Oxo-Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Molybdän und Wolfram. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Mo(O)2(NPPh3)2] und [WO(NPPh3)3]2[W6O19]

Oxo-phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Molybdenum and Tungsten. Crystal Structures of [Mo(O)₂(NPPh₃)₂] and [WO(NPPh₃)₃]₂[W₆O₁₉] The dioxo-phosphoraneiminato complexes [Mo(O)₂(NPPh₃)₂] ( 1 ) and [W(O)₂(NPPh₃)₂] ( 2 ) originate from hydrolysis of the nitrido complexes [MN(NPPh₃)₃] (M = Mo, W). They form colourless crystals, which are characterized by IR and NMR spectroscopy as well as by mass spectrometry. According to the crystal structure analysis of 1 (space group Fdd2, Z = 8; lattice dimensions at –83 °C: a = 1953.3(1), b = 3275.8(3), c = 953.4(1) pm) there are monomeric molecules with tetrahedrally coordinated molybdenum atoms. The distances MoO of 171.2 pm and MoN of 185.9 pm correspond to double bonds. In dichloromethane solution 2 undergoes further hydrolysis with colourless crystals of [WO(NPPh₃)₃]₂[W₆O₁₉] ( 3 ) originating, which are characterized crystallographically (space group Pbcn, Z = 4; lattice dimensions at –50 °C: a = 3225.1(6), b = 1803.6(3), c = 1811.9(3) pm). 3 consists of cations [WO(NPPh₃)₃]⁺ with tetrahedrally coordinated tungsten atoms and of the known [W₆O₁₉]^2– anions. The tungsten atoms of the cations show distances WO of 171.8 pm and WN of 182 pm which correspond to double bonds as in 1 .     

Neue Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe von Molybdän und Wolfram. Die Kristallstrukturen von [(μ‐S2N2){MoCl4(NPPh3)}2], [Mo(NPPh3)4][BF4]2, [W(S)2(NPPh3)2] und [Ph3PNH2]+[SCN]–

New Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Molybdenum and Tungsten. Crystal Structures of [(μ‐S₂N₂){MoCl₄(NPPh₃)}₂], [Mo(NPPh₃)₄][BF₄]₂, [W(S)₂(NPPh₃)₂], and [Ph₃PNH₂]⁺[SCN]^– The binuclear molybdenum(V)phosphoraneiminato complex [(μ‐S₂N₂){Mo^VCl₄(NPPh₃)}₂] ( 1 ) has been prepared by the reaction of the chlorothionitreno complex [Mo^VICl₄(NSCl)]₂ with Me₃SiNPPh₃ in dichloromethane forming green crystals. The temperature dependent magnetic susceptibility in the range of 2–30 K shows ideal behaviour according to the Curie law with a magnetic moment of 1.60 B.M. According to the crystal structure determination 1 forms centrosymmetric molecules in which the molybdenum atoms are connected by the nitrogen atoms of the S₂N₂ molecule. In trans‐position to it the nitrogen atoms of the phosphoraneiminato groups (NPPh₃^–) are coordinated with Mo–N bond lengths of 171(1) pm. The tetrakis(phosphoraneiminato) complex [Mo(NPPh₃)₄]‐ [BF₄]₂ ( 2 ) has been obtained as colourless crystal needles by the reaction of MoN(NPPh₃)₃ with boron trifluoride etherate in toluene solution. In the dication the molybdenum atom is tetrahedrally coordinated by the nitrogen atoms of the (NPPh₃^–) groups with Mo–N bond lengths of 179,8–181,0(3) pm. The dithio‐bis(phosphoraneiminato) tungsten complex [W(S)₂(NPPh₃)₂] ( 3 ) is formed as yellow crystals as well as [Ph₃PNH₂]⁺[SCN]^– ( 4 ) from the reaction of WN(NPPh₃)₃ with carbon disulfide in tetrahydrofurane in the presence of traces of water. 3 has a monomeric molecular structure with tetrahedrally coordinated tungsten atom with bond lengths W–S of 214.5(5) pm and W–N of 179(1) pm. In the structure of 4 the thiocyanate ions are associated by hydrogen bonds of the NH₂ group of the [Ph₃PNH₂]⁺ ion to give a zigzag chain. 1 : Space group Pbca, Z = 4, lattice constants at –80 °C: a = 1647.9(3), b = 1460.8(2), c = 1810.4(4) pm; R₁ = 0.0981. 2 : Space group P1, Z = 2, lattice constants at –80 °C: a = 1162.5(1), b = 1238.0(1), c = 2346.2(2) pm; α = 103.14(1)°, β = 90.13(1)°, γ = 97.66(1)°; R₁ = 0.0423. 3 : Space group Fdd2, Z = 8, lattice constants at –80 °C: a = 3310.1(4), b = 2059.7(2), c = 966,7(1) pm; R₁ = 0.0696. 4 : Space group P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 4, lattice constants at –80 °C: a = 1118.4(1), b = 1206.7(1), c = 1279.9(1) pm; R₁ = 0.0311.     

