Synthesen,Kristallstrukturen und Drillingsbildung der Cluster‐Trimere Bi2[PtBi6Br12]3 und Bi2[PtBi6I12]3

Syntheses, Crystal Structures, and Triple Twinning of the Cluster Trimers Bi₂[PtBi₆Br₁₂]₃ and Bi₂[PtBi₆I₁₂]₃ Melting reactions of Bi with Pt and BiX₃ (X = Br, I) yield shiny black, air insensitive crystals of the subhalides Bi₂[PtBi₆X₁₂]. Bi₂[PtBi₆Br₁₂]₃ crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/m with lattice parameters a = 1617.6(2) pm, b = 1488.5(1) pm, c = 1752.4(2) pm, and β = 110.85(4)°. Bi₂[PtBi₆I₁₂]₃ adopts the triclinic space group with pseudo‐monoclinic lattice parameters a = 1711.2(2) pm, b = 1585.1(1) pm, c = 1865.7(2) pm, and α = 90°, β = 111.15(4)°, γ = 90°. The two homoeotypic compounds consist of cuboctahedral [Pt^?IIBi^II₆X^?I₁₂]^2? clusters that are concatenated into linear trimers by Bi^III atoms. The ordered distribution of Bi^III atoms destroys the inherent threefold rotation axes in the packing of cluster anions. As a consequence of the pseudosymmetry the crystals are triple twinned along [201]. Due to different orientations of the cluster trimers there are two Bi^II···X inter‐cluster bridges per Bi^II atom in Bi₂[PtBi₆Br₁₂]₃ but only one bridge in Bi₂[PtBi₆I₁₂]₃. The structure of the iodine compound can be deduced from the NaCl structure type, leaving 37 of 96 atomic positions unoccupied. The arrangement of the cuboctahedral clusters follows the motif of a body‐centered cubic packing.     

Die Cluster‐Salze Bi14Si2MI12 (M = Rh,Ir): [Bi8Si2]‐ und [MBi6I12]‐Baugruppen in CsCl‐analoger Anordnung

The Cluster Salts Bi₁₄Si₂MI₁₂ (M = Rh, Ir): [Bi₈Si₂] and [MBi₆I₁₂] Building Groups in CsCl‐like Structure The reaction of bismuth and iridium with iodine in evacuated quartz ampoules at 1320 K yields black, air insensitive crystals of Bi₁₄Si₂IrI₁₂. The silicon therein is abstracted from the ampoule material whereby the oxygen is gettered in BiOI. The synthesis of Bi₁₄Si₂RhI₁₂ requires the addition of niobium, which gives NbOI₂ with the oxygen originating from the SiO₂. X‐ray diffraction on single crystals showed that the two isotypic compounds crystallize in the space groups P 4/m c c with a = 1018.3(1), c = 2020.1(4) pm for M = Ir, and a = 1019.0(1), c = 2018.7(4) pm for M = Rh. The crystal structures consist of two types of isolated clusters, which form a CsCl‐like packing. In the [MBi₆I₁₂] cuboctahedron the central transition metal atom is octahedrally surrounded by bismuth atoms, and the iodine atoms bridge the edges of the octahedron. The [Bi₈Si₂] polyhedron is a tetragonal antiprism of bismuth atoms of which square faces are capped by silicon atoms. Based on crystal chemistry and band structure calculations the compounds may be formulated as cluster salts [Bi₈Si₂]³⁺[MBi₆I₁₂]^3–. Measurements of the electrical conductivity showed that Bi₁₄Si₂IrI₁₂ is a semiconductor with a band gap of about 0.1 eV. A single unpaired electron out of 1903 electrons per formula causes paramagnetic behaviour that is superposed by strong diamagnetic contributions.     

