A High Dimensional Coordination Polymer Based on [β-Mo8O26]4- Inorganic Building Block： Synthesis, Structure and Topology

A high dimensional copper coordination polymer {[Cu2(btb)2(H2O)4( -Mo8O26)] H2O}n(1, btb = 1,4-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)butane) based on [ -Mo8O26]4 anions and flexible bis(triazole) ligands has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, single-crystal X-ray diffraction and thermal analysis. The crystallographic data show that complex 1 crystallizes in triclinic space group P with a = 9.7550(10), b = 10.3996(11), c = 10.9516(11), = 77.622(2), = 89.602(2), = 87.610(2), V = 1084.25(19)3, C16H34Cu2Mo8 N12O31, Mr = 1785.15, Dc = 2.734 g cm 3, μ(MoKα) = 3.303 mm 1, F(000) = 856, GOF = 1.060, Z = 1, the final R = 0.0376 and wR = 0.0982 for I > 2 (I). In 1, the inorganic building block [ -Mo8O26]4 anions are connected with each other to generate one-dimensional chains. Then the chains are further connected by Cu2+ ions to form a three-dimensional (3D) inorganic framework [Cu2( -Mo8O26)]n containing quadrangular channels, with the pcu alpha-Po primitive cubic topology. The btb ligands are encapsulated into the void of the 3D inorganic framework forming a new three-dimensional architecture. The thermal analysis illustrates that complex 1 retains a comparatively good thermal stability.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of （PySe）2 and Bi2（PySe）6（HPySe=2-Pyridineselenol N-Oxide）

The title compounds(PySe)2 1(HPySe=2-pyridineselenol N-oxide,(PySe)2= bis(2-pyridine-N-oxide) diselenide) and Bi2(PySe)6 2 were prepared by the reaction of 2-bromine-N-oxide with NaHSe and Bi(NO3)3·5H2O with HPySe,and the crystal structure of 2 was studied.Compound 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P21/n with a=9.840(2),b=10.204(2),c=18.395(2),β=102.926(2)°,V=1800.0(5)3,Dc=2.2687 g/cm3,Z=2,the final R=0.0319 and wR=0.0646.The Bi atoms are coordinated by four selenium and four oxygen atoms from four PySe ligands to form a slightly distorted four-column geometry.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Cadmium（Ⅱ） Coordination Polymer：[Cd_2Cl_4（bpme）]_n·n（2H_2O）

A novel coordination polymer, [Cd2Cl4(bpme)]n·n(H2O) (1, bpme=2,5-bis(be-nzoimidazol-2-yl)pyrazine), has been synthesized and its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal of the complex belongs to the triclinic system, space group P , with a=7.0737(9), b=8.7886(11), c=9.4561(12) , α=105.3580(10), β=94.981(2), γ=96.879(2)°, V=558.46(12) 3, Mr=714.97, Z=1, F(000)=346, Dc=2.126 g/cm3, μ=2.412 mm-1, T=296(2) K, S=1.057, R=0.0533 and wR=0.1480. According to the structural analysis, the Cd(Ⅱ) ion adopts a slightly distorted six-coordinated octahedral geometry. The Cd(Ⅱ) atoms are bridged by four Cl atoms along the a direction, forming infinite straight chains which are further constructed to generate 2D network layer structures through the μ4-N bpme ligand in the b direction, and such 2D network layer structures finally form a novel three-dimensional infinite supramolecular framework through weak π-π stacking between two network layers and hydrogen bonds.     

One—dimensional Zigzag Chain Coordination Polymer [Zn（μ—phth）（imi）2]∞ Bridged by o—Phthalato

The reaction of zinc carbonate with o-phthalic acid and imidazole in an aqueous-alcohol solution led to the formation of colorless crystals of [Znμ-phthimi2]∞. Single-crystal X-ray analysis has revealed that the complex crystallizes in a monoclinic system, space group Pn with a = 8.394(2), b = 9.976(3), c = 9.959(3)A, β = 104.409(4)°, V = 807.6(4)A3, Z = 2, C14H12N4O4Zn, Mr = 365.6(5), Dc = 1.504 g/cm3, μ = 1.544 mm-1, F000 = 372, the final R = 0.0466 and wR = 0.1171 for 1834 reflections with I>2σ(I). The complex displays a zigzag infinite chain structure in which each zinc(Ⅱ)center is coordinated by two oxygen atoms and two nitrogen atoms to generate a ZnN2O2 distorted tetrahedral geometry. The neighboring zinc atoms are bridged by the o-phthalate ligand. Each chain is linked by hydrogen bonds with its neighbors to form a three-dimensional coordination polymer.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Bis{2-bromo- 4-chloro-6-[（2-isopropylammonioethylimino）- methyl]phenolato}bisthiocyanatozinc（Ⅱ）