Metallkomplexe von Phenylenbistriazeniden: Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [Cp(CO)2M]2(1,2-PhN3C6H4N3Ph) (M = Mo,W)

Metal Complexes of Phenylenebistriazenides: Synthesis and Crystal Structures of [Cp(CO)₂M]₂(1,2-PhN₃C₆H₄N₃Ph) (M = Mo, W) [Cp(CO)₂M]₂(1,2-PhN₃C₆H₄N₃Ph) [(M = Mo( 1 ), M = W( 2 )] is formed in the reaction of Cp(CO)₃MCl with PhN₃(H)C₆H₄N₃(H)Ph and C₂H₅ONa in a THF/ethanol mixture. 1 crystallizes from toluene as dark red crystals (triclinic, P1 , a = 1 499.3(9) pm, b = 1 734.0(7) pm, c = 1 852.8(8) pm, α = 66.84(3)°, β = 78.25(4)°, γ = 77.19(4)°). The unit cell contains four complexes with two independent complexes in the asymmetric unit, and eight solvent molecules. 2 crystallizes from THF as yellow crystals free from solvent molecules (triclinic, P1 , a = 979.0(5) pm, b = 1 152.8(5) pm, c = 1 475.8(5) pm, α = 98.26(4)°, β = 104.93(4)°, γ = 101.03(4)°, Z = 2). 1 and 2 are discrete molecular complexes with a 1,2-bis(phenyltriazenido)phenylligand, (PhN₃C₆H₄N₃Ph)^2?, chelating the metal atoms of two Cp(CO)₂M units with the N atoms N1 and N3 of both N₃ groups. Due to the sterical pretension of the Cp(CO)₂M units the phenylenebistriazenido ligand deviates strongly from planarity that is found in the metal complexes characterized so far.     

Sterisch abgeschirmte Nitridokomplexe von Molybdän und Wolfram Die Kristallstrukturen von [MoN(NPh2)3] und [W4N4(NPh2)6(OnC4H9)2]

Stericly Shielded Nitrido Complexes of Molybdenum and Tungsten. The Crystal Structures of [MoN(NPh₂)₃] and [W₄N₄(NPh₂)₆(OⁿC₄H₉)₂] The reactions of MoNCl₃ and WNCl₃, respectively, with lithium diphenylamide in tetrahydrofurane produce the monomeric nitrido complexes MN(NPh₂)₃ with CN = 4 at the metal atoms. In the presence of lithium-n-butyl LiNPh₂ and WNCl₃ also form the tetrameric nitrido complex [W₄N₄(NPh₂)₆(OⁿC₄H₉)₂] which contains W^V and W^VI. The compounds are characterized by their i.r. spectra, by X-ray structural analysis, and, partially, by ¹H and ¹³C n.m.r. spectroscopy. MoN(NPh₂)₃: Space group P1 , Z = 2, 4060 observed independent reflexions, R = 0.031. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 956.2(4) pm, b = 1 015.9(2) pm, c = 1 598.1(3) pm; α = 79.06(2)°, β = 85.67(3)°, γ = 82.57(3)°. The compound forms monomeric molecules with Mo?N bond lengths of 163.4 pm and mean Mo? NPh₂ distances of 199.2 pm. [W₄N₄(NPh₂)₆(OⁿC₄H₉)₂]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, 1903 observed independent reflexions, R=0.039. Lattice parameters at 19°C: a = 1582.2(3) pm, b = 1182.4(2) pm, c = 2053.3(4) pm; β = 103.77(2)°. The compound forms centrosymmetric molecules, in which the central W–W dumb-bell (bond length 253.5 pm) is linked by the nitrido ligands of two WN₂(NPh₂)₂=units in a T shaped order of the N-atoms.     

Reaktionen von MoNCl3 und WNCl3 mit elementarem Fluor. Kristallstrukturen von [MoO2F2(THF)2] und [WF4(NCl)(CH3CN)]

Reactions of MoNCl₃ and WNCl₃ with Elemental Fluorine. Crystal Structures of [MoO₂F₂(THF)₂] and [WF₄(NCl)(CH₃CN)] The nitrido chlorides MoNCl₃ and WNCl₃ as well as WCl₄(NCl) react with elemental fluorine forming the N-chloro imido complexes MoF₄(NCl) and WF₄(NCl), which were characterized by IR spectroscopy. With tetrahydrofurane MoF₄(NCl) reacts to give [MoF₄(NCl)(THF)], which in THF solution slowly converts into [MoO₂F₂(THF)₂]. From WF₄(NCl) with acetonitrile the complex [WF₄(NCl)(CH₃CN)] is obtained. Both donor acceptor complexes were characterized by crystal structure determinations. [MoO₂F₂(THF)₂] : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, structure solution with 1823 unique reflections, R = 0.033 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?40°C: a = 636.2, b = 1119.5, c = 1625.2 pm; β = 93.92(1)º. The compound has a monomeric molecular structure with the fluorine atoms in trans-position to one another and with the oxygen atoms of the THF molecules in trans to the oxo ligands. [WF₄(NCl)(CH₃CN)] : Space group P2₁/m, Z = 2, structure solution with 1119 unique reflections, R = 0.038 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 511.7, b = 714.9, c = 1002.5 pm; β = 102.59(10)º. The compound has a monomeric molecular structure in which the nitrogen atom of the acetonitrile molecule coordinates in trans-position to the N-chloro imido group W?N? Cl. The structural parameters of this group are WN = 172.2 pm, NCl = 161.1 pm, WNCl = 178.6º.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Schwefels. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [SO(Cl)(NPPh3)], [SO2(Cl)(NPPh3)] und [SCl(NPPh3)2]Cl

