[(C2H5)3NH]2Sn3Se7 · 0,25 H2O und [(C3H7)2NH2]4Sn4Se10 · 4 H2O

Synthesis, Structure, and Properties of Some Selenidostannates. II. [(C₂H₅)₃NH]₂Sn₃Se₇ · 0,25 H₂O and [(C₃H₇)₂NH₂]₄Sn₄Se₁₀ · 4 H₂O The new selenidostannate hydrates [(C₂H₅)₃NH]₂Sn₃Se₇ · 0.25 H₂O ( I ) and [(C₃H₇)₂NH₂]₄Sn₄Se₁₀ · 4 H₂O ( II ) were synthesized from an aqueous suspension of triethylammonium (tripropylammonium), tin, selenium I and in addition sulfur II at 130 °C. I crystallizes at ambient temperature in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n (a = 2069,3(4) pm, b = 1396,6(3) pm, c = 2342,8(5) pm, β = 114,68(3)°, Z = 8) and is characterized by two different anions, chains from edge‐sharing [Se₃Se₇]^2– units and nets from trigonal SnSe₅ bipyramids. II crystallizes at ambient temperature in the tetragonal space group I4₁/amd (a = 2150,0(3) pm, c = 1174,4(2) pm, Z = 4) and contains adamantane like [Sn₄Se₁₀]^4–‐cages. The UV‐VIS spectra of the selenidostannates demonstrate that the absorption edges red shift as the dimensionality of the compounds is increased.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von Hydrogenselenaten zweiwertiger Metalle – M(HSeO4)2 (M = Mg,Mn, Zn) und M(HSeO4)2 · H2O (M = Mn,Cd)

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Hydrogen Selenates of Divalent Metals – M(HSeO₄)₂ (M = Mg, Mn, Zn) and M(HSeO₄)₂ · H₂O (M = Mn, Cd) New hydrogen selenates M(HSeO₄)₂ (M = Mg, Mn, Zn) and M(HSeO₄)₂ · H₂O (M = Mn, Cd) have been synthesized using MSeO₄ (M = Mg, Mn, Zn, Cd) and 90% selenic acid as starting materials. The crystal structures have been determined by X-ray single crystal crystallography. The compounds M(HSeO₄)₂ (M = Mg, Zn) belong to the structure type of Mg(HSO₄)₂, whereas Mn(HSeO₄)₂ forms a new structure type. Both hydrogen selenate monohydrates are isotypic to Mg(HSO₄)₂ · H₂O. In all compounds the metal atoms are octahedrally coordinated by oxygen atoms of different HSeO₄-tetrahedra. In the HSeO₄-tetrahedra the Se–OH-distances (mean value 1.70 Å) are about 0.1 Å longer than Se–O-distances (mean value 1.62 Å). In the structure of M(HSeO₄)₂ (M = Mg, Zn) there are zigzag chains of hydrogen bonded HSeO₄-tetrahedra. The structure of Mn(HSeO₄)₂ is characterized by chains of HSeO₄-tetrahedra in form of screws. Hydrogen bonds from and to water molecules connect double layers of MO₆-octahedra and HSeO₄-tetrahedra in the structures of M(HSeO₄)₂ · H₂O.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis of Rare Earth Iodates from the Corresponding Periodates: Structures of Sc(IO3)3, Y(IO3)3 · 2 H2O,La(IO3)3 · 1/2 H2O and Lu(IO3)3 · 2 H2O

Hydrothermal syntheses of single crystals of rare earth iodates, by decomposition of the corresponding periodate, are presented. This appears to be a generic method for making rare earth iodate crystals in a short period of time. Single crystal X‐ray diffraction structures of the four title compounds are presented. Sc(IO₃)₃: Space group R3, Z = 6, lattice dimensions at 100 K; a = b = 9.738(1), c = 13.938(1) Å; R₁ = 0.0383. Y(IO₃)₃ · 2 H₂O: Space group P1, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 100 K: a = 7.3529(2), b = 10.5112(4), c = 7.0282(2) Å, α = 105.177(1)°, β = 109.814(1)°, γ = 95.179(1)°; R₁ = 0.0421. La(IO₃)₃ · ? H₂O: Space group Pn, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 100 K: a = 7.219(2), b = 11.139(4), c = 10.708(3) Å, β = 91.86(1)°; R₁ = 0.0733. Lu(IO₃)₃ · 2 H₂O: Space group P1, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 120 K: a = 7.2652(9), b = 7.4458(2), c = 9.3030(3) Å, α = 79.504(1)°, β = 84.755(1)°, γ = 71.676(2)°; R₁ = 0.0349.     

