Darstellung,Kristallstrukturen und Schwingungsspektren von [(Mo6X)Y]2–; Xi = Cl,Br; Ya = NO3, NO2

Synthesis, Crystal Structures, and Vibrational Spectra of [(Mo₆X)Y]^2–; Xⁱ = Cl, Br; Y^a = NO₃, NO₂ By treatment of [(Mo₆X)Y]^2–; Xⁱ = Y^a = Cl, Br with AgNO₃ or AgNO₂ by strictly exclusion of oxygene in acetone the hexanitrato and hexanitrito cluster anions [(Mo₆X)Y]^2–, Y^a = NO₂, NO₃ are formed. X-ray structure determinations of (Ph₄As)₂[(Mo₆Cl)(NO₃)] · 2 Me₂CO ( 1 ) (monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, a = 12.696(3), b = 21.526(1), c = 14.275(5) Å, β = 115.02(2)°, Z = 2), (n-Bu₄N)₂[(Mo₆Br)(NO₃)] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ ( 2 ) (monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, a = 14.390(5), b = 11.216(5), c = 21.179(5)Å, β = 96.475(5)°, Z = 2) and (Ph₄P)₂[(Mo₆Cl)(NO₂)] (3) (monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, a = 11.823(5), b = 13.415(5), c = 19.286(5) Å, β = 105.090(5)°, Z = 2) reveal the coordination of the ligands via O atoms with (Mo–O) bond lengths of 2.11–2.13 Å, and (MoON) angles of 122–131°. The vibrational spectra of the nitrato compounds show the typical innerligand vibrations ν_as(NO₂) (∼ 1500), ν_s(NO₂) (∼ 1270) and ν(NO) (∼ 980 cm^–1). The stretching vibrations ν(N=O) at 1460–1490 cm^–1 and ν(N–O) in the range of 950–1000 cm^–1 are characteristic for nitrito ligands coordinated via O atoms.     

Darstellung,Schwingungsspektrum und Kristallstruktur von (n‐Bu4N)2[(W6Cl)F] · 2 CH2Cl2 und 19F‐NMR‐spektroskopischer Nachweis der gemischten Clusteranionen [(W6Cl)FCl]2–, n = 1–6

Synthesis, Vibrational Spectra, and Crystal Structure of ( n ‐Bu₄N)₂[(W₆Cl )F ] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ and ¹⁹F NMR Spectroscopic Evidence of the Mixed Cluster Anions [(W₆Cl )F Cl ]^2–, n = 1–6 The reaction of (n‐Bu₄N)₂[(W₆Cl)Cl] with CF₃COOH in dichloromethane gives intermediately a mixture of the cluster anions [(W₆Cl)(CF₃COO)Cl]^2–, n = 1–6. By treatment with NH₄F the outer sphere coordinated trifluoracetato ligands are easily substituted and the components of the series [(W₆Cl)FCl], n = 1–6 are formed and characterized by their distinct ¹⁹F NMR chemical shifts. An X‐ray structure determination has been performed on a single crystal of (n‐Bu₄N)₂[(W₆Cl)F] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ (orthorhombic, space group Pbca, a = 15.628(4), b = 17.656(3), c = 20.687(4) Å, Z = 4). The low temperatur IR (60 K) and Raman (20 K) spectra are assigned by normal coordinate analysis based on the molecular parameters of the X‐ray determination. The valence force constants are f_d(WW) = 1.89, f_d(WF) = 2.43 and f_d(WCl) = 0.93 mdyn/Å.     