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Sulfur. Synthesis and Crystal Structures of [SO(Cl)(NPPh₃)], [SO₂(Cl)(NPPh₃)], and [SCl(NPPh₃)₂]Cl The title compounds have been prepared by the reaction of Me₃SiNPPh₃ with SOCl₂, SO₂Cl₂, and SCl₂, respectively. They form colourless, moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [SO(Cl)(NPPh₃)]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, structure determination with 2 434 observed unique reflections, R = 0.047. Lattice dimensions at 19°C: a = 1 304.8, b = 996.5, c = 1 339.5 pm, β = 93.75°. The compound forms monomeric molecules with a remarkably long S? Cl bond of 234.2 pm and distances SN and PN of 154.6 and 161.6 pm, respectively, which agree with double bonds. [SO₂(Cl)(NPPh₃)]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, structure solution with 2 872 observed, unique reflections, R = 0.047. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 956.9, b = 1 909, c = 1 002.0 pm, β = 106.06°. The compound forms monomeric molecules with distances S? Cl of 207.1 pm, SN of 154.5 pm, and PN of 161.6 pm. [SCl(NPPh₃)₂]Cl: Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 5 224 observed, unique reflections, R = 0.042. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 1 108.6, b = 1 603.8, c = 1 840.5 pm, β = 99.98°. The compound forms ions [SCl(NPPh₃)₂]⁺ and Cl^?. In the cation the sulfur atom is φ-tetrahedrally coordinated with a long S? Cl distance of 248.5 pm and SN bond lengths of 154.5 and 156.0 pm.     

Halogeno-Nitrosylkomplexe von Molybdän und Wolfram. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Na2(15-Krone-5)2(CH3CN)][MoCl4(NO)2] und [Na(15-Krone-5)]2[MoF4Cl(NO)]

Halogeno-Nitrosyl Complexes of Molybdenum and Tungsten. Crystal Structures of [Na₂(15-Crown-5)₂(CH₃CN)][MoCl₄(NO)₂] and [Na(15-Crown-5)]₂[MoF₄Cl(NO)] MoCl₂(NO)₂ and WCl₂(NO)₂, respectively, react with excess sodium fluoride in acetonitrile at room temperature and in the presence of 15-crown-5 to give crystalline mixtures, which consist of the title compounds, respectively of [Na(15-crown-5)]₂[WCl₄(NO)₂] and [Na(15-crown-5)]₂[WF₄Cl(NO)], and which can be separated by selection. The complexes are characterized by their i.r. spectra, the molybdenum compounds additionally by crystal structure determinations. [Na₂(15-crown-5)₂(CH₃CN)][MoCl₄(NO)₂]: Space group P2₁, Z = 2, 5415 independent unique reflexions, R = 0.039. Lattice dimensions at ?10°C: a = 984.3, b = 1231.1, c = 1483.0 pm, β = 105.67°. The compound consists of cations [Ne(l5-crown-5)(CH₃CN)]⁺, in which the sodium ion is surrounded by the five O-atoms of the crown ether and by the N-atom of the acetonitrile molecule, as well as of anions, which form an ion pair {Na(15-crown-5)[MoCl₄(NO)₂]}^?. In the in pairs the sodium ion is coordinated by the five oxygen atoms of the crown ether and by two chlorine atoms of the [MoCI₄(NO)₂]^2? unit. The nitrosyl ligands take the cis-position a t the molybdenum atom which is in a distorted octahedrally fashion. [Na(15-crown-5)]₂[MoF₄Cl(NO)]. Space group C2/c, Z = 4, 1933 independent unique reflexions, R = 0.078. Lattice dimensions at ?7O°C: D : 1.585.8, b = 1171.5, c = 1771.5 pm, β = 114.91°. The compound forms an ion triple, in which the sodium ions are linked to five oxygen atoms each of the crown ether molecules, and to two F-atoms of the [MoF₄Cl(NO)]^2? unit. The F-atom which is arranged in trans-position to the nitrosyl ligand coordinates with both sodium ions; thus an unusual T-shaped arrangement results for this F-atom. The sole terminal F-Atom and the Cl-atom are disordered in two positions.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Phosphaniminato-Komplexe [SnI(NPPh3)]2 und [SnI3(NPPh3)]2

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of the Phosphoraneiminato Complexes [SnI(NPPh₃)]₂ and [SnI₃(NPPh₃)]₂ The phosphoraneiminato complex of the divalent tin, [SnI(NPPh₃)]₂ ( 1 ), originates from the reaction of metallic tin with N-iodine triphenylphosphaneimine, INPPh₃, in dichloromethane suspension. 1 forms yellow, moisture sensitive crystals, which can be converted into the red phosphoraneiminato complex of the tetravalent tin, [SnI₃(NPPh₃)]₂ ( 2 ), by oxidation with iodine. According to the crystal structure analyses 1 and 2 have centrosymmetric dimeric molecular structures in which the tin atoms are linked via the N atoms of the NPPh₃^– groups. The tin atoms in 1 have a ψ-tetrahedral coordination, those in 2 a trigonal-bipyramidal one. 1 : Space group P 1, Z = 1, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 779.0(1), b = 1080.1(1), c = 1170.4(1) pm, α = 64.49(1)°, β = 88.42(1)°, γ = 79.13(1)°, R = 0.0293. 2 : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1252.4(1), b = 1421.3(3), c = 1260.1(1) pm, β = 108.50(1)°, R = 0.0518.     

Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe von Bismut(III). Die Kristallstrukturen von [BiF2(NPEt3)(HNPEt3)]2 und [Bi2I(NPPh3)4]I3

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Bismuth(III). Crystal Structures of [BiF₂(NPEt₃)(HNPEt₃)]₂ and [Bi₂I(NPPh₃)₄]I₃ [BiF₂(NPEt₃)(HNPEt₃)]₂ ( 1 ) has been obtained by the reaction of BiF₃ with Me₃SiNPEt₃ at 100 °C and subsequent extraction with 1,2‐dimethoxyethane in the presence of traces of water forming pale‐yellow, moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by a crystal structure determination. Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –83 °C: a = 2105.0, b = 1195.8, c = 728.2 pm, β = 92.55°. 1  forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the Bi atoms are linked via Bi–N bonds of varying length (213.9 and 240.1 pm) of the NPEt₃^– groups to form a Bi₂N₂ four‐membered ring. The longer one of the two Bi–N bonds is trans to one terminal F atom. [Bi₂I(NPPh₃)₄]I₃ ( 2 ) has been obtained by the reaction of bismuth with N‐iodine triphenylphosphaneimine in dichloromethane forming red crystals. Crystal structure determination of 2 · 2.5 CH₂Cl₂: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –50 °C: a = 1542.6, b = 2409.1, c = 2173.5 pm, β = 105.82°. In 2 the Bi atoms are linked via two N atoms of two NPPh₃^– groups to form a non‐planar Bi₂N₂ four‐membered ring with a fold angle of 27° along the N…N connection line. The two remaining NPPh₃^– groups are terminally connected and bent in the same direction. The iodide ion caps the two Bi atoms so that a [Bi₂I(NPPh₃)₄]⁺ cation is formed.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Seltenerdelementen. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Yb2Cp3(NPPh3)3], [YCp(NPPh3)(μ-OSiMe2NPPh3)]2 und [M(NPPh3)2(μ-OSiMe2NPPh3)]2 mit M = Y und Sm

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Rare-Earth Elements. Crystal Structures of [Yb₂Cp₃(NPPh₃)₃], [YCp(NPPh₃)(μ-OSiMe₂NPPh₃)]₂, and [M(NPPh₃)₂(μ-OSiMe₂NPPh₃)]₂ with M = Y and Sm The ytterbium complex [Yb₂Cp₃(NPPh₃)₃] with sesqui distribution of cyclopentadienide and phosphoraneiminato ligands is made from YbCp₂Cl and LiNPPh₃ in boiling toluene and isolated as yellow, moisture sensitive crystals, which enclose three molecules of toluene per unit cell. [Yb₂Cp₃(NPPh₃)₃] · 3 C₇H₈ ( 1 ): Space group Pbca, Z = 8, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 2727.6(2), b = 1977.5(1), c = 2848.9(2) pm; R = 0.0541. Two of the (NPPh₃)^–-groups link the ytterbium atoms to a nonplanar Yb₂N₂ four-membered ring with a folding angle of 17.1° along the Yb…Yb connecting line. The third (NPPh₃)^– group is terminally bonded with a short Yb–N distance of 214.2 pm. [YCp(NPPh₃)(μ-OSiMe₂NPPh₃)]₂ · 4 C₇H₈ ( 2 ) originates from YCpCl₂ and LiNPPh₃ in boiling toluene with Baysilon-paste participating forming colourless, moisture sensitive crystals. Space group P2₁/c, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1469.0(1), b = 1234.1(1), c = 2761.5(2) pm, β = 93.196(10)°; R = 0.0518. In 2 the yttrium atoms are linked via the oxygen atoms of the (OSiMe₂NPPh₃)^– groups to form a centrosymmetric Y₂O₂ four-membered ring with Y–O bonds of different lengths. Together with the terminally bonded (NPPh₃)^–-ligand, the η⁵-C₅H₅^– group, and the N atom of the siloxyphosphaneimine group, which functions as a donor atom, the Y atoms achieve coordination number five. [Y(NPPh₃)₂(μ-OSiMe₂NPPh₃)]₂ · 2 C₇H₈ ( 3 ) and [Sm(NPPh₃)₂(μ-OSiMe₂NPPh₃)]₂ ( 4 ) originate from the metal trichlorides with KNPPh₃ in THF with Baysilon paste participating and subsequent crystallization from toluene as colourless, moisture sensitive crystal needles. 3 : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1804.1(2), b = 1401.8(1), c = 2221.6(2) pm, β = 98.716(9)°; R = 0.0537. 4 : Space group P 1, Z = 1, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1363.4(1), b = 1364.9(1), c = 1650.6(1) pm; α = 112.457(8)°, β = 91.948(9)°, γ = 114.974(8)°; R = 0.0308. 3 and 4 form centrosymmetric dimeric molecules in which the metal atoms are linked via the oxygen atoms of the (OSiMe₂NPPh₃)^– groups to form M₂O₂ four-membered rings with M–O bonds of varying length. Together with the terminally bonded (NPPh₃)^– ligands and the N atom of the siloxyphosphaneimine ligand, which functions as a donor atom, the metal atoms achieve coordination number five.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Titan(IV) und Titan(III). Die Kristallstrukturen von [TiCl2(OMe)(NPPh3)]2, [TiBr2(NPPh3)]2 · 3 C7H8 sowie von [Ph3PNH2]Br · CH2Cl2

