Pr4(SeO3)2(SeO4)F6 und NaSm(SeO3)(SeO4): Selenit‐Selenate der Selten‐Erd‐Elemente

Pr₄(SeO₃)₂(SeO₄)F₆ and NaSm(SeO₃)(SeO₄): Selenite‐Selenates of Rare Earth Elements Light green single crystals of Pr₄(SeO₃)₂(SeO₄)F₆ have been obtained from the decomposition of Pr₂(SeO₄)₃ in the presence of LiF in a gold ampoule. The monoclinic compound (C2/c, Z = 4, a = 2230.5(3), b = 710.54(9), c = 835.6(1) pm, β = 98.05(2)°, R_all = 0.0341) contains two crystallographically different Pr³⁺ ions. Pr(1)³⁺ is attached by six fluoride ions and two chelating SeO₃^2– groups (CN = 10), Pr(2)³⁺ is surrounded by four fluoride ions, three monodentate SeO₃^2– and two SeO₄^2– groups. One of the latter acts as a chelating ligand, so the CN of Pr(2)³⁺ is 10. The selenite ions are themselves coordinated by five and the selenate ions by four Pr³⁺ ions. The coordination number of the F^– ions is three and four, respectively. The linkage of the coordination polyhedra leads to cavities in the crystal structure which incorporate the lone pairs of the selenite ions. The reaction of Sm₂(SeO₄)₃ and NaCl in gold ampoules yielded light yellow single crystals of NaSm(SeO₃)(SeO₄). The monoclinic compound (P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 1066.9(2), b = 691.66(8), c = 825.88(9) pm, β = 91.00(2)°, R_all = 0.0530) contains tenfold oxygen coordinated Sm³⁺ ions. The oxygen atoms belong to five SeO₃^2– and two SeO₄^2– ions. Two of the SeO₃^2– groups as well as one of the SeO₄^2– groups act as a chelating ligand. The sodium ions are surrounded by five SeO₄^2– ions and one SeO₃^2– group. One of the selenate ions is attached chelating leading to a coordination number of seven. Each selenite group is coordinated by six (5 × Sm³⁺ and 1 × Na⁺), each selenate ion by seven cations (5 × Na⁺ and 2 × Sm³⁺).     

LiLa2F3(SO4)2 und LiEr2F3(SO4)2: Fluoridsulfate der Selten‐Erd‐Elemente mit Lithium

LiLa₂F₃(SO₄)₂ and LiEr₂F₃(SO₄)₂: Fluoride‐Sulfates of the Rare‐Earth Elements with Lithium The reaction of LiF with the anhydrous sulfates M₂(SO₄)₃ (M = La, Er) in sealed gold ampoules yields single crystals of the pseudo quaternary compounds LiLa₂F₃(SO₄)₂ and LiEr₂F₃(SO₄)₂. According to X‐ray single crystal investigations, LiLa₂F₃(SO₄)₂ crystallizes with the monoclinic (I2/a, Z = 4, a = 828.3(2), b = 694.7(1), c = 1420.9(3) pm, β = 95.30(2)°, R_all = 0.0214) and LiEr₂F₃(SO₄)₂ with the orthorhombic crystal system (Pbcn, a = 1479.1(2), b = 633.6(1), c = 813.7(1) pm, R_all = 0.0229). A common feature of both structures is a dimeric unit of metal atoms connected via three fluoride ions. This leads to relatively short metal‐metal distances (La³⁺–La³⁺: 389 pm, Er³⁺–Er³⁺: 355 pm). In LiLa₂F₃(SO₄)₂, Li⁺ is surrounded by four oxygen atoms of four sulfate groups and one fluoride ion in form of a trigonal bipyramid, in LiEr₂F₃(SO₄)₂ two further fluoride ligands are attached.     

