[Sb11]3− and [As11]3−: Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Two New Ammoniates containing Trishomocubane‐like Polyanions

The ammoniates [K(18‐crown‐6)(NH₃)₂]₃Sb₁₁ · 5.5NH₃ ( 1 ) and [Cs(18‐crown‐6)]₂CsAs₁₁ · 8NH₃ ( 2 ) (18‐crown‐6 = 18C6: 1,4,7,10,13,16‐Hexaoxacyclooctadecan) were synthesized by either the reaction of K₃Sb₇ with SbPh₃ in liquid ammonia or by extraction of Cs₃As₁₁ with liquid ammonia. Single crystals were isolated and characterized by low temperature X‐ray structure analysis. [K(18‐crown‐6)(NH₃)₂]₃Sb₁₁ · 5.5NH₃ crystallizes in the space group with a = 13.31(2) Å, b = 15.161(2) Å, c = 22.521(3) Å, α = 99.23(1)°, β = 100.99(1)° and γ = 105.03(1)°. [Cs(18‐crown‐6)]₂CsAs₁₁ · 8NH₃ crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c with a = 20.009(3) Å, b = 17.024(1) Å, c = 19.838(2) Å and β = 119.732(9)°. While 1 contains isolated [Sb₁₁]^3? anions and [K(18‐crown‐6)(NH₃)₂]⁺ complexes, cesium–arsenic contacts lead to one–dimensionally infinite chains in 2 .     

Kristallstruktur,Schwingungsspektren und Normalkoordinatenanalyse von K2[IrCl5(NH3)]

Crystal Structure, Vibrational Spectra, and Normal Coordinate Analysis of K₂[IrCl₅(NH₃)] The X-ray structure determination of K₂[IrCl₅(NH₃)] (orthorhombic, space group Pnma, a = 13.426(4), b = 10.015(2), c = 6.8717(7) Å, Z = 4) revealed the C_s point symmetry of the complex anion [IrCl₅(NH₃)]^2? (Ir? Cl = 2.337–2.365, Ir? N = 2.067(10); N? H = 0.73–0.79 Å). Using the molecular parameters the IR and Raman spectra are assigned by normal coordinate analysis. The valence force constants are f_d(NH) = 5.88, f_d(IrN) = 2.66, f_d(IrCl) = 1.68 mdyn/Å.     

First Characterization of an Extended Ammonium‐Ammonia Complex [{NH4(NH3)4}+(μ‐NH3)2] in the Crystal Structure of [NH4(NH3)4][Co(C2B9H11)2] · 2 NH3

The compound [NH₄(NH₃)₄][Co(C₂B₉H₁₁)₂] · 2 NH₃ ( 1 ) was prepared by the reaction of Na[Co(C₂B₉H₁₁)₂] with a proton‐charged ion‐exchange resin in liquid ammonia. The ammoniate 1 was characterized by low temperature single‐crystal X‐ray structure analysis. The anionic part of the structure consists of [Co(C₂B₉H₁₁)₂]^‐ complexes, which are connected via C‐H···H‐B dihydrogen bonds. Furthermore, 1 contains an infinite equation/tex2gif-stack-2.gif[{NH₄(NH₃)₄}⁺(μ‐NH₃)₂] cationic chain, which is formed by [NH₄(NH₃)₄]⁺ ions linked by two ammonia molecules. The N‐H···N hydrogen bonds range from 1.92 to 2.71Å (DHA = Donor···Acceptor angles: 136‐176°). Additional N‐H···H‐B dihydrogen bonds are observed (H···H: 2.3‐2.4Å).     

Tetraammonium Diglycinyl‐octamolybdate(VI) Dihydrate, (NH4)4[(NH3CH2CO)2(Mo8O28)] · 2 H2O

The reaction of ammonium heptamolybdate with hydrazine sulfate in an aqueous solution of glycine at room temperature yielded colorless crystals of (NH₄)₄[(NH₃CH₂CO)₂(Mo₈O₂₈)] · 2 H₂O. The crystal is monoclinic, space group C2/c (no. 15), a = 17.234 Å, b = 10.6892 Å, c = 18.598 Å, β = 108.280°, V = 3253.2 ų, Z = 4. The crystal structure contains ammonium cations and isolated octamolybdate(4–) anions, [(NH₃CH₂CO)₂(Mo₈O₂₈)]^4–, with two zwitterionic glycine molecules as ligands.     

