Effective charges on elements of the first transition period in complex ions

The semiempirical MO method is applied with an angular model to evaluate the overlap integrals, which are used in calculating the Coulomb integrals and the effective charges for elements of the first transition group in 65 compounds with H₂O, NH₃, F^–, Cl^–, and Br^–. The effective charges are found to decrease regularly in the sequence F^–>H₂O>NH₃>Cl^–>Br^–, while the changes with the transition element are found to agree with the known properties of the compounds.     

Complexes of dioxouranium(VI) with zwitter-ionic forms of Bi- and tetra-dentateSchiff bases

Potentially bi- and tetra-dentateSchiff bases derived from salicylaldehyde react with hydrated uranyl salts to give complexes: UO₂H₂ LX ₂, UO₂H₂ LX ₂ and UO₂(HL)₂ X ₂ [H₂ L=N,N-propane-1,3-diylbis(salicylideneimine), H₂ L=N,N-ethylenebis(salicylideneimine) and HL=N-phenylsalicylideneimine;X ^–=Cl^–, Br^–, I^–, NO₃ ^–, ClO₄ ^–, and NCS^–]. Because of marked spectral similrities with the structurally known Ca(H₂ L) (NO₃)₂, theSchiff bases are coordinated through the negatively charged phenolic oxygen atoms and not the nitrogen atoms of the azomethine groups which carry the protons transferred from phenolic groups on coordination. Halide, nitrate, perchlorate and thiocyanate groups are covalently bonded to the uranyl ion, resulting a 6-coordinated uranium ion in the halo and thiocyanato complexes and 8-coordinated in nitrato and perchlorato complexes.

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Komplexe von Dioxouranyl(VI) mit zwitterionischen Formen von zwei- und vierzähnigen Schiff-Basen

Zusammenfassung Von Salizylaldehyd abgeleitete zwei- und vierzähnigeSchiff-Basen reagieren mit hydratisierten Uranylsalzen zu Komplexen folgenden Typs: UO₂H₂ LX ₂, UO₂H₂ LX ₂ und UO₂(HL)₂ X ₂ [H₂ L=N,N-Propan-1,3-diylbis(salicylidenimin), H₂ L=N,N-Ethylen-bis(salicylidenimin) und HL=N-Phenylsalicylidenimin;X ^–=Cl^–, Br^–, I^–, NO₃ ^–, ClO₄ ^– und NCS^–]. Auf Grund eindeutiger spektraler Ähnlichkeiten mit dem bekannten Ca(H₂ L) (NO₃)₂ wird auf Koordination über die negativ geladenen phenolischen Sauerstoffatome (und nicht über die Azomethin-Stickstoffe) geschlossen. Die AnionenX ^– sind kovalent an das Uranyl-Ion gebunden; damit ergibt sich ein hexakoordiniertes Uranyl-Ion für die Halogen- und Thiocyanat-Komplexe und Oktakoordination für die Nitrat- und Perchlorat-Komplexe.

     

Preparation,spectroscopic and structural analysis of uranium-arabinose complexes

The reaction betweenL-arabinose and hydrated uranyl salts has been investigated in aqueous solution and the solid complexes of the type UO₂(L-arabinose)X ₂ · 2 H₂O, whereX=Cl^–, Br^–, and NO ₃ ^– , have been isolated and characterized. Due to the marked similarities with those of the structurally known Ca(L-arabinose)X ₂ · 4 H₂O and Mg(L-arabinose)X ₂ · 4 H₂O (X=Cl^– or Br^–) compounds, the UO ₂ ²⁺ ion binds obviously to twoL-arabinose moieties, through O1, O5 of the first and O3, O4 of the second molecule resulting into a six-coordinated geometry around the uranium ion with no direct U-X (X=Cl^–, Br^– or NO ₃ ^– ) interaction. The intermolecular hydrogen bonding network of the freeL-arabinose is rearranged upon uranium interaction. The -anomer configuration is predominant in the freeL-arabinose, whereas the -anomer conformation is preferred in the uranium complexes.

