Die Kristallstrukturen der Hexachlorometallate NH4[SbCl6], NH4[WCl6], [K(18‐Krone‐6)(CH2Cl2)]2[WCl6]·6CH2Cl2 und (PPh4)2[WCl6]·4CH3CN

Crystal Structures of the Hexachlorometalates NH₄[SbCl₆], NH₄[WCl₆], [K(18‐crown‐6)(CH₂Cl₂)]₂[WCl₆]·6CH₂Cl₂ and (PPh₄)₂[WCl₆]·4CH₃CN The crystal structures of the title compounds were determined by single crystal X‐ray methods. NH₄[SbCl₆] and NH₄[WCl₆] crystallize isotypically in the space group C2/c with four formula units per unit cell. The NH₄⁺ ions occupy a twofold crystallographic axis, whereas the metal atoms of the [MCl₆]^— ions occupy a centre of inversion. There exist weak interionic hydrogen bridges. [K(18‐crown‐6)(CH₂Cl₂)]₂[WCl₆]·6CH₂Cl₂ crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group R3¯/m with Z = 3. The compound forms centrosymmetric ion triples, in which the potassium ions are coordinated with a WCl₃ face each. In trans‐position to it the chlorine atom of a CH₂Cl₂ molecule is coordinated so that, together with the oxygen atoms of the crown ether, coordination number 10 is achieved. (PPh₄)₂[WCl₆]·4CH₃CN crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with Z = 4. This compound, too, forms centrosymmetric ion triples, in which in addition the acetonitrile molecules are connected with the [WCl₆]^2— ion via weak C—H···Cl contacts.     

Die Kristallstrukturen von (NH4)2[ReCl6], [ReCl2(CH3CN)4]2[ReCl6] · 2CH3CN und [ReCl4(18-Krone-6)]

The Crystal Structures of (NH₄)₂[ReCl₆], [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]₂[ReCl₆] · 2CH₃CN and [ReCl₄(18)(Crown-6)] Brown single crystals of (NH₄)₂[ReCl₆] are formed by the reaction of NH₄Cl with ReCl₅ in a suspension of diethylether. [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]₂[ReCl₆] · 2CH₃CN crystallizes as brown crystal plates from a solution of ReCl₅ in acetonitrile. Lustrous green single crystals of [ReCl₄(18-crown-6)] are obtained by the reaction of 18-crown-6 with ReCl₅ in a dichloromethane suspension. All rhenium compounds are characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. (NH₄)₂[ReCl₆]: Space group Fm3 m, Z = 4, 75 observed unique reflections, R = 0.01. Lattice constant at ?70°C: a = 989.0(1) pm. The compound crystallizes in the (NH₄)₂[PtCl₆] type, the Re? Cl distance is 235.5(1) pm. [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]₂[ReCl₆] · 2CH₃CN: Space group P1, Z = 1, 2459 observed unique reflections, R = 0.12. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 859.0(1), b = 974.2(7), c = 1287.3(7) pm, α = 102.69(5)°, b? = 105.24(7)°, γ = 102.25(8)°. The structure consists of two symmetry-independent [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]⁺ ions with trans chlorine atoms, [ReCl₆]^2? ions, and included acetonitrile molecules. In the cations the Re? Cl bond lengths are 233 pm in average, in the anion they are 235 pm in average. [ReCl₄(18-crown-6)]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, 3 633 observed unique reflections, R = 0.06. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1040.2(4), b = 1794.7(5), c = 1090.0(5) pm, b? = 108.91(4)°. The compound forms a molecular structure, in which the rhenium atom is octahedrally coordinated by the four chlorine atoms and by two oxygen atoms of the crown ether molecule.     