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Titanium(IV) and Titanium(III). The Crystal Structures of [TiCl₂(OMe)(NPPh₃)]₂, [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ · 3C₇H₈, and [Ph₃PNH₂]Br · CH₂Cl₂ TiCl₃(NPPh₃) reacts with a solution of methyllithium in diethyl ether in the presence of lithiummethylate forming yellow [TiCl₂(OMe)(NPPh₃)]₂. On reaction with benzyl magnesium bromide TiCl₃(NPPh₃) in diethyl ether is converted into green [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ under reduction and ligand exchange. [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ crystallizes from toluene with three molecules C₇H₈. [Ph₃PNH₂]Br · CH₂Cl₂ originates as a side product of this reaction. The products are characterized by their i.r. spectra and by crystal structure analyses. [TiCl₂(OMe)(NPPh₃)]₂ . Space group P1 , Z = 2, structure solution with 2909 independent reflections, R = 0.063. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 1005.1, b = 1044.5, c = 1068.6 pm, α = 66.98°, β = 89.35°, γ = 80.24°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules with μ₂-OMe bridges and five-fold coordinated titanium atoms. The (NPPh₃^?) ligand is terminally connected with a Ti = N distance of 174.8 pm and with a TiNP bond angle of 165.3°. [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ · 3 C₇H₈ . Space group P1 , Z = 2, structure solution with 5548 independent reflections, R = 0.053. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 983.3, b = 1162.7, c = 1376.5 pm, α = 100.53°, β = 110.30°, γ = 105.24°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules with μ₂-NPPh₃ bridges and tetrahedral coordination at the titanium atoms. With 195.9 pm the Ti–N bonds correspond with single bonds. The Ti …? Ti distance of 260.0 pm is exceptionally short. [Ph₃PNH₂]Br · CH₂Cl₂ . Space group P1 , Z = 1, structure solution with 3091 independent reflections, R = 0.049. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 909.4, b = 1004.4, c = 1158.5 pm, α = 108.09°, β = 94.67°, γ = 91.92°. The bromide ions are bonded to a one-dimensional infinite network via hydrogen bridge bonds of the cation and of the dichloromethane.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Schwefels. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [O3SS(NPPh3)2] · CH3CN, [SO(NPPh3)2] und [SCl(NPMe3)2]Cl

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Sulfur. Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [O₃SS(NPPh₃)₂] · CH₃CN, [SO(NPPh₃)₂], and [SCl(NPMe₃)₂]Cl The title compounds have been prepared by the reaction of Me₃SiNPPh₃ with SO₂ and SOCl₂, respectively, and by the reaction of Me₃SiNPMe₃ with S₂Cl₂. They form colourless, moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [O₃SS((NPPh₃)₂)] · CH₃CN : Space group Pca2₁, Z = 4, structure solution with 4016 observed unique reflections, R = 0.050. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 1865.1, b = 1168.4, c = 1569.0 pm. The compound has a zwitterionic structure with a S? S bond length of 218.2 pm and bond lengths S? N of 161.2 and P? N of 160.1 pm. [SO(NPPh₃)₂] : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 2854 observed unique reflections, R = 0.113. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1173.1, b = 1585.6, c = 1619.2 pm, b? = 98.13°. The compound forms monomeric molecules, in which the positions of S and N atoms are disordered in two positions. The bond lengths are S? N 166 pm and P? N 163 pm in average. [SCl(NPMe₃)₂]Cl : Space group P1 , Z = 2, structure solution with 2416 observed unique reflections, R = 0.038. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 613.2, b = 1030.3, c = 1111.4 pm, α = 88.48°, b? = 88.01°, γ = 83.10°. The compound forms ions [SCl(NPMe₃)₂]⁺ and Cl^?. In the cation the sulfur atom is ?-tetrahedrally coordinated with a long S? Cl distance of 246.9 pm and bond lengths S? N of 155.3 pm and P? N of 164.3 pm in average.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Titans. Die Kristallstrukturen von [TiCl2(NPPh3)2] und [TiCl3(NPMe2Ph)(CH3CN)]2

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Titanium. The Crystal Structures of [TiCl₂(NPPh₃)₂] and [TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph)(CH₃CN)]₂ [TiCl₂(NPPh₃)₂] has been prepared by the reaction of [TiCl₃(NPPh₃)] with excess Me₃SiNPPh₃ in a melt at 220°C, forming colourless crystals. [TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph)(CH₃CN)]₂ is formed as yellow, moisture sensitive crystals from acetontrile solutions of [TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph)]₂, which on its part has been obtained by the reaction of TiCl₄ with Me₃SiNPMe₂Ph. The complexes are characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [TiCl₂(NPPh₃)₂] . Space group Fdd2, Z = 8, structure refinement with 2875 observed unique reflections, R = 0.039. Lattice dimensions at 19°C: a = 2080.9, b = 3308.5, c = 973.6 pm. The compound forms monomeric molecules with bond lengths TiN of 179.0 pm and PN of 156.8 pm, which correspond with double bonds. The bond angle TiNP is 166.6°. [TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph)(CH₃CN)]₂ . Space group P1 , Z = 1, structure refinement with 2577 unique reflections, R = 0.039 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 856.6, b = 923.1, c = 1008.3 pm, α = 81.23°, β = 71.63°, γ = 81.41°. The compound forms centrosymmetric, dimeric molecules, in which the titanium atoms are linked via chloro bridges TiCl₂Ti with TiCl bond lengths of 243.9 and 270.3 pm. In trans-position to the longer TiCl bonds the nitrogen atoms of the phosphorane iminato groups are coordinated with bond lengths TiN of 173.9 pm and PN of 161.4 pm which again correspond with double bonds. The bond angle TiNP is 156.4°.     