A Schiff base zinc(Ⅱ) complex [Zn(C12H16BrClN2O)2(NCS)2] was prepared and characterized by elemental analysis,IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the triclinic system,space group P1 with a=8.414(1),b=9.124(1),c=22.212(3),α=79.177(2),β=86.296(2),γ=89.899(2)o,V=1671.3(4)3,Z=2,Dc=1.631 g/cm3,Mr=820.79,λ(MoKα)= 0.71073,μ=3.444 mm-1,F(000)=824,R=0.0646 and wR=0.1179. A total of 7371 unique reflections were collected,of which 3904 with I > 2σ(I) were observed. The complex crystallizes with two half-molecules per asymmetric unit and each mononuclear molecule is centrosymmetric. The Zn atom lying at the inversion centre is six-coordinated in a slightly distorted octahedral geometry by two phenolate O atoms and two imine N atoms from two Schiff base ligands,as well as two N atoms from two thiocyanate anions. In the crystal structure,the combination of π-π stacking interactions and intermolecular hydrogen bonds (N–H…Br,N–H…O,N–H…N,C–H…O,C–H…S and C–H…Cl) leads to a three-dimensional network.     

Solvothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Antimicrobial Activity of a Novel Imide Nickel Complex [Ni（CH_3CONCOCH_3）_2·2（H_2O）]

A novel imide nickel complex [Ni(CH3CONCOCH3)2·2(H2O)] was synthesized by the solvothermal reaction of nickel acetate tetrahydrate and acetonitrile.What amazed us is that acetonitrile had changed into acetyl imide in enol form during the formation process of the title complex.The complex was characterized by elemental analysis,IR spectrum and X-ray single-crystal diffraction analysis.It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system,space group Pbca with a = 7.4503(7),b = 13.1089(12),c = 14.1303(14),V = 1380.0(2)3,Dc = 1.420 g/cm3,Mr = 294.94,Z = 4,F(000) = 616,μ = 1.422 mm-1,the final R = 0.0487 and wR = 0.1482.The four-coordinated nickel(II) center is surrounded by 4O atoms from two imide ligands and has a distorted square planar geometry.The complex is connected to form a supramolecule with an infinite three-dimensional network through intramolecular and intermolecular hydrogen bonds.Antimicrobial activity was investigated by agar diffusion method,and the result showed that the complex was active against coli bacillus,staphylococcus aureus and bacillus subtilis.The thermal stability of the title complex was also studied by TG-DTA method.     

Macro-, Micro-, Nano- and Crystal Structures of a Homodinuclear Complex [NH3（ CH2）3NH3]2{Na2[（C6H4O2）2]（C6H4O2H）2}

A homodinuclear complex （NH3CH2CH2CH2NH3）2 {Na2[（C6H4O2）2] （C6H4O2H）2} （1） has been synthesized by a solution-based self-assembly route. It crystallized in monoclinic system with space group P21/c. Every sodium ion coordinates in a tetragonal prism fashion with two O atoms of a terminal chelating catecholate ligand and three O atoms from two bridging catecholate ligands. Two neighboring NaO5 tetragonal prisms are edge-shared and centrosymmetric with regard to the inversion center to form a binuclear cluster {Na2[（C6H4O2）2]（C6H4OOH）2}^4- anion. The complex anions were aligned parallelly by n-n interaction and linked with the protonated 1,3-propylenediamine through hydrogen bonds which were assembled into a multi-lamellar structure with channels. The crystal exhibits rectangular geometry with an interior triangle hollow structure under optical microscopy. And the scanning electron microscopy （SEM） indicates that the wall of the tubes shows multi-lamella morphologies. Further, the transmission electron microscopy （TEM） reveals that the crystal is composed of multi-lamellar nano-tubes with diameters less than 100 nm. The molecular structure of the complex was compared with that of its isomer complex 2.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel 2-Fold Interpenetrating Three-dimensional Coordination Polymer,{[Co_3（byip）_2（bix）_3（H_2O）_2]·H_2O}_n

