2)2NH3]3[NH3(CH2CH2)2NH2]-Na5[Mo6O12(OH)3(PO4)(HPO4)3]2·4H2O

A novel organic/inorganic hybrid molybdenum phosphate, [NH₃(CH₂CH₂)₂NH₃]₃[NH₃(CH₂CH₂)₂NH₂]Na₅-[Mo₆O₁₂(OH)₃(PO₄)(HPO₄)₃]₂·4H₂O (1), involving molybdenum presented in V oxidation, has been hydrothermally prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, i.r., u.v.–vis., x.p.s., t.g. and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The structure of the title compound (1) may be considered to consist of two [Mo₆O₁₂(OH)₃(PO₄)(HPO₄)₃] units bonded together with NaO₆ octahedra, forming dimers. Further, these dimers connect with each other through four Na⁺ cations as bridges, giving rise to novel one-dimensional chain-like skeleton. Piperazines exist among inorganic chains acting as charge balancing cations.