Selen‐Polykationen stabilisiert durch polymere Chlorobismutat‐Anionen: Synthesen und Kristallstrukturen von Se4[Bi4Cl14] und Se10[Bi5Cl17]

Selenium Polycations Stabilized by Polymeric Chlorobismuthate Anions: Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Se₄[Bi₄Cl₁₄] and Se₁₀[Bi₅Cl₁₇] Reactions of selenium with selenium(IV) chloride and bismuth(III) chloride in sealed evacuated glass ampoules at temperatures between 110 and 155 °C yield a series of compounds which are composed of discrete selenium polycations and polymeric chlorobismutate anions. Besides the already known Se₈[Bi₄Cl₁₄] two new compounds have been identified by crystal structure analyses as Se₄[Bi₄Cl₁₄] (tetragonal, P4/n, a = 1089.1(2) pm, c = 993.7(2) pm, Z = 2) and Se₁₀[Bi₅Cl₁₇] (monoclinic, P2₁/c, a = 1079.24(8) pm, b = 2062.9(2) pm, c = 1676.1(2) pm, β = 90.87(1)°, Z = 4). Se₄[Bi₄Cl₁₄] was obtained as red transparent platelike crystals and is the first example of a compound with (chalcogen₄)²⁺ ions of exact square‐planar symmetry and molecular point group D_4h in the solid state. The cations are surrounded by layers of two‐dimensional polymeric anions [Bi₄Cl₁₄]^2–. Se₁₀[Bi₅Cl₁₇] forms dark grey crystals with a reddish luster. The structure contains the known bicyclic polycation Se₁₀²⁺ which is disordered over two positions and the first three‐dimensional polymeric chlorobismutate anion [Bi₅Cl₁₇]^2–. The different BiCl_x polyhedra are linked by sharing common vertices, edges, and faces.     

Bi53+‐Polykationen in geordneten und plastischen Kristallen von Bi5[AlI4]3 und Bi5[AlBr4]3

Bi₅³⁺ Polycations in Ordered and Plastic Crystals of Bi₅[AlI₄]₃ and Bi₅[AlBr₄]₃ Dark‐red air‐sensitive crystals of pentabismuth‐tris(tetrabromoaluminate) Bi₅[AlBr₄]₃ and black crystals of Bi₅[AlI₄]₃ have been crystallized from melts of Bi, BiX₃ and AlX₃ (X = Br, I). X‐ray diffraction on a single crystal of Bi₅[AlI₄]₃ (T = 293(2) K; space group Pnma; a = 2143.6(3) pm, b = 1889.1(1) pm, c = 811.74(5) pm) revealed an ordered packing of Bi₅³⁺ trigonal bipyramids and [AlI₄]^? tetrahedra that corresponds to the PuBr₃ structure type. Contrary to the so far known Bi₅³⁺ polycations with accurate D_3h symmetry, the bismuth cluster found in Bi₅[AlI₄]₃ holds only C_s symmetry. The room temperature structure of the tetrabromoaluminate Bi₅[AlBr₄]₃, which is related to the AuCu₃ type, shows a dynamic disorder of the Bi₅³⁺ polycations (T = 293(2) K; space group ; a = 1766.2(3) pm). Slight cooling induces the transition into an ordered rhombohedral phase isostructural to Bi₅[AlCl₄]₃ (T = 260(2) K; space group a = 1241.5(8) pm, c = 3041(2) pm).     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Bismutchalkogenolate Bi(SC6H5)3, Bi(SeC6H5)3 und Bi(S‐4‐CH3C6H4)3

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of Bismuth Chalcogenolato Compounds Bi(SC₆H₅)₃, Bi(SeC₆H₅)₃, and Bi(S‐4‐CH₃C₆H₄)₃ Bismuth(III) acetate reacts with thiophenol in ethyl alcohol at 80 °C to yield Bi(SC₆H₅)₃ ( 1 ). Slow cool down of the deep yellow mixture lead to the formation of orange crystals of 1 . The homotype phenylselenolato compound of bismuth Bi(SeC₆H₅)₃ ( 2 ) has been prepared by the reaction of BiX₃ (X = Cl, Br) with Se(C₆H₅)SiMe₃ in diethyl ether. In the same way as Bi(SC₆H₅)₃ ( 1 ) the reaction between bismuth(III) acetate and 4‐tolulenethiole results in red crystals of Bi(S‐4‐CH₃C₆H₄)₃ ( 3 ). In consideration of three longer Bi–E distances (intermolecular interactions, E = S; Se) the Bi(EPh)₃ molecules form via face‐linked octahedra 1‐dimensional chains in the crystal lattice, while for 3 the 1‐dimensional chain is formed by face‐linked trigonal prisma. We reported herein the synthesis and structures of Bi(SC₆H₅)₃ ( 1 ), Bi(SeC₆H₅)₃ ( 2 ), and Bi(S‐4‐CH₃C₆H₄)₃ ( 3 ).     