The New λ6Si‐Silicate Dianion [Si(NCO)6]2−: Synthesis and Structural Characterization of [K(18‐crown‐6)]2[Si(NCO)6]

The λ⁶Si‐silicate [K(18‐crown‐6)]₂[Si(NCO)₆] ( 10 ) was synthesized by treatment of Si(NCO)₄ with KNCO in the presence of 18‐crown‐6. Compound 10 (SiN₆ skeleton) is the first example of a hexa(cyanato‐N)silicate. It was characterized by solid‐state and solution NMR spectroscopy, and the acetonitrile solvate 10· 2CH₃CN was studied by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. To differentiate between the two isomeric [Si(NCO)₆]^2? and [Si(OCN)₆]^2? dianions, computational studies were performed.     

[1,2‐P2S8]2− – a New Member of the Thiophosphate Family: Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Vibrational Spectrum of [NH4(2.2.2‐cryptand)]2[1,2‐P2S8] and [NH4(18‐crown‐6)]2[1,2‐P2S8]·H2O

Colourless block‐shaped crystals of [(NH₄)₂(2.2.2‐cryptand)₂][P₂S₈] ( 1 ) and [(NH₄)₂(18‐crown‐6)₂][P₂S₈]·H₂O ( 2 ) could be obtained by the reaction of an aqueous solution of ammonium hexathiohypodiphosphate, (NH₄)₄P₂S₆·2 H₂O, with sulfur and 2.2.2‐cryptand or 18‐crown‐6. The crystal structures of both compounds have been determined by single‐crystal X‐Ray diffraction analysis. Compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c with a = 2032.7(2), b = 1243.6(2), c = 2244.6(2) pm, β = 98.64(1)°, and Z = 8, whereas compound 2 crystallizes also monoclinic in the space group P2₁/c with a = 2121.3(2), b = 865.5(1), c = 2345.4(2) pm, β = 91.96(1)°, and Z = 4. It could be established that the title compounds contain a new type of six‐membered [1,2‐P₂S₄] ring with P – P bond and three S – S linkages. The tetrahedral environment of each phosphorus is completed by a (formally) single and double bonded sulfur atom attached externally to the [1,2‐P₂S₄] ring. These terminal PS₂ units are mesomerically stabilized according to their P – S distances. FT‐IR and FT‐Raman spectra of the title compounds are recorded and interpreted.     

Drei Alkalimetall‐Erbium‐Thiophosphate: Von der Schichtstruktur bei KEr[P2S7] zur dreidimensionalen Vernetzung in NaEr[P2S6] und Cs3Er5[PS4]6

Three Alkali‐Metal Erbium Thiophosphates: From the Layered Structure of KEr[P₂S₇] to the Three‐Dimensional Cross‐Linkage in NaEr[P₂S₆] and Cs₃Er₅[PS₄]₆ The three alkali‐metal erbium thiophosphates NaEr[P₂S₆], KEr[P₂S₇], and Cs₃Er₅[PS₄] show a small selection of the broad variety of thiophosphate units: from ortho‐thiophosphate [PS₄]^3? and pyro‐thiophosphate [S₃P–S–PS₃]^4? with phosphorus in the oxidation state +V to the [S₃P–PS₃]^3? anion with a phosphorus‐phosphorus bond (d(P–P) = 221 pm) and tetravalent phosphorus. In spite of all differences, a whole string of structural communities can be shown, in particular for coordination and three‐dimensional linkage as well as for the phosphorus‐sulfur distances (d(P–S) = 200 – 213 pm). So all three compounds exhibit eightfold coordinated Er³⁺ cations and comparably high‐coordinated alkali‐metal cations (CN(Na⁺) = 8, CN(K⁺) = 9+1, and CN(Cs⁺) ≈ 10). NaEr[P₂S₆] crystallizes triclinically ( ; a = 685.72(5), b = 707.86(5), c = 910.98(7) pm, α = 87.423(4), β = 87.635(4), γ = 88.157(4)°; Z = 2) in the shape of rods, as well as monoclinic KEr[P₂S₇] (P2₁/c; a = 950.48(7), b = 1223.06(9), c = 894.21(6) pm, β = 90.132(4)°; Z = 4). The crystal structure of Cs₃Er₅[PS₄] can also be described monoclinically (C2/c; a = 1597.74(11), b = 1295.03(9), c = 2065.26(15) pm, β = 103.278(4)°; Z = 4), but it emerges as irregular bricks. All crystals show the common pale pink colour typical for transparent erbium(III) compounds.     

