Electrochemical synthesis of Nickel(II) Complexes of schiff bases: The crystal structure of 2,2′-bipyridine bis{2-[(phenyl)iminomethyl]pyrrolato}nickel(II)

The electrochemical oxidation of anodic nickel in acetonitrile solution containing both (a) a Schiff base HL derived from H-pyrrole-2-carbaldehyde and a substituted aniline, and (b) a nitrogen ligand (1, 10-phenanthroline (phen), 2,2′-bipyridine (bipy) or pyridine (py)) yielded the mixed complexes NiL₂ · phen, NiL₂ · bipy and NiL₂ · (py)₂. The crystal structure of 2,2′-bipyridine bis{2-[(phenyl)iminomethyl]pyrrolato}nickel(II) was determined by X ray diffraction. Crystals are triclinic space group P1 , with four molecules in the unit cell of dimensions a = 12.316(1), b = 13.169(4), c = 17.251(3) Å, α = 82.67(3)°, β = 83.66(1)° and γ = 87.34(2)°, and consist of monomeric molecules in which the central NiN₆ unit has a distorted octahedral geometry.     

Malonatobenzhydrazidediaquacobalt(II) hydrate: Synthesis,crystal and molecular structures

The coordination compound [Co(L)(Mal)(H₂O)₂]H₂O (I) (L is benzhydrazide, H₂Mal is malonic acid) has been synthesized and studied by IR spectroscopy, thermogravimetry, and X-ray diffraction. Crystals are triclinic, a = 7.610(4) Å, b = 7.854(2) Å, c = 12.751(2) Å, α = 75.12(3)°, β = 88.01(3)°, γ = 80.26(3)°, Z = 2, space group \(P\bar 1\). The structure is molecular. The Co²⁺ atom has a distorted octahedral coordination. The Co-O and Co-N bond lengths are 2.031-2.129(4) and 2.157(5) Å, respectively. The endocyclic O1Co1N1 bond angles are 77.3(2)° and 90.0(2)° in the five- and six-membered chelate rings, respectively. Molecules of complex I are linked via a great number of hydrogen bonds. The C…C contacts between phenyl rings additionally strengthen the structure.     

Structure and Vibrational Spectra of a New Acidic Diphosphate K2Cu(H2P2O7)2·2H2O

Abstract

Crystals of the acidic diphosphate K2Cu(H2P2O7)2 · 2 H2O, dipotassium copper bis(dihydrogendiphosphate) dihydrate, obtained via two different syntheses, revealed by means of single-crystal X-ray diffraction to be polymorph within triclinic Pī (a = 6.8560(4), b = 7.3140(3), c = 7.5570(4) Å; α = 81.028(4)°, β = 72.327(5)°, γ = 83.697(5)°, V = 355.86(3)Å3) and orthorhombic Pnma (a = 9.8990(6), b = 10.7810(7), c = 13.4010(7) Å, α = β = γ = 90°, V = 1430.17(15) Å3) space groups. Both phases were analyzed by FT-IR and micro-Raman vibrational spectroscopy and interpreted using factor group analysis. No coincidences of majority of the Raman and infrared spectral bands of K2Cu(H2P2O7)2 · 2 H2O confirmed the centrosymmetric structure of these two materials. The vibrational spectra point to a bent POP bridge angle.     

The electrochemical synthesis of neutral Nickel(II) Complexes of Schiff Base Ligands: The crystal structure of bis-{N-[2-(2-pyridyl)ethyl]salicylideneiminato}nickel(II) trihydrate

Nickel(II) complexes with N-2-(2-pyridyl)ethyl-ring substituted salicylideneiminatos have been synthesized by an electrochemical procedure using a sacrificial anode in non-aqueous solution of the corresponding ligand. The structure of bis{N-[2-(2-pyridyl)]-salicylideneiminato}-nickel (II) trihydrate has been determined by X-ray diffraction. Crystals are triclinic, space group P1 , with four formula units in a cell of dimensions a = 13.055(4) Å, b = 13.097(6) Å, c = 16.189(5) Å, and α = 102.92(3)°, β = 99.80(3)°, γ = 90.42(3)°. Full matrix least squares refinement on R converged with a conventional agreement factor of 0.047. The molecule is non-centrosymmetric with two terdentate ligands in a meridional configuration around octahedral nickel(II).     