Konformation und Vernetzung von (CuCN)6‐Ringen in polymeren Cyanocupraten(I) [Cu2(CN)3—] (n = 2, 3)

Conformation and Cross Linking of (CuCN)₆‐Rings in Polymeric Cyanocuprates(I) equation/tex2gif-stack-8.gif [Cu₂(CN)₃^—] (n = 2, 3) The alkaline‐tricyano‐dicuprates(I) Rbequation/tex2gif-stack-9.gif[Cu₂(CN)₃] · H₂O ( 1 ) and Csequation/tex2gif-stack-10.gif[Cu₂(CN)₃] · H₂O ( 2 ) were synthesized by hydrothermal reaction of CuCN and RbCN or CsCN. The dialkylammonium‐tricyano‐dicuprates(I) [NH₂(Me)₂]equation/tex2gif-stack-11.gif[Cu₂(CN)₃] ( 3 ), [NH₂(iPr)₂]equation/tex2gif-stack-12.gif[Cu₂(CN)₃] ( 4 ), [NH₂(Pr)₂]equation/tex2gif-stack-13.gif[Cu₂(CN)₃] ( 5 ) and [NH₂(secBu)₂]equation/tex2gif-stack-14.gif[Cu₂(CN)₃] ( 6 ) were obtained by the reaction of dimethylamine, diisopropylamine, dipropylamine or di‐sec‐butylamine with CuCN and NaCN in the presence of formic acid. The crystal structures of these compounds are built up by (CuCN)₆‐rings with varying conformations, which are connected to layers ( 1 ) or three‐dimensional zeolite type cyanocuprate(I) frameworks, depending on the size and shape of the cations ( 2 to 6 ). Crystal structure data: 1 , monoclinic, P2₁/c, a = 12.021(3)Å, b = 8.396(2)Å, c = 7.483(2)Å, β = 95.853(5)°, V = 751.4(3)ų, Z = 4, d_c = 2.728 gcm^—1, R₁ = 0.036; 2 , orthorhombic, Pbca, a = 8.760(2)Å, b = 6.781(2)Å, c = 27.113(5)Å, V = 1610.5(5)ų, Z = 8, d_c = 2.937 gcm^—1, R₁ = 0.028; 3 , orthorhombic, Pna2₁, a = 13.504(3)Å, b = 7.445(2)Å, c = 8.206(2)Å, V = 825.0(3)ų, Z = 4, d_c = 2.023 gcm^—1, R₁ = 0.022; 4 , orthorhombic, Pbca, a = 12.848(6)Å, b = 13.370(7)Å, c = 13.967(7)Å, V = 2399(2)ų, Z = 8, d_c = 1.702 gcm^—1, R₁ = 0.022; 5 , monoclinic, P2₁/n, a = 8.079(3)Å, b = 14.550(5)Å, c = 11.012(4)Å, β = 99.282(8)°, V = 1277.6(8)ų, Z = 4, d_c = 1.598 gcm^—1, R₁ = 0.039; 6 , monoclinic, P2₁/c, a = 16.215(4)Å, b = 13.977(4)Å, c = 14.176(4)Å, β = 114.555(5)°, V = 2922(2)ų, Z = 8, d_c = 1.525 gcm^—1, R₁ = 0.070.     

π‐Complexes of Copper(I) with Terminal Alkynes. Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [(HC≡CCH2NH3)(Cu2Br3)] π‐Complex

Crystals of the zwitterionic copper(I) π‐complex [(HC≡CCH₂NH₃)Cu₂Br₃] have been synthesized by interaction of CuBr with [HC≡CCH₂NH₃]Br in aqueous solution (pH < 1) and X‐ray studied. The crystals are monoclinic: space group P2₁/n, a = 6.722(4), b = 12.818(8), c = 9.907(3) Å, β = 100.25(4)°, V = 840.0(8) ų, Z = 4, R = 0.0592 for 3015 reflections. The crystal structure of the π‐complex contains isolated [(HC≡CCH₂NH₃)⁺(Cu₂Br₃)^?]₂ units which are incorporated into a framework by strong hydrogen N–H···Br and C≡C–H···Br bonds. The length of π‐coordinated propargylammonium C≡C bond is equal 1.216(8) Å and Cu(I)–(C≡C) distance equals 1.958(5) Å.     