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.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von [Na3(H2O)6,5(EtOH)][PhSnS3] · 3 EtOH

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Na₃(H₂O)_6,5(EtOH)][PhSnS₃] · 3 EtOH Ph₄Sn₄S₆ reacts with Na₂S · 5 H₂O in aqueous acetone to form Na₃[PhSnS₃]. Recrystallization of the crude product from ethanol leads to colourless needles of [Na₃(H₂O)_6,5(EtOH)][PhSnS₃] · 3 EtOH 1 . The crystal structure of 1 was determined by X-ray diffraction. 1 consists of [PhSnS₃]^3– anions and sodium cations which are coordinated by water, ethanol and sulfur atoms of the [PhSnS₃]^3– anions. The [PhSnS₃]^3– anion contains a tin atom which is coordinated nearly tetrahedrally by a phenyl group and three sulfur atoms. The Sn–S bonds are 237,4(2)–238,4(2) pm.     

Two New Isopolyoxotungstates(VI) with the Empirical Composition Cs2W2O7⋅2 H2O and Na2W2O7⋅H2O: An Icosatetratungstate and a Polymeric Compound

The largest isopolyoxotunstate ion known to date , W₂₄O₈₄²⁴⁻ (structure shown in the picture), isolated as the cesium salt, and a chainlike polyoxotungstate ion made up of planar W₄O₁₆ units, isolated as the sodium salt, hide behind the simple empirical formulas of the title compounds.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [(AMTTO)Pd(PPh3)Cl]Cl · MeOH and [(AMTTO)Pd(SCN)2] · MeCN

The reaction of [(AMTTO)PdCl₂] ( 1 ) (AMTTO = 4-Amino-6-methyl-1,2,4-triazine-3(2H)-thione-5-one) with triphenylphosphane and sodium thiocyanate led to the air-stable crystalline complexes [(AMTTO)Pd(PPh₃)Cl]Cl · MeOH ( 2 ) and [(AMTTO)Pd(SCN)₂] · MeCN ( 3 ) in excellent yields. 2 and 3 have been characterized by IR and ³¹P NMR spectroscopy, elemental analyses as well as X-ray diffraction studies. Crystal data for 2 at –83 °C: monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, with a = 974.4(1), b = 988.6(1), c = 2750.7(2) pm, β = 98.16(1)°, Z = 4, R₁ = 0.0241 and for 3 at –80 °C: orthorhombic, space group P2₁2₁2₁, with a = 972.0(3), b = 1168.1(4), c = 1316.6(1) pm, Z = 4, R₁ = 0.0817.     

Two Novel CuII Phenanthroline Adipato Complexes with π‐π Stacking Interactions: [Cu(phen)2(C6H8O4)] · 4.5 H2O and [(Cu2(phen)2Cl2)(C6H8O4)] · 4 H2O