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.     

New Hexachalcogeno–Hypodiphosphates of the Alkali Metals: Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Vibrational Spectra of the Hexathiodiphosphate(IV) Hydrates K4[P2S6] · 4 H2O,Rb4[P2S6] · 6 H2O,and Cs4[P2S6] · 6 H2O

The new hexathiodiphosphate(IV) hydrates K₄[P₂S₆] · 4 H₂O ( 1 ), Rb₄[P₂S₆] · 6 H₂O ( 2 ), and Cs₄[P₂S₆] · 6 H₂O ( 3 ) were synthesized by soft chemistry reactions from aqueous solutions of Na₄[P₂S₆] · 6 H₂O and the corresponding heavy alkali‐metal hydroxides. Their crystal structures were determined by single crystal X‐ray diffraction. K₄[P₂S₆] · 4 H₂O ( 1 ) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P 2₁/n with a = 803.7(1), b = 1129.2(1), c = 896.6(1) pm, β = 94.09(1)°, Z = 2. Rb₄[P₂S₆] · 6 H₂O ( 2 ) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P 2₁/c with a = 909.4(2), b = 1276.6(2), c = 914.9(2) pm, β = 114.34(2)°, Z = 2. Cs₄[P₂S₆] · 6 H₂O ( 3 ) crystallizes in the triclinic space group with a = 742.9(2), b = 929.8(2), c = 936.8(2) pm, α = 95.65(2), β = 112.87(2), γ = 112.77(2)°, Z = 1. The structures are built up by discrete [P₂S₆]^4? anions in staggered conformation, the corresponding alkali‐metal cations and water molecules. O ··· S and O ··· O hydrogen bonds between the [P₂S₆]^4? anions and the water molecules consolidate the structures into a three‐dimensional network. The different water‐content compositions result by the corresponding alkali‐metal coordination polyhedra and by the prefered number of water molecules in their coordination sphere, respectively. The FT‐Raman and FT‐IR/FIR spectra of the title compounds have been recorded and interpreted, especially with respect to the [P₂S₆]^4? group. The thermogravimetric analysis showed that K₄[P₂S₆] · 4 H₂O converted to K₄[P₂S₆] as it was heated at 100 °C.     

Single Crystals of the Dodecaiodo‐closo‐dodecaborate Cs2[B12I12] · 2 CH3CN (≡ {Cs(NCCH3)}2[B12I12]) from Acetonitrile

Colourless, lath‐shaped single crystals of Cs₂[B₁₂I₁₂] · 2 CH₃CN (monoclinic, C2/m; a = 1550.3(2), b = 1273.2(1), c = 1051.5(1) pm, β = 120.97(1)°; Z = 2) are obtained by the reaction of Cs₂[B₁₂H₁₂] with an excess of I₂ and ICl (molar ratio: 1 : 2) in methylene iodide (CH₂I₂) at 180 °C (8 h) and recrystallization of the crude product from acetonitrile (CH₃CN). The crystal structure contains quasi‐icosahedral [B₁₂I₁₂]^2– anions (d(B–B) = 176–182 pm, d(B–I) = 211–218 pm) which arrange in a cubic closest‐packed fashion. All octahedral interstices are filled with centrosymmetric dimer‐cations {[Cs(N≡C–CH₃)]₂}²⁺ containing a diamond‐shaped four‐membered (Cs–N–Cs–N) ring of Cs⁺ cations and nitrogen atoms of the solvating acetonitrile molecules (d(Cs–N) = 321 pm, 2 ×). The cesium cations themselves actually reside in the distorted tetrahedral voids of the cubic [B₁₂I₁₂]^2– packing (d(Cs–I) = 402–461 pm, 10 ×) if one ignores the solvent particles.     