Einfach und doppelt deprotonierte Maleinsäure in Praseodym‐hydrogenmaleat‐octahydrat,Pr(C4O4H3)3 · 8 H2O,und Praseodym‐maleatchlorid‐tetrahydrat,Pr(C4O4H2)Cl · 4 H2O

Single and Double Deprotonated Maleic Acid in Praseodymium Hydrogenmaleate Octahydrate, Pr(C₄O₄H₃)₃ · 8 H₂O, and Praseodymiummaleatechloride Tetrahydrate, Pr(C₄O₄H₂)Cl · 4 H₂O Single crystals of Pr(C₄O₄H₃)₃ · 8 H₂O grew by slow evaporation of a solution which had been obtained by dissolving Pr(OH)₃ in aqueous maleic acid. The triclinic compound (P1, Z = 2, a = 728.63(3), b = 1040.23(3), c = 1676.05(8) pm, α = 72.108(2)°, β = 87.774(2)°, γ = 70.851(2)°, R_all = 0.0261) contains Pr³⁺ ions in ninefold coordination of oxygen atoms which belong to two monodentate maleate ions and seven H₂O molecules. There is one further non‐coordinating maleate ion and one crystal water molecule in the unit cell. Thermal treatment of Pr(C₄O₄H₃)₃ · 8 H₂O leads first to the anhydrous compound which then decomposes to the respective oxide in two steps upon further heating. Evaporation of a solution of Pr(C₄O₄H₃)₃ · 8 H₂O which contained additional Cl^– ions yielded single crystals of Pr(C₄O₄H₂)Cl · 4 H₂O. In the crystal structure (monoclinic, P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 866.0(1), b = 1344.3(1), c = 896.9(1) pm, β = 94.48(2)°, R_all = 0.0227), the Pr³⁺ ions are surrounded by nine oxygen atoms. The latter belong to four H₂O molecules and three maleate ions. Two of the latter act as bidentate ligands.     

Sulfate und Hydrogensulfate des Erbiums: Er(HSO4)3-I,Er(HSO4)3-II,Er(SO4)(HSO4) und Er2(SO4)3

Sulfates and Hydrogensulfates of Erbium: Er(HSO₄)₃-I, Er(HSO₄)₃-II, Er(SO₄)(HSO₄), and Er₂(SO₄)₃ Rod shaped light pink crystals of Er(HSO₄)₃-I (orthorhombic, Pbca, a = 1195.0(1) pm, b = 949.30(7) pm, c = 1644.3(1) pm) grow from a solution of Er₂(SO₄)₃ in conc. H₂SO₄ at 250 °C. From slightly diluted solutions (85%) which contain Na₂SO₄, brick shaped light pink crystals of Er(HSO₄)₃-II (monoclinic, P2₁/n, a = 520.00(5) pm, b = 1357.8(1) pm, c = 1233.4(1) pm, β = 92.13(1)°) were obtained at 250 °C and crystals of the same colour of Er(SO₄)(HSO₄) (monoclinic, P2₁/n, a = 545.62(6) pm, b = 1075.6(1) pm, c = 1053.1(1) pm, β = 104.58(1)°) at 60 °C. In both hydrogensulfates, Er³⁺ is surrounded by eight oxygen atoms. In Er(HSO₄)₃-I layers of HSO₄^– groups are connected only via hydrogen bridges, while Er(HSO₄)₃-II consists of a threedimensional polyhedra network. In the crystal structure of Er(SO₄)(HSO₄) Er³⁺ is sevenfold coordinated by oxygen atoms, which belong to four SO₄^2–- and three HSO₄^–-tetrahedra, respectively. The anhydrous sulfate, Er₂(SO₄)₃, cannot be prepared from H₂SO₄ solutions but crystallizes from a NaCl-melt. The coordination number of Er³⁺ in Er₂(SO₄)₃ (orthorhombic, Pbcn, a = 1270.9(1) pm, b = 913.01(7) pm, c = 921.67(7) pm) is six. The octahedral coordinationpolyhedra are connected via all vertices to the SO₄^2–-tetrahedra.     