Synthesis and Structure of a One‐Dimensional Aluminum Phosphate, [NH3(CH2)2NH2(CH2)3NH3]3+ [Al(PO4)2]3—

A one‐dimensional aluminum phosphate, [NH₃(CH₂)₂NH₂(CH₂)₃NH₃]³⁺ [Al(PO₄)₂]^3—, has been synthesized hydrothermally in the presence of N‐(2‐Aminoethyl‐)1, 3‐diaminopropane (AEDAP) and its structure determined by single crystal X‐ray diffraction. Crystal data: space group = Pbca (no. 61), a = 16.850(2), b = 8.832(1), c = 17.688(4)Å, V = 2632.4(2)ų, Z = 8, R₁ = 0.0389 [5663 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I)]. The structure consists of anionic [Al(PO₄)₂]^3— chains built up from AlO₄ and PO₄ tetrahedra, in which all the AlO₄ vertices are shared and each PO₄ tetrahedron possesses two terminal P=O linkages. The cations, which balances the negative charge of the chains, are located in between the chains and interact with the oxygen atoms through strong N—H···O hydrogen bonds. Additional characterization of the compound by powder XRD and MAS‐NMR has also been performed and described.     

A Novel Polyoxovanadium Cluster Shell: β‐As8V14O42

The hydrothermal reaction of VOSO₄, As₂O₅, piperazine and H₂O produces [H₂N(CH₂)₄NH₂]₄[β‐As₈V₁₄O₄₂(SO₄)]·2HSO₄ ( 1 ), which is the first arsenic‐vanadium cluster containing a spherical β‐As₈V₁₄O₄₂ shell. The structure of this compound was characterized by single crystal X‐ray diffraction, elemental analysis, TG, and IR spectrum. Crystal data for 1 : Orthorhombic, Cmcm, a = 15.369(1) Å, b = 16.404(1) Å, c = 25.772(1) Å, V = 6497.4(9) ų, Z = 4.     

Two Novel CuII Phenanthroline Adipato Complexes with π‐π Stacking Interactions: [Cu(phen)2(C6H8O4)] · 4.5 H2O and [(Cu2(phen)2Cl2)(C6H8O4)] · 4 H2O

The blue copper complex compounds [Cu(phen)₂(C₆H₈O₄)] · 4.5 H₂O ( 1 ) and [(Cu₂(phen)₂Cl₂)(C₆H₈O₄)] · 4 H₂O ( 2 ) were synthesized from CuCl₂, 1,10‐phenanthroline (phen) and adipic acid in CH₃OH/H₂O solutions. [Cu(phen)₂‐ (C₆H₈O₄)] complexes and hydrogen bonded H₂O molecules form the crystal structure of ( 1 ) (P1 (no. 2), a = 10.086(2) Å, b = 11.470(2) Å, c = 16.523(3) Å, α = 99.80(1)°, β = 115.13(1)°, γ = 115.13(1)°, V = 1617.5(5) ų, Z = 2). The Cu atoms are square‐pyramidally coordinated by four N atoms of the phen ligands and one O atom of the adipate anion (d(Cu–O) = 1.989 Å, d(Cu–N) = 2.032–2.040 Å, axial d(Cu–N) = 2.235 Å). π‐π stacking interactions between phen ligands are responsible for the formation of supramolecular assemblies of [Cu(phen)₂(C₆H₈O₄)] complex molecules into 1 D chains along [111]. The crystal structure of ( 2 ) shows polymeric [(Cu₂(phen)₂Cl₂)(C₆H₈O₄)_2/2] chains (P1 (no. 2), a = 7.013(1) Å, b = 10.376(1) Å, c = 11.372(3) Å, α = 73.64(1)°, β = 78.15(2)°, γ = 81.44(1)°, V = 773.5(2) ų, Z = 1). The Cu atoms are fivefold coordinated by two Cl atoms, two N atoms of phen ligands and one O atom of the adipate anion, forming [CuCl₂N₂O] square pyramids with an axial Cl atom (d(Cu–O) = 1.958 Å, d(Cu–N) = 2.017–2.033 Å, d(Cu–Cl) = 2.281 Å; axial d(Cu–Cl) = 2.724 Å). Two square pyramids are condensed via the common Cl–Cl edge to centrosymmetric [Cu₂Cl₂N₄O₂] dimers, which are connected via the adipate anions to form the [(Cu₂(phen)₂Cl₂)(C₆H₈O₄)_2/2] chains. The supramolecular 3 D network results from π‐π stacking interactions between the chains. H₂O molecules are located in tunnels.     

