The Crystal Structure of Disodium Phosphonate,Na2HPO3

Anhydrous disodium phosphonate, Na₂HPO₃, was prepared by dehydration of its pentahydrate. The crystal structure of Na₂HPO₃ was solved from high resolution X‐ray powder diffraction data (P2₁/n; Z = 4; a = 9.6987(1), b = 6.9795(1), c = 5.0561(1) Å, β = 92.37(1)°; V = 341.97(1) ų). The crystal structure consists of two types of sodium‐oxygen polyhedra, which are connected via common edges and vertices forming layers perpendicular to [100]. These Na(1)‐ and Na(2)‐layers are interlinked via common edges, forming in a 3D‐framework. The resulting topology is providing oxygen arrangements that please the coordinative requirement of phosphorus(III).     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur von Na2Sn2Se5 Ein neues Chalkogenostannat(IV) mit schichtförmigen Komplexanionen

Preparation and Crystal Structure of Na₂Sn₂Se₅ A Novel Chalcogenostannate(IV) with Layered Complex Anions Na₂Sn₂Se₅ was obtained from a stoichiometric mixture of Na₂Se, Sn, and Se powders through a solid state reaction at 450 °C. It crystallizes orthorhombic, space group Pbca with a = 13.952(6) Å, b = 12.602(2) Å, c = 11.524(2) Å; Z = 8 and undergoes peritectic decomposition at 471(2) °C. The crystal structure was determined at ambient temperature from diffractometer data (MoKα‐radiation) and refined to a conventional R of 0.040 (1490 F_o's, 83 variables). Na₂Sn₂Se₅ is characterized by layered complex anions running parallel to (100) which are built up by SnSe₄ tetrahedra sharing common corners. The mean Sn–Se bond length calculates as 2.252(2) Å. The Na⁺ cations are coordinated to 6 or 7 Se in irregular configurations. The crystal structure can be described as a stacking of distorted c. p. 3⁶ chalcogen layers and mixed square 4⁴ alkali‐chalcogen layers.     

Na3[BN2] and Na2K[BN2]: A Known and a Novel Alkali Metal Dinitridoborate Obtained via Mild Thermal Dehydrogenation

Na₃[BN₂] and Na₂K[BN₂] were obtained as white polycrystalline powders from the reaction of the respective binary mixtures NaNH₂:NaBH₄ and NaNH₂:KBH₄ in molar ratio 2:1 at 873 K and 683 K, respectively, in an argon stream. According to the results of thermal analysis measurements, both compounds are thermally stable only up to 954 K (Na₃[BN₂]) and 712 K (Na₂K[BN₂]), respectively, decomposing under evolution of alkali metal and nitrogen to yield hexagonal BN as final residue, which was identified from powder patterns. The crystal structure of Na₃[BN₂] {β‐Li₃[BN₂] type; P2₁/c (No. 14); Z = 4} was confirmed and the unit cell parameters redetermined: a = 5.724(1) Å, b = 7.944(1) Å, c = 7.893(1) Å, β = 111.31(1)°. According to X‐ray powder data, Na₂K[BN₂] crystallizes isotypic to Na₂KCuO₂ in the tetragonal space group I4/mmm (No. 139) with a = 4.2359(1) Å, c = 10.3014(2) Å and Z = 2. The crystal structure of Na₂K[BN₂] is composed of linear [N–B–N]^3– anions centering elongated M₁₄ rhombic dodecahedra, which are formed by 8 sodium and 6 potassium atoms. The [BN₂]@Na_8/4K_6/6 polyhedra are stacked along [001] and condensed via common tetragonal faces to generate a space‐filling 3D arrangement. The B–N bond lengths for the strictly linear [N–B–N]^3– units are 1.357(4) Å. Vibrational spectra of the title compounds were measured and analyzed based on D_∞h symmetry of the relevant [N–B–N]^3– groups taking into account the site symmetry effects for Na₃[BN₂]. Both the wavenumbers, as well as the calculated valence force constants f(B–N) = 7.29 N · cm^–1 (Na₃[BN₂]) and 7.33 N · cm^–1 (Na₂K[BN₂]), respectively, are in good agreement with those of the known alkali and alkaline earth dinitridoborates.     