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Darstellung, spektroskopische und Strukturanalyse von Uran-Arabinose Komplexen

Zusammenfassung Es wurde die Reaktion zwischenL-Arabinose und hydratisierten Uranylsalzen in wäßriger Lösung untersucht und kristalline Komplexe des Typs UO₂(L-Arabinose)X ₂ · 2 H₂O mitX=Cl^–, Br^– und NO ₃ ^– isoliert und charakterisiert. Wie aus markanten Ähnlichkeiten der Komplexe mit den bekannten Verbindungen Ca(L-Arabinose)X ₂ · 4 H₂O und Mg(L-Arabinose)X ₂ · 4 H₂O (X=Cl^– oder Br^–) abzuleiten ist, bindet das UO ₂ ²⁺ -Ion mit zweiL-Arabinose Einheiten, wobei sich durch die O1,O5-Koordination des ersten und die O3,O4-Koordination des zweiten Moleküls eine sechs-koordinierte Geometrie um das Uranylion [ohne direkte U-X (X=Cl^–, Br^– oder NO ₃ ^– ) Wechselwirkung] ausbildet. Die intermolekularen Wasserstoffbrücken zeigen nach der Wechselwirkung mit dem Uranylion eine Umgruppierung. In der freienL-Arabinose ist das -Anomere vorherrschend, in den Urankomplexen hingegen das -Anomere.

     

Komplexbildung mit 1,2-bis (o-Aminobenzylidenamino)-ethan als neutralem Liganden

Compounds [Co(H₂ L]X ₂(X=Cl, Br, I, NO₃, ClO₄), [Co(H₂ L–Br₂)]Br₂, [Co(H₂ L–Br₂)·py ₂]Br₂ and [Co(H₂ L)Cl]Cl₂ were isolated. They were investigated by means of thermoanalysis, IR and VIS spectroscopy, magnetochemistry and molar conductivity.

     

A spectroscopic study of cobalt(III) furyldioximates

Summary The electronic properties of a series of cobalt(III)trans-furyldioximato-complexes of the type [CoB(FH)₂X] (B=NH₃, X=Cl, Br, I or NO₂; B=pyridine (py) or thiocarbamide (thio), X=Cl or Br; B=imidazole (imid), X=Br), [Co(FH₂)(FH)Cl₂] and [Co(thio)₂(FH)₂]NO₃ were studied by i.r., u.v. and¹H and¹³C n.m.r. spectra The results were compared with those from the corresponding dimethylglyoximato-complexes. It was concluded that -conjugation over the equatorial plane in the furyldioximates is greater than in the dimethylglyoximates. There is some evidence of thetrans-influence of the anionic ligands in the ammines which are in the order NO ₂ ^– >Br^–>Cl^–.     

The preparation and characterisation of chromium(III) complexes of C-meso-5, 12-dimethyl-1, 4, 8, 11-tetraazacyclotetradecane (LM). Aquation and base hydrolysis kinetics ofcis- andtrans-[CrLMCl2]+

Summary The reaction of [CrCl₃(DMF)₃] with C-meso-5, 12-dimethyl-1, 4, 8, 11-tetra-azacyclotetradecane(L_M) in DMF gives a mixture ofcis-[CrL_MCl₂]Cl (ca. 90%) andtrans-[CrL_MCl₂]Cl (ca. 10%). These complexes are readily separated, as thecis-isomer is insoluble in warm methanol while thetrans-isomer is soluble. Using the dichlorocomplexes as precursors it has been possible to prepare a range ofcis-[CrL_MX₂]⁺ complexes (X=Br^–, NO ₃ ^– , N ₃ ^– , NCS^– and X₂=bidentate oxalate) and alsotrans-[CrL_MX₂]⁺ complexes (X=Br^–, H₂O or NCS^–). The spectroscopic properties and detailed stereochemistry of the complexes are discussed.The aquation and base hydrolysis kinetics ofcis- andtrans-[CrL_MCl₂]⁺ have been studied at 25° C. Base hydrolysis of thecis-complex is extremely rapid with K_OH =1.46×10⁵ dm³ mol^–1 at 25° C. This unusual reactivity appears to be associated with thetrans II stereochemistry of thesec-NH centres of the macrocycle. Base hydrolysis of thetrans complex with thetrans III chiral nitrogen stereochemistry is quite normal with k_OH =1.1 dm³ mol^–1 s^–1 at 25° C.     