Kaliumamidotrioxogermanate(IV) – Wasserstoff-Brückenbindungen in K3GeO3NH2 und K3GeO3NH2 · KNH2

Potassium Amido Trioxo Germanates(IV) – Hydrogen Bridge Bonds in K₃GeO₃NH₂ and K₃GeO₃NH₂ · KNH₂ Colorless crystals of K₃GeO₃NH₂ and of K₃GeO₃NH₂ · KNH₂ were obtained by the reaction of KNH₂ with GeO₂ in supercritical ammonia at 450°C and p = 6 kbar in high-pressure autoclaves within 15 resp. 5 days. The crystal structures of both compounds were solved by X-ray single crystal methods. K₃GeO₃NH₂: P1 , a = 6.390(1) Å, b = 6.684(1) Å, c = 7.206(1) Å, α = 96.47(1)°, β = 101.66(1)°, γ = 91.66(1)°, Z = 2, R/R_w = 0.020/0.022, N(I) ≥ 2σ(I) = 3023, N(Var.) = 82 K₃GeO₃NH₂ · KNH₂: P2₁/c, a = 10.982(6) Å, b = 6.429(1) Å, c = 12.256(8) Å, β = 106.12(1)°, Z = 4, R/R_w = 0.022/0.029, N(F) ≥ 3σ(F) = 1745, N(Var.) = 107. In K₃GeO₃NH₂ tetrahedral ions GeO₃NH₂^3? are connected to chains by N? H …? O bridge bonds with 2.18 Å ≤ d(H …? O) ≤ 2.40 Å for d(N? H) ? 1.0 Å and by potassium ions while in K₃GeO₃NH₂ · KNH₂ bridge bonds between NH₂ groups of GeO₃NH₂^3? and NH₂^? ions as acceptors occur with 2.41 Å ≤ d((N? )H …? NH₂^?) ≤ 2.61 Å for d(N? H) ? 1.0 Å.     

Influence of the Counterions on the Structures of Ternary Zn/Sn/Se Anions: Synthesis and Properties of [Rb10(H2O)14.5][Zn4(μ4‐Se)2(SnSe4)4] and [Ba5(H2O)32][Zn5Sn(μ3‐Se)4(SnSe4)4]