Synthesis,Spectroscopic, and X‐Ray Diffraction Studies of cis‐Dichlorobis(4‐propanoyl‐2,4‐dihydro‐5‐methyl‐2‐phenyl3 H‐pyrazol‐3‐onato) Tin(IV)

Reaction between an aqueous ethanol solution of tin(II) chloride and that of 4‐propanoyl‐2,4‐dihydro‐5‐methyl‐2‐phenyl‐3 H‐pyrazol‐3‐one in the presence of O₂ gave the compound cis‐dichlorobis(4‐propanoyl‐2,4‐dihydro‐5‐methyl‐2‐phenyl‐3 H‐pyrazol‐3‐onato) tin(IV) [(C₂₆H₂₆N₄O₄)SnCl₂]. The compound has a six‐coordinated Sn^IV centre in a distorted octahedral configuration with two chloro ligands in cis position. The tin atom is also at a pseudo two‐fold axis of inversion for both the ligand anions and the two cis‐chloro ligands. The orange compound crystallizes in the triclinic space group P 1 with unit cell dimensions, a = 8.741(3) Å, b = 12.325(7) Å, c = 13.922(7) Å; α = 71.59(4), β = 79.39(3), γ = 75.18(4); Z = 2 and D_x = 1.575 g cm^–3. The important bond distances in the chelate ring are Sn–O [2.041 to 2.103 Å], Sn–Cl [2.347 to 2.351 Å], C–O [1.261 to 1.289 Å] and C–C [1.401 Å] the bond angles are O–Sn–O 82.6 to 87.7° and Cl–Sn–Cl 97.59°. The UV, IR, ¹H NMR and ¹¹⁹Sn Mössbauer spectral data of the compound are reported and discussed.     

Crystal Structures of Alkali Metal Peroxodiphosphates

Peroxodiphosphates of alkali metals can be prepared from K₄P₂O₈, which is synthesized by electrolysis, in metathesis reactions with the corresponding perchlorates. Single crystals have been obtained by diffusion of methanol into aqueous solutions of the peroxodiphosphates. The crystal structures of Li₄P₂O₈·4H₂O (P2₁/n; a = 8.057(2) Å, b = 5.074(1) Å, c = 12.288(3) Å, β = 100.53(2)°; V = 493.9(2) ų; Z = 2), Na₄P₂O₈·18H₂O (at 130 K: P6₁; a = 9.0984(14) Å, c = 49.926(13) Å; V = 3579.2(12) ų; Z = 6) and K₄P₂O₈ (P2₁/c; a = 5.9041(15) Å, b = 10.254(2) Å, c = 7.356(2) Å, β = 99.05(3)°; V = 439.79(18) ų; Z = 2) have been determined by X‐ray diffraction. In the Li salt the cations are tetrahedrally coordinated by one water molecule and three oxygen atoms of the anions, whereas the Na salt is characterized by binuclear [Na₂(H₂O)₉]²⁺ complexes. At low temperatures, the latter undergoes a phase transition from a structure with disordered anions to a completely ordered phase. K₄P₂O₈ is solvent‐free and exhibits irregular cation coordination. The structure of the peroxodiphosphate anion is very similar in all compounds; the mean O–O distance is 1.49(1) Å. In addition, the structure determination of K₄(HPO₄)₂·3H₂O₂ (P2₁/n; a = 6.076(1) Å, b = 6.579(1) Å, c = 17.215(2) Å, β = 99.73(1)°; V = 678.26(17) ų; Z = 2), which can be mistaken for K₄P₂O₈, is presented.     

Differing Coordination Modes of (O‐Alkyl)‐p‐Ethoxyphenyldithiophosphonato Ligands in Copper(I), Silver(I) and Gold(I) Triphenylphosphine Complexes

The three (O‐methyl)‐p‐ethoxyphenyldithiophosphonato triphenylphosphine complexes of copper, silver and gold, [(Ph₃P)_nM{S₂P(OMe)C₆H₄OEt‐p}] (M = Cu, n = 2; M = Ag, Au, n = 1) investigated structurally by X‐ray diffraction exhibit remarkable structural differences. The copper compound is a four‐coordinate chelate monomer with Cu–S 2.4417(6) and 2.5048(6) Å; P–Cu–S 104.24(2)–114.01(2)°; Cu–S–P 82.49(3)° and 80.85(2)°. The silver compound is a cyclic dimer with bridging dithiophosphonato ligands and three‐coordinate silver atoms [Ag–S 2.5371(5) and 2.6867(5) Å; P–Ag–S 122.88(2)° and 122.17(2)°; Ag–S–P 89.32(2)° and 103.56(2)°]. The gold compound is monomeric with linear dicoordinate gold [Au–S 2.3218(6) Å; P–Au–S 177.72(2)°, Au–S–P 100.97(3)°].     