Darstellung,Kristallstruktur und Schwingungsspektren von (n-Bu4N)2[(Mo6I)(NCS)]

Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Vibrational Spectra of (n-Bu₄N)₂[(Mo₆I)(NCS)] By treatment of [(Mo₆I)I]^2– with (SCN)₂ in dichloromethane at –20 °C the hexaisothiocyanato cluster anion [(Mo₆I)(NCS)]^2– is formed. The X-ray structure determination of (n-Bu₄N)₂[(Mo₆I)(NCS)] · 2 Me₂CO (monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 13.168(5), b = 11.964(5), c = 24.636(5) Å, β = 104.960(5)°, Z = 2) shows, that the thiocyanate groups are coordinated exclusively via N atoms with Mo–N bond lengths of 2.141–2.150 Å, Mo–N–C angles of 166–178° and N–C–S-angles of 174–180°. The vibrational spectra exhibit characteristic innerligand vibrations at 2073–2054 (ν_CN), 846–844 (ν_CS) and 480–462 cm^–1 (δ_NCS).     

19F-NMR-spektroskopischer Nachweis und statistische Untersuchung zur Bildung der gemischten Clusteranionen [(Mo6ICl)F]2−, n = 0–7, und Darstellung von (TBA)2[(Mo6I)F]

¹⁹F NMR Spectroscopic Evidence and Calculation of the Statistical Formation of Mixed Cluster Anions [(Mo₆I Cl )F ]^2?, n = 0–7, and Preparation of (TBA)₂[(Mo₆I )F ] The octa-μ₃-iodo-hexafluoro-hexamolybdate(2?)ion [(Mo₆I)F]^2? is prepared for the first time. The system of the 21 innersphere mixed clusters (Mo₆ICl)⁴⁺, n = 0–7 is formed by exchange of innersphere bound Clⁱ against outersphere bound I^a on tempering solid [(Mo₆Cl)I] at 400°C. Prolonged tempering leads to increasing average n values of the mixture, which is converted into the tetrabutylammonium salt (TBA)₂[(Mo₆ICl)F]. Using increments of chemical shifts and integral peak intensities the 54 ¹⁹F-nmr signals of the 21 species (compound n = 8 is absent) are assigned and confirmed by the 2 D-¹⁹F/¹⁹F-COSY spectrum. From the measured intensities the distribution of the different compounds is determined and proves significant deviation from statistical occupation, revealing the preference of isomers with iodine atoms occupying edges of the innersphere cube and discrimination of those sharing diagonals of the faces. Moreover all compounds with n = 3 and 4 are present overaverage in comparison to the others.     

Darstellung,Kristallstrukturen, Schwingungsspektren und Normalkoordinatenanalyse von [(Mo6Br)Y]2−; Ya  CN,NCS

Preparation, Crystal Structures, Vibrational Spectra, and Normal Coordinate Analysis of [(Mo₆Br )Y ]^2?; Y^a ? CN, NCS By treatment of [(Mo₆Br)Br^a₆]^2? with AgNO₃ in acetone and addition of KCN or KNCS the hexacyano and hexaisothiocyanato derivates [(Mo₆Br)Y]^2?, Y^a ? CN, NCS are formed. X-ray structure determinations of (Ph₄P)₂ [(Mo₆Br)(CN)^a₆]·4H₂ O ( 1 ) (triclinic, spacegroup P1, a = 11.63(3), b = 11.85(1), c = 14.23(5) Å, α = 71.8(1)°, β = 67.6(3)°, γ = 62.8(1)°, Z= 1) and (n-Bu₄N)₂[(Mo₆Br ⁱ₈)(NCS)^a₆] · 2Et₂O ( 2 ) (monoclinic, spacegroup P2₁/n, a = 11.483(3), b = 16.348(5), c = 20.059(6) Å, β= 95.44(3)°, Z = 2) have been performed. The via C coordinated cyano ligands of ( 1 ) reveal facial groups with (MoCN) angles of 168.0–171,5° and 174.1°–175.7°. In ( 2 ) the via N coordinated isothiocyanato groups at the apical positions show MoNC-angles of 164.4°, the equatorial angles are 172.7–173.5°. Using the molecular parameters of the X-ray determinations the 10 K IR and Raman spectra of the (n-Bu₄N) cluster salts are assigned by normal coordinate analyses based on a modified valence force field. The valence force constants are f_d(MoMo) = 1.41 (CN^a), 1.43 (NCS^a), f_d (MoBrⁱ) = 0.97 (CN^a), 0.96 (NCS^a), f_d(MoC) = 1.62, f_d(Mo-N) = 2.09 mdyne/Å.     