Reactions of bis[bis(trimethylsilyl)methyl]germylene and the corresponding stannylene with diazidosilanes

The reactions of bis[bis(trimethylsilyl)methyl]-germylene ( 1 ) and the corresponding stannylene ( 2 ) with di-tert-butyldiazidosilane gave N-(azidosilyl)germanimine ( 4 ) and the stannanimine ( 5 ) in quantitative yields. The structures have been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Crystal data for 4 : space group P1 , Z = 2, a = 9.236 (1), b = 12.066 (1), c = 17.068 (1) Å, α = 98.45 (1), β = 90.43, γ = 110.27 (1)°. V = 1761.3 ų, R = 0.051, and Rw = 0.069 based on 4218 reflections with |Fo²| ⩾ 3σ|Fo²|. For 5 : space group P1 , Z = 2, a = 9.183 (1), b = 12.193 (1), c = 17.292 (1) Å, α = 98.74 (1), β = 90.21, γ = 109.96 (1)°, V = 1795.5 ų, R = 0.040, and Rw = 0.051 based on 4795 reflections. The similar reactions of 1 and 2 with 1,3-diazidohexamethyltrisilane ( 16 ) provided azatrisilacyclobutanes quantitatively.     

The crystal structure of poly(tetramethylene terephthalate)

The unit cell of poly(tetramethylene terephthalate) is triclinic with parameters a = 5.96 Å, b = 4.83 Å, c (fiber axis) = 11.62 Å, α = 115.2. β = 99.9, and γ = 111.3°; space group P1 , calculated crystalline density 1.41 g/cc. The plane of the benzene ring is found to be inclined by about 15° from the fiber axis, contributing to a shortening of the fiber period as compared to the period expected on the basis of analogy with other members of the terephthalate ester series. The remaining shortening of the fiber period occurs in the ? O? °CH₂? °CH₂? segment of the chain. No abnormally short distances among neighboring chain atoms were observed. A typical texture pattern was found in specimens of this polymer that were cold rolled and subsequently annealed. In this texture the c axis of the unit cell is highly oriented in the rolling direction; the a and b axes of the unit cell are oriented preferentially so that the terephthalate residue lies as close as possible to the plane of rolling.     

Crystal structure of 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-{4-[2-(5-ethyl-pyridin-2-yl)-ethoxy]-phenyl}-propenone

The title compound C₂₄H₂₂ClNO₂ belongs to the orthorhombic system, space group Pca2₁ with a = 12.1771(10) Å, b = 4.9305(4) Å, c = 34.419(3) Å, α = β = γ = 90°, V = 2066.5(3) ų, Z = 4, D_c = 1.260 g/cm³, F(000) = 824, R = 0.0402 and wR = 0.1144, S = 1.034, T = 293 K. The compound is a chalcone with 4-chlorophenyl and [(5-ethyl-pyridin-2-yl)-ethoxy]-phenyl substituents bonded at the opposite ends of a propenone group, the biologically active region. The propenone bridge makes dihedral angles of 10.61(23)° and 62.75(22)° respectively, with 4-chlorophenyl and the [(5-ethyl-pyridin-2-yl)-ethoxy]-phenyl group.     

Monosubstituted Trinuclear and Tetranuclear VIB Metal Carbonyl Complexes: Syntheses of [{M(CO)5}3(Pf-Pf-Pf)] [Pf-Pf-Pf = PhP(CH2CH2PPh2)2] and [{M(CO)5}4(P-Pf3)] [P-Pf3 = P(CH2CH2PPh2)3] (M = Cr,Mo) and Crystal Structures of the Latter Three

The triligate trimetallic complexes, [{M(CO)₅}₃(Pf-Pf-Pf)] and tetraligate tetrametallic complexes, [{M(CO)₅}₄(P-Pf₃)] (M = Cr and Mo), were prepared from [M(CO) ₆] and the corresponding ligands in MeCN/CH₂Cl₂ promoted by Me₃NO at 0 °C. Crystals of trimer lb are monoclinic, space group P 2₁/n, with a = 13.407(3), b = 15.002(5), c = 26.52(1) Å, β = 90.65(2)°, Z = 4, and R = 0.060 for 2760 observed reflections. Crystals of tetramer 2a are monoclinic, space group P 2₁/c, with a – 14.183(8), b = 29.880(4), c = 16.103(2) Å, β = 94.98(3)°, Z = 4, and R = 0.039 for 5014 observed reflections. Crystals of 2b are monoclinic, space group C 2/c, with a = 42.120(8), b = 13.679(1), c = 23.486(2) Å, β = 92.14(1)°, Z = 8, and R = 0.032 for 6897 observed reflections. Each phosphorus atom of the ligands is coordinated to the M(CO)₅ moiety in each title compounds. The geometry of the four metals is a distorted tetrahedron for the tetramers.     