Neue Kronenether‐stabilisierte Oxoniumhalogenochalkogenate: [H3O(Dibromo‐benzo‐18‐Krone‐6)]2[Se3Br10] und [H5O2(Bis‐dibromo‐dibenzo‐24‐Krone‐8]2[Se3Br8]

Novel Oxonium Halogenochalcogenates Stabilized by Crown Ethers: [H₃O(Dibromo‐benzo‐18‐crown‐6)]₂[Se₃Br₁₀] and [H₅O₂(Bis‐dibromo‐dibenzo‐24‐crown‐8]₂[Se₃Br₈] Two novel complex oxonium bromoselenates(II,IV) and –(II) are reported containing [H₃O]⁺ and [H₅O₂]⁺ cations coordinated by crown ether ligands. [H₃O(dibromo‐benzo‐18‐crown‐6)]₂[Se₃Br₁₀] ( 1 ) and [H₅O₂(bis‐dibromo‐dibenzo‐24‐crown‐8]₂[Se₃Br₈] ( 2 ) were prepared as dark red crystals from dichloromethane or acetonitrile solutions of selenium tetrabromide, the corresponding unsubstituted crown ethers, and aqueous hydrogen bromide. The products were characterized by their crystal structures and by vibrational spectra. 1 is triclinic, space group (Nr. 2) with a = 8.609(2) Å, b = 13.391(3) Å, c = 13.928(3) Å, α = 64.60(2)°, β = 76.18(2)°, γ = 87.78(2)°, V = 1404.7(5) ų, Z = 1. 2 is also triclinic, space group with a = 10.499(2) Å, b = 13.033(3) Å, c = 14.756(3) Å, α = 113.77(3)°, β = 98.17(3)°, γ = 93.55(3)°. V = 1813.2(7) ų, Z = 1. In the reaction mixture complex redox reactions take place, resulting in (partial) reduction of selenium and bromination of the crown ether molecules. In 1 the centrosymmetric trinuclear [Se₃Br₁₀]^2? consists of a central Se^IVBr₆ octahedron sharing trans edges with two square planar Se^IIBr₄ groups. The novel [Se₃Br₈]^2? in 2 is composed of three planar trans‐edge sharing Se^IIBr₄ squares in a linear arrangement. The internal structure of the oxonium‐crown ether complexes is largely determined by the steric restrictions imposed by the aromatic rings in the crown ether molecules, as compared to complexes with more flexible unsubstituted crown ether ligands.     

Synthesis,Characterization, and Crystal Structures of [N(CH3)4]2[B12H12] and [N(CH3)4]2[B12H12] · CH3CN

Bis(tetramethylammonium) dodecahydrododecaborate, [(CH₃)₄N]₂[B₁₂H₁₂], and bis(tetramethylammonium) dodecahydrododecaborate acetonitrile, [(CH₃)₄N]₂[B₁₂H₁₂] · CH₃CN, were synthesized and characterized via Infrared, ¹H and ¹¹B NMR spectroscopy. [(CH₃)₄N]₂[B₁₂H₁₂] crystallizes isopunctual to the alkali metal dodecaborates. The crystal structure of [(CH₃)₄N]₂[B₁₂H₁₂] · CH₃CN was determined from single crystal data and refined in the orthorhombic crystal system (Pcmn, no. 62, a = 898.68(8), b = 1312.85(9) c = 1994.5(1) pm, R(|F| , 4σ) = 5.9%, wR(F²) = 18.3%). Here, the geometry of the dodecaborate anion is that of an almost ideal icosahedron, less distorted than most other dodecaborates known. By low‐temperature Guinier‐Simon diffractometry phase transitions were detected for [(CH₃)₄N]₂[B₁₂H₁₂] and [(CH₃)₄N]₂[B₁₂H₁₂] · CH₃CN at –70 and –15 °C, respectively.     