The blue copper complex compounds [Cu(phen)₂(C₆H₈O₄)] · 4.5 H₂O ( 1 ) and [(Cu₂(phen)₂Cl₂)(C₆H₈O₄)] · 4 H₂O ( 2 ) were synthesized from CuCl₂, 1,10‐phenanthroline (phen) and adipic acid in CH₃OH/H₂O solutions. [Cu(phen)₂‐ (C₆H₈O₄)] complexes and hydrogen bonded H₂O molecules form the crystal structure of ( 1 ) (P1 (no. 2), a = 10.086(2) Å, b = 11.470(2) Å, c = 16.523(3) Å, α = 99.80(1)°, β = 115.13(1)°, γ = 115.13(1)°, V = 1617.5(5) ų, Z = 2). The Cu atoms are square‐pyramidally coordinated by four N atoms of the phen ligands and one O atom of the adipate anion (d(Cu–O) = 1.989 Å, d(Cu–N) = 2.032–2.040 Å, axial d(Cu–N) = 2.235 Å). π‐π stacking interactions between phen ligands are responsible for the formation of supramolecular assemblies of [Cu(phen)₂(C₆H₈O₄)] complex molecules into 1 D chains along [111]. The crystal structure of ( 2 ) shows polymeric [(Cu₂(phen)₂Cl₂)(C₆H₈O₄)_2/2] chains (P1 (no. 2), a = 7.013(1) Å, b = 10.376(1) Å, c = 11.372(3) Å, α = 73.64(1)°, β = 78.15(2)°, γ = 81.44(1)°, V = 773.5(2) ų, Z = 1). The Cu atoms are fivefold coordinated by two Cl atoms, two N atoms of phen ligands and one O atom of the adipate anion, forming [CuCl₂N₂O] square pyramids with an axial Cl atom (d(Cu–O) = 1.958 Å, d(Cu–N) = 2.017–2.033 Å, d(Cu–Cl) = 2.281 Å; axial d(Cu–Cl) = 2.724 Å). Two square pyramids are condensed via the common Cl–Cl edge to centrosymmetric [Cu₂Cl₂N₄O₂] dimers, which are connected via the adipate anions to form the [(Cu₂(phen)₂Cl₂)(C₆H₈O₄)_2/2] chains. The supramolecular 3 D network results from π‐π stacking interactions between the chains. H₂O molecules are located in tunnels.     

IR- und Raman-Spektren der isotypen Iodathydrate M(IO3)2 · 4 H2O (M = Mg,Ni, Co); Kristallstruktur von Co(IO3)2 · 4 H2O

Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy of the Isostructural Iodate Hydrates M(IO₃)₂ · 4 H₂O (M = Mg, Ni, Co)-Crystal Structure of Cobalt Iodate Tetrahydrate The iodate tetrahydrates Mg(IO₃)₂ · 4 H₂O, β-Ni(IO₃)₂ · 4 H₂O, Co(IO₃)₂ · 4 H₂O and their deuterated specimens were studied by X-ray, infrared and Raman spectroscopic methods. The title compounds are isostructural crystallising in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c (Z = 2). The crystal structure of Co(IO₃)₂ · 4 H₂O (a = 836.8(5), b = 656.2(3), c = 850.2(5) pm and β = 100.12(5)°) has been refined by single-crystal X-ray methods (R_obs = 3.08%, 693 unique reflections I₀ > 2σ(I)). Isolated Co(IO₃)₂(H₂O)₄ octahedra form layers parallel (100). Within these layers, the two crystallographically different hydrate water molecules form nearly linear hydrogen bonds to adjacent IO₃^– ions (ν_OD of matrix isolated HDO of Co(IO₃)₂ · 4 H₂O (isotopically diluted samples) 2443 (H3), 2430 (H2), and 2379 cm^–1 (H1 and H4), –180 °C). Intramolecular O–H and intermolecular H…O distances were derived from the novel ν_OD vs. r_OH and the traditional ν_OD vs. r_H…O correlation curves, respectively. The internal modes of the iodate ions of the title compounds are discussed with respect to their coupling with the librations of the hydrate H₂O molecules, the distortion of the IO₃^– ions, and the influence of the lattice potential.     

Die Oxochlorotantalate (PPh4)2[Ta2OCl9]2 · 2 CH2Cl2, (PPh4)2[Ta2OCl10] · 2 CH3CN und (K-18-Krone-6)4[Ta4O6Cl12] · 12 CH2Cl2