Reactions of rubidium or barium salts of the ortho‐selenostannate anion, [Rb₄(H₂O)₄][SnSe₄] ( 1 ) or [Ba₂(H₂O)₅][SnSe₄] ( 2 ) with Zn(OAc)₂ or ZnCl₂ in aqueous solution yielded two novel compounds with different ternary Zn/Sn/Se anions, [Rb₁₀(H₂O)_14.5][Zn₄(μ₄‐Se)₂(SnSe₄)₄] ( 3 ) and [Ba₅(H₂O)₃₂][Zn₅Sn(μ₃‐Se)₄(SnSe₄)₄] ( 4 ). 1 – 4 have been determined by means of single crystal X‐ray diffraction: 1 : triclinic space group lattice dimensions at 203 K: a = 8.2582(17) Å, b = 10.634(2) Å, c = 10.922(2) Å, α = 110.16(3)°, β = 91.74(3)°, γ = 97.86(3)°, V = 888.8(3) ų; R₁ [I > 2σ(I)] = 0.0669; wR₂ = 0.1619; 2 : orthorhombic space group Pnma; lattice dimensions at 203 K: a = 17.828(4) Å, b = 11.101(2) Å, c = 6.7784(14) Å, V = 1341.5(5) ų; R₁ [I > 2σ(I)] = 0.0561; wR₂ = 0.1523; 3 : triclinic space group ; lattice dimension at 203 K: a = 17.431(4) Å, b = 17.459(4) Å, c = 22.730(5) Å, α = 105.82(3)°, β = 99.17(3)°, γ = 90.06(3)°, V = 6563.1(2) ų; R₁ [I > 2σ(I)] = 0.0822; wR₂ = 0.1782; 4 : monoclinic space group P2₁/c; lattice dimensions at 203 K: a = 25.231(5) Å, b = 24.776(5) Å, c = 25.396(5) Å, β = 106.59(3)°, V = 15215.0(5) ų; R₁ [I > 2σ(I)] = 0.0767; wR₂ = 0.1734. The results serve to underline the crucial role of the counterion for the type of ternary anion to be observed in the crystal. Whereas Rb⁺(aq) stabilizes a P1‐type Zn/Sn/Se supertetrahedron in 3 like K⁺, the Ba²⁺(aq) ions better fit to an anionic T3‐type Zn/Sn/Se cluster arrangement as do Na⁺ ions. It is possible to estimate a radius:charge ratio for the stabilization of the two structural motifs.     

Von kleinen Bausteinen zu neuen Poly‐alkoxo‐oxometallat‐Derivaten: Synthese und Strukturaufklärung von K4[VIV12O12(OCH3)16(C4O4)6], Cs10[VIV24O24(OCH3)32(C4O4)12][VIV8O8(OCH3)16(C2O4)] und M2[VIV8O8(OCH3)16(VIVOF4)] (M = [N(nBu)4] bzw. [NEt4])

>From Small Fragments to New Poly‐alkoxo‐oxo‐metalate Derivatives: Syntheses and Crystal Structures of K₄[V^IV₁₂O₁₂(OCH₃)₁₆(C₄O₄)₆], Cs₁₀[V^IV₂₄O₂₄(OCH₃)₃₂(C₄O₄)₁₂][V^IV₈O₈(OCH₃)₁₆(C₂O₄)], and M₂[V^IV₈O₈(OCH₃)₁₆(V^IVOF₄)] (M = [N(nBu)₄] or [NEt₄]) By solvothermal reaction of ortho‐vanadicacid ester [VO(OMe)₃] with squaric acid and potassium or caesium hydroxide the compounds K₄[V^IV₁₂O₁₂(OCH₃)₁₆(C₄O₄)₆] ( 2 ) and Cs₁₀[V^IV₂₄O₂₄(OCH₃)₃₂(C₄O₄)₁₂][V^IV₈O₈(OCH₃)₁₆(C₂O₄)] ( 3 ) could be syntesized. With tetra‐n‐butyl‐ or tetra‐n‐ethylammonium fluoride [N(nBu)₄]₂[V^IV₈O₈(OCH₃)₁₆(V^IVOF₄)] ( 4 ) and [N(Et)₄]₂[V^IV₈O₈(OCH₃)₁₆(V^IVOF₄)] ( 5 ) could be isolated. In 2 and 3 the corners of a tetrahedron or cube resp. are occupied by {(VO)₃(OMe)₄} groups and connected along the edges of the tetrahedron resp. cube by six or twelve resp. squarato‐groups. The octanuclear anions in the compounds 3 , 4 , and 5 are assumedly built up by fragments of the ortho‐vanadicacid ester [VO(OMe)₃]. Around the anions C₂O₄^2— or VOF₄^— these oligormeric chains are closed to a ring . Crystal data: 2 , tetragonal, P4₃, a = 18.166(3)Å, c = 29.165(7)Å, V = 9625(3)ų, Z = 4, d_c = 1.469 gcm^—3; 3 , orthorhombic, Pbca, a = 29.493(5)Å, b = 25.564(4)Å, c = 31.076Å, V = 23430(6)ų, Z = 4, d_c = 1.892 gcm^—3; 4 , monoclinic, P2₁/n, a = 9.528(1)Å, b = 23.021(2)Å, c = 19.303(2)Å, β = 92.570(2)°, V = 4229.8(5)ų, Z = 2, d_c = 1.391 gcm^—3; 5 , monoclinic, P2₁/n, a = 16.451(2)Å, b = 8.806(1)Å, c = 23.812(1)Å, β = 102.423(2)°, V = 3368.7(6)ų, Z = 2, d_c = 1.534 gcm^—3.     