Neue Synthesewege für Thiohalogeno- und Cyclothioarsenate(III). Kristallstrukturen von PPh4[As2SBr6] · CH3CN und PPh4[SAsS5]

Novel Routes to the Synthesis of Thiohalogeno- and Cyclothioarsenates(III). Crystal Structures of PPh₄[As₂SBr₆] · CH₃CN and PPh₄[SAsS₅] By reactions of (PPh₄)₂[As₂Cl₈] and (PPh₄)₂[As₂Br₈] with Na₂S₄ in acetonitrile (PPh₄)₂[As₂SCl₆] · CH₃CN and (PPh₄)₂[As₂SBr₆] · CH₃CN were obtained, respectively. Using K₂S₅, PPh₄[As₂SCl₅] and PPh₄[SAsS₅] were the products. The latter can also be obtained from PPh₄[As₂SCl₅] and Na₂S₄, while PPh₄[As₃S₃Br₄] is formed from PPh₄[As₂SBr₅] with K₂S₅. Two X-ray crystal structure determinations were performed. PPh₄[As₂SBr₆] · CH₃CN: triclinic, P1 , Z = 2, a = 1200.4(7), b = 1507.3(6), c = 1594.4(8) pm, α = 81.59(2), β = 78.22(3), γ = 80.58(2)°, R = 0.096 for 2298 observed reflexions. The structure contains [As₂SBr₆]^2? -ions in which the two Sb atoms are joined via one S and two Br atoms. PPh₄[SAsS₅]: triclinic, P1 , Z = 2, a = 1133.9(4), b = 1142.5(4), c = 1186.9(5) pm, α = 102.77(4), β = 107.74(3), γ = 106.65(3)°, R = 0.043 für 2677 reflexions. In the [SAsS₅]^? -ion an AsS₅ ring in the chair conformation is present.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von (PPh4)2[TeS3] · 2 CH3CN und (PPh4)2[Te(S5)2]

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of (PPh₄)₂[TeS₃] · 2 CH₃CN and (PPh₄)₂[Te(S₅)₂] (PPh₄)₂[TeS₃] · 2 CH₃CN was obtained by the reaction of PPh₄Cl, Na₂S₄ and Te in acetonitrile. With sulfur it reacts yielding (PPh₄)₂[Te(S₅)₂]. The crystal structures of both products were determined by X-ray diffraction. (PPh₄)₂[TeS₃] · 2 CH₃CN: triclinic, space group P1 , Z = 2, R = 0.041 for 4 629 reflexions; it contains trigonal-pyramidal [TeS₃]^2? ions with an average Te? S bond length of 233 pm. (PPh₃)₂[Te(S₅)₂]: monoclinic, P2₁/n, Z = 2, R = 0.037 for 2 341 reflexions. In the [Te(S₅)₂]^2? ion the tellurium atom has a nearly square coordination by four S atoms. Along with the Te atoms each of the two S₅ groups forms a ring with chair conformation.     

Synthesen und Schwingungsspektren der homoleptischen Acetonitrilkomplex-Kationen [Au(NCCH3)2]+, [Pd(NCCH3)4]2+, [Pt(NCCH3)4]2+ und des Adduktes CH3CN · SbF5. Kristallstrukturen der Salze [M(NCCH3)4][SbF6]2 · CH3CN,M = Pd,Pt

The Syntheses and Vibrational Spectra of the Homoleptic Metal Acetonitrile Cations [Au(NCCH₃)₂]⁺, [Pd(NCCH₃)₄]²⁺, [Pt(NCCH₃)₄]²⁺, and the Adduct CH₃CN · SbF₅. The Crystal and Molecular Structures of [M(NCCH₃)₄][SbF₆]₂ · CH₃CN, M = Pd or Pt Solvolyses of the homoleptic metal carbonyl salts [M(CO)₄][Sb₂F₁₁]₂, M = Pd or Pt, in acetonitrile leads at 50 °C both to complete ligand exchange for the cations as well as to a conversion of the di-octahedral anion [Sb₂F₁₁]^– into [SbF₆]^– and the molecular adduct CH₃CN · SbF₅ according to: [M(CO)₄][Sb₂F₁₁]₂ + 7 CH₃CN → [M(NCCH₃)₄][SbF₆]₂ · CH₃CN + 2 CH₃CN · SbF₅ + 4 CO M = Pd, Pt The monosolvated [M(NCCH₃)₄][SbF₆]₂ · CH₃CN are obtained as single crystals from solution and are structurally characterized by single crystal x-ray diffraction. Both salts are isostructural. The cations are square planar but the N–C–C-sceletial groups of the ligands depart slightly from linearity. The new acetonitrile complexes as well as [Au(NCCH₃)₂][SbF₆] and the adduct CH₃CN · SbF₅ are completely characterized by vibrational spectroscopy.     