The Oxochlorotantalates (PPh₄)₂[Ta₂OCl₉]₂ · 2 CH₂Cl₂, (PPh₄)₂[Ta₂OCl₁₀] · 2 CH₃CN, and (K-18-crown-6)₄[Ta₄O₆Cl₁₂] · 12 CH₂Cl₂ (K-18-crown-6)₄[Ta₄O₆Cl₁₂] · 12 CH₂Cl₂ was obtained from a reaction of tantalum pentachloride, K₂S₅ and 18-crwon-6 in dichlormethane. According to its crystal structure analysis it is tetragonal (space group I 4 2d) and contains [Ta₄O₆Cl₁₂]^4– ions that have an adamantane-like Ta₄O₆ skeleton. Each K⁺ ion is coordinated by the oxygen atoms of the crown ether molecule from one side and with three Cl atoms of one [Ta₄O₆Cl₁₂]^4– ion from the opposite side. (PPh₄)₂[Ta₂OCl₁₀] · 2 CH₃CN was a product from PPh₄Cl and TaCl₅ in acetonitrile in the presence of Na₂S₄. Its crystals are monoclinic (space group P2₁/c) and contain centrosymmetric [Ta₂OCl₁₀]^2– ions having a linear Ta–O–Ta grouping with short bonds (Ta–O 189 pm). TaCl₅ and H₂S formed a solid substance (TaSCl₃) from which a small amount of (PPh₄)₂[Ta₂OCl₉]₂ · 2 CH₂Cl₂ was obtained by the reaction with PPh₄Cl in CH₂Cl₂. The anions in the monoclinic crystals (space group P2₁/n) consist of two Ta₂OCl₉^– units which are joined by chloro bridges; each Ta₂OCl₉^– unit has a nearly linear Ta–O–Ta group with differing bond lengths (179 and 202 pm). The oxygen in the compounds probably was introduced by traces of water in the crown ether, acetonitrile or H₂S, respectively.     

The Homoleptic U(NCSe)84– Anion in (Pr4N)4U(NCSe)8·2CFCl3 and Th(NCSe)4(OP(NMe2)3)4·0.5CH3CN·0.5H2O: First Structurally Characterised Actinide Isoselenocyanates

The neutral thorium complex Th(NCSe)₄(OP(NMe₂)₃)₄ and homoleptic octa(isoselenocyanato)uranate anion U(NCSe)₈^4– in (Pr₄N)₄U(NCSe)₈·2CFCl₃ ( 1 ) were synthesised and structurally characterised. (Pr₄N)₄U(NCSe)₈·2CFCl₃ contains the U^IV anion U(NCSe)₈^4– and was characterised using IR spectroscopy and single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. Th(NCSe)₄(OP(N(CH₃)₂)₃)₄·0.5CH₃CN·0.5H₂O ( 2 ) was characterised using IR and Raman spectroscopy, as well as ³¹P{¹H}, ¹⁵N{¹H}, ¹⁴N{¹H}, ¹³C{¹H}, ¹H and ⁷⁷Se NMR spectroscopy and structurally characterised using single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The U(NCSe)₈^4– anion and Th(NCSe)₄(OP(N(CH₃)₂)₃)₄·0.5CH₃CN·0.5H₂O complex are the first structurally characterised actinide‐isoselenocyanates. The crystal structures shows an approximate square antiprismatic arrangement of the ligands around the actinide(IV) atoms.     

Crystal Structures of [Mn2(H2O)4(phen)2(C4H4O4)2] · 2 H2O and [Mn(phen)2(H2O)2][Mn(phen)2(C4H4O4)](C4H4O4) · 7 H2O