Crystal structures of bis(AZIDO)bis(2-morpholin-4-ylethylamino)copper(II) and bis{2,4-dibromo-6-[(2-morpholin-4-ylethylimino)methyl] phenolato}copper(II)

Two new copper(II) complexes [Cu(MEA)₂(N₃)₂] (1) and [Cu(BMP)₂] (2), where MEA and BMP are 2-morpholin-4-ylethylamine and 2,4-dibromo-6-[(2-morpholin-4-ylethylimino)methyl]phenolate respectively, are prepared and characterized using elemental analysis, FT-IR spectroscopy, and X-ray single crystal diffraction. The crystal of 1 belongs to the triclinic system, space group P-1, with a = 6.661(2) Å, b = 8.440(3) Å, c = 8.913(3) Å, α = 102.032(3)°, β = 107.899(2)°, γ = 98.242(3)°, V = 454.6(3) ų, Z = 1, D _c = 1.490 g/cm³, R ₁ = 0.0226, and wR ₂ = 0.0564. The crystal of 2 belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c, with α = 7.0707(7) Å, b = 15.438(1) Å, c = 14.227(1) Å, β = 96.659(2)°, V = 1542.5(3) ų, Z = 2, D _c = 1.821 g/cm³, R ₁ = 0.0437, and wR ₂ = 0.1041. In each complex, the Cu atom is in a square planar coordination. The molecules of 1 are linked through intermolecular N-H...N and N-H...O hydrogen bonds to form layers parallel to the ab plane. The molecules of 2 are linked through intermolecular C-H...Br hydrogen bonds to form a 3D network.     

Crystal structures of 6-[(2-hydroxy-1,1-bis-hydroxymethyl-ethylamino)-methylene]-4-nitro-cyclohexa-2,4-dienone hydrate and 6-[(2-hydroxy-1,1-bis-hydroxymethyl-ethylamino)-methylene]-4-bromo-cyclohexa-2,4-dienone

Crystal structures of 6-[(2-hydroxy-1,1-bis-hydroxymethyl-ethylamino)-methylene]-4-nitro-cyclohexa-2,4-dienone hydrate (I) and 6-[(2-hydroxy-1,1-bis-hydroxymethyl-ethylamino)-methylene]-4-bromo-cyclohexa-2,4-dienone (II) have been determined. The crystals of I are monoclinic, a = 16.957(1) Å, b = 10.729(2) Å, c = 7.240(3) Å; β = 99.56(3)°, space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, R = 0.0492. The crystals of II are triclinic, a = 10.282(2) Å, b = 7.189(3) Å, c = 16.831(3) Å; α = 90.67(3)°, β = 100.10(3)°, γ = 95.87(3)°; space group P-1, Z = 4, R = 0.0591. The independent part of the unit cell of I contains one unique molecule and water of crystallization, while in II — two unique molecules A and B. C(CH₂OH)₃ fragment of the molecule B manifests the disordering of alcohol oxygen atoms. Both in I and II, the salicylidene fragment of the molecules exists in the quinoid tautomeric form.     

Molecular structure of 5-[(triphenyl-phosphoranylidene)hydrazono]-exo-3-azatricyclo[5.2.1.02.6]decane-4-one

The molecular structure of 5-[(triphenylphosphoranylidene)hydrazono]-exo-3-azatricyclo[5.2.1.0^2.6]decane-4-one is determined. The C₂₇H₂₆N₃OP compound crystallizes in the space group P?1: a = 9.2163(9) Å, b = 11.1102(11) Å, c = 11.9397(12) Å, α = 74.284(2)°, β = 78.532(2)°, γ = 72.004(2)°.     

Homo- und heterodinukleare α-Pyridonat-verbrückte Platin- und Palladium-komplexe mit Bis(N-methylimidazol-2-yl)keton (BMIK). Kristallstrukturen von [(BMIK)Pt(α-Pyridonat)2Pt(BMIK)](NO3)2 · 4H2O, [(BMIK)Pd(α-Pyridonat)2Pd(BMIK)](NO3)2 · 4H2O und [(BMIK)Pd(α-Pyridonat)2Pt/Pd(BMIK)](NO3)2 · 4H2O