Die Chlorooxoarsenate(III) (PPh4)2[As4O2Cl10] · 2 CH3CN und (PPh4)2[As2OCl6] · 3 CH3CN

The Chlorooxoarsenates(III) (PPh₄)₂[As₄O₂Cl₁₀] · 2 CH₃CN and (PPh₄)₂[As₂OCl₆] · 3 CH₃CN (PPh₄)₂[As₂Cl₈] can be prepared from As₂O₃, SOCl₂ and PPh₄Cl in acetonitrile. Its oxidation with chlorine yields PPh₄[AsCl₆]. This was also obtained directly from arsenic, chlorine and PPh₄Cl, (PPh₄)₂[As₄O₂Cl₁₀] · 2 CH₃CN being a side product; the latter was obtained with high yield from AsCl₃, As₂O₃ and PPh₄Cl in acetonitrile. By addition of PPh₄Cl it was converted to (PPh₄)₂[As₂OCl₆] · 3 CH₃CN. According to their X-ray crystal structure analyses, both crystallize in the triclinic space group P 1. The [As₄O₂Cl₁₀]^2– ion can be regarded as a centrosymmetric association product of two Cl₂AsOAsCl₂ molecules and two Cl^– ions, each Cl^– ion being coordinated with all four As atoms. In the [As₂OCl₆]^2– ion the As atoms are linked via the O atom and two Cl atoms.     

Two—dimensional Network Crown Ether Complex.Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 18—Crown—6 Complex：[K（18—C—6）]2[Cd—（nmt）2]

The novel complex [K(18-C-6)]2[Cd(mnt)2][18-C-6-18-crown-6,nmt=1,2-dicyanoethene-1,2-dithiolate,C2S2-(CN)2^2-] was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis,IR spectrum and X-ray diffraction analysis.The complex displays two-dimensional network structure of [K(18-C-6)] complex segments and [Cd(nmt)2] complex segment bridged by S-K-S,S-K-N and N-K-N interactions between adjacent[K(18-C-6)] and [Cd(mnt)2]units.     

Synthesis and Thermal Behaviour of Compounds in the System [Ph4P]Cl/BiCl3 and the Crystal Structures of [Ph4P]3[Bi2Cl9] · 2 CH2Cl2 and [Ph4P]2[Bi2Cl8] · 2 CH3COCH3

Six polynuclear chlorobismuthates are formed in the reaction between BiCl₃ and Ph₄PCl by variation of the molar ratio of the educts, the solvents and the crystallisation methods: [Ph₄P]₃[Bi₂Cl₉] · 2 CH₂Cl₂, [Ph₄P]₃[Bi₂Cl₉] · CH₃COCH₃, [Ph₄P]₂[Bi₂Cl₈] · 2 CH₃COCH₃, [Ph₄P]₄[Bi₄Cl₁₆] · 3 CH₃CN, [Ph₄P]₄[Bi₆Cl₂₂], and [Ph₄P]₄[Bi₈Cl₂₈]. We report the crystal structure of [Ph₄P]₃[Bi₂Cl₉] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ which crystallises with triclinic symmetry in the S. G. P1 No. 2, with the lattice parameters a = 13.080(3) Å, b = 14.369(3) Å, c = 21.397(4) Å, α = 96.83(1)°, β = 95.96(1)°, γ = 95.94(2)°, V = 3943.9(1) ų, Z = 2. The anion is formed from two face‐sharing BiCl₆‐octahedra. [Ph₄P]₂[Bi₂Cl₈] · 2 CH₃COCH₃ crystallises with monoclinic symmetry in the S. G. P2₁/n, No. 14, with the lattice parameters a = 14.045(5) Å, b = 12.921(4) Å, c = 17.098(3) Å, β = 111.10(2)°, V = 2894.8(2) ų, Z = 2. The anion is a bi‐octahedron of two square‐pyramids, joined by a common edge. The octahedral coordination is achieved with two acetone ligands. [Ph₄P]₄[Bi₄Cl₁₆] · 3 CH₃CN crystallises in the triclinic S. G., P1, No. 2, with the lattice parameters a = 14.245(9) Å, b = 17.318(6) Å, c = 24.475(8) Å, α = 104.66(3)°, β = 95.93(3)°, γ = 106.90(4)°, V = 5486(4) ų, Z = 2. Two Bi₂Cl₈ dimers in syn‐position form the cubic anion. Lattice parameters of [Ph₄P]₃[Bi₂Cl₉] · CH₃COCH₃ are also given. The solvated compounds are desolvated at approximately 100 °C. [Ph₄P]₃[Bi₂Cl₉] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ and [Ph₄P]₃[Bi₂Cl₉] · CH₃COCH₃ show the same sequence of phase transitions after desolvation. All compounds melt into a liquid in which some order is observed and transform on cooling into the glassy state.     