Reactions of 1,10‐phenanthroline monohydrate, Na₂C₄H₄O₄ · 6 H₂O and MnSO₄ · H₂O in CH₃OH/H₂O yielded a mixture of [Mn₂(H₂O)₄(phen)₂(C₄H₄O₄)₂] · 2 H₂O ( 1 ) and [Mn(phen)₂(H₂O)₂][Mn(phen)₂(C₄H₄O₄)](C₄H₄O₄) · 7 H₂O ( 2 ). The crystal structure of 1 (P1 (no. 2), a = 8.257(1) Å, b = 8.395(1) Å, c = 12.879(2) Å, α = 95.33(1)°, β = 104.56(1)°, γ = 106.76(1)°, V = 814.1(2) ų, Z = 1) consists of the dinuclear [Mn₂(H₂O)₄(phen)₂(C₄H₄O₄)₂] molecules and hydrogen bonded H₂O molecules. The centrosymmetric dinuclear molecules, in which the Mn atoms are octahedrally coordinated by two N atoms of one phen ligand and four O atoms from two H₂O molecules and two bis‐monodentate succinato ligands, are assembled via π‐π stacking interactions into 2 D supramolecular layers parallel to (101) (d(Mn–O) = 2.123–2.265 Å, d(Mn–N) = 2.307 Å). The crystal structure of 2 (P1 (no. 2), a = 14.289(2) Å, b = 15.182(2) Å, c = 15.913(2) Å, α = 67.108(7)°, β = 87.27(1)°, γ = 68.216(8)°, V = 2934.2(7) ų, Z = 2) is composed of the [Mn(phen)₂(H₂O)₂]²⁺ cations, [Mn(phen)₂(C₄H₄O₄)] complex molecules, (C₄H₄O₄)^2– anions, and H₂O molecules. The (C₄H₄O₄)^2– anions and H₂O molecules form 3 D hydrogen bonded network and the cations and complex molecules in the tunnels along [001] and [011], respectively, are assembled via the π‐π stacking interactions into 1 D supramolecular chains. The Mn atoms are octahedrally coordinated by four N atoms of two bidentate chelating phen ligands and two water O atoms or two carboxyl O atoms (d(Mn–O) = 2.088–2.129 Å, d(Mn–N) = 2.277–2.355 Å). Interestingly, the succinato ligands in the complex molecules assume gauche conformation bidentately to chelate the Mn atoms into seven‐membered rings.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur der Übergangsmetalltrimetaphosphimate Zn3[(PO2NH)3]2 · 14 H2O und Co3[(PO2NH)3]2 · 14 H2O

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Transition Metal Trimetaphosphimates Zn₃[(PO₂NH)₃]₂ · 14 H₂O and Co₃[(PO₂NH)₃]₂ · 14 H₂O The transition metal trimetaphosphimates Zn₃[(PO₂NH)₃]₂ · 14 H₂O and Co₃[(PO₂NH)₃]₂ · 14 H₂O were obtained by the reaction of an aqueous solution of Na₃(PO₂NH)₃ · 4 H₂O with the respective metal nitrate or halide (molar ratio 1 : 4). The structure of Zn₃[(PO₂NH)₃]₂ · 14 H₂O was solved by single crystal X‐ray methods. The structure of isotypic Co₃[(PO₂NH)₃]₂ · 14 H₂O was refined from X‐ray powder diffraction data using the Rietveld method (Zn₃[(PO₂NH)₃]₂ · 14 H₂O ( 1 ): P 1, a = 743.7(2), b = 955.9(2), c = 980.1(2) pm, α = 102.70(3), β = 90.46(3), and γ = 100.12(3)°, Z = 1; Co₃[(PO₂NH)₃]₂ · 14 H₂O ( 2 ): P 1, a = 746.05(1), b = 957.06(2), c = 988.51(2) pm, α = 102.162(1), β = 90.044(1), and γ = 99.258(1)°, Z = 1). In 1 and 2 the P₃N₃ rings of the trimetaphosphimate ions attain a conformation which can be described as a combination of an ideal boat and an ideal twist conformation. The trimetaphosphimate ions act as bridging ligands. Thus chains of alternating M²⁺ and (PO₂NH)₃^3– ions are formed which are interconnected by additional M²⁺ ions forming electro‐neutral double chains. In the solid these double chains are connected by hydrogen bonds.     

Hybrid Inorganic‐Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Crystal Structures of RbFe(SO4)(C2O4)0.5·H2O and CsM(SO4)(C2O4)0.5·H2O (M = Mn,Fe)