Synthesis and Structure of the New Compound La2O(CN2)2 Possessing an Interchanged Anion Proportion Compared to the Parent La2O2(CN2). Synthese und Kristallstruktur der neuen Verbindung La2O(CN2)2 mit einem vertauschten Anionenverhältnis gegenüber der Bezugsverbindung La2O2(CN2)

La₂O(CN₂)₂ was synthesized from a 1:1:2 molar reaction mixture of LaCl₃, LaOCl, and Li₂(CN₂) at 650 °C. Well developed single crystals were grown from a LiCl‐KCl flux. The crystal structure was refined as monoclinic (space group C2/c, Z = 2, a = 13.530(2) Å, b = 6.250(1) Å, c = 6.1017(9) Å, β = 104.81(2)°) from single crystal X‐ray diffraction data. The La³⁺ and (CN₂)^2— ions in the crystal structure of La₂O(CN₂)₂ can be compared to Fe³⁺ and S₂^2— ions in the cubic pyrite structure, being arranged like in a distorted NaCl type structure with their centers of gravity. In addition, the O^2— ions in La₂O(CN₂)₂ are occupying 1/4 of the tetrahedral voids formed by the arrangement of metal ions.     

Synthese,Struktur und Reaktionen von Vanadiumsäureestern VO(OR)3: Umesterung und Reaktion mit Oxalsäure

Synthesis, Structure, and Reactions of Vanadium Acid Esters VO(OR)₃: Transesterification and Reaction with Oxalic Acid The reaction of tert.‐Butyl Vanadate VO(O‐tert.Bu)₃ ( 1 ) with H₂C₂O₄ in the primary alcohols ethanol and propanol results in the formation of (ROH)(RO)₂OV^V(C₂O₄)V^VO(OR)₂(HOR) (with R = C₂H₅ 2 and R = C₃H₇ 3 ). Compounds 2 and 3 are the first structurally characterized neutral, binuclear oxo‐oxalato‐complexes with pentavalent vanadium. The two vanadium atoms are connected by a bisbidentate oxalate group. The {VO₆} coordination at each vanadium site is completed by a terminal oxo group, an alcohol ligand and two alcoxide groups. The binuclear molecules are connected to chains by hydrogen bonding. In the case of 2 a reversible isomorphic phase transition in the temperature range of –90 °C to –130 °C is observed. From methanolic solution the polymeric Methyl Vanadate [VO(OMe)₃] ( 4 ) was obtained by transesterification. A report on the crystal structures of 1 , 2 and 3 as well as a redetermination of the structure of 4 is given. Crystal data: 1, orthorhombic, Cmc2₁, a = 16.61(2) Å, b = 9.274(6) Å, c = 10.784(7) Å, V = 1662(2) ų, Z = 4, d_c = 1.144 gcm^–1; 2 (–90 ° C) , monoclinic, I2/a, a = 33.502(4) Å, b = 7.193(1) Å, c = 15.903(2) Å und β = 143.060(3)°, V = 2303(1) ų, Z = 4, d_c = 1.425 gcm^–1; 2 (–130 ° C) , monoclinic, I2/a, a = 33.274(4) Å, b = 7.161(1) Å, c = 47.554(5) Å, β = 142.798(2)°, V = 6851(1) ų, Z = 12, d_c = 1.438 gcm^–1; 3 , triklinic, P1, a = 9.017(5) Å, b = 9.754(5) Å, c = 16.359(9) Å, α = 94.87(2)°, β = 93.34(2)°, γ = 90.42(2)°, V = 1431(1) ų, Z = 2, d_c = 1.340 gcm^–1; 4 , triklinic, P1, a = 8.443(2) Å, b = 8.545(2) Å, c = 9.665(2) Å, α = 103.202(5)°, β = 96.476(5)°, γ = 112.730(4)°, V = 610.2(2)ų, Z = 4, d_c = 1.742 gcm^–1.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Two Formyl 2‐Tetrazenes