The title coordination polymer including two crystallographically independent Co2+ ions is hydrothermally synthesized, in which the Co(1) 2+ ion is four-coordinated by two carboxylate oxygen atoms from two different 5-(benzoic acid-4-yldiazenyl)isophthalate (byip3-) anions and two nitrogen atoms from two distinct 1,4-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl) benzene (bix) ligands displaying a tetrahedral geometry. The Co(2) 2+ ion is six-coordinated by two water molecules at the apical positions, and two carboxylate oxygen atoms and two nitrogen atoms at the equatorial positions, affording a slightly distorted octahedron. Two Co(1)2+ and two Co(2)2+ ions are linked together by four byip3- anions forming a 44-membered motif and these motifs are further arranged into a three-dimensional framework through bix ligands along the a axis with a larger channel (ca. 22.70×11.01). Each individual network interpenetrates with the other identical network in a parallel fashion to generate a 2-fold interpenetrating array with the {62.84}{63}2{64.82}2 topology.     

Synthesis, Structure and Topological Analysis of a New Zinc（Ⅱ） Complex [Zn2（bptc）（bpe）（H2O）]n

A novel zinc coordination polymer,[Zn 2 (bptc)(bpe)(H 2 O)] n (1,H 4 bptc=3,3,4,4-benzophenonetetracarboxylate,bpe=1,2-bis(4-pyridyl) ethane),has been prepared under hydrother-mal conditions.The crystal structure is of monoclinic,space group C/2c with a=27.50(2),b=6.207(4),c=16.233(11),β=107.522(14)°,V=2642 (3)3,C 29 H 22 N 2 O 11 Zn 2,M r=705.27,Z=4,D c=1.773 g/cm 3,F(000)=1432,μ=1.887 mm-1,R=0.0421 and wR=0.1049 for 2594 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)).X-ray single-crystal diffraction analysis shows that 1 features two-dimensional [Zn 2 (bptc)(H 2 O)] layers,which are further linked by the bpe ligands to give rise to a three-dimensional pillar-layered structure.According to the topology analysis,this framework can be simplified into a (4,6)-connected (4 4 ·6 2)(4 4 ·6 10 ·8) network.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Photoluminescence of [Sm（PCA）_3（H_2O）_2]_n·6nH_2O

A new one-dimensional (1-D) compound [Sm(PCA)3(H2O)2]n·6nH2O (1, HPCA=pyrazinecarboxylic acid) has been synthesized via hydrothermal reaction and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in the Pbca space group of orthorhombic system with a=19.465(3), b=12.034(4), c=19.842(4) , V=4648(2)3, C15H25N6O14Sm, Mr=663.76, Dc=1.897 g/cm3, S=1.023, μ(MoKα)=2.610 mm-1, F(000)=2648, R=0.0239 and wR=0.0616. Compound 1 is characteristic of an infinite 1-D chain-like structure with the samarium atoms locating at an environment of a monocapped square antiprism. The [Sm(PCA)3(H2O)2]n chains and the lattice water molecules interconnect together through π-π interactions and hydrogen bonding interactions to yield a 3-D supramolecular framework. Photoluminescent investigation reveals that the title compound displays an emission in the greenish blue region.     

Coordination polymers based on cobridging of rigid and flexible spacer ligands: syntheses, crystal structures, and magnetic properties of [Mn(bpy)(H2O)(C4H4O4)].0.5bpy, Mn(bpy)(C5H6O4), and Mn(bpy)(C6H8O4)