H3OLa(SO4)2 · 3 H2O: Ein neues saures Sulfat der Selten‐Erd‐Elemente

H₃OLa(SO₄)₂ · 3 H₂O: A New Acidic Sulfate of the Rare Earth Elements Colorless single crystals of H₃OLa(SO₄)₂ · 3 H₂O have been obtained by the reaction of La₂O₃ and sulfuric acid (80% H₂SO₄) at 150 °C. In the crystal structure (monoclinic, P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 1119.5(5), b = 693.3(2), c = 1357.4(4) pm, β = 110.94(4)°) La³⁺ is ninefold coordinated by oxygen atoms which belong to five SO₄^– ions and three H₂O molecules. One of sulfate groups acts as a bidentate ligand. Hydrogen bonding is observed with H₂O molecules as donors and acceptors. Furthermore, strong hydrogen bonds are formed between the H₃O⁺ ions and oxygen atoms of the SO₄^2– groups.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Gd2[Pt2(SO4)4(HSO4)2](HSO4)2

Red single crystals of Gd₂[Pt₂(SO₄)₄(HSO₄)₂](HSO₄)₂ (triclinic, , Z = 1, a = 844.02(9), b = 908.50(9), c = 939.49(8) pm, α = 107.73(1)°, β = 112.10(1)°, γ = 103.53(1)°) were obtained by the reaction of [Gd(NO₃)(H₂O)₇][PtCl₆]·4H₂O with sulfuric acid at 320 °C in a sealed glass ampoule. In the crystal structure, Pt₂ dumbbells are coordinated by four chelating sulfate groups and two monodentate hydrogensulfate ions. Two further HSO₄^? ions are not bonded to the Pt₂ dumbbell. The Gd³⁺ ions are eightfold coordinated by oxygen atoms. The IR data of Gd₂[Pt₂(SO₄)₄(HSO₄)₂](HSO₄)₂ are typical for these type of compounds. The thermal decomposition of the compound leads to elemental platinum and Gd₂O₃.     

NaPr9S2[SiO4]6: Ein Sulfidsilicat des Praseodyms mit Bromapatitstruktur

NaPr₉S₂[SiO₄]₆: A Sulfide Silicate of Praseodymium with the Structure of Bromapatite NaPr₉S₂[SiO₄]₆ is obtained as pale green single crystals of hexagonal columnar shape from reactions of Pr, Pr₆O₁₁, S, SiO₂ and NaCl (850°C, 7 d) in fused evacuated silica tubes. The crystal structure (hexagonal, P6₃/m, Z = 1, a = 981.05(4), c = 689.68(2) pm) corresponds with a modified bromapatite structure where orthosilicate ([SiO₄]^4?) and sulfide (S^2?) anions provide coordination numbers of eight and nine to the two crystallographically different cations. These occupy the positions 4 f (Na⁺ together with Pr³⁺ in a molar ratio of 1:3) and 6h (Pr³⁺ only) to realize an average Ca₅Br[PO₄]₃-type structure.     

Semiconducting La2AuP3, the Metallic Conductor Ce2AuP3, and other Rare‐Earth Gold Phosphides Ln2AuP3 with Two Closely Related Crystal Structures

The compounds Ln₂AuP₃ were synthesized by reaction of the elemental components in evacuated silica tubes. Their crystal structures were determined from single‐crystal diffractometer data. The compounds with Ln = La, Ce, and Pr crystallize with an orthorhombic U₂NiC₃ type structure (Pnma, Z = 4). The structure refinement for Ce₂AuP₃ resulted in a = 774.14(6) pm, b = 421.11(4) pm, c = 1612.3(1) pm, R = 0.019 for 1410 structure factors and 38 variable parameters. For Pr₂AuP₃ a residual of R = 0.024 was obtained. Nd₂AuP₃ crystallizes with a monoclinic distortion of this structure: P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 416.14(4) pm, b = 768.87(6) pm, c = 1647.1(2) pm, β = 104.06(1)°, R = 0.022 for 1361 F values and 56 variables. The near‐neighbor coordinations of the two structures are nearly the same. In both structures the gold and phosphorus atoms form two‐dimensionally infinite nets, where the gold atoms are tetrahedrally coordinated by phosphorus atoms with Au–P distances varying between 245.8 and 284.2 pm. Two thirds of the phosphorus atoms form pairs with single‐bond distances varying between 217.7 and 218.9 pm. Thus, using oxidation numbers the structures can be rationalized with the formulas (Ln⁺³)₂[AuP₃]^–6 and (Ln⁺³)₂Au⁺¹(P₂)^–4P^–3. Accordingly, La₂AuP₃ is a diamagnetic semiconductor. Pr₂AuP₃ is semiconducting with an antiferromagnetic ground state, showing metamagnetism with a critical field of B_c = 0.5(± 0.1) T. In contrast, the cerium compound is a metallic conductor, even though its cell volume indicates that the cerium atoms are essentially trivalent, as is also suggested by the ferro‐ or ferrimagnetic behavior of the compound.     