The synthesis of two formyl 2‐tetrazenes, namely, (E)‐1‐formyl‐1,4,4‐trimethyl‐2‐tetrazene ( 2 ) and (E)‐1,4‐diformyl‐1,4‐dimethyl‐2‐tetrazene ( 3 ), by oxidation of (E)‐1,1,4,4‐tetramethyl‐2‐tetrazene ( 1 ) using potassium permanganate in acetone solution is presented. Compound 3 was also synthesized in an improved yield from the oxidation of 1‐formyl‐1‐methylhydrazine ( 4a ) using potassium permanganate in acetone. Both compounds 2 and 3 were characterized by analytical (elemental analysis, GC‐MS) and spectroscopic methods (¹H, ¹³C, and ¹⁵N NMR spectroscopy, and IR and Raman spectroscopy). In addition, the solid‐state structures of the compounds were confirmed by low‐temperature X‐ray analysis. (Compound 2 : triclinic; space group P‐1; a=5.997(1) Å, b=8.714(1) Å, c=13.830(2) Å; α=107.35(1)°, β=90.53(1)°, γ=103.33(1)°; V_UC=668.9(2) ų; Z=4; ρ_calc=1.292 cm^?3. Compound 3 : monoclinic; space group P2₁/c; a=5.840(2) Å, b=7.414(3) Å, c=8.061(2) Å; β=100.75(3)°; V_UC=342(2) ų; Z=2; ρ_calc=1.396 g cm^?3.) The vibrational frequencies of compounds 2 and 3 were calculated using the B3LYP method with a 6‐311+G(d,p) basis set. We also computed the natural bond orbital (NBO) charges using the rMP2/aug‐cc‐pVDZ method and the heats of formation were determined on the basis of their electronic energies. Furthermore, the thermal stabilities of these compounds, as well as their sensitivity towards classical stimuli, were also assessed by differential scanning calorimetry and standard BAM tests, respectively. Lastly, the attempted synthesis of (E)‐1,2,3,4‐tetraformyl‐2‐tetrazene ( 6 ) is also discussed.     

To the Knowledge of Interpseudohalogens: A Contribution to Cyanogen Isocyanate (NC–NCO)

Cyanogen isocyanate (NC–NCO) has been prepared and studied using a combined experimental and theoretical approach. A crystalline film of the interpseudohalogen species was stabilized by vapor deposition on a cold substrate (T = –100 °C). From IR spectroscopy on the “free” molecule, trapped in a matrix of solid argon, the connectivity and geometry of this unstable interpseudohalogen was deduced and substantiated by theoretical calculations. With this information, the crystal structure of NCNCO in the solid state could be analysed using powder X‐ray diffraction [Pbca (No. 61), a = 7.63(1) Å, b = 6.50(2) Å, c = 6.03(6) Å; V = 299.5(1) ų]. The compound transforms into amorphous polymeric C₂N₂O at T > –68 °C. The results obtained were compared with recent findings and further discussed in the general context of C–N–(O) chemistry.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of the Novel Ternary Thioborates Na3BS3, K3BS3, and Rb3BS3

The orthothioborates Na₃BS₃, K₃BS₃ and Rb₃BS₃ were prepared from the metal sulfides, amorphous boron and sulfur in solid state reactions at temperatures between 923 and 973 K. In a systematic study on the structural cation influence on this type of ternary compounds, the crystal structures were determined by single crystal X‐ray diffraction experiments. Na₃BS₃ crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c (No. 15) with a = 11.853(14) Å, b = 6.664(10) Å, c = 8.406(10) Å, β = 118.18(2)° and Z = 4. K₃BS₃ and Rb₃BS₃ are monoclinic, space group P2₁/c (No. 14) with a = 10.061(3) Å, b = 6.210(2) Å, c = 12.538(3) Å, β = 112.97(2) and a = 10.215(3) Å, b = 6.407(1) Å, c = 13.069(6) Å, β = 103.64(5)°, Z = 4. The potassium and rubidium compounds are not isotypic. All three compounds contain isolated [BS₃]^3– anions with boron in a trigonal‐planar coordination. The sodium cations in Na₃BS₃ are located between layers of orthothioborate anions, in the case of K₃BS₃ and Rb₃BS₃ stacks of [BS₃]^3– entities are connected via the corresponding cations. X‐ray powder patterns were measured and compared to calculated ones obtained from single crystal X‐ray structure determinations.     