Darstellung,Kristallstruktur und spektroskopische Eigenschaften der Clusteranionen [(Mo6Br)X]2− mit Xa = F,Cl, Br,I

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Spectroscopic Properties of the Cluster Anions [(Mo₆Br )X ]^2? with X^a = F, Cl, Br, I The tetrabutylammonium (TBA), tetraphenylphosphonium (TPP) and tetraphenylarsonium (TPAs) salts of the octa-μ₃-bromo-hexahalogeno-octahedro-hexamolybdate(2?) anions [(Mo₆Br)X]^2? (X^a = F, Cl, Br, I) are synthesized from solutions of the free acids H₂[(Mo₆Br)X] · 8 H₂O with X^a = Cl, Br, I. The crystal structures show systematic stretchings in the Mo? Mo bond length and a slight compression of the Brⁱ₈ cube in the F^a to I^a series. The cations do not change much. The i.r. and Raman spectra show at 10 K almost constant frequencies of the (Mo₆Brⁱ₈) cluster vibrations, whereas all modes with X^a ligand contribution are characteristically shifted. The most important bands are assigned by polarization measurements and the force constants are derived from normal coordinate analysis. The ⁹⁵Mo nmr signals are shifted to lower field with increasing electronegativity of the X^a ligands. The fluorine compound shows a sharp ¹⁹F nmr singlet at ?184.5 ppm.     

Schwingungsspektren und Kraftkonstanten der Übergangsreihe O2PF—S2PF— S2P(CH3)

Vibration spectra and force constants of the series O₂PF — S₂PF — S₂P(CH₃). The vibrational spectra of OSPF, S₂PF, S₂PF(CH₃) and S₂P(CN) are reported and discussed with O₂PF and S₂P(CH₃). On the basis of a simplified valence-force-field the force constants are calculated and the bonding relations are discussed. In the ions, f PF is lower than in corresponding molecules. The ionic charge is distributed over nearly all atoms of the ions.     

Darstellung und spektroskopische Charakterisierung des Clusteranions [(Mo6Cl8i)(CF3COO)6a]2−

Preparation and Spectroscopic Characterization of the Cluster Anion [(Mo₆Cl )(CF₃COO) ]^2? On heating of [(Mo₆Cl)Cl]^2? in dichloromethane with trifluoroacetic acid the new stable cluster anion [(Mo₆Cl)(CF₃COO)]^2? is formed by elimination of HCl. The (Mo₆Cl) unit remains unattacked. The ¹⁹F nmr spectrum exhibits a downfield shifted singulett as compared to free CF₃COO^? indicating the equivalence of all trifluoroacetate ligands, which unidentate coordination is deduced from characteristic i. r. frequencies of the carboxyl groups. The most intense i.r. band at 501 cm^?1 is assigned to the antisymmetric Mo? O^a vibration, the most intense Raman line at 319 cm^?1 to the breathing mode of the Cl cube.     

19F-NMR-spektroskopischer Nachweis und Berechnung der statistischen Bildung der gemischten Clusteranionen [(Mo6BrCl)F]2−, n = 0 – 8