Zinkselenid- und Zinktelluridcluster mit Phenylselenolat- und Phenyltellurolatliganden. Die Kristallstrukturen von [NEt4]2[Zn4Cl4(SePh)6], [NEt4]2[Zn8Cl4Se(SePh)12], [Zn8Se(SePh)14(PnPr3)2], [HPnPr2R]2[Zn8Cl4Te(TePh)12] (R = nPr,Ph) und [Zn10Te4(TePh)12(PR3)2] (R = nPr,Ph)

Zincselenide- and Zinctellurideclusters with Phenylselenolate- and Phenyltellurolateligands. The Crystal Structures of [NEt₄]₂[Zn₄Cl₄(SePh)₆], [NEt₄]₂[Zn₈Cl₄Se(SePh)₁₂], [Zn₈Se(SePh)₁₄(PⁿPr₃)₂], [HPⁿPr₂R]₂[Zn₈Cl₄Te(TePh)₁₂] (R = ⁿPr, Ph), and [Zn₁₀Te₄(TePh)₁₂(PR₃)₂] (R = ⁿPr, Ph) In the prescence of NEt₄Cl ZnCl₂ reacts with PhSeSiMe₃ or a mixture of PhSeSiMe₃/Se(SiMe₃)₂ to form the ionic complexes [NEt₄]₂[Zn₄Cl₄(SePh)₆] 1 or [NEt₄]₂[Zn₈Cl₄Se(SePh)₁₂] 2 respectively. The use of PⁿPr₃ instead of the quarternary ammonia salt leads in toluene to the formation of crystalline [Zn₈Se(SePh)₁₄(PⁿPr₃)₂] 3 . Reactions of ZnCl₂ with PhTeSiMe₃ and tertiary phosphines result in acetone in crystallisation of the ionic clusters [HPⁿPr₂R]₂[Zn₈Cl₄Te(TePh)₁₂] (R = ⁿPr 4 , Ph 5 ) and in THF of the uncharged [Zn₁₀Te₄(TePh)₁₂(PR₃)₂] (R = ⁿPr 6 , Ph 7 ). The structures of 1–7 were obtained by X-ray single crystal structure. ( 1 : space group P2₁/n (No. 14), Z = 4, a = 1212,4(2) pm, b = 3726,1(8) pm, c = 1379,4(3) pm β = 99,83(3)°; 2 space group P2₁/c (Nr. 14), Z = 4, a = 3848,6(8) pm, b = 1784,9(4) pm, c = 3432,0(7) pm, β = 97,78(3)°; 3 : space group Pnn2 (No. 34), Z = 2, a = 2027,8(4) pm, b = 2162,3(4) pm, c = 1668,5(3) pm; 4 : space group P2₁/c (No. 14), Z = 4, a = 1899,8(4) pm, b = 2227,0(5) pm, c = 2939,0(6) pm, β = 101,35(3)°; 5 : space group space group P2₁/n (No. 14), Z = 4, a = 2231,0(5) pm, b = 1919,9(4) pm, c = 3139,5(6) pm, β = 109,97(4)°; 6 : space group I4₁/a (No. 88), Z = 4, a = b = 2566,0(4) pm, c = 2130,1(4) pm; 7 : space group P1¯ (No. 2), Z = 2, a = 2068,4(4) pm, b = 2187,8(4) pm, c = 2351,5(5) pm, α = 70,36°, β = 84,62°, γ( = 63,63°)     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Thermal Behavior of Pr(ClO3)3 · 2 H2O