The New Homoleptic Tetracyanamidoaluminate LiBa2[Al(CN2)4]

The new tetracyanamidoaluminate LiBa₂[Al(CN₂)₄] was prepared by solid state metathesis reaction in a fused copper ampoule from a mixture of BaF₂, AlF₃, and Li₂(CN₂) at 550 °C. The crystal structure was solved and refined based on single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction data [P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 4, a = 6.843(1) Å, b = 11.828(2) Å, c = 11.857(2) Å]. The compound belongs to the known formula type LiM₂[Al(CN₂)₄] (M = Sr, Eu) containing the homoleptic [Al(CN₂)₄]^5– ion. However, LiBa₂[Al(CN₂)₄] forms a distinct crystal structure, containing a two‐dimensional [(NCN)_2/2Li(NCN)₂Al(NCN)_2/2] network with four‐coordinate Li⁺ and Al³⁺ ions. Two crystallographically independent Ba²⁺ ions are situated in eightfold environment of terminal nitrogen atoms of cyanamide ions.     

Na6[B18Se17]: The First Selenoborato‐closo‐dodecaborate with a Polymeric Chain Anion

Systematic studies on selenoborates containing a B₁₂ cluster entity and alkali metal cations led to the new crystalline phase Na₆[B₁₈Se₁₇] which consists of a icosahedral B₁₂ cluster completely saturated with trigonal‐planar BSe₃ units and sodium counter‐ions. Neighbouring cluster entities are connected in one direction via exocyclic selenium atoms forming the infinite chain anion ([B₁₈Se₁₆Se_2/2]^6–)_∞. The new chalcogenoborate was prepared in a solid state reaction from sodium selenide, amorphous boron and selenium in evacuated carbon coated silica tubes at a temperature of 850 °C. Na₆[B₁₈Se₁₇] crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c (no. 15) with a = 18.005(4) Å, b = 16.549(3) Å, c = 11.245(2) Å, β = 91.35(3)° and Z = 4.     

Crystal Structure and Ionic Conductivity of Cesium Trifluoromethyl Sulfonate,CsSO3CF3

The crystal structures of the room and the high temperature modifications of cesium trifluoromethyl sulfonate were solved from high resolution X‐ray powder diffraction data. At room temperature, α‐CsSO₃CF₃ crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁ with lattice parameters a = 9.7406(2) Å, b = 6.1640(1) Å, c = 5.4798(1) Å, and β = 104.998(1)°; Z = 2. At temperatures above T = 380 K, a second order phase transformation towards a disordered C‐centered orthorhombic phase in space group Cmcm occurs with lattice parameters at T = 492 K of a = 5.5074(3) Å, b = 19.4346(14) Å, and c = 6.2978(4) Å; Z = 4. Within the crystal structures, the triflate anions are arranged in double layers with the apolar CF₃‐groups pointing towards each other. The cesium ions are located between the SO₃‐groups. CsSO₃CF₃ shows a specific ion conductivity ranging from σ = 1.06·10^?8 Scm^?1 at T = 393 K to σ = 5.18·10^?4 Scm^?1 at T = 519 K.     

Hydroxo‐bridged Tetranuclear CuII Complexes: {[Cu(bpy)(OH)]4Cl2}Cl2 · 6 H2O and {[Cu(phen)(OH)]4(H2O)2}]Cl4 · 4 H2O