Synthesis and characterization of the complexes of lanthanide(III) chlorides and nitrates with the tetradentate schiff base diethyl(ethylenebis-β-aminocrotonate)

Summary The Schiff base ligand diethyl(ethylenebis--aminocrotonate) (LH₂) reacts with lanthanide(III) chlorides and nitrates in various solvents to give solid complexes of the stoichiometriesLn(LH₂)Cl₃ (Ln=La–Yb),Ln(LH₂)₂Cl₃ (Ln=La–Sm),Ln ₂(LH₂)₃Cl₆(Ln=Eu–Yb) andLn(LH₂)(NO₃)₃ (Ln=La–Yb). Properties, conductivity measurements, X-ray powder patterns, thermal data, magnetic moments and spectroscopic (IR,¹H-NMR, electronic diffuse reflectance and solid state emission f-f spectra) are discussed in terms of the nature of the bonding and the possible structural types.

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Synthese und Charakterisierung der Komplexe von Lanthanid(III)chloriden und -nitraten mit der vierzähnigen Schiff-Base Diethyl(ethylenbis--aminocrotonat)

Zusammenfassung Der Schiffbasen-Ligand Diethyl(ethylenbis--aminocrotonat) reagiert mit Lanthanid(III)chloriden und -nitraten in verschiedenen Lösungsmitteln unter der Bildung von festen Komplexen der StöchiometrienLn(LH₂)Cl₃ (Ln = La – Yb),Ln(LH₂)₂Cl₃ (Ln = La – Sm),Ln(LH₂)₃Cl₆ (Ln = Eu – Yb) undLn(LH₂)(NO₃)₃ (Ln = La – Yb). Die allgemeinen Eigenschaften, Leitfähigkeitsmessungen, Röntgen-Pulverdiagramme, thermische Daten, magnetische Momente und spektroskopische Daten (IR,¹H-NMR, Elektronenreflexionsspektren und Festkörperemissions-f-f-Spektren) werden im Hinblick auf die Bildungsverhältnisse im Komplex und strukturelle Möglichkeiten diskutiert.

     

Electrochemical analysis of the coordination sphere of ruthenium(ii) as electron transfer mediator in glucose oxidase catalysis in aqueous solutions

The redox potentials of the cis-[Ru(LL)₂XY]ⁿ⁺ complexes (LL = 2,2"-bipyridyl (bpy), 1,10-phenanthroline (phen), and 4,4"-dimethyl-2,2"-bipyridyl (Me₂bpy); X, Y = Cl^–, Br^–, CO₃ ^2–, NO₂ ^–, SCN^–, N₃ ^–, H₂O, and DMSO) in aqueous buffer solutions were measured and analyzed in the framework of the Lever theory on the additivity of contributions of ligands (E _L) to the apparent redox potential of the complex (E ^o"). The complexes manifest the properties of reversible or quasireversible redox systems, whose formal redox potentials lie in the 0.2—0.5 V range. The complexes are efficient electron transfer mediators between the active center of glucose oxidase (GO) from Aspergillus niger and an electrode.     

Koordinationsverbindungen des zweiwertigen Nickels und dreiwertigen Kobalts mit Äthylendiimino-bis-acetylaceton

The preparation of compounds with formula Ni(enac ₂) and [Co(enac ₂)L ₂]X is reported [H₂(enac ₂)=ethylenediimino-bis-acetylacetone, C₁₂H₂₀N₂O₂,L=NH₃,py, -pic, diethylamine;X=Cl^–, ClO _– ⁴ , B(C₆H₅) _– ³ ]. The complexes have been studied by means of magnetic susceptibility measurements, infrared, electronic and NMR spectra and conductivity measurements.     