Single crystals of Pr(ClO₃)₃ · 2 H₂O have been obtained from the reaction of Pr₂(CO₃)₃ · x H₂O and HClO₃. The crystal structure (orthorhombic, P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 4, a = 576.03(7), b = 1236.7(2), c = 1314.0(2) pm) contains Pr³⁺ ions coordinated by two H₂O molecules and seven ClO₃^– groups. According to DTA/TG measurements, Pr(ClO₃)₃ · 2 H₂O decomposes in a two step mechanism with Pr(ClO₃)₃ as an intermediate and PrOCl as the final product. The decomposition has also been investigated by means of temperature dependent X-ray powder diffraction.     

Wasserfreie Selenite des Lanthans: Synthese und Kristallstruktur von La2(SeO3)3 und LaFSeO3

Anhydrous Selenites of Lanthanum: Syntheses and Crystal Structures of La₂(SeO₃)₃ and LaFSeO₃ Colorless single crystals of La₂(SeO₃)₃ were obtained via the decomposition of La₂(SeO₄)₃ in the presence of NaCl in sealed gold ampoules. The compound crystallizes in the orthorhombic system (Pnma, Z = 4, a = 846.7(1), b = 1428.6(1), c = 710.3(2) pm, R_all = 0.0223) and contains La³⁺ in tenfold coordination of oxygen atoms which belong to seven SeO₃^2– groups. Hence, three of the latter act as bidentate ligands. The reaction of LiF with La₂(SeO₄)₃ in sealed gold ampoules yielded colorless single crystals of LaFSeO₃ (monoclinic, P2₁/c, Z = 12, a = 1819.8(3), b = 715.75(8), c = 846.4(1) pm, β = 96.89(2)°, R_all = 0.0352). The crystal structure contains three crystallographically different La³⁺ ions. La1 is surrounded by six oxygen atoms from five SeO₃^2– groups and four fluoride ions, La2 is coordinated by two bidentate SeO₃^2– ions and seven fluoride ligands. La3 is surrounded by oxygen atoms only with the coordination number and polyhedron being almost the same as found for La³⁺ in La₂(SeO₃)₃. Furthermore, the crystal structures of both compounds are strongly influenced by the lone pairs of the SeO₃^2– groups.     

Pt2(HSO4)2(SO4)2, the First Binary Sulfate of Platinum

Red single crystals of Pt₂(HSO₄)₂(SO₄)₂ were obtained by the reaction of elemental platinum with conc. sulfuric acid at 350 °C in sealed glass ampoules. The crystal structure (monoclinic, P2₁/c, Z = 2, a = 868.6(2), b = 826.2(1), c = 921.8(2) pm, β=116.32(1)°, R_all = 0.0348) shows dumbbell shaped Pt₂⁶⁺ cations which are coordinated by four SO₄^2— and two HSO₄^— ions. Each of the sulfate ions is attached to another Pt₂⁶⁺ ion yielding layers according to equation/tex2gif-stack-1.gif[Pt₂(SO₄)_4/2(HSO₄)_2/1]. The layers are connected by hydrogen bonds with the OH group of the hydrogensulfate ion as donor and the non‐bonding oxygen atom of the sulfate ion as acceptor.     