Dipotassium Sodium Diantimonidoindate,K2Na[InSb2], a compound with the polyanion [In2Sb2Sb4/2]6−

The novel compound K₂Na[InSb₂] was synthesized from the elements at 900 K in sealed niobium ampoules. The compound forms plate-like crystals with silver metallic luster, which are very unstable in air and moisture. The crystal structure of K₂NaInSb₂ has been determined using single-crystal X-ray diffraction methods (space group Cmca (No. 64); a = 14.032(2), b = 16.399(3), c = 7.009(1) Å; Z = 8; Pearson symbol oC48). The structure contains pairs of edge-sharing InSb₄ tetrahedra which are linked to four other pairs via common vertices and form a two-dimensional [In₂Sb₂Sb_4/2]^6? anionic partial structure. The resulting pairs of tetrahedral holes are filled by Na⁺ cations. These [In₂Sb₂Sb_4/2]^6? layers are stacked along the b-axis and are interconnected by K⁺ cations. The whole structure can be considered as an ordered derivative of the KMnP structure (PbFCl type).     

Synthesis and structure of an open-type trinuclear molybdenum cluster compound[Mo_3(μ_3-S)(μ-S)_2-(μ-OAc)(S_2CNC_4H_8)_3(O)_2]·0.5CH_2Cl_2·2H_2O

The title compound was prepared by the reaction of Mo_3S_4(dtp)_4(H_2O)[ctp=S_2P(OEt)_2]with NaOAc·3H_2O and C_4H_8NCS_2NH_4.Crystallographic data:[Mo_3(μ_3-S)(μ-S)_2(μ-OAc)-(S_2CNC_4H_8)_3(O)_2]·0.5CH_2CI_2·2H_2O,Mr=980.18,triclinic,space group P,α=12.360(3),b=16.653(6),c=9.206(2)A,α=101.97(2),β=108.32(2),γ=86.14(3)°.V=1759.6(9)A~3,Z=2,Dc=1.85 g/cm~3,F(000)=962,μ(Mo K_α)=16.53 cm~(-1).Final R=0.044 for 4301 reflections with I≥3σ(I).This compoundmay be regarded as a mixed-valent trinuclear molybdenum cluster{Mo_2(V)Mo(Ⅳ)(μ_3-S)(μ-S)_2-(μ-OAc)(S_2CNC_4H_8)_3(O)_2}.The Mo-Mo distances are 2.783(1),2.833(1)and 3.374(2)A in the Mo_3non-equilateral triangle and there exist only two Mo-Mo bonds.The cluster was obtained by oxi-dation and ligand substitution of{Mo_3(μ_3-S)(μ-S)_3[μ-S_2P(OEt_2)][S_2P(OEt)_2]_3(H_2O)}.     

Low‐Temperature Synthesis of Diamminesodium(1+) Triamminesodium(1+) Trithioantimonate(3−) Ammoniate (1 : 2 : 1 : 2) ([Na(NH3)3]2[Na(NH3)2]SbS3⋅2 NH3), A Solvated Neutral Sodium Trithioantimonate(3−) (3 : 1) Na3SbS3) Ion Complex

A solution of sodium in liquid ammonia reacts with Sb₂S₃ to form large colorless crystals of the composition Na₃SbS₃⋅10 NH₃. The trigonal‐pyramidal SbS₃³⁻ anion is ion‐paired with three Na⁺ counter ions, the coordination spheres of which are completed by eight ammine ligands. The resulting neutral [Na(NH₃)₃]₂[Na(NH₃)₂]SbS₃ molecules crystallize together with two ammonia molecules of solvation in the space group P2₁/c (a=9.828(2), b=6.0702(4), c=33.4377(6) Å, β=91.362(7)°, V=1994.2(5) ų, Z=4).     

IV Dodekaedrische [Mo(CN)8]‐Koordination in den cyanoverbrückten Cobalt‐ und Nickel‐Amminkomplexen MII2(NH3)8[Mo(CN)8] · 1,5 H2O (MII = Co,Ni) und Ni2(NH3)9[Mo(CN)8] · 2 H2O

Crystal Structures of Octacyanomolybdates(IV). IV Dodecahedral [Mo(CN)₈] Coordination of the Cyano‐Bridged Cobalt and Nickel Ammin Complexes M^II₂(NH₃)₈[Mo(CN)₈] · 1.5 H₂O (M^II = Co, Ni) and Ni₂(NH₃)₉[Mo(CN)₈] · 2 H₂O At single crystals of the hydrated cyano complexes Co₂(NH₃)₈[Mo(CN)₈] · 1.5 H₂O (a = 910.0(4), b = 1671(2), c = 1501(1) pm, β = 93.76(6)°) and Ni₂(NH₃)₈[Mo(CN)₈] · 1.5 H₂O (a = 899.9(9), b = 1654.7(4), c = 1488(1) pm, β = 94.01°), isostructurally crystallizing in space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, and of trigonal Ni₂(NH₃)₉[Mo(CN)₈] · 2 H₂O (a = 955.1(1), c = 2326.7(7) pm, P3₁, Z = 3), X‐ray structure determinations were performed at 168 resp. 153 K. The [Mo(CN)₈]^4– groups of the three compounds, prepared at about 275 K and easily decomposing, show but slightly distorted dodecahedral coordination (mean distances Mo–C: 216.3, 215.4 and 216.1 pm). Within the monoclinic complexes the anions twodimensionally form cyano bridges to the ammin cations [M(NH₃)₄]²⁺ and are connected with the resulting [MN₆] octahedra (Co–N: 215.1 pm, Ni–N: 209.8 pm) into strongly puckered layers. The trigonal complex exhibits a chain structure, as one [Ni(NH₃)₅]²⁺ cation is only bound as terminal octahedron (Ni–N: 212.0 pm). Details and the influence of hydrogen bridges are discussed.     

From Isolated Polyanions to 1‐D Structure: Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Hybrid Fluorides {[(C2H4NH3)3NH]4+}2 · (H3O)+ · [Al7F30]9– and {[(C2H4NH3)3NH]4+}2 · [Al7F29]8– · (H2O)2

Two new hybrid fluorides, {[(C₂H₄NH₃)₃NH]⁴⁺}₂ · (H₃O)⁺ · [Al₇F₃₀]^9– ( I ) and {[(C₂H₄NH₃)₃NH]⁴⁺}₂ · [Al₇F₂₉]^8– · (H₂O)₂ ( II ), are synthesized by solvothermal method. The structure determinations are performed by single crystal technique. The symmetry of both crystals is triclinic, sp. gr. P 1, I : a = 9.1111(6) Å, b = 10.2652(8) Å, c = 11.3302(8) Å, α = 110.746(7)°, β = 102.02(1)°, γ = 103.035(4)°, V = 915.9(3) ų, Z = 1, R = 0.0489, R_w = 0.0654 for 2659 reflections, II : a = 8.438(2) Å, b = 10.125(2) Å, c = 10.853(4) Å, α = 106.56(2)°, β = 96.48(4)°, γ = 94.02(2)°, V = 877.9(9) ų, Z = 1, R = 0.0327, R_w = 0.0411 for 3185 reflections. In I , seven corner‐sharing AlF₆ octahedra form a [Al₇F₃₀]^9– anion with pseudo 3 symmetry; such units are found in the pyrochlore structure. The aluminum atoms lie at the corners of two tetrahedra, linked by a common vertex. In II , similar heptamers are linked in order to build infinite (Al₇F₂₉)_n^8– chains oriented along a axis. In both compounds, organic moieties are tetra protonated and establish a system of hydrogen bonds N–H…F with four Al₇F₃₀^9– heptamers in I and with three inorganic chains in II .     

Synthese und Molekülstruktur von [Al(SiMe3)3(DBU)] (DBU = 1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-en)

Synthesis and Molecular Structure of [Al(SiMe₃)₃(DBU)] (DBU = 1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene) [Al(SiMe₃)₃(OEt₂)] reacts with DBU (DBU = 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene) at 0 °C yielding [Al(SiMe₃)₃ · (DBU)] ( 1 ). 1 was characterised spectroscopically (¹H, ¹³C, ²⁹Si, ²⁷Al NMR, IR, MS) and by X-ray structure determination [monoclinic, C2/c, a = 33.053(2), b = 9.307(1), c = 20.810(1) Å, β = 124.07(2)°, V = 5302.4(5) ų, Z = 8, 218(2) K]. 1 does not react with [Cp₂ZrCl₂] even in boiling toluene.     

[1,2‐P2S8]2− – a New Member of the Thiophosphate Family: Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Vibrational Spectrum of [NH4(2.2.2‐cryptand)]2[1,2‐P2S8] and [NH4(18‐crown‐6)]2[1,2‐P2S8]·H2O

Colourless block‐shaped crystals of [(NH₄)₂(2.2.2‐cryptand)₂][P₂S₈] ( 1 ) and [(NH₄)₂(18‐crown‐6)₂][P₂S₈]·H₂O ( 2 ) could be obtained by the reaction of an aqueous solution of ammonium hexathiohypodiphosphate, (NH₄)₄P₂S₆·2 H₂O, with sulfur and 2.2.2‐cryptand or 18‐crown‐6. The crystal structures of both compounds have been determined by single‐crystal X‐Ray diffraction analysis. Compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c with a = 2032.7(2), b = 1243.6(2), c = 2244.6(2) pm, β = 98.64(1)°, and Z = 8, whereas compound 2 crystallizes also monoclinic in the space group P2₁/c with a = 2121.3(2), b = 865.5(1), c = 2345.4(2) pm, β = 91.96(1)°, and Z = 4. It could be established that the title compounds contain a new type of six‐membered [1,2‐P₂S₄] ring with P – P bond and three S – S linkages. The tetrahedral environment of each phosphorus is completed by a (formally) single and double bonded sulfur atom attached externally to the [1,2‐P₂S₄] ring. These terminal PS₂ units are mesomerically stabilized according to their P – S distances. FT‐IR and FT‐Raman spectra of the title compounds are recorded and interpreted.     

Syntheses and structures of nine-coordinate K3[DyIII(nta)2(H2O)]·5H2O and eight-coordinate (NH4)3[DyIII(nta)2] complexes

K₃[Dy^III(nta)₂(H₂O)]·5H₂O and (NH₄)₃[Dy^III(nta)₂] have been synthesized in aqueous solution and characterized by IR, elemental analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction techniques. In K₃[Dy^III(nta)₂(H₂O)]·5H₂O the Dy^III ion is nine coordinated yielding a tricapped trigonal prismatic conformation, and its crystal belongs to monoclinic system and C2/c space group. The crystal data are as follows: a = 15.373(5) Å, b = 12.896(4) Å, c = 26.202(9) Å; β = 96.122(5)°, V = 5165(3) ų, Z = 8, D _c = 1.965 g·cm^?3, μ = 3.458 mm^?1, F(000) = 3016, R ₁ = 0.0452 and wR ₂ = 0.1025 for 4550 observed reflections with I ≥ 2σ(I). In (NH₄)₃[Dy^III(nta)₂] the Dy^III ion is eight coordinated yielding a usual dicapped trigonal anti-prismatic conformation, and its crystal belongs to monoclinic system and C2/c space group. The crystal data are as follows: a = 13.736(3) Å, b = 7.9389(16) Å, c = 18.781(4) Å; β = 104.099(3)°, V = 1986.3(7) ų, Z = 2, D _c = 1.983 g·cm^?3, μ = 3.834 mm^?1, F(000) = 1172, R ₁ = 0.0208 and wR ₂ = 0.0500 for 2022 observed reflections with I ≥ 2σ(I). The results indicate that the difference in counter ion also influences coordination numbers and structures of rare earth metal complexes with aminopolycarboxylic acid ligands.