The blue tetranuclear Cu^II complexes {[Cu(bpy)(OH)]₄Cl₂}Cl₂ · 6 H₂O ( 1 ) and {[Cu(phen)(OH)]₄(H₂O)₂}Cl₄ · 4 H₂O ( 2 ) were synthesized and characterized by single crystal X‐ray diffraction. ( 1 ): P 1 (no. 2), a = 9.240(1) Å, b = 10.366(2) Å, c = 12.973(2) Å, α = 85.76(1)°, β = 75.94(1)°, γ = 72.94(1)°, V = 1152.2(4) ų, Z = 1; ( 2 ): P 1 (no. 2), a = 9.770(3) Å, b = 10.118(3) Å, c = 14.258(4) Å, α = 83.72(2)°, β = 70.31(1)°, γ = 70.63(1)°, V = 1252.0(9) ų, Z = 1. The building units are centrosymmetric tetranuclear {[Cu(bpy)(OH)]₄Cl₂}²⁺ and {[Cu(phen)(OH)]₄(H₂O)₂}⁴⁺ complex cations formed by condensation of four elongated square pyramids CuN₂(OH)₂L^ap with the apical ligands L^ap = Cl, H₂O, OH. The resulting [Cu₄(μ₂‐OH)₂(μ₃‐OH)₂] core has the shape of a zigzag band of three Cu₂(OH)₂ squares. The cations exhibit intramolecular and intermolecular π‐π stacking interactions and the latter form 2D layers with the non‐bonded Cl^– anions and H₂O molecules in between (bond lengths: Cu–N = 1.995–2.038 Å; Cu–O = 1.927–1.982 Å; Cu–Cl^ap = 2.563; Cu–O^ap(OH) = 2.334–2.369 Å; Cu–O^ap(H₂O) = 2.256 Å). The Cu…Cu distances of about 2.93 Å do not indicate direct interactions, but the strongly reduced magnetic moment of about 2.74 B.M. corresponds with only two unpaired electrons per formula unit of 1 (1.37 B.M./Cu) and obviously results from intramolecular spin couplings (χ_m(T‐θ) = 0.933 cm³ · mol^–1 · K with θ = –0.7 K).     

THE REACTION BETWEEN π-CYCLOPENTADIENYLDI-CARBONYLCOBALT AND PHENYLETHYNYLSILANE,AND AN X-RAY CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC INVESTIGATION OF ONE OF THE PRODUCTS, (π-CYCLOPENTADIENYL)-[trans-DIPHENYL-DI(TRIMETHYLSILYL)-CYCLOBUTADIENE]-COBALT

Abstract

This is a report of the broad range of reactions and products that occur in refluxing xylene when π-cyclopentadienylcobalt or (π-cyclopentadienyl)-dicarbonylcobalt react with either symmetric or unsymmetrical acetylenes, specially when one of the substituents of the acetylene is an aromatic moeity. Since these reactions produce a variety of products, several of which are cis- and trans- tetrasubstituted cyclobutadiene-cobalt isomers, mnr and mass spectral methods were used to distinguish between them. In order to obtain an independent and indisputable structure assignment for the structural isomers investigated by spectral techniques, the crystal structure of the title compound was investigated by x-ray crystallographic techniques. The compound crystallizes in space group Pbca with the following cell dimensions: a = 29.622(7), b = 9.967(2) and c = 17.140(3) Å; V = 5060.46 ų; D(exp) = 1.23(2) gm-cm^?3, D(calc) = 1.24 gm-cm^?3 for Z = 8 molecules/unit cell. The intensity data were collected with MoKα radiation (Λ = 0.71069 Å) using a computer-controlled diffractometer equipped with a graphite monochromator. In all 6331 reflections were collected of which 3173 were independent and had F ₀ ² ± 3[sgrave] (F ₀ ²). The data were corrected for absorption and the transmission coefficients ranged from 0.72 to 0.79. The (π-cyclopentadienyl) ring is planar and has normal Co–C and C–C distances which average 2.049(7) and 1.389(17) Å, respectively. The Co–(Cp ring centroid) distance is 1.67 Å and the ring librates about this axis to a small degree which is not, however, large enough to affect the C–C distances. The average value of the C–C–C angle in the π-cyclopentadienyl ring is 108° indicating that it is planar and, in fact, the largest deviation of any carbon from the least-squares plane is 0.006 Å. In the Co-cyclobutadiene moiety, the Co–C and C–C distances are 1.982(15) and 1.467(3) Å and the Co–(cyclobutadiene ring centroid) distance is 1.69 Å. The angle between the normals of the five- and four-membered rings is 1.6°. The phenyl rings and trimethylsilyl fragments have normal distances and angles and the phenyl rings are planar. The two silicon and two carbon atoms of the phenyl rings linked to the π-cyclobutadiene moeity are out of the mean plane of the ring and bend away from the Co atom.