Darstellung,Ramanspektren und Kristallstrukturen von V2O3(SO4)2, K[VO(SO4)2] und NH4[VO(SO4)2]

Preparation, Raman Spectra, and Crystal Structures of V₂O₃(SO₄)₂, K[VO(SO₄)₂], and NH₄[VO(SO₄)₂] The oxo-sulfato-vanadates(V) V₂O₃(SO₄)₂, K[VO(SO₄)₂], and NH₄[VO(SO₄)₂] have been prepared as crystals suitable for X-ray structure determination. In all structures sulfate acts as an unidentate ligand only toward a single vanadium atom. The structure of V₂O₃(SO₄)₂ consists of a threedimensional network of pairs of cornershared VO₆ octahedra with one terminal oxygen atom each, and SO₄ tetrahedra. All oxygen atoms of the sulfate ions are coordinated. NH₄[VO(SO₄)₂] and K[VO(SO₄)₂] are isostructural. VO₆ octahedra with one terminal oxygen atom and pairs of sulfate tetrahedra form infinite chains by corner sharing. The chains are weakly interlinked to layers. The sulfate ions are distorted towards planar SO₃ molecules and single oxygen atoms attached to vanadium. This structural detail gives an explanation for the mechanism of the reversible reaction K[VO(SO₄)₂] ? K[VO₂(SO₄)] + SO₃ at 400°C. Raman spectra of the compounds have been recorded and interpreted with respect to their structures. Crystal data: V₂O₃(SO₄)₂, monoclinic, space group P2₁/a, a = 947.2(4), b = 891.3(3), c? 989.1(4) pm, β = 104.56(3)°, Z = 4, 878 unique data, R(R_w) = 0.039(0,033); K[VO(SO₄)₂], orthorhombic, space group P2₁2₁2₁, a = 495.3(2), b = 869.6(9), c = 1 627(1)pm, Z = 4, 642 unique data, R(R_w) = 0,11(0,10); NH₄[VO(SO₄)₂], orthorhombic, space group P2₁2₁2₁, a = 495.3(1), b = 870.0(2), c = 1 676.7(4)pm, Z = 4, 768 unique data, R(R_w) = 0.088(0.083).     

Synthese,Kristallstrukturen und thermisches Verhalten von Er2(SO4)3 · 8 H2O und Er2(SO4)3 · 4 H2O

Syntheses, Crystal Structures, and Thermal Behavior of Er₂(SO₄)₃ · 8 H₂O and Er₂(SO₄)₃ · 4 H₂O Evaporation of aqueous solutions of Er₂(SO₄)₃ yields light pink single crystals of Er₂(SO₄)₃ · 8 H₂O. X-ray single crystal investigations show that the compound crystallizes monoclinically (C2/c, Z = 8, a = 1346.1(3), b = 667.21(1), c = 1816.2(6) pm, β = 101.90(3)°, R_all = 0.0169) with eightfold coordination of Er³⁺, according to Er(SO₄)₄(H₂O)₄. DSC- and temperature dependent X-ray powder investigations show that the decomposition of the hydrate follows a two step mechanism, firstly yielding Er₂(SO₄)₃ · 3 H₂O and finally Er₂(SO₄)₃. Attempts to synthesize Er₂(SO₄)₃ · 3 H₂O led to another hydrate, Er₂(SO₄)₃ · 4 H₂O. There are two crystallographically different Er³⁺ ions in the triclinic structure (P 1, Z = 2, a = 663.5(2), b = 905.5(2), c = 1046.5(2) pm, α = 93.59(3)°, β = 107.18(2)°, γ = 99.12(3)°, R_all = 0.0248). Er(1)³⁺ is coordinated by five SO₄^2– groups and three H₂O molecules, Er(2)³⁺ is surrounded by six SO₄^2– groups and one H₂O molecule. The thermal decomposition of the tetrahydrate yields Er₂(SO₄)₃ in a one step process. In both cases the dehydration produces the anhydrous sulfate in a modification different from the one known so far.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Nitrido‐Chloro‐Molybdate [Mg(THF)4{NMoCl4(THF)}2] · 4 CH2Cl2 und [Li(12‐Krone‐4)(NMoCl4)]2 · 2 CH2Cl2