Cesium dimethyltetrachloroplatinate,a complex of dimethylplatinum(IV). Synthesis and some reductive elimination reactions involving the monomethylplatinum(II) complex as an intermediate

The reduction of Pt(IV) complexes followed by the oxidative addition of dimethyl sulfate to Pt(II) affords Cs₂PtMe₂Cl₄, a complex of dimethylplatinum(IV). On treatment with such nucleophiles as Cl^–, Br^–, I^–, and PtCl₄ ^2– in aqueous solutions at 368 K this complex undergoes reductive elimination to give MeX and Pt^IIMe as a transient species. The latter is further converted to methane upon protolysis, whereas in the presence of an oxidant (Na₂PtCl₆) it gives rise to the Pt^IVMe species. The kinetics of decomposition of Cs₂PtMe₂Cl₄ in aqueous HCl-KCl systems (2M or 3M in Cl^–; [Pt^IVMe₂][Cl^–]) were studied. The reaction takes place as anS _N 2 attack of X^– on the carbon atom of a methyl group located with thetrans position with respect to the aqua-ligand of the [PtMe₂Cl₃(H₂O)]^– complex.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 2, pp. 389–395, February, 1993.     

Quantitative chemical analysis on paper: Determination of phosphate in the presence of large quantities of other ions

Summary A rapid method has been developed for the determination of phosphate by means of filter paper impregnated with lead iodide. A sample is added to the impregnated filter paper by means of a capillary, and after irrigation to cause migration of the ions a white spot is obtained as the lead iodide is converted into the phosphate. The weight of the spot is dependent on the p_H and the quantity of phosphate present.The determination is possible in the presence of SCN^–, Cl^–, Br^–, NO₃ ^–, CO₃ ^–, I^–, IO₃ ^–, CH₃COO^–, B₄O₇ ^2–, F^–, Sb₂O₇ ^4–, K⁺, Na⁺, NH₄ ⁺, OH^–, H⁺, succinic, citric and tartaric acids. The determination is impossible in the presence of C₂O₄ ^2–, SO₄ ^2–, MoO₄ ^2–, NO₂ ^–, SO₃ ^2–, S^2–, CrO₄ ^2–, or CO₃ ^2–.The method permits the determination of 7–100g of phosphate with an accuracy of 2%.

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Zusammenfassung Ein schnelles Verfahren zur Phosphatbestimmung wird besehrieben, bei dem man sich eines mit Bleijodid imprägnierten Filterpapiers bedient. Die Probe wird mit einer Kapillare auf das Papier aufgebracht. Man erleichtert die Ionenbewegung durch geeignete Befeuchtung und erhält einen weißen Fleck infolge Umsetzung des Bleijodids in -phosphat. Das Gewicht des Fleckens hängt vom p_H und von der Phosphatmenge ab.Die Bestimmung ist möglich in Gegenwart von SCN^–, Cl^–, Br^–, NO₃ ^–, CO₃ ^–, J^–, JO₃ ^–, CH₃COO^–, B₄O₇ ^2–, F^–, Sb₂O₇ ^4–, K⁺, Na⁺, NH₄ ⁺, OH^–, H⁺, Bernsteinsäure, Zitronensäure und Weinsäure; sie ist nicht möglich bei Gegenwart von C₂O₄ ^2–, SO₄ ^2–, MoO₄ ^2–, NO₂ ^–, SO₃ ^2–, S^2–, CrO₄ ^2– oder CO₃ ^2–. 7 bis 100g Phosphat können mit einer Genauigkeit von 2% bestimmt werden.

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Résumé On a développé une méthode rapide pour le dosage des phosphates sur papier-filtre imprégné d'iodure de plomb. On dépose l'échantillon sur le papier-filtre imprégné, à l'aide d'un capillaire, et, après humidification pour provoquer la migration des ions, on obtient une tache blanche quand l'iodure de plomb est converti en phosphate. Le poids de la tache dépend du p_H et de la quantité de phosphate présent.Le dosage est possible en présence de SCN^–, Cl^–, Br^–, NO₃ ^–, CO₃ ^–, I^–, IO₃ ^–, CH₃COO^–, B₄O₇ ^2–, F^–, Sb₂O₇ ^4–, K⁺, Na⁺, NH₄ ⁺, OH^–, H⁺, et des acides succinique, citrique et tartrique. Il est impossible en présence de C₂O₄ ^2–, SO₄ ^2–, MoO₄ ^2–, NO₂ ^–, SO₃ ^2–, S^2–, CrO₄ ^2– ou CO₃ ^2–.La méthode permet le dosage de 7 à 100g de phosphate avec une précision de 2%.