Reactions of 4,4'-bipyridine (bpy) with Mn(C(4)H(4)O(4)).4H(2)O and Mn(C(5)H(6)O(4)).4H(2)O in methanolic aqueous solutions yielded [Mn(bpy)(H(2)O)(C(4)H(4)O(4))].0.5bpy (1) and Mn(bpy)(C(5)H(6)O(4)) (2), respectively, and reactions of freshly prepared Mn(OH)(2)(-)(2)(x)(CO(3))(x).yH(2)O, adipic acid and 4,4'-bipyridine in a methanolic aqueous solution afforded Mn(bpy)(C(6)H(8)O(4)) (3). The six-coordinate Mn atoms in 1 are interlinked by flexible succinato ligands to form layers, which are sustained by rigid bpy ligands into an 3D open framework with the free bpy molecules in tunnels. The ribbonlike chains in 2 result from Mn atoms bridged by glutarato ligands and are connected by bpy ligands into open layers. In 3, the Mn atoms are bridged by both bpy and adipato ligands to form 3D nanoporous frameworks and 2-fold interpenetration of the resulting 3D frameworks completes the crystal structure. In comparison with 1 and 2, compound 3 displays significant antiferromagnetic behavior at low temperature. The antiferromagnetic exchange becomes stronger from 1 through 2 to 3, and the antiferromagnetic ordering of Mn(2+) centers is related to the syn-syn bridging mode of the terminal carboxylate groups of alpha,omega-dicarboxylate anions. Crystal data: C(19)H(18)MnN(3)O(5) (1), monoclinic P2(1)/c, a= 11.686(2) A, b = 17.847(2) A, c = 8.852(1) A, beta = 99.67(1) degrees, V = 1819.9(4) A(3), Z = 4, D(c) = 1.545 g.cm(-3); C(15)H(14)MnN(2)O(4) (2), triclinic P, a = 8.145(2) A, b = 9.574(2) A, c = 10.180(1) A, alpha = 108.01(3) degrees, beta = 93.55(3) degrees, gamma = 105.30(1) degrees, V = 719.2(2) A(3), Z = 2, D(c) = 1.576 g.cm(-3); C(15)H(14)MnN(2)O(4) (3), triclinic P, a = 8.544(1) A, b= 8.881(1) A, c = 10.949(2) A, alpha = 108.81(1) degrees, beta = 95.40(1) degrees, gamma = 101.94(1) degrees, V = 757.7(2) A(3), Z = 2, D(c) = 1.557 g.cm(-3).     

Topological evolution in uranyl dicarboxylates: synthesis and structures of one-dimensional UO2(C6H8O4)(H2O)2 and three-dimensional UO2(C6H8O4)

Two novel uranyl adipates are reported as synthesized via hydrothermal treatment of uranium oxynitrate and adipic acid. One-dimensional UO(2)(C(6)H(8)O(4))(H(2)O)(2) (1) [a = 9.6306(6) A, c = 11.8125(10) A, tetragonal, P4(3)2(1)2 (No. 96), Z = 4] consists of chains of (UO(2))O(4)(H(2)O)(2) hexagonal bipyramids tethered through a linear adipic acid backbone. Three-dimensional UO(2)(C(6)H(8)O(4)) (2) [a = 5.5835(12) A, b = 8.791(2) A, c = 9.2976(17) A, alpha = 87.769(9) degrees, beta = 78.957(8) degrees, gamma = 81.365(11) degrees, triclinic, P1 (No. 2), Z = 2] is produced by decreasing the hydration level of the reaction conditions. This structure contains a previously unreported [(UO(2))(2)O(8)] building unit cross-linked into a neutral metal-organic framework topology with vacant channels.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of[Ni(C5H2N2O4)(2, 2'-bipy)(H2O)2]·2H2O

The crystal structure of [Ni(C5H2N2O4)(2, 2?-bipy)(H2O)2]·2H2O 1 has been determined by X-ray diffraction. Crystal data: triclinic system, space group P ī with a = 7.9424(3), b = 9.9417(3), c = 12.1867(3) (A。）, α = 84.771(1), β = 77.375(2), γ = 68.993(2)°, C15H18N4O8Ni, Mr = 440.7, V = 876.16(5) (A。）3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.672 g/cm3, F(000) = 456, ((MoK() = 1.162 mm-1, the final R = 0.0464 and wR = 0.1055 for 3026 observed reflections with I > 2((I). In the title compound, the nickel ion is coordinated by a nitrogen atom and an oxygen atom from the orotate ligand, two nitrogen atoms from 2, 2'-bipy and two oxygen atoms from the coordinated water molecules in a distorted octahedral geometry. The presence of intermolecular hydrogen bonding and (-( stacking interaction of aromatic rings from 2, 2'-bipy results in a 3D structure.     