Bi37InBr48: Eine polares Subhalogenid mit Bi95+‐Polykationen,komplexen Bromobismutat(III)‐Anionen [Bi3Br13]4— und [Bi7Br30]9— sowie Pentabromoindat(III)‐Anionen [InBr5]2—

Bi₃₇InBr₄₈: a Polar Subhalide with Bi₉⁵⁺ Polycations, Complex Bromobismuthate(III) Anions [Bi₃Br₁₃]^4— and [Bi₇Br₃₀]^9—, and Pentabromoindate(III) Anions [InBr₅]^2— Black crystals of Bi₃₇InBr₄₈ were synthesized from bismuth, indium and BiBr₃ by cooling stoichiometric melts from 570 K to 470 K. X‐ray diffraction on powders and single‐crystals revealed that the compound crystallizes with space group P 6₃ (a = 2262.6(4); c = 1305.6(2) pm). The Bi₉⁵⁺ polycations in the polar crystal structure have the shape of heavily distorted tri‐capped trigonal prisms with approximate C_s symmetry. The high complexity of the structure results from three coexisting types of anionic groups: Three edge‐sharing [BiBr₆] octahedra constitute the trigonal bromobismuthate(III) anion [Bi₃Br₁₃]^4—. Four [BiBr₆] and three [BiBr₅] polyhedra share common vertices to form the [Bi₇Br₃₀]^9— hemi‐sphere, in which the trigonal bipyramid of the pentabromoindat(III) ion [InBr₅]^2— is embedded.     

Synthesen und Kristallstrukturanalysen von [SbI3(SbMe3)(THF)]2 und [Li(THF)4]2[Bi2Cl8(THF)2]

Syntheses and Crystal Structure Analyses of [SbI₃(SbMe₃)(THF)]₂ and [Li(THF)₄]₂[Bi₂Cl₈(THF)₂] The reaction of Me₃Sb with SbI₃ in tetrahydrofuran (THF) gives [SbI₃(SbMe₃)(THF)]₂ ( 1 ). [Li(THF)₄]₂[Bi₂Cl₈(THF)₂] ( 2 ) is formed by reaction of LiCl and BiCl₃ in tetrahydrofuran. The structures of ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) have been determined by X-ray diffractometry. Both structures contain centrosymmetric dimers with the geometry of edge sharing octahedra.     

Pt6Cl12·(1,2,4‐C6H3Cl3), a Structurally Characterized Cocrystallization Product of Pt6Cl12

The reaction of platinum(II) chloride with 1,2,4‐trichlorobenzene gives the novel platinum complex Pt₆Cl₁₂·(1,2,4‐C₆H₃Cl₃). It is the first example of an cocrystallization product of platinum(II) chloride and organic molecules whose crystal structure has been established.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der quaternären Chalkogenidchloride AgBi2S3Cl und AgBi2Se3Cl

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of the Quaternary Chalcogenide Chlorides AgBi₂S₃Cl and AgBi₂Se₃Cl Grey crystals of AgBi₂S₃Cl and AgBi₂Se₃Cl were synthesized from AgCl and Bi₂S₃ or Bi₂Se₃by cooling stoichiometric melts from 790 K to room temperature. X‐ray diffraction on powders and single‐crystals revealed that the compounds crystallize isostructural with space group type P 2₁/m. In the crystal structure of AgBi₂S₃Cl the bismuth(III) cations have a capped trigonal prismatic coordination of sulfide and chloride ions. The prisms constitute a three‐dimensional framework by sharing common edges and faces. Silver(I) cations, which have a distorted octahedral coordination of sulfide ions, fill linear channels. Parallels to the crystal structures of Cu₃Bi₂S₄Cl and Pr₂Br₅ can be seen.     