Finally, and most important, the four-membered ring is planar (the largest deviation from planarity is 0.003 Å) and the four C–C distances are the same length; however, the internal angles are not 90.0°. Instead, the two angles at carbons bonded to phenyl rings have values of 88.1(2)° and 88.4(2)° while those at carbon atoms bonded by silicons have values of 91.6(2)° and 91.8(2)°. The final discrepancy indices for this structural analysis were R ₁ = 0.038 and R ₂(F) = 0.044.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of the First Quaternary Tantalum Thiogermanates,ATaGeS5 (A = K,Rb, Cs)

The new quaternary thiogermanates, ATaGeS₅ (A = K, Rb, Cs) were prepared with the use of halide fluxes and the crystal structures of the compounds were determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction methods. The compounds are isostructural and crystallize in space group P\bar{1} of the triclinic system with two formula units in a cell of dimensions: a = 6.937(1) Å, b = 6.950(2) Å, c = 8.844(3) Å, α = 71.07(2)°, β = 78.56(2)°, γ = 75.75(2)°, V = 387.6(2) Å³ for KTaGeS₅; a = 6.996(3) Å, b = 7.033(3) Å, c = 8.985(4) Å, α = 70.33(3)°, β = 78.12(4)°, γ = 75.63(4)°, V = 399.6(3) Å³ for RbTaGeS₅; a = 7.012(4) Å, b = 7.202(3) Å, c = 9.267(5) Å, α = 68.55(3)°, β = 77.27(4)°, γ = 74.75(4)°, V = 416.2(4) Å³ for CsTaGeS₅. The structures of ATaGeS₅ (A = K, Rb, Cs) are comprised of anionic infinite two‐dimensional {}_\infty^2 [TaGeS₅^–] layers separated from one another by alkali metal cations (A⁺). Each layer is made up of tantalum centered sulfur octahedra and pairs of edge‐sharing germanium centered sulfur tetrahedra. The classical charge valence of these compounds should be represented by [A⁺][(Ta⁵⁺)(Ge⁴⁺)(S^2–)₅]. UV/Vis diffuse reflectance measurements indicate that they are semiconductors with optical bandgaps of ca. 2.0 eV.     

Supramolecular Assemblies of Mononuclear and Polymeric Nickel(II) Glutarato Complexes via π‐π Stacking Interactions and Hydrogen Bonds: [Ni(H2O)3(phen)(C5H6O4)] · H2O and [Ni(H2O)2(phen)(C5H6O4)]

Syntheses of the sky blue complex compounds [Ni(H₂O)₃(phen)(C₅H₆O₄)] · H₂O ( 1 ) and [Ni(H₂O)₂(phen)(C₅H₆O₄)] ( 2 ) were carried out by the reactions of 1,10‐phenanthroline monohydrate, glutaric acid, NiSO₄ · 6 H₂O and Na₂CO₃ in CH₃OH/H₂O at pH = 6.9 and 7.5, respectively. The crystal structure of 1 (P 1 (no. 2), a = 14.289 Å, b = 15.182 Å, c = 15.913 Å, α = 67.108°, β = 87.27°, γ = 68.216°, V = 2934.2 ų, Z = 2) consists of hydrogen bonded [Ni(H₂O)₃‐ (phen)(C₅H₆O₄)]₂ dimers and H₂O molecules. The Ni atoms are octahedrally coordinated by two N atoms of one phen ligand, three water O atoms and one carboxyl O atom from one monodentate glutarato ligand (d(Ni–N) = 2.086, 2.090 Å; d(Ni–O) = 2.064–2.079 Å). Through the π‐π stacking interactions and intermolecular hydrogen bonds, the dimers are assembled to form 2 D layers parallel to (0 1 1). The crystal structure of 2 (P2₁/n (no. 14), a = 7.574 Å, b = 11.938 Å, c = 18.817 Å, β = 98.48°, V = 1682.8 ų, Z = 4) contains [Ni(H₂O)₂(phen)(C₅H₆O₄)_2/2] supramolecular chains extending along [010]. The Ni atoms are octahedrally coordinated by two N atoms of one phen ligand, two water O atoms and two carboxyl O atoms from different bis‐monodentate glutarato ligands with d(Ni–N) = 2.082, 2.105 Å and d(Ni–O) = 2.059–2.087 Å. The supramolecular chains are assembled into a 3 D network by π‐π stacking interactions and interchain hydrogen bonds. A TG/DTA of 2 shows two endothermic effects at 132 °C and 390 °C corresponding to the complete dehydration and the lost of phen.     