Homo- and Heterodinuclear α-Pyridonate-bridged Platinum and Palladium Complexes with Bis(N-methylimidazol-2-yl)ketone (BMIK). Crystal Structures of [(BMIK)Pt(α-pyridonate)₂Pt(BMIK)](NO₃)₂ · 4H₂O, [(BMIK)Pd(α-pyridonate)₂Pd(BMIK)](NO₃)₂ · 4H₂O, and [(BMIK)Pd(α-pyridonate)₂Pt/Pd(BMIK)](NO₃)₂ · 4H₂O The isotypic dinuclear complexes [(BMIK)Pt(α-pyridonate)₂Pt(BMIK)](NO₃)₂ · 4H₂O ( 1 ) (P1 ; a = 12.197(5) Å, b = 12.505(5) Å, c = 12.866(5) Å, α = 88.17(3)°, β = 73.55(3)°, γ = 69.84(3)°; Z = 2) and [(BMIK)Pd(α-pyridonate)₂Pd(BMIK)](NO₃)₂ · 4H₂O ( 2 ) (a = 12.408(3) Å, b = 12.660(3) Å, c = 12.913(3) Å, α = 89.55(3)°, β = 74.59(2)°, γ = 68.68(2)°) were prepared by reaction of [Pt(BMIK)(H₂O)₂](NO₃)₂ or [Pd(BMIK)(H₂O)₂](NO₃)₂ with α-pyridone in aqueous solutions at 40°C and were isolated as red air-stable crystals (BMIK = bis(N-methylimidazol-2-yl)ketone). For the synthesis of mixed crystals of 2 with the heterometal complex [(BMIK)Pd(α-pyridonate)₂Pt(BMIK)](NO₃)₂ · 4H₂O ( 3 ) (a = 12.430(4) Å, b = 12.648(3) Å, c = 12.907(4) Å, α = 89.64(2)°, β = 74.57(2)°, γ = 68.65(2)°) α-pyridone was reacted with [Pd(BMIK)(H₂O)₂](NO₃)₂ in a molar ratio of 2 : 1 followed by addition of [Pt(BMIK)(H₂O)₂](NO₃)₂. The dinuclear cations consist of two M(BMIK) moieties (M = Pt, Pd) bridged by the N- and O-atoms of α-pyridonate, forcing the heterocyclic ring into head-head-orientation. Within the dinuclear cation, the two metal atoms are between 2.840 Å and 2.860 Å apart. The intermolecular distances are between 4.762 Å and 4.837 Å. The coordination geometry of both metal atoms is square-planar with the metal atoms being diplaced slightly from their respective coordination planes toward each other. ¹H and ¹⁹⁵Pt NMR spectra are reported for the complexes.     

Crystalline and molecular structures of two halogenated propionamides CF2XCF2CONH2 (X = H, Cl)

Using the XRD method, the crystalline and molecular structures of two halogenated propionamides, CF₂XCF₂CONH₂, X = H (I) and Cl (II), have been studied. Crystals I and II are monoclinic: space group P2₁/c, Z = 4; (I) a = 10.967 Å, b = 5.406 Å, c = 10.063 Å, β = 107.86°; (II) a = 11.979 Å, b = 5.608 Å, c = 10.042 Å, β = 99.31°. Structures I and II were solved by the direct method and refined by the full-matrix least-square method to R = 0.112 (I) and 0.139 (II) over all 1299 (I) and 1175 (II) independent measured reflections (a CAD-4 autodiffractometer, λMoK _α).     

Synthesis,characterization and in-vitro antitumour activity of dibutyltin carboxylates involving the perfluorophenyl moiety: Crystal structure of the dimeric bis[(4-fluoro- and pentafluoro-benzoato)di-n-butyltin] oxides

Crystal structure determinations of {[(F₅C₆COO)Bu₂Sn]₂O}₂ and {[(4-F-C₆H₄COO)-Bu₂Sn]₂O}₂ show that the structures are similar and feature central Bu₄Sn₂O₂ units with two Bu₂Sn groups connected by bridging oxygen atoms. Each pair of exo- and endo-cyclic tin atoms is linked by an almost symmetrically bridging carboxylate group, with the two remaining groups attached to the exocyclic tin atom only. Crystals of {[(F₅C₆COO)Bu₂Sn]₂O}₂ are triclinic, space group P1, with unit cell dimensions a = 12.425(3) Å, b = 13.090(5) Å, c = 11.697(3) Å, α = 95.31(3)°, β = 93.28(2)°, γ = 113.01(2)°, V = 1734(1) ų, Z = 1. Crystals of {[(4-F-C₆H₄COO)Bu₂Sn]₂O}₂, are also triclinic, space group PI, a = 12.599(6) Å, b= 25.359(4) Å, c = 11.480(4) Å, α = 91.44(3)°, β = 114.77(3)°, γ=97.43(3)°, V=3289(2) ų, Z=2. The structures were refined to final R= 0.046, R_w = 0.046 for 4312 reflections with I≥ 3.0 σ(l) for {[(F₅C₆COO)Bu₂Sn]₂O}₂ and R=0.061, R_w=0.068 for 4112 reflections with l≥3.0 σ(l for {[(4-F-C₆H₄COO)Bu₂Sn]₂O}₂.     