[Sb(12-Krone-4)2(CH3CN)][SbCl6]3 und [Bi(12-Krone-4)2(CH3CN)][SbCl6]3, die ersten Trikationen von Antimon(III) und Bismut(III)

[Sb(12-Crown-4)₂(CH₃CN)][SbCl₆]₃ and [Bi(12-Crown-4)₂(CH₃CN)][SbCl₆]₃, first Trications of Antimony(III) and Bismuth(III) The crown ether complexes [M(12-crown-4)₂(CH₃CN)][SbCl₆]₃ with M = Sb and Bi are formed by the reaction of antimony trichloride and bismuth trichloride, respectively, with antimony pentachloride in acetonitrile solution in the presence of 12-crown-4. They form colourless, moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by X-ray structure determinations and by IR spectroscopy. The complex with M = Sb was also characterized by ¹²¹Sb Mössbauer spectroscopy. Both complexes crystallize isotypically in the orthorhombic space group Pbcn with four formula units per unit cell. M = Sb: 3 483 observed unique reflections, R = 0.038. M = Bi: 2 958 observed unique reflections, R = 0.036. The compounds consist of SbCl₆^? ions and trications [M(12-crown-4)₂(CH₃CN)]³⁺, in which the M³⁺ ions are ninefold coordinated by the eight oxygen atoms of the crown ether molecules and by the nitrogen atom of the acetonitrile molecule. The lone pair of the M³⁺ ions has no steric effect.     

Kristallstruktur und Schwingungsspektrum von (H2NPPh3)2[SnCl6]·2CH3CN

Crystal Structure and Vibrational Spectrum of (H₂NPPh₃)₂[SnCl₆]·2CH₃CN Single crystals of (H₂NPPh₃)₂[SnCl₆]·2CH₃CN ( 1 ) were obtained by oxidative addition of tin(II) chloride with N‐chloro‐triphenylphosphanimine in acetonitrile in the presence of water. 1 is characterized by IR and Raman spectroscopy as well as by a single crystal structure determination: Space group , Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1029.6(1), b = 1441.0(2), c = 1446.1(2) pm, α = 90.91(1)°, β = 92.21(1)°, γ = 92.98(1)°, R₁ = 0.0332. 1 forms an ionic structure with two different site positions of the [SnCl₆]^2? ions. One of them is surrounded by four N‐hydrogen atoms of four (H₂NPPh₃)⁺ ions, four CH₃CN molecules form N–H···N≡C–CH₃ contacts with the other four N‐hydrogen atoms of the cations. Thus, 1 can be written as [(H₂NPPh₃)₄(CH₃CN)₄(SnCl₆)]²⁺[SnCl₆]^2?.     