An unprecedented uranyl phosphate framework in the structure of [(UO2)3(PO4)O(OH)(H2O)2](H2O)

The new uranyl phosphate [(UO2)3(PO4)O(OH)(H2O)2](H2O) (1) with an unprecedented framework structure has been synthesized at 150 and 185 degrees C. The structure (tetragonal, P4(2)/mbc, a = 14.015(1) A, c = 13.083(2) A, V = 2575.6(4) A(3), Z = 8) contains uranyl phosphate chains composed of uranyl pentagonal and hexagonal bipyramids and phosphate tetrahedra linked by sharing of polyhedral edges. The uranyl phosphate chains are aligned both along [100] and [010] and are linked into a novel framework structure involving channels along [001]. Topologically identical chains occur linked into sheets in more than a dozen uranyl phosphate minerals, but these chains have never been observed in opposing orientations and linked into a framework as in 1.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Cu2（DMF）（H2O）（C7H4NO4）2（C7H3NO4）]2·3.5DMF

A new copper（H） complex [Cu2（DMF）（H2O）（C7H4NO4）2（C7H3NO4）]2-3.5DMF has been synthesized and its structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal is of triclinic, space group P1^- with a = 10.722（3）, b = 18.170（4）, c = 20.923（7）A,α = 105.297（9）, β = 101.701（10）, γ = 105.74（1）°, V= 3615（1）A^3, Z = 2, C58.50H64.50Cu4N1l.50O3150, Mr = 1686.90, Dc = 1.550 g/cm^3,μ= 1.255 mm^-1, F（000） = 1728.00, T = 150（2） K, the final R = 0.0640 and wR = 0.173 for 11310 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ（I）. In the crystal, each formular unit consists of two dinuclear copper（H） compounds, between which the O-H…O hydrogen bonds exist. Each Cu^Ⅱ cation is six-coordinated in an octahedral geometry. The intermolecular hydrogenbonding interaction leads to a 3-D framework of the title compound.     

Hydrothermal synthesis, crystal structure, conductivity, and thermal decomposition of [Cu(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)(Mo3O10)].H2O

The hydrothermal reaction of (NH(4))(6)Mo(7)O(24).4H(2)O, CuCl(2).2H(2)O, and 4,4'-bipyridine yields bipyridine-ligated copper-trimolybdate monohydrate [Cu(4,4'-bipy)(H(2)O)(Mo(3)O(10))].H(2)O in the monoclinic system with space group of C(2/c) and cell parameters of a = 15.335(2) A, b = 15.535(2) A, c = 15.106(2) A, beta = 101.162(2) degrees, V = 3530.7(9) A(3), and Z = 8. Its structure consists of one-dimensional infinite ([Mo3O10]2-)( infinity ) chains linked through [Cu2(H2O)2(4,4'-bipy)] units. The Mo-O chain contains distorted [MoO(6)] octahedra connected through corner-sharing oxygen atoms into infinite chains along the c direction and each chain is located in the channel formed by four adjacent crossing chains of [Cu(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)](n)(2n+). The crystal shows weak conductivity through Mo-O chain along the c direction and insulating property along either a or b direction. Furthermore, a crystalline bimetallic oxide, CuMo3O10, forms when the title compound undergoes thermal treatment in N(2) atmosphere after the complete removal of the ligands.     

Novel hydrogen-bonded three-dimensional networks encapsulating one-dimensional covalent chains: [M(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)(4)](4-abs)(2).nH2O (4,4'-bipy = 4,4'-bipyridine; 4-abs = 4-aminobenzenesulfonate) (M = Co,n = 1; M = Mn,n = 2)

Two novel compounds, [Co(4,4'-bipy)(H(2)O)(4)](4-abs)(2).H(2)O (1) and [Mn(4,4'-bipy)(H(2)O)(4)](4-abs)(2).2H(2)O (2) (4,4'-bipy = 4,4'-bipyridine; 4-abs = 4-aminobenzenesulfonate), have been synthesized in aqueous solution and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analyses, UV-vis and IR spectra, and TG analysis. X-ray structural analysis revealed that 1 and 2 both possess unusual hydrogen-bonded three-dimensional (3-D) networks encapsulating one-dimensional (1-D) covalently bonded infinite [M(4,4'-bipy)(H(2)O)(4)](2+) (M = Co, Mn) chains. The 4-abs anions in 1 form 1-D zigzag chains through hydrogen bonds. These chains are further extended through crystallization water molecules into 3-D hydrogen-bonded networks with 1-D channels, in which the [Co(4,4'-bipy)(H(2)O)(4)](2+) linear covalently bonded chains are located. Crystal data for 1: C(22)H(30)CoN(4)O(11)S(2), monoclinic P2(1), a = 11.380(2) A, b = 8.0274(16) A, c = 15.670(3) A, alpha = gamma = 90 degrees, beta = 92.82(3) degrees, Z = 2. Compound 2 contains interesting two-dimensional (2-D) honeycomb-like networks formed by 4-abs anions and lattice water molecules via hydrogen bonding, which are extended through other crystallization water molecules into three dimensions with 1-D hexagonal channels. The [Mn(4,4'-bipy)(H(2)O)(4)](2+) linear covalent chains exist in these channels. Crystal data for 2: C(22)H(32)MnN(4)O(12)S(2), monoclinic P2(1)/c, a = 15.0833(14) A, b = 8.2887(4) A, c = 23.2228(15) A, alpha = gamma = 90 degrees, beta = 95.186(3) degrees, Z = 4.     