¹⁹F NMR Spectroscopic Evidence and Calculation of the Statistical Formation of Mixed Cluster Anions [(Mo₆Br Cl )F ]^2?, n = 0 – 8 The complete system of the innersphere mixed clusters (Mo₆BrCl)⁴⁺ is formed by exchange of innersphere bound Clⁱ against outersphere bound Br^a on tempering the solid [(Mo₆Cl)Br] at 500°C for 16 h. After conversion with conc. HCl into (H₃O)₂[(Mo₆BrCl)Cl] and precipitation of the outer Cl^a with AgBF₄ in ethanol, treatment with tetrabutylammonium(TBA)fluoride yields (TBA)₂ [(Mo₆BrCl)F], a mixture of 22 different species. According to the sets of chemical equivalent fluorine atoms in total 55 ¹⁹F nmr signals are expected, which are really observed in the high resolution 1D-¹⁹F-nmr spectrum. Using increments of chemical shifts, peak intensities and multiplet structures as well as the 2D-¹⁹F/¹⁹F-COSY spectrum the complete and unambiguous assignment of all resonances is achieved. From the measured integral intensities the distribution of the different compounds is determined, revealing statistical formation of the geometrical isomers.     

Schwingungsspektren und Normalkoordinatenanalysen der 92Mo-, 100Mo-, 35Cl- und 37Cl-Isotopomeren der Clusteranionen [(Mo6X)Y]2−; Xi = Cl,Br; Ya = F,Cl, Br,I

Vibrational Spectra and Normal Coordinate Analysis of ⁹²Mo, ¹⁰⁰Mo, ³⁵Cl, and ³⁷Cl Isotopomers of the Cluster Anions [(Mo₆X )Y ]^2?; Xⁱ = Cl, Br; Y^a = F, Cl, Br, I The tetrabutylammonium (TBA) salts of the octa-μ₃-halogeno-hexahalogeno-octahedro-hexamolybdate(2 –) anions [(Mo₆X)Y]^2?; Xⁱ = Cl, Br; Y^a = F, Cl, Br, I; have been synthesized using ⁹²Mo, ¹⁰⁰Mo, ³⁵Cl, and ³⁷Cl. The 10 K IR and Raman spectra reveal significant frequency shifts due to the isotopic labelling of the Mo₆ cage, the inner sphere halides X₈ⁱ or the outer sphere ligands Y, respectively. The normal coordinate analysis yields (Mo? Mo) valence force constants of about 1.3 to 1.5 mdyn/Å. For the μ₃-bonded halogenes Clⁱ and Brⁱ valence force constants of 1.1 resp. 1.0 mdyn/Å are calculated. The values for (Mo? Y^a) bonds are found in the usual halide range. The observed isotopic shifts are verified very well by the calculations, allowing detailed assignment of the IR and Raman spectra of these compounds for the first time.     

Elektronenmikroskopische Untersuchungen zur Realstruktur von La2CeTaO6Cl3 und dessen thermischem Abbauprodukt La2CeCe TaO6Cl3−x

High Resolution Electron Microscopy Investigations of La₂CeTaO₆Cl₃ and its Thermal Decomposition Product La₂Ce Ce TaO₆Cl_3?x The thermal decomposition of the hexagonal La₂CeTaO₆Cl₃ led to a mixed-valent product La₂CeCe TaO₆Cl_3?x with a complicated monoclinic structure. The detailed inspection shows two subunits A and B, which form the monoclinic unit cell by a ABAB sequence. The subunit A is almost identical to the hexagonal cell of the starting material while subunit B has additional Ln- and Cl-positions. For this reason, the main structure features of the monoclinic compound and the starting material are related, which is clearly seen in the electron microscopy investigations. As might be expected from the relationship between the subunits A and B one can observe defects in the monoclinic compound arising from the various possibilities of combining these building elements. We also found structure defects in the hexagonal starting material, which are caused by the presence of the subunit B.     