Three new alkali metal transition metal sulfate‐oxalates, RbFe(SO₄)(C₂O₄)_0.5 · H₂O and CsM(SO₄)(C₂O₄)_0.5 · H₂O (M = Mn, Fe) were prepared through hydrothermal reactions and characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction, solid state UV/Vis/NIR diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, infrared spectra, thermogravimetric analysis, and powder X‐ray diffraction. The title compounds all crystallize in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c (no. 14) with lattice parameters: a = 7.9193(5), b = 9.4907(6), c = 8.8090(6) Å, β = 95.180(2)°, Z = 4 for RbFe(SO₄)(C₂O₄)_0.5 · H₂O; a = 8.0654(11), b = 9.6103(13), c = 9.2189(13) Å, β = 94.564(4)°, Z = 4 for CsMn(SO₄)(C₂O₄)_0.5 · H₂O; and a = 7.9377(3), b = 9.5757(4), c = 9.1474(4) Å, β = 96.1040(10)°, Z = 4 for CsFe(SO₄)(C₂O₄)_0.5 · H₂O. All compounds exhibit three‐dimensional frameworks composed of [MO₆] octahedra, [SO₄]^2– tetrahedra, and [C₂O₄]^2– anions. The alkali cations are located in one‐dimensional tunnels.     

Similar Coordination – Different Dimensionality: Synthesis,Single Crystal Structures,and Theoretical Studies of Hydrogen‐bonded {[Ca(H2O)2L4]I2}n/∞ (1: L = CH3COOC2H5, n = 1; 2: L = OC4H8, n = 2)

CaI₂(H₂O)₂ reacts with O‐donor ligands L to yield coordination compounds of the type {[Ca(H₂O)₂L₄]I₂}_n/∞, ( 1 : L = CH₃COOC₂H₅, n = 1; 2 : L = THF, n = 2). Both compounds feature a coordination number of six around the calcium atom with two water molecules in axial positions and four ligands L in equatorial positions of a tetragonal bipyramid. Due to only a slight variation in the arrangement of the cationic units [Ca(H₂O)₂L₄]²⁺, hydrogen bonds can be built up between them and the iodide anions in different ways in order to lead to a one‐dimensional polymer for 1 and a two‐dimensional polymer for 2 . Density functional theory calculations provide useful informations on the involved orbitals on the μ₂‐bridging iodide and on the structure of the systems, leading to a small H–I–H angle of 71.2° in 1 compared to a large H–I–H angle of 121.8° in 2 .     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe Seltener Erden. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [M2(C5H5)3(NPPh3)3] · 3 C7H8 mit M = Y,Dy und Er. Magnetische Eigenschaften von [Dy2(C5H5)3(NPPh3)3] · 3 C7H8

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Rare Earths Elements. Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [M₂(C₅H₅)₃(NPPh₃)₃] · 3 C₇H₈ mit M = Y, Dy, and Er. Magnetic Properties of [Dy₂(C₅H₅)₃(NPPh₃)₃] · 3 C₇H₈ The title compounds have been prepared by reactions of the cyclopentadienidchlorides [M(C₅H₅)₂Cl]₂ with LiNPPh₃ in boiling toluene, and they were characterized by crystal structure determinations. All three compounds crystallize isotypicly with one another within the orthorhombic space group Pbca with Z = 8. Two of the three phosphoraneiminato groups link the metal atoms via μ₂-N atoms to almost planar M₂N₂ four-membered rings. The third NPPh₃^– group is terminally bonded. The magnetic susceptibility of [Dy₂(C₅H₅)₃(NPPh₃)₃] · 3 C₇H₈ has been determined (SQUID magnetometer) in the temperature range 1.7 K–300 K at magnetic fields between 0.01 T and 5 T. Calculations based on a cubic ligand field model lead to a satisfactory simulation with reasonable ligand field parameters. The inclusion of isotropic intramolecular exchange interactions in the model does not improve the fit, so that in the framework of the applied model no hints to a spin-spin coupling within the dinuclear units are obtained.     