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of the Nitrido‐chloro‐molybdates [Mg(THF)₄{NMoCl₄(THF)}₂] · 4 CH₂Cl₂ and [Li(12‐Crown‐4)(NMoCl₄)]₂ · 2 CH₂Cl₂ Both the title compounds as well as [Li(12‐crown‐4)₂]⁺MoNCl₄^– were made from MoNCl₃ and the chlorides MgCl₂ and LiCl, respectively, in dichloromethane suspensions in the presence of tetrahydrofuran and 12‐crown‐4, respectively. They form orange‐red moisture‐sensitive crystals, which were characterized by their IR spectra and partly by crystal structure analyses. [Mg(THF)₄{NMoCl₄(THF)}₂] · 4 CH₂Cl₂ ( 1 ): space group C2/m, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –50 °C: a = 1736.6(1), b = 1194.8(1), c = 1293.5(2) pm; β = 90.87(1)°; R₁ = 0.037. In 1 the magnesium ion is coordinated octahedrally by the oxygen atoms of the four THF molecules and in trans‐position by the nitrogen atoms of the two [N≡MoCl₄(THF)]^– ions. [Li(12‐crown‐4)(NMoCl₄)]₂ · 2 CH₂Cl₂ ( 2 ): space group P 1, Z = 1, lattice dimensions at –70 °C: a = 930.4(1), b = 957.9(1), c = 1264.6(1) pm; α = 68.91(1)°, β = 81.38(1)°, γ = 63.84(1)°; R₁ = 0.0643. 2 forms a centrosymmetric ion ensemble in the dimeric cation of which, i. e. [Li(12‐crown‐4)]₂²⁺, the lithium ions on the one hand are connected to the four oxygen atoms each of the crown ether molecules in a way not yet known; and in addition, each of the lithium ions enters into a intermolecular Li–O bond with neighboring crown ether molecules under formation of a Li₂O₂ four‐membered ring. The two N≡MoCl₄^– counterions are loosely coordinated to one oxygen atom each of the crown ether molecules with Mo–O distances of 320.2 pm.     

Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe des Zirconiums: Die Kristallstrukturen von [ZrCl3(NPPh3)(HNPPh3)2] und [ZrCl2(NPPh3)2(HNPPh3)2]

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Zirconium: Crystal Structures of [ZrCl₃(NPPh₃)(HNPPh₃)₂] and [ZrCl₂(NPPh₃)₂(HNPPh₃)₂] The phosphoraneiminato complexes [ZrCl₃(NPPh₃)(HNPPh₃)₂] ( 1 ) and [ZrCl₂(NPPh₃)₂(HNPPh₃)₂] ( 2 ) have been obtained by reaction of [ZrCl₄(THF)₂] with [CsNPPh₃]₄ in THF solution to give colourless moisture sensitive crystals which are characterized by X‐ray structure determinations. [ZrCl₃(NPPh₃)(HNPPh₃)₂] ( 1 ): Space group P 1, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1209.4(2); b = 1480.8(2); c = 1814.2(2) pm; α = 71.203(13)°, β = 71.216(13)°, γ = 74.401(13)°; R = 0.0476. The zirconium atom of 1 is oktahedrally coordinated by the three chlorine atoms in meridional arrangement and by the three nitrogen atoms of the (NPPh₃^–) ligand and of the two phosphane imine molecules HNPPh₃. The ZrN bond distance of the (NPPh₃^–) group (193.5 pm) corresponds with a double bond. [ZrCl₂(NPPh₃)₂(HNPPh₃)₂] ( 2 ): Space group P 1, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1447.6(2); b = 1925.7(2), c = 2457.0(2) pm; α = 67.317(12)°, β = 87.376(12)°, γ = 87.103(13)°; R = 0.0408. The zirconium atom in 2 is octahedrally coordinated by the two chlorine atoms in trans position, and by the nitrogen atoms of the two (NPPh₃^–) groups as well as by the two HNPPh₃ molecules. The ZrN distance of the (NPPh₃^–) ligands (198.9 and 202.0 pm) suggest some π‐interaction between the zirconium and the nitrogen atoms.     