     

Chemische Effekte des isomeren Überganges von Brom-80m in Pentamminkobalt(III)-und Bisäthylendiaminkobalt(III)-bromiden

Zusammenfassung Die chemischen Effekte des isomeren Überganges von^80mBr wurden bei Temperaturen von–78° C und–196° C an mit^80mBr markierten Proben von [Co(NH₃)₅ X]Br_3.2 nH₂O und [Co(en)₂ X _2']Br_3.1 nH₂O untersucht (X=NH₃, NCS, NO₂, OH₂, ONO, ONO₂, F, Cl, Br, I, undX'=en, NH₃, NCS, Cl, Br). Es zeigte sich, daß die Ligandenausbeute an⁸⁰Br, in den Komplexen mit abnehmender Frequenz des Maximums in der ersten Absorptionsbande des [Co(NH₃)₅ X] und des [Co(en)₂ X _2'] zunimmt. Mit anderen Worten, weniger stabile, Liganden werden leichter von Radiobrom ersetzt als Folge des isomeren Überganges in festen Komplexen.

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Chemical effects of the isomeric transition of^80mBr in pentammincobalt(III) and bisethylenediaminecobalt(III) bromides

The chemical effects of the isomeric transition of^80mBr were investigated at temperatures of–78° C and–196° C with^80mBr-labeled samples of [Co(NH₃)₅ X]Br_3.2 nH₂O and [Co(en)₂ X _2']Br_3.1 nH₂O (X=NH₃, NCS, NO₂, OH₂, ONO, ONO₂, F, Cl, Br, I, andX'=en, NH₃, NCS, Cl, Br). The ligand yield of⁸⁰Br in the complexes was found to increase with the decrease in the frequency of the maximum in the first absorption band of [Co(NH₃)₅ X] and [Co(en)₂ X _2']. In other words, less stable ligands were more easily replaced by radiobromine as a consequence of isomeric transition in solid complexes.

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Herrn Prof. Dr.E. Broda zum 60. Geburtstag gewidmet.     

Structural studies on 3-acetyl-1,5-diaryl and 3-cyano-1,5-diaryl formazan chelates with cerium(III), thorium(IV) and uranium(VI)

Summary Solid complexes of 3-acetyl-1,5-diaryl and 3-cyano-1,5-diaryl formazans were prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, NMR, TGA and DTA analyses. Based on these studies, the suggested general formula for the complexes is [M(HL) _m (OH^–) _n or (NO ₃ ^– or Cl^–) _x ·(H₂O) _y or (C₂H₅OH orDMSO) _z , where HL=formazanM=Ce³⁺, Th⁴⁺, and UO ₂ ²⁺ ,m=1–2,n=0–3,x=0–3,y=0–4 andz=0–3. The metal ions are expected to have coordination numbers 6–8.

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Strukturuntersuchungen an 3-Acetyl-1,5-diaryl- und 3-Cyan-1,5-diaryl-formazan-Chelaten mit Cer(III), Thorium(IV) und Uran(VI)

Zusammenfassung Die hergestellten Chelate wurden mittels Elementaranalyse, IR, NMR, TGA und DTA charakterisiert. Darauf basierend wird die generelle Formel [M(HL) _m (OH^–) _n bzw. (NO ₃ ^– oder Cl^–) _x ·(H₂O) _y oder (C₂H₅OH bzw.DMSO) _z ] vorgeschlagen, wobei HL=Formazan,M=Ce³⁺, Th⁴⁺ oder UO ₂ ²⁺ ,m=1–2,n=0–3,x=0–3,y=0–4 undz=0–3. Die Metallionen haben Koordinationszahlen von 6–8.