Phosphanimin- und Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Bor. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [BF3(Me3SiNPEt3)], [BCl2(NPPh3)]2, [BCl2(NPEt3)]2, [B2Cl3(NPEt3)2]+BCl4− und [B2Cl2(NPiPr3)3]+BCl4−

Phosphaneimine and Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Boron. Synthesis and Crystal Structures of [BF₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)], [BCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂, [BCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂, [B₂Cl₃(NPEt₃)₂]⁺BCl₄^?, and [B₂Cl₂(NPⁱPr₃)₃]⁺BCl₄^? The title compounds have been prepared from the corresponding silylated phosphaneimines and boron trifluoride etherate and boron trichloride, respectively. The compounds form white moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by ¹¹B-nmr-spectroscopy, IR-spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [BF₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)] : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, R = 0.032 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1361.0, b = 819.56, c = 1422.5 pm, β = 109.86°. The donor acceptor complex forms monomeric molecules with a B? N bond length of 157.8 pm. [BCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂ · 2 CH₂Cl₂ : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 2, R = 0.049 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1184.6, b = 2086.4, c = 843.0 pm, β = 96.86°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules in which the boron atoms are linked to B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 152.7 pm via μ₂-N bridges of the NPPh₃ groups. [BCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂ : Space group Pbca, Z = 4, R = 0.029 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?90°C: a = 1269.5, b = 1138.7, c = 1470.3 pm. The compound has a molecular structure corresponding to the phenyl compound with B? N ring distances of 151.0 pm. [B₂Cl₃(NPEt₃)₂]⁺BCl₄^? : Space group Pbca, Z = 8, R = 0.034 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1309.3, b = 1619.8, c = 2410.7 pm. Within the cations the boron atoms are linked to planar, asymmetrical B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 155.1 and 143.1 pm via the μ₂-N atoms of the NPEt₃ groups. [B₂Cl₂(NPⁱPr₃)₃]⁺BCl₄^? · CH₂Cl₂: Space group Pna2, Z = 4, R = 0.033 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1976.5, b = 860.2, c = 2612.7 pm. Within the cations the boron atoms are linked to planar, asymmetrical B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 153.7 and 150.5 pm via the μ₂-N atoms of two of the NPⁱPr₃ groups. The third NPⁱPr₃ group is terminally connected to the sp²-hybridized boron atom with a B? N distance of 133.5 pm and with a B? N? P bond angle of 165.3°.     

Molybdän‐ und Wolfram‐Komplexe mit MNS‐Sequenzen. Die Kristallstrukturen von [MoCl3(N3S2)(1,4‐Dioxan)2] und [Mo2Cl2(μ‐NSN)2(μ‐O)(NCMe3)(OCMe3)2]2

Molybdenum and Tungsten Complexes with MNS Sequences. Crystal Structures of [MoCl₃(N₃S₂)(1,4‐dioxane)₂] and [Mo₂Cl₂(μ‐NSN)₂(μ‐O)(NCMe₃)(OCMe₃)₂]₂ The cyclo‐thiazeno complexes [Cl₃MNSNSN]₂ of molybdenum and tungsten react with 1,4‐dioxane in dichloromethane suspension to give the binuclear donor‐acceptor complexes [μ‐(1,4‐dioxane){MCl₃(N₃S₂)}₂] which are characterized by IR spectroscopy. With excess 1,4‐dioxane the molybdenum compound forms the complex [MoCl₃(N₃S₂)(1,4‐dioxane)₂] in which, according to the crystal structure determination, one of the dioxane molecules coordinates at the molybdenum atom, the other one at one of the sulfur atoms of the cyclo‐thiazeno ring. The μ‐(NSN^2–) complex [Mo₂Cl₂(μ‐NSN)₂(μ‐O)(NCMe₃)(OCMe₃)₂]₂ has been obtained by the reaction of [MoN(OCMe₃)₃] with trithiazyle chloride in carbontetrachloride solution. According to the crystal structure determination this compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules via two of the nitrogen atoms of two of the μ‐(NSN) groups to give a Mo₂N₂ fourmembered ring. [MoCl₃(N₃S₂)(1,4‐dioxane)₂]: Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –70 °C: a = 1522.9(2); b = 990.3(1); c = 1161.7(1) pm; β = 106.31(1)°, R₁ = 0.0317. [Mo₂Cl₂(μ‐NSN)₂(μ‐O)(NCMe₃)(OCMe₃)₂]₂ · 4 CCl₄: Space group P2₁/c, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –83 °C: a = 1216.7(1); b = 2193.1(2); c = 1321.8(1) pm; β = 98.23(1)°; R₁ = 0.0507.     