Synthesis and characterization of tetramethylammonium trifluorosulfate

[Me₄N]⁺[SO₂F₃]^?, the first example of a [SO₂F₃]^? salt, has been prepared from Me₄NF and SO₂F₂. The colorless, microcrystalline solid was characterized by its infrared and Raman spectra. The trigonal bipyramidal structure of C_2v symmetry of the [SO₂F₃]^? anion is predicted by ab initio calculations. Two oxygen atoms with d(SO)=143.2 pm and one fluorine atom with d(SF)=157.9 pm occupy the equatorial plane. The two fluorine atoms in the axial position with d(SF)=168.5 pm are repulsed by the two oxygen atoms forming a bent axis with ?(F_axSF_ax)=165.2°.     

Die Reaktionen von Europium und Yttrium mit N‐Iod‐triphenylphosphanimin. Kristallstrukturen von [EuI2(DME)3], [Eu2I(NPPh3)5(DME)] und [Y2I(NPPh3)4(THF)4]+I3–

The Reactions of Europium and Yttrium with N‐Iodinetriphenylphosphoraneimine. Crystal Structures of [EuI₂(DME)₃], [Eu₂I(NPPh₃)₅(DME)] and [Y₂I(NPPh₃)₄(THF)₄]⁺I₃^– When treated with ultrasound, the reaction of europium metal with INPPh₃ in 1,2‐dimethoxyethane (DME) leads to the complexes [EuI₂(DME)₃] ( 1 ) and [Eu₂I(NPPh₃)₅(DME)] ( 2 ) which are separated from each other by fractional crystallization. On the other hand, the reaction of yttrium metal with INPPh₃ under similar conditions in THF gives the ionic phosphoraneiminato complex [Y₂I(NPPh₃)₄(THF)₄]⁺I₃^– ( 3 ). All complexes are characterized by crystal structure determinations. 1 : Space group P2₁, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 188 K: a = 848.9(1); b = 1059.4(1); c = 1227.9(1) pm; β = 93.793(6)°; R = 0.0246. In the molecular structure of 1 the europium atom is eightfold coordinated with a bond angle I–Eu–I of 158.51°. 2 · 2 DME: Space group P1, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1405.5(1); b = 1652.2(2); c = 2203.7(2) pm; α = 89.404(11)°; β = 72.958(11)°; γ = 78.657(11)°; R = 0.0391. In 2 the europium atoms are linked by the μ‐N‐atoms of two (NPPh₃^–) groups to form a planar Eu₂N₂ four‐membered ring. One of the Eu atoms is terminally coordinated by the N atoms of two (NPPh₃^–) groups, thus achieving a distorted tetrahedral surrounding. The second Eu atom is coordinated by the N atom of one (NPPh₃^–) group, by the terminally bounded iodine atom and by the oxygen atoms of the DME chelate, thus achieving a distorted octahedral surrounding. 3 · 6¹/₂ THF: Space group P1, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 103 K: a = 1739.7(2); b = 1770.1(2); c = 2153.8(3) pm; α = 74.929(15)°; β = 84.223(14)°; γ = 64.612(12)°; R = 0.0638. In the cation [Y₂I(NPPh₃)₄(THF)₄]⁺ of 3 the yttrium atoms are linked by the μ‐N atoms of two (NPPh₃^–) groups as well as by the μ‐I atom. One (NPPh₃^–) ligand and two THF molecules complete the distorted octahedral coordination at each yttrium atom.     

The Oxidation of ReCl5 with Oleum: Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Re2O4Cl4(SO4)

The reaction of ReCl₅ and fuming sulfuric acid (25 % SO₃) in a sealed glass tube at 200 °C led to red, needle shaped single crystals of Re₂O₄Cl₄(SO₄) (monoclinic, C2/c, a = 1501.8(2) pm, b = 1545.9(2) pm, c = 945.18(8) pm, β = 98.761(9)°, Z = 8). In the crystal structure the [ReO₂] moieties are linked by [SO₄]^2– tetrahedra to chains along the [101] direction. Each sulfate ion connects four rhenium atoms, additional two chloride ions complete the octahedral coordination sphere of each rhenium atom according to $\rm^1_\infty$ [ReO_2/1Cl_2/1(SO₄)_2/4].