The crystal structure of tris (ethylenediamine), cobalt(III) hexacyanoferrate(III)dihydrate,Co(C2H8N2)3[Fe(CN)6] · 2H2O

The crystal structure of the title compound has been determined from three dimensional x-ray data obtained by the multiple film method. The space group is P2_l/n and the cell dimensions are: a = 14.90, b = 16.84, c = 8.38 Å; β = 93.5° Z = 4. The structure is formed by discrete Co (en) and Fe(CN) ions, both of which have an octahedral configuration. The Fe(CN) ions are approximately octahedrally surrounded by the Co (en) ions while arrangement of Fe (CN) ions around the Co(en) ions completely differs from an octahedron. The mean Fe? C and Co? C dustances are 1.91 and 2.01 Å, respectively. The water molecules do not play an important role in the structure and all distances between oxygen and other atoms indicate the presence of very weak hydrogen bonds. The salts M (en)₃ Q(CN)₆ · H₂O, where M = Co and Cr and Q = Cr, Mn, Fe and Co, are all isomorphous.     

Dibrommethylsulfoniumsalze – Darstellung und Kristallstruktur [1]

Dibromomethylsulfoniumsalts — Preparation and Crystal Structure The salts CH₃SBrA^? (A^? = SbCl, AsF) were prepared by various routes and characterized by their Ramanspectra. CH₃SBrAsF crystallized in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 770,5(4) pm, b = 942,4(12) pm, c = 1329,3(14) pm, β = 100,28(6)°, Z = 4. Distances and bond angles in the cation are as expected.     

Über geordnete Perowskite mit Kationenfehlstellen. XI. Verbindungen vom Typ ABB□1/4WVIO6 ≙ ABIIB□WO24 mit AII,BII = Ba,Sr

On Ordered Perovskites with Cationic Vacancies. XI. Compounds of Type A B B □_1/4W^VIO₆ ? A B^IIB □W O₂₄ with A^II, B^II = Ba, Sr Depending on the ionic radii of the two and three valent cations in the perovskites of type ABB □_1/4W^VIO₆ ?; AB^IIB □WO₂₄ order disorder phenomena are present. The results of the x-ray and vibrational spectroscopic investigations as well as the diffuse reflectance spectra and the visible photoluminescence are reported.     

Thermisches Verhalten und Kristallstruktur von YAl3Cl12

Thermal Behaviour and Crystal Structure of YAl₃Cl₁₂ We determined the thermodynamic data of YAl₃Cl₁₂ ΔH = ?739.9 ± 3 kcal/mol and S = 136.1 ± 4 cal/K · mol by total pressure measurements and ΔH = ?739.1 ± 1.6 kcal/mol by solution calorimetry. Using DTA-investigations we established the phase diagram in the system AlCl₃–YCl₃. The crystal structure was refined on the basis of single crystal data (P3₁ 12; Z = 3; a = 1 046.8(2); c = 1 562.3(3) pm).     

K11[HSn(PWO34)2] · 27 H2O – Synthese und Struktur

K₁₁[HSn (PW O₃₄)₂] · 27 H₂O – Synthesis and Structure K₁₁[HSn (PWO₃₄)₂] · 27 H₂O 1 can be synthesized in an “one-pot reaction” from commercially obtainable educts (SnCl₂; Na₂HPO₄ · 7 H₂O, Na₂WO₄ · 2 H₂O) in high yields and has been characterized by elemental analysis, IR/Raman-, UV/Vis-spectroscopy as well as by X-ray crystal structure analysis. The example of 1 again demonstrates the validity of our working hypothesis, that polyoxometalates can be obtained by linking highly charged, transferable building blocks by cationic centres within the scope of an optimal charge control. For structural details see “Inhaltsübersicht”.     

Kristallstruktur und Eigenschaften von Calcium- und Strontiumhexathiodiphosphat(IV), Ca2P2S6 und Sr2P2S6, mit einem Beitrag zu Ca5P8 und Pb2P2S6