Neue dimere Goldselenolate: Darstellung und strukturelle Charakterisierung von [(n-C4H9)4N]2[AuSSeCC(CN)2]2 und [(n-C4H9)4N]2[AuSe2CC(CN)2]2

New Dimeric Gold Selenolates: Preparation and Characterization of [(n-C₄H₉)₄N]₂[AuSSeC ? C(CN)₂]₂ and [(n-C₄H₉)₄N]₂[AuSe₂C ? C(CN)₂]₂ The preparation and structural characterization of the dimeric Au^I complexes of 1,1-dicyanoethene-2,2-thioseleonlate (i-mnts) and 1,1-dicyanoethene-2,2-diselenolate (i-mns), isolated as Bu₄N salts, are described. They are isotype (monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, Z = 2) with lattice parameters: (Bu₄N)₂[Au(i-mnts)]₂; a = 14.078(3) Å, b = 8.912(3) Å, c = 20.142(4) Å, β = 106.32(5)°; (Bu₄N)₂[Au(i-mns)]₂; a = 13.998(3) Å, b = 9.125(3) Å, c = 20.039(2) Å, β = 105.12(5)°. Ab initio Hartree-Fock calculations based on the experimentally determined structure yield a positive value of the Au? Au bonding order suggesting weak bonding interactions between the d¹⁰ metal centres.     

Präparation und Charakterisierung von PbBr2·C4H10O3 (Diethylenglykol)

Structural Chemistry of PbBr₂·C₄H₁₀O₃ (Diethyleneglycol) Crystals of PbBr₂·C₄H₁₀O₃ have been synthesized and structurally characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. PbBr₂·C₄H₁₀O₃ crystallizes monoclinic in space group P2₁/n (No. 14) with a = 9.370(1)Å, b = 10.045(1)Å, c = 21.090(1)Å, β = 98.98(1)° and Z = 8. The compound contains compact Pb—Br groups, which build colums parallel to [0 1 0] direction by Hydrogen Bonding.     

Extraction and isolation of the One-electron Oxidized [(Zr6Be)Cl18]5− and [(Zr6Be)Cl18]4− Clusters from solid state precursors

One-electron oxidized zirconium chloride clusters were obtained from solid state precursors Rb₅Zr₆Cl₁₈B and K₃Zr₆Cl₁₅Be by dissolution in CH₃CN in the presence of Et₄NCl and isolated as the salts (Et₄N)₄Zr₆Cl₁₈B · 2 CH₃CN and (Et₄N)₅Zr₆Cl₁₈Be · 3 CH₃CN. (Et₄N)₄Zr₆Cl₁₈B · 2 CH₃CN crystallizes in the space group P1 (#2) with a = 12.329(5) Å, b = 12.657(6) Å, c = 13.136(8) Å, α = 118.28(4)°, β = 93.45(4)°, γ = 105.54(3)°, V = 1696(2) ų, and Z = 1. (Et₄N)₅Zr₆Cl₁₈Be · 3 CH₃CN was refined in the space group C2/c (# 15) with a = 24.166(11) Å, b = 13.265(6) Å, c = 25.86(2) Å, β = 104.21(4)°, V = 8037(7) ų, and Z = 4; the space group reflects the pseudo-symmetry of the crystal, the true symmetry of the structure is lower. The removal of one electron from the Zr? Zr bonding HOMO of both clusters results in cluster expansion of similar magnitude in both compounds. Moisture from the added Et₄NCl is the likely oxidant, but the possibility that acetonitrile may be reduced by [(Zr₆Be)Cl₁₈]^6? is not ruled out.     