A 2-D Copper Coordination Polymer [Cu(4,4''''-bpy)(H_2O)_4](C_4H_2O_4)(H_2O)_4 Integrated by Hydrogen Bonds and VDW Interactions

1 INTRODUCTION A great deal of interest in transition metal com- plex assembly has recently been devoted to the development of rational synthetic routes to novel one-, two- and three-dimensional crystal frameworks, due to their potential applications in…     

配合物(n-Bu)2Sn(C10H8N2O4)(C2H5OH)的合成和晶体结构

以2-羰基丙酸水杨酰腙作为配体与二正丁基氧化锡(Ⅳ)在苯/乙醇混合溶剂中反应, 合成了新型配合物(n-Bu)2Sn(C10H8N2O4)(C2H5OH)(C10H8N2O42为2-羰基丙酸水杨酰腙负二价离子)。用单晶X-射线衍射分析法测定了该配合物的晶体结构。晶体属四方晶系, I41/a空间群, 晶胞参数a = 2.5113(7), b = 2.5113(7), c = 1.5062(6) nm, V = 9.499(5) nm3, Z = 16, Dc = 1.396 g/cm3, m(MoKa) = 1.105 mm1, F (000) = 4096。对于2499 (I >2s(I))个可观测点, 最终可靠因子R = 0.0349, wR = 0.0793。在该配合物的分子结构中, 中心锡原子与3个O原子、1个N原子和2个C原子形成扭曲的八面体几何构型, 其中3个O原子和1个N原子为赤道配位原子, 而CSnC为配合物的轴。相邻配合物分子间因Sn…O的弱相互作用和分子间氢键的作用而以二聚体的结构形式存在。     

Further evidence for the tetraoxoiodate(V) anion,IO(4)(3-): hydrothermal syntheses and structures of Ba[(MoO(2))(6)(IO(4))(2)O(4)] x H(2)O and Ba(3)[(MoO(2))(2)(IO(6))(2)] x 2H(2)O

The hydrothermal reaction of MoO(3) with BaH(3)IO(6) at 180 degrees C for 3 days results in the formation of Ba[(MoO(2))(6)(IO(4))(2)O(4)] x H(2)O (1). Under similar conditions, the reaction of Ba(OH)(2) x 8H(2)O with MoO(3) and Ba(IO(4))(2) x 6H(2)O yields Ba(3)[(MoO(2))(2)(IO(6))(2)] x 2H(2)O (2). The structure of 1, determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, consists of corner- and edge-sharing distorted MoO(6) octahedra that create two-dimensional slabs. Contained within this molybdenum oxide framework are approximately C(2v) tetraoxoiodate(V) anions, IO(4)(3-), that are involved in bonding with five Mo(VI) centers. The two equatorial oxygen atoms of the IO(4)(3-) anion chelate a single Mo(VI) center, whereas the axial atoms are mu(3)-oxo groups and complete the octahedra of four MoO(6) units. The coordination of the tetraoxoiodate(V) anion to these five highly electropositive centers is probably responsible for stabilizing the substantial anionic charge of this anion. The Ba(2+) cations separate the layers from one another and form long ionic contacts with neighboring oxygen atoms and a water molecule. Compound 2 also contains distorted MoO(6) octahedra. However, these solely edge-share with octahedral hexaoxoiodate(VII), IO(6)(5-), anions to form zigzagging one-dimensional, (1)(infinity)[(MoO(2))(IO(6))](3-), chains that are polar. These chains are separated from one another by Ba(2+) cations that are coordinated by additional water molecules. Bond valence sums for the iodine atoms in 1 and 2 are 5.01 and 7.03, respectively. Crystallographic data: 1, monoclinic, space group C2/c, a = 13.584(1) A, b = 7.3977(7) A, c = 20.736(2) A, beta = 108.244(2) degrees, Z = 4; 2, orthorhombic, space group Fdd2, a = 13.356(7) A, b = 45.54(2) A, c = 4.867(3) A, Z = 8.