     

A field-desorption study of thermal stability in potassium pentacyanocobaltates(III)

Field desorption has been applied to research the thermal stability of the compounds K_n[Co(CN)₅X], where X=SO₃ ^2–, CN^–, NO₂ ^–, NO^–, Cl^–, Br^–, I^–, and H₂O. A likely mechanism is proposed for the thermal decomposition. There is a correlation between the tetragonal-distortion parameters and the temperature of onset of destruction for the [Co(CN)₅X]^n– anion.Translated from Teoreticheskaya i Éksperimental'naya Khimiya, Vol. 21, No. 1, pp. 111–115, January–February, 1985.     

The Cl−NH3, Cl−H2O,F−NH3 and F−H2O clusters and their photoelectron spectra

The geometries of the Cl^–NH₃, Cl^–H₂O, F^–NH₃ and F^–H₂O clusters are optimized using the coupled cluster method. The four lowest ionization potentials are then calculated, leading to the ground and low excited states of the neutral species. The first three IPs describe ionization from the externalp state of the halogen atom, whereas the fourth corresponds to ionization from the NH₃ or H₂O moiety, leading to charge transfer complexes. These complexes were recently observed in the photoelectron spectrum of Cl^–NH₃, in full accord with our calculations.Supported in part by the U.S.-Israel Binational Science Foundation     

Preparation,characterization and a kinetic study oftrans-[Ru(NH3)4L(H2O)](PF6)2 [L=PPh3, AsPh3, or SbPh3]

Summary The complexestrans-[Ru(NH₃)₄(H₂O)PPh₃](PF₆)₂ and [Ru(NH₃)₅L](PF₆)₂, (L=AsPh₃ or SbPh₃) have been isolated and characterized by microanalysis, cyclic voltammetry and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. The specific rate constants for the aquation of [Ru(NH₃)₅L]²⁺ totrans-[Ru(NH₃)₄L(H₂O)]²⁺ are (2.5±0.1)×10^–5s^–1 and (1.8±0.1)×10^–5s^–1 for L=AsPh₃ and SbPh₃, respectively, at 25.0±0.1°C; =0.10 mol dm^–3, NaO₂CCF₃. Under the same conditions, the second-order rate constants for the substitution of water intrans-[Ru(NH₃)₄(H₂O)L]²⁺ by isonicotinamide (isn) are 1.2±0.1, (6.3±0.3)×10^–2 and (3.8±0.2)×10^–2 m ^–1s^–1 for L=PPh₃, AsPh₃, and SbPh₃, respectively, suggesting that the order of decreasingtrans-effect is: PPh₃AsPh₃>SbPh₃. The formation constants for thetrans-[Ru(NH₃)₄L(isn)]²⁺ complexes are 75±3, (1.40±0.01)×10³ and (1.80±0.02)×10³M^–1 for L=PPh₃, AsPh₃, and SbPh₃, respectively, suggesting that the order of increasingtrans-influence is: SbPh₃3PPh₃.     

Inner and outer-sphere reductive elimination during decomposition of the platinum(IV) β-ammonioethyl complex in aqueous solutions

The -ammonioethyl complex of platinum (IV), KPt(CH₂CH₂NH₃)Cl₅, undergoes two types of transformations in aqueous chloride solutions,i.e., inner- and outer-sphere reductive elimination, depending on the pH of the medium. In acidic solutions outer-sphere decomposition, which consists of an S_N2 attack by the chloride ion of the -carbon atom of the complex anion [trans-Pt(CH₂CH₂NH₃)Cl₄(H₂O)]^– (or at the complex with a vacant coordination site in thetrans-position relative to the -CH₂CH₂NH₃ group; these two variants are kinetically indistinguishable) occurs to yield -chloroaminoethane and PtCl₄ ^2–. In alkaline solutions decomposition occurs after deprotonation of the ammonium group of the starting complex as an intramolecular nucleophilic attack of the amino group at the -carbon atom in [trans-Pt(CH₂CH₂NH₂)Cl₄(H₂O)]^– (or in the complex with a vacant coordination site in thetrans-position relative to the -aminoethyl group). In this case aziridine (Az) and PtCl₄ ^2– are the primary products. Aziridine is coordinated with the unreacted starting complex to give a compound that is stable with respect to reductive elimination. Cyclometallation of the latter species gives the uncharged complex insoluble in water.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 3, pp. 518–524, March, 1994.     