Kristallstrukturen der Samarium-Amido-Komplexe [Sm(l-X){N(SiMe3)2}2(THF)]2 mit X = Cl,Br

Crystal Structures of the Samarium Amido Complexes [Sm(l-X){N(SiMe₃)₂}₂(THF)]₂ with X = Cl, Br The crystal structures of the title compounds have been determined by X-ray methods. [Sm(μ-Cl) · {N(SiMe₃)₂}₂(THF)]₂ ( 1 ): Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 223 K: a = 1429.5(2), b = 1302.3(3), c = 1658.6(3) pm, β = 114.212(10)°, R = 0.0561. [Sm(μ-Br) · {N(SiMe₃)₂}₂(THF)]₂ ( 2 ): Space group Pbca, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 223 K: a = 1850.0(7), b = 1611.0(9), c = 1888.1(6) pm, R = 0.0497. 1 and 2 form centrosymmetric dimeric complexes via μ-X-halogeno bridges. The samarium atoms are coordinated in a distorted trigonal-bipyramidal surrounding, the THF molecule and one of the bridging halogen atoms being in axial positions.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Bor. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [BBr2(NPMe3)]2, [B2Br3(NPiPr3)2]Br, [B2(NPEt3)4]Br2, [B2Br2(NPPh3)3]BBr4 und [{B2(NMe2)2}2(NPEt3)2]Cl2

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Boron. Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [BBr₂(NPMe₃)]₂, [B₂Br₃(NPⁱPr₃)₂]Br, [B₂(NPEt₃)₄]Br₂, [B₂Br₂(NPPh₃)₃]BBr₄ and [{B₂(NMe₂)₂}₂(NPEt₃)₂]Cl The bromoderivatives of the title compounds are prepared from the corresponding silylated phosphoraneimines Me₃SiNPR₃ and boron tribromide. The boron subcompound [{B₂(NMe₂)₂}₂(NPEt₃)₂]Cl₂ derives from Me₃SiNPEt₃ and B₂Cl₂(NMe₂)₂. All complexes are characterized by NMR and IR spectroscopy as well as by crystal structure determinations. [BBr₂(NPMe₃)]₂ (1): Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, R = 0.031. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 723.8, b = 894.2, c = 1305.4 pm, β = 92.35°. 1 forms centrosymmetric molecules in which the boron atoms are linked via μ₂-N bridges of the NPMe₃^? groups of from B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 149.9 and 150.9 pm. B₂Br₃(NPⁱPr₃)₂]Br (2): Space group P2₁, Z = 2, R = 0.059. Lattice dimensions at ?80°C: a = 817.6, b = 2198.7, c = 851.5 pm, β = 115.09°. In the cations of 2 the boron atoms are lined via the μ₂-N atoms of the NPⁱPr₃^? groups to form planar, asymmetric B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 143 and 156 pm. [B₂(NPEt₃)₄[Br₂·4CH₂Cl₂ (3): Space group C2/c, Z = 4, R = 0.042. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1946.1, b = 1180.3, c = 2311.3 pm, β = 101.02°. The structure contains centrosymmetric dications in which both the boron atoms are lined by the N atoms of two of the NPEt₃^? groups to form a B₂N₂ four-membered ring with B? N distances of 149.6 pm. The remaining two NPEt₃^? groups are terminally bonded with very short B? N distances of 133.5 pm. B₂Br₂(NPPh₃)₃]BBr₄ (4): Space group P1 , Z = 2, R = 0.065. Lattice dimension at ?50°C: a = 1025.7, b = 1496.1, c = 1807.0 pm, α = 85.09°, β = 82.90°, γ = 82.72°. In the cation the boron atoms are lined via the μ₂-N atoms of two of the NPPh₃^? groups to form a nearly planer B₂N₂ four-membered ring with B? N distances of 149.3-153.1 pm. The third NPPh₃³ group is terminally connected with teh sp² hybridized boron atom and with a B? N distance of 134.1 pm along with an almost linear BNP bond angle of 173.6°. [{B₂(NMe₂)₂}₂(NPEt₂)₂]Cl₂ · 3CH₂Cl₂ (5): Space group C2/c, Z = 4, R = 0.098. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1557.9, b = 1294.7, c = 2122.9 pm, β = 96.08°. The structure of 4 contains centrosymmetric dications in which two by two B-B dumb-bells are linked via the μ₂-N atoms of the two NEPt₃^? groups to form B₄N₂ six-membered rings with B? N distances of 150 and 156 pm and B-B distances of 173 pm. The B? N distances of the terminally bonded NMe₂^? groups correspond to 138 pm double bonds.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Wolfram(VI)-Alkin-Komplexe [W2(O)(OMe)6(Et?Se?CC?Se?Et)2] und Li[W(OMe)5(Et?Te?CC?Te?Et)]