Crystal Structures of [Mn2(H2O)4(bpy)2(C8H12O4)2] · 2 H2O and [Mn(H2O)2(bpy)(C8H12O4)2/2] · H2O with bpy = 2,2′‐bipyridine

Reaction of MnSO₄ · H₂O, 2,2′‐bipyridine (bpy), suberic acid and Na₂CO₃ in CH₃OH/H₂O yielded a mixture of [Mn₂(H₂O)₄(bpy)₂(C₈H₁₂O₄)₂] · 2 H₂O ( 1 ) and [Mn(H₂O)₂‐ (bpy)(C₈H₁₂O₄)_2/2] · H₂O ( 2 ). In both complexes, the Mn atoms are octahedrally coordinated by two N atoms of one bpy ligand and four O atoms of two trans positioned H₂O molecules and two suberato ligands (d(Mn–O) = 2.107–2.328 Å; d(Mn–N) = 2.250–2.330 Å). The bis‐monodentate suberato ligands bridge Mn atoms to form dinuclear [Mn₂(H₂O)₄(bpy)₂(C₈H₁₂O₄)₂] complex molecules in 1 and 1D [Mn(H₂O)₂(bpy)(C₈H₁₂O₄)_2/2] chains in 2 . Via the intermolecular hydrogen bondings and π‐π stacking interactions, the dinuclear molecules in 1 are assembled into 2D networks parallel to (100), between which the crystal H₂O molecules are sandwiched. The polymeric chains in 2 are linked together by interchain hydrogen bonding and π‐π stacking interactions into 3D networks with the crystal H₂O molecules located in tunnels along [010]. Crystal data for 1 : P2₁/c (no. 14), a = 10.092(1) Å, b = 11.916(2) Å, c = 17.296(2) Å, β = 93.41(1)° and Z = 2. Crystal data for 2 : P2₁/c (no. 14), a = 11.176(2) Å, b = 9.688(1) Å, c = 37.842(6) Å, β = 90.06(1)° and Z = 8.     

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.     

Carbonat‐Hydrate der schweren Alkalimetalle: Darstellung und Struktur von Rb2CO3 · 1,5 H2O und Cs2CO3 · 3 H2O

Carbonate Hydrates of the Heavy Alkali Metals: Preparation and Structure of Rb₂CO₃ · 1.5 H₂O und Cs₂CO₃ · 3 H₂O Rb₂CO₃ · 1.5 H₂O and Cs₂CO₃ · 3 H₂O were prepared from aqueous solution and by means of the reaction of dialkylcarbonates with RbOH and CsOH resp. in hydrous alcoholes. Based on four‐circle diffractometer data, the crystal structures were determined (Rb₂CO₃ · 1.5 H₂O: C2/c (no. 15), Z = 8, a = 1237.7(2) pm, b = 1385.94(7) pm, c = 747.7(4) pm, β = 120.133(8)°, V_EZ = 1109.3(6) · 10⁶ pm³; Cs₂CO₃ · 3 H₂O: P2/c (no. 13), Z = 2, a = 654.5(2) pm, b = 679.06(6) pm, c = 886.4(2) pm, β = 90.708(14)°, V_EZ = 393.9(2) · 10⁶ pm³). Rb₂CO₃ · 1.5 H₂O is isostructural with K₂CO₃ · 1.5 H₂O. In case of Cs₂CO₃ · 3 H₂O no comparable structure is known. Both structures show [(CO₃^2–)(H₂O)]‐chains, being connected via additional H₂O forming columns (Rb₂CO₃ · 1.5 H₂O) and layers (Cs₂CO₃ · 3 H₂O), respectively.     

Facile and Optimized Syntheses and Structures of Crystalline Molybdenum Blue Compounds Including one with an Interesting High Degree of Defects: Na26[Mo142O432(H2O)58H14] · ca. 300 H2O and Na16[(MoO3)176(H2O)63(CH3OH)17H16] · ca. 600 H2O · ca. 6 CH3OH

The syntheses and structures of the two mixedvalence crystalline molybdenum blue compounds Na₂₆[Mo₁₄₂O₄₃₂(H₂O)₅₈H₁₄] · ca. 300 H₂O ( 1 ) (containing the maximal number of well defined defects which influence the overall structure and the reactivity of the anionic cluster) and Na₁₆[(MoO₃)₁₇₆(H₂O)₆₃(CH₃OH)₁₇H₁₆] · ca. 600 H₂O · ca. 6 CH₃OH ( 2 ) (obtained in an optimized high-yield synthesis) are reported with reference to the critical conditions required for the isolation of corresponding crystalline materials.