The preparation and characterization of acetylacetonato-bis(η-methylcyclopentadienyl)titanium(IV) complexes

Summary A series of [L₂TiL]⁺X^–compounds where L is the conjugate base of acetylacetone, L=-MeC₅H₄ and X^–= ClO ₄ ^– , BF ₄ ^– , FeCl ₄ ^– , ZnCl₃(H₂O)^–, SnCl ₃ ^– , CdCl ₄ ^2– , HgCl ₄ ^2– , Br^– or I^–, have been prepared by adding X^– to the aqueous solution of [L₂TiL]⁺Cl^–. Conductivity measurements in nitrobenzene for all compounds indicate that these complexes are electrolytes. The i.r. frequencies for various vibrational modes have been assigned. The ligand L appears to be chelating and the titanium atom is essentially tetracoordinate. The bonding in these complexes is discussed.On study leave from S. D. College, Muzaffar Nagar, U.P., India.     

Volumetric properties of dilute aqueous solutions of cobalt amine type salts. Part 2. Densities at 15 and 5°C

Apparent molar volumes have been determined by density measurements of aqueous solutions for a series of salts [Co(L)₃]X₃, where X=Cl^– and Br^– and L¹=1,2-diaminoethane (en), L²=1,2-diaminopropane (pn) and L³=1,3-diaminopropane (tn) at 15°C and 5°C. Apparent molar volumes at infinite dilution for the complex cations at 0°C are estimated. The resulting values are related to the structure of solvent water molecules around the ions.     

Comparative evolved gas analytical and structural study on trans-diammine-bis(nitrito)-palladium(II) and platinum(II) by TG/DTA–MS, TG–FTIR, and single crystal X-ray diffraction

Detailed study on identification and thermal decomposition of solid title compounds 1 and 2 crystallized from the used aqueous ammonia solutions of Pd(NH₃)₂(NO₂)₂ and Pt(NH₃)₂(NO₂)₂, has been carried out. Beyond the composition of complexes 1 and 2, their trans square planar configuration have already been recognized by reference IR spectra and powder XRD patterns, nevertheless their exact molecular and crystal structure as of trans-Pd(NH₃)₂(NO₂)₂ (1, Pd-NN) and trans-Pt(NH₃)₂(NO₂)₂ (2, Pt-NN) has been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction (R = 0.0515 and 0.0341), respectively. Despite their compositional and configuration analogy, they crystallize in different crystal systems and space groups. The crystals of 1 (Pd-NN) are triclinic (space group No. 2, P-1, a = 5.003(1) Å, b = 5.419(1) Å, c = 6.317(1) Å, α = 91.34(2)°, β = 111.890(10)°, γ = 100.380(10)°), while those of 2 (Pt-NN) are monoclinic (space group No. 5, C2, a = 7.4235(16) Å, b = 9.130(2) Å, c = 4.4847(10) Å, β = 99.405(7)°).The pyrolytic processes of 1 and 2 (which might be sensitive to shock and heat) have been followed by simultaneous thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis (TG/DTA), while the evolved gaseous species have been traced in situ by online coupled TG/DTA–EGA–MS and TG–EGA–FTIR instruments in He and air. Pd and Pt powders, forming as final solid products in single step, are captured and checked by TG and XRD. Whilst the unified evolved gas analyses report evolution of N₂, H₂O, NH₃, N₂O, NO, and NO₂ gases as gaseous product components in the exothermic decomposition of both trans-Pd(NH₃)₂(NO₂)₂ (1) and trans-Pt(NH₃)₂(NO₂)₂ (2) starting from ca. 230 and 220 °C, in sealed crucibles with a pinhole on the top, respectively.