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of the Tungsten(VI)-alkyne Complexes [W₂(O)(OMe)₆(Et? Se? C?C? Se? Et)₂] and Li[W(OMe)₅(Et? Te? C?C? Te? Et)] The title compounds have been prepared by reactions of lithium methanolate with [WCl₄(Et? Se? C?C? Se? Et)(THF)] and [WCl₄(Et? Te? C?C? Te? Et)(THF)], respectively, in diethylether suspensions. Both complexes were characterized by crystal structure determinations. [W₂(O)(OMe)₆(Et? Se? C?C? Se? Et)₂]: Space group P1 , Z = 2, structure determination with 4 320 observed unique reflections, R = 0.041. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 949.3, b = 1 225.3, c = 1 285.0 pm, α = 82.48°; γ = 82.44°; β = 81.44°. The tungsten atoms are bridged by three μ₂-O-atoms of the OMe groups; the alkyne ligands are coordinated side-on in a metallacyclopropene-like fashion. Li[W(OMe)₅(Et? Te? C?C? Te? Et)]: Space group P1 , Z = 2, structure determination with 9 381 observed unique reflections, R = 0.038. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 983.4, b = 1606.9, c = 1971.5 pm, α = 66.09°, β = 84.29°, γ = 79.83°. The lithium ions link the [W(OMe)₅(Et? Te? C?C? Te? Et)]^? anions to a trimeric ion ensemble via the O atoms of three OMe groups of each anion.     

Molybdänhalogenidcluster mit zwei terminalen Alkoholatliganden: Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von (C18H36N2O6Na)2[Mo6Cl12(OCH3)2] und (C18H36N2O6Na)2[Mo6Cl12(OC15H11)2] · 2C4H6O3

Molybdenum(II) Halide Clusters with two Alcoholate Ligands: Syntheses and Crystal Structures of (C₁₈H₃₆N₂O₆Na)₂[Mo₆Cl₁₂(OCH₃)₂] and (C₁₈H₃₆N₂O₆Na)₂[Mo₆Cl₁₂(OC₁₅H₁₁)₂] · 2C₄H₆O₃ . Reaction of Mo₆Cl₁₂ with two equivalents of sodium methoxide in the presence of 2,2,2-crypt yields (C₁₈H₃₆N₂O₆Na)₂[Mo₆Cl₁₂(OCH₃)₂] ( 1 ), which can be converted to (C₁₈H₃₆N₂O₆Na)₂[Mo₆Cl₁₂(OC₁₅H₁₁)₂] · 2C₄H₆O₃ ( 2 ) by metathesis with 9-Anthracenemethanole in propylene carbonate. As confirmed by X-ray single crystal structure determination ( 1 : C2/m, a=25.513(8) Å, b=13.001(3) Å, c=10.128(3) Å, β=100.204(12)°; : C2/c, a=15.580(5) Å, b=22.337(5) Å, c=27.143(8) Å, β=98.756(10)°) the compounds contain anionic cluster units [Mo₆ClCl(OR^a)₂]^2? with two alcoholate ligands in terminal trans positions ( 1 : d(Mo—Mo) 2.597(2) Å to 2.610(2) Å, d(Mo—Clⁱ) 2.471(3) Å to 2.493(4) Å, d(Mo—Cl^a) 2.417(8) Å and 2.427(8) Å, d(Mo—O) 2.006(13) Å; 2 : d(Mo—Mo) 2.599(3) Å to 2.628(3), d(Mo—Clⁱ) 2.468(8) Å to 2.506(7) Å, d(Mo—Cl^a) 2.444(8) Å and 2.445(7) Å, d(Mo—O) 2.012(19) Å).     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Phosphaniminato-Komplexe [AlCl2(NPEt3)]2, [GaI2(NPEt3)]2 und [GaI2(NPPh3)]2

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of the Phosphoraneiminato Complexes [AlCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂, [GaI₂(NPEt₃)]₂, and [GaI₂(NPPh₃)]₂ [AlCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂ ( 1 ) is made according to the known method by reaction of aluminium trichloride with the silylated phosphaneimine Me₃SiNPEt₃ in acetonitrile; it is isolated as colourless, moisture sensitive crystals. The phosphoraneiminato complexes [GaI₂(NPEt₃)]₂ ( 2 ) and [GaI₂(NPPh₃)]₂ ( 3 ), on the other hand, are obtained by redox reactions as pale yellow crystals; ( 2 ) of “gallium(I) iodide” with Me₃SiNPEt₃ in toluene and ( 3 ) of gallium with N-iodine triphenylphosphaneimine, INPPh₃, in tetrahydrofuran. 1 and 3 are characterized spectroscopically and by crystal structure determinations; 2 is characterized only crystallographically. 1 : Space group Pbca, Z = 4; lattice dimensions at –70 °C: a = 1232.6(2), b = 1341.1(2), c = 1393.4(3) pm, R₁ = 0.0315. 1 forms centrosymmetric molecules in which the Al atoms are linked via Al–N bonds of the two (NPEt₃^–) groups; with 185.0 and 184.4 pm these bonds are of almost the same lengths. 2 : Space group Pbca, Z = 4; lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1380.0(1), b = 1311.0(1), c = 1429.1(1) pm, R₁ = 0.0273. 2 crystallizes isotypically with 1 . The gallium atoms of the centrosymmetric Ga₂N₂ four-membered ring are connected with Ga–N distances of equal length (190.9 pm). 3 · THF: Space group P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 2; lattice dimensions at –140 °C: a = 1494.6(1), b = 1536.3(1), c = 974.6(1) pm, R₁ = 0.0382. 3 forms dimeric molecules in which the gallium atoms are linked via the N atoms of the (NPPh₃^–) groups to form a non-planar Ga₂N₂ four-membered ring of C₂ symmetry with Ga–N bonds of equal lengths – within standard deviations – of 194.7 pm. The phosphoraneiminato groups are arranged in a synperiplanar way.