Crystal Structure and Properties of Calcium and Strontium Hexathiodiphosphate(IV), Ca₂P₂S₆ and Sr₂P₂S₆, with a Contribution on Ca₅P₈ and Pb₂P₂S₆ Ca₂P₂S₆ and Sr₂P₂S₆ were prepared from metal and a mixture of red phosphorus and sulfur (molar ratio M:P:S = 1:1:3) in 2 corundum crucibles inserted in quartz ampullae under vacuum (20 d 900°C). The compounds were obtained as colourless, crystalline powders containing single crystals. They crystallize in the Sn₂P₂S₆ (high temperature form) type structure (P2₁/c, Z = 2): Ca₂P₂S₆ a = 653.2(2)pm, b = 728.1(2)pm, c = 1110.1(4)pm, β = 124.00(4)°, d = 2.50(2); Sr₂P₂S₆ a = 664.3(2)pm, b = 755.7(3)pm, c = 1139.7(3)pm, β = 124.07(2)°, d = 2.97(2). The anions P₂S have staggered confirmation and are arranged with the motif of a cubic close-packing. Sr²⁺ is coordinated by 8S which form a twofold face-capped trigonal prism and belong to 4P₂S. Structure calculations clearly show that Pb₂P₂S₆ also crystallizes in P2₁/c and not in Pc [1]. Also, Raman- and IR-spectra of Ca₅P₈ were recorded at 20°C. The stretching vibrations of P were assigned in analogy to those of P₂S in alkaline earth hexathiodiphosphates(IV). The range of their frequencies (480 to 340 cm^?1) is essentially smaller and shifted to smaller values compared with P₂S in Ca₂P₂S₆ and Sr₂P₂S₆ (620 to 390 cm^?1). The symmetry of P is not D_3d but C_2h as in the case of P₂S.     

Chemie und Strukturchemie von Phosphiden und Polyphosphiden. 53. Darstellung,Eigenschaften und Schwingungsspektren der Käfiganionen P113− und As113−

Chemistry and Structural Chemistry of Phosphides and Polyphosphides. 53. Preparation, Properties, and Vibrational Spectra of the Cage Anions P₁₁^3? and As₁₁^3? The Zintl-phases M₃X₁₁ (M = Na, K, Rb, Cs; X = P, As) are prepared from the elements or from M₃X₇ and X. The compounds undergo a first-order phase transition from the crystalline to the plastically crystalline state. Unit cell and space group of both modifications and the transition temperature T_c are determined. The vibrational spectra of the crystalline compounds and the Raman spectrum of the P₁₁^3? anion in en-solution as well are measured. The assignment of the frequencies is given, based on the 32-D₃ symmetry of the X₁₁^3? cage anion. Normal coordinate analysis is carried out in terms of Cartesian coordinates to avoid the problem of redundancies in using internal coordinates. The force constants [mdyn Å^?1] obtained for the characteristic bonds r, s, and t are: f = 1.34, f = 1.20, f = 1.08; f = 1.1, f = 0.91. Normal vibrations and the potential energy distribution (PED) are discussed.     

Darstellung, 19F-NMR-spektroskopischer Nachweis und Untersuchung zur Bildung der metallgemischten Clusteranionen [(Mo6−nWnCl)F]2−, n = 0−6

Preparation, ¹⁹F NMR Spectroscopic Evidence and Study of the Formation of Metal-Mixed Cluster Anions [(Mo_6?nW_nCl )F ]^2?, n = 0?6 The complete system of metal-mixed octahedral cluster ions [(Mo_6?nW_nCl)F]^2?, n = 0?6, is prepared by tempering Mo powder with WCl₆ at 600°C. A mixture containing inclusively the geometric isomers (n = 2, 3, 4) all ten possible species is transferred into the tetra-n-butylammonium salts (TBA)₂[(Mo_6?nW_nCl)F]. In the ¹⁹F nmr spectrum the 24 expected signals are observed, assigned on the basis of their chemical shifts, multiplicities and intensities, and confirmed by a 2D-¹⁹F-¹⁹F COSY spectrum. From the integrated intensities the distribution of the different components is derived revealing a non-statistical formation, in that isomers with Mo…?Mo or W…?W atoms in trans-positions in comparision to those with mixed Mo…?W axes are favoured, and that especially the homoleptic compounds Mo₆ and W₆ are present to an over-average extent. Evaluation of ¹⁹F chemical shifts reveals that F bound to W which is in antipodal position to Mo resonates at higher field compared to F bound to W in a W…?W arrangement, caused by an increased shielding, which is synonymous to a positive antipodal-effect by Mo. Vice versa F bound to Mo with an antipodal W resonates at lower field compared with F bound to Mo in an Mo…?Mo arrangement caused by an increased deshielding and synonymous a negative antipodal-effect by W. The chemical shifts, resulting from antipodal-effects, are different for the compounds within the [(Mo_6?nW_nCl)F]^2? - system. The difference of the antipodal effect of successive substitution products results in characteristic values designated as antipodal shift constants, depending on the kind of substituents, which is valid for other cluster systems, too.     