Kristallstrukturen „supramolekularer”︁ (Benzo‐18‐krone‐6)kaliumtetrathiocyanatometallate: Ein dimerer Komplex {[K(Benzo‐18‐krone‐6)]2[Hg(SCN)4]}2 und zwei isomere Komplexe [K(Benzo‐18‐krone‐6)][Cd(SCN)3] mit kettenförmigen Trithiocyanatocadmat‐Anionen

Crystal Structures of „Supramolecular”︁ Benzo‐18‐crown‐6 Potassium Tetrathiocyanato Metallates: A Dimeric Complex {[K(Benzo‐18‐crown‐6)]₂[Hg(SCN)₄]}₂ and Two Isomeric Complexes [K(Benzo‐18‐crown‐6)][Cd(SCN)₃] Containing Trithiocyanato Cadmate Anions with Chain Structures By reaction of potassium thiocyanatomercurate(II) complexes with benzo‐18‐crown‐6 (2,3‐benzo‐1,4,7,10,13,16‐hexaoxacyclooctadec‐2‐ene) crystals of {[K(benzo‐18‐crown‐6)]₂[Hg(SCN₄)]}₂ ( 1 ) were obtained. 1 crystallizes monoclinic, space group P2₁/n (non‐standard setting of P2₁/c), a = 1737.35(2), b = 1377.16(2), c = 1984.12(3) pm, β = 100.637(1)°, Z = 2. With potassium tetrathiocyanatocadmate(II) two modifications of a complex [K(benzo‐18‐crown‐6)][Cd(SCN)₃] ( 2 , 3 ), of different symmetry were formed. 2 crystallizes monoclinic, P2₁/c, a = 1158,31(3), b = 1096,55(2), c = 2028,46(2) pm, β = 99,5261(2)°, Z = 4, 3  orthorhombic, P2₁cn, a = 1105,95(3), b = 1413,07(4), c = 1617,10(5) pm, Z = 4. 1 has a dimeric structure, built up from a dication K₂(benzo‐18‐crown‐6)₂]²⁺ and two [K(benzo‐18‐crown‐6)]⁺ cations, which are bridged by two [Hg(SCN)₄]^2– anions. In 2 and 3 triply bridged infinite [{Cd(SCN)₃^–}_n] zigzag chains, stretching along screw axes, are to be found as anions. In 2 these chains exist in two conformations related by inversion symmetry, whereas in 3 only one form can be found. [K(benzo‐18‐crown‐6)]⁺ cations are linked to the anion chains via K · · · S interactions of different lengths.     

Reaktionen von Zinnchloriden mit Polysulfiden. Die Kristallstrukturen von (PPh4)2[SnCl2(S6)2], (PPh4)2[Sn4Cl4S5(S3)O] und (PPh4)2[SnCl6] · S8 · 2CH3CN

Reaction of Tin Chlorides with Polysulfides. Crystal Structures of (PPh₄)₂[SnCl₂(S₆)₂], (PPh₄)₂[Sn₄Cl₄S₅(S₃)O], and (PPh₄)₂[SnCl₆] · S₈ · 2CH₃CN . The reaction of PPh₄[SnCl₃] with Na₂S₄ in acetonitrile in the presence of small amounts of water yields (PPh₄)₂[Sn₄Cl₄S₅(S₃)O] and minor amounts of (PPh₄)₂[SnCl₂(S₆)₂], PPh₄Cl · 2S₈ and (PPh₄)₂[SnCl₆]. SnCl₄ is partially reduced by (PPh₄)₂S_x, PPh₄[SnCl₃] and (PPh₄)₂[SnCl₆] · S₈ · 2CH₃CN being produced. According to the X-ray crystal structure determination the [Sn₄Cl₄S₅(S₃)O]^2?-ion consists of an O atom that is coordinated by four Sn atoms which in turn are liked with one another by five single S atoms and one S₃ group. In the [SnCl₂(S₆)₂]^2?-ion the Sn atom is octahedrally coordinated by two Cl atoms in trans arrangement and by two chelating S₆ groups. Octahedral [SnCl₆]^2? ions and S₈ molecules in the crown conformation are present in (PPh₄)₄[SnCl₆] · S₈ · 2CH₃CN.