Fluoride und Fluorosäuren. IV. Kristallstrukturen von Bortrifluorid und seinen 1:1-Verbindungen mit Wasser und Methanol,Hydroxo- und Methoxotrifluoroborsäure

Fluorides and Fluoro Acids. IV. Crystal Structures of Boron Trifluoride and its 1:1 Compounds with Water and Methanol, Hydroxo- and Methoxotrifluoroboric Acid Solid boron trifluoride displays an enantiotropic phase transition α ? β at ?147°C. A further solid phase, γ-BF₃, is metastable or stable only just below the melting point. Its crystal structure was determined. It is monoclinic with space group P2₁/c, eight molecules in the unit cell and the lattice parameters a = 4.779, b = 14.00, c = 7.430 Å, β = 107.60° at ?131°C. Two independent trigonal planar molecules with a mean B? F bond length of 1.287 Å (1.319 Å after correction for thermal motion) form a three-dimensional packing connection with non-parallel molecular planes across intermolecular B···F contacts of in the average 2.690 Å, by which the boron atoms achieve a total coordination of five fluorine atoms with nearly trigonal bipyramidal geometry. — The crystal structures of hydroxotrifluoroboric acid (BF₃OH₂, monoclinic, P2₁/n, Z = 4, a = 7.641, b = 7.957, c = 4.864 Å, β = 94.80 at ?35°C) and methoxotrifluoroboric acid (BF₃O(CH₃)H, orthorhombic, Pbca, Z = 8, a = 7.054, b = 9.390, c = 11.547 Å at ?40°C) display unlimited three-dimensional and one-dimensional linking, respectively, of the molecules by hydrogen bonds O? H···F.     

Crystal Structures of Chiral Ionophores: Bis(9,9′-spirobifluorene)-26-crown-4 and -32-crown-6

The X-ray crystal structures of bis(9,9′-spirobifluorene)-26-crown-4βbenzene solvate (monoclinic, a = 15.47 Å, b 11.265 Å, c = 15.220 Å, β = 91.54°, space group C2) and bis(9,9′-spirobifluorene)-32-crown-6·dichloromethane solvate (tetragonal, a = 20.958 Å, c = 11.779 Å, space group P4₁2₁2) are described. Both compounds act as enantioselective ionophores for α-aminoalcohols.     

Chloro- und Polyselenoselenate(II) Darstellung,Struktur und Eigenschaften von [Ph3(C2H4OH)P]2[SeCl4] · MeCN, [Ph4P]2[Se2Cl6] und [Ph4P]2[Se(Se5)2]

Chloro- and Polyselenoselenates(II): Synthesis, Structure, and Properties of [Ph₃(C₂H₄OH)P]₂[SeCl₄] · MeCN, [Ph₄P]₂[Se₂Cl₆], and [Ph₄P]₂[Se(Se₅)₂] By symproportionation of elemental selenium and SeCl₄ in polar protic solvents the novel chloroselenates(+II), [SeCl₄]^2? and [Se₂Cl₆]^2?, could be stabilized; they were crystallized with voluminous organic cations. They were characterized from complete X-ray structure analysis. Yellow-orange [Ph₃(C₂H₄OH)P]₂[SeCl₄] · MeCN (space group P1 , a = 10.535(4), b = 12.204(5), c = 16.845(6) Å, α = 77.09(3)°, β = 76.40(3)°, γ = 82.75(3)° at 140 K) contains in its crystal structure monomeric [SeCl₄]^2? anions with square-planar coordination of Se(+II). The mean Se? Cl bond length is 2.441 Å. In yellow [Ph₄P]₂[Se₂Cl₆] (space group P1 , a = 10.269(3), b = 10.836(4), c = 10.872(3) Å, α = 80.26(3)°, β = 79.84(2)°, γ = 72.21(3)° at 140 K) a dinuclear centrosymmetric [Se₂Cl₆]^2? anion, also with square-planar coordinated Se(+II), is observed. The average terminal and bridging Se? Cl bond distances are 2.273 and 2.680 Å, respectively. From redox reactions of elemental Se with boranate/thiolate in ethanol/DMF the bis(pentaselenido)selenate(+II) anion [Se(Se₅)₂]^2? was prepared as a novel type of a mixed-valent chalcogenide. In dark-red-brown [Ph₄P]₂[Se(Se₅)₂] (space group P2₁/n, a = 12.748(4), b = 14.659(5), c = 14.036(5) Å, β = 108.53(3)° at 140 K) centrosymmetric molecular [Se(Se₅)₂]^2? anions with square-planar coordination of the central Se(+II) by two bidentate pentaselenide ligands is observed (mean Se? Se bond lengths: 2.658 Å at Se(+II), 2.322 Å in [Se₅]_2?). The resulting six-membered chelate rings with chair conformation are spirocyclically linked through the central Se(+II). The vibrational spectra of the new anions are reported.