Synthesen und Kristallstrukturen der chalkogenidoverbrückten Nickelclusterverbindungen [Ni5Se4Cl2(PPhEt2)6], [Ni12Se12(PnPr3)6] und [Ni18S18(PiPr3)6]

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Chalcogenido‐bridged Nickel Cluster Compounds [Ni₅Se₄Cl₂(PPhEt₂)₆], [Ni₁₂Se₁₂(PⁿPr₃)₆], and [Ni₁₈S₁₈(PⁱPr₃)₆] The reaction of (R)ESiMe₃ (R = SiMe₃, Mes = C₉H₁₁; E = S, Se) with [NiCl₂(PPhEt₂)₂] and [NiCl₂(PR₃)₂] (R = ⁿPr, ⁱPr) gives new chalcogenido‐bridged nickel cluster compounds [Ni₅Se₄Cl₂(PPhEt₂)₆]·2THF ( 1 ), [Ni₁₂Se₁₂(PⁿPr₃)₆]·2THF ( 2 ), and [Ni₁₈S₁₈(PⁱPr₃)₆]·2THF ( 3 ). The structures of these compounds were determined by single crystal X‐ray structural analyses.     

Alkalimetall‐Phosphaniminate. Neue Synthesen und die Kristallstrukturen von [RbNPPh3]6 und [CsNPPh3]4

Alkali Metal Phosphoraneiminates. New Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [RbNPPh₃]₆ and [CsNPPh₃]₄ The alkali‐metal phosphoraneiminates MNPPh₃ with M = Na, K, Rb, Cs have been synthesized by reactions of Ph₃PI₂ with the alkali‐metal amides in liquid ammonia and were obtained as pure samples by subsequent extraction with toluene. The ethyl derivative KNPEt₃ has been prepared by an analogous route from Et₃PBr₂ and extraction with hexane. Single crystals of the phosphoraneiminates of rubidium and cesium are obtainable by crystallization from toluene and toluene/hexane, respectively. They were suitable for crystal structure determinations. [RbNPPh₃]₆ · 4¹/₂ toluene ( 1 ): space group P1, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1525.5(2); b = 1902.9(2); c = 2178.3(2) pm; α = 95.435(12)°; β = 91.145(12)°; γ = 90.448(12)°; R₁ = 0.0529. The compound forms a Rb₆N₆ skeleton of a double cube with a common face of two rubidium and two nitrogen atoms, the latter being fivefold coordinated by four rubidium atoms and the phosphorus atom. [CsNPPh₃]₄ · 2 toluene · 3³/₄ hexane ( 2 a ): space group Fd3, Z = 8, lattice dimensions at 123 K: a = b = c = 2679.7(1) pm; R₁ = 0.0405. [CsNPPh₃]₄ · 2 toluene ( 2 b ): space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1418.9(1); b = 2258.9(1); c = 2497.6(1) pm; β = 91.055(6)°; R₁ = 0.0278. Both cesium compounds form Cs₄N₄ heterocubane structures which are different by means of the packing and by different bond angles at the cesium and nitrogen atoms.     

Room‐Temperature Synthesis of Bismuth Clusters in Ionic Liquids and Crystal Growth of Bi5(AlCl4)3

The viability of Lewis‐acid ionic liquids for the synthesis of low‐valent bismuth compounds is demonstrated. At room temperature, elemental bismuth and bismuth(III) cations synproportionate in the ionic liquid [BMIM]Cl/AlCl₃ ([BMIM]⁺: 1‐n‐butyl‐3‐methylimidazolium) within minutes. The existence of bismuth polycations in the dark colored solution was proven by Raman spectroscopy. Dark‐red crystals of Bi₅(AlCl₄)₃ were isolated