(Ba6O)(ReN3)2: Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Physical Properties

The reaction of a mixture of barium and rhenium (3:1) at 850 °C under flowing nitrogen yielded the nitride‐oxide (Ba₆O)(ReN₃)₂ (R (No. 148); a = 8.1178(2) Å, c = 17.5651(4) Å; V = 1002.43(5) Å³; Z = 6). According to a structure refinement on X‐ray powder diffraction data, this compound is isostructural to a recently described nitride‐oxide of osmium of analogous composition. The structure consists of sheets of trigonal ReN₃ units and trigonal antiprismatic Ba₆O groups. The Ba–O distance of 2.73 Å is close to the sum of the respective ionic radii. The trigonal ReN₃^5– nitride anion displays a Re–N bond length of 1.94 Å, and is planar within the limits of experimental error. The constitution of the anion was confirmed by IR and Raman spectroscopy. The nitride‐oxide is stable up to 1000 °C, semiconducting (σ = 4.57 × 10^–3 Ω^–1 · cm^–1 at RT), and paramagnetic down to 25 K. A Curie–Weiss analysis resulted in a magnetic moment of μ = 0.68 μ_B per rhenium atom.     

ReV‐Phthalocyaninate und ReV‐Tetraphenylporphyrinate mit Oxo‐Liganden: Synthese,Eigenschaften und Kristallstruktur

Re^V‐Phthalocyaninates and Re^V‐Tetraphenylporphyrinates: Synthesis, Properties, and Crystal Structure Hexa‐coordinated Re^V phthalocyaninates (pc) and Re^V tetraphenylporphyrinates (tpp) of the type [Re(O)(X)p] (p: pc, tpp) with X = OCH₃, ReO₄, Cl/pc, F/pc, OH/tpp, [{Re(O)p}₂(μ‐O)] and (cat)^trans[Re(O)₂p] (cat: ⁿBu₄N, Et₄N/tpp) have been isolated and characterised by their UV‐Vis‐NIR, IR and resonance Raman (RR) spectra. In the RR spectra, the intensity of the (Re=O) and (Re–X) stretching vibrations (ν(Re=O/–X)) in [Re(O)(X)p] and [{Re(O)p}₂(μ‐O)] is selectively enhanced with excitation in coincidence with O → Re–CT between ca 19000 and 22000 cm^–1. In accordance to selection rules, data of ν(Re=O/–X) compare well with those of the complementary IR spectra. Because of the trans influence ν(Re=O) depends on the axial ligand X, ranging from 940 to 1010 cm^–1. The crystallographic characterization of [Re(O)(ReO₄)tpp] · CHCl₃ ( 1 ), [{Re(O)tpp}₂(μ‐O)] · py ( 2 ), (ⁿBu₄N)^trans[Re(O)₂tpp] ( 3 ), and (Et₄N)^trans[Re(O)₂tpp] · 2 H₂O ( 4 ) is described. The tpp centered Re atom is in a distorted octahedron of four N atoms of the porphyrinate and two axial O atoms in a mutual trans position. Average Re–N distances are 2.062 Å in 1 , 2.086 Å in 2 , 2.089 Å in 3 , and 2.082/2.086 Å in 4 . The Re–O distance of the terminal rhenyl group varies from 1.64(1) Å ( 1 ), 1.73(1)/1.70(1) Å ( 2 ) to 1.80(1) Å ( 4 ), that of the monodentate rhenate(VII) from 1.70(1) to 1.75(1) Å. The Re–O distances in the bridge of the linear O=Re–O–Re=O skeleton in 2 are 1.95(1)/1.89(1) Å. In 1 , with a bent O=Re–O^ ReO₃ moiety (∢(Re–O^ReO₃) = 143(1)°) and a mostly ionic coordinated rhenate(VII), these distances differ significantly (2.20(1) Å vs 1.75(1) Å). The porphyrinate in 1 is saucer‐shaped with a distal rhenate(VII), and the tpp centered Re atom is displaced by 0.31 Å out of the (N)₄ plane towards the rhenyl‐O atom. The distorted porphyrinates in 2 are rotated by 30.4(4)°, and the Re atoms are 0.1 Å out of their (N)₄ planes towards the terminal O atoms. In 3 and 4 the porphyrinates are almost planar with the Re atom in their centre.