Bis[N-(trimethylsilyl)iminobenzoyl]phosphanide des Lithiums und Zinks – Synthese sowie NMR-spektroskopische,strukturelle und quantenchemische Untersuchungen

Acyl- and Alkylidenephosphanes. XXXV. Bis[ N -(trimethylsilyl)iminobenzoyl]phosphanides of Lithium and Zinc – Syntheses as well as NMR Spectroscopic, Structural, and Quantumchemical Studies From the reaction of bis(tetrahydrofuran)lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)phosphanide with two equivalents of benzonitrile in 1,2-dimethoxyethane, the yellow dme complex ( 2 a ) of lithium bis[N-(trimethylsilyl)iminobenzoyl]phosphanide ( 2 ) was obtained in 69% yield. However, the intermediate {1-[N-lithium-N-(trimethylsilyl)amido]benzylidene}trimethylsilylphosphane ( 1 ), formed by an analogous 1 : 1 addition in diethyl ether, turned out to be unstable and as a consequence could be characterized by nmr spectroscopic methods only; attempts to isolate the compound failed, but small amounts of the neutral complex 2 b , with the ligands benzonitrile and tetrahydrofuran coordinated to lithium, precipitated. The reaction of compound 2 with zinc(II) chloride in diethyl ether gives the orange-red spiro-complex zinc bis{bis[N-(trimethylsilyl)iminobenzoyl]phosphanide} ( 3 ); this complex is also formed from bis[N-(trimethylsilyl)iminobenzoyl]phosphane ( 4 ), easily amenable by a lithium hydrogen exchange of 2 a with trifluoroacetic acid [18], and zinc bis[bis(trimethylsilyl)amide]. As derived from nmr spectroscopic studies and x-ray structure determinations, compounds 2 a {δ³¹P +63.3 ppm; P2₁/n; Z = 4; R₁ = 0.067}, 2 b {δ³¹P +63.3 ppm; P2₁/c; Z = 4; R₁ = 0.063}, 3 {δ³¹P +58.2 ppm; C2/c; Z = 4; R₁ = 0.037} and 4 {δ³¹P +58.1 ppm [18]} exist as cyclic 3-imino-2λ³σ²-phosphapropenylamides and -propenylamine, respectively, in solution as well as in the solid state. Unlike hydrogen derivative 4 the bis[N-(trimethylsilyl)iminobenzoyl]phosphanide fragments N,N′-coordinating either a lithium or a zinc cation are characterized by almost completely equalized bond lengths; typical mean distances and angles are: PC 180.3 and 178.7; CN 130.5 and 131.8; N–Si 175.3 and 179.3; N–Li 202.3; N–Zn 203.5 pm; CPC 108.8° and 110.5°; PCN 130.9° and 132.9°; CN–Li 113.0°, CN–Zn 117.4°; N–Li–N 104.6°; N–Zn–N 108.8°. Alterations in the shape of the six membered chelate rings, caused by an exchange of the 3-imino-2λ³σ²-phosphapropenylamide or related 2λ³σ²-phospha-1,3-dionate units for the corresponding phosphorus free ligands, are discussed in detail. The results of quantumchemical DFT-B3LYP calculations coincide very well with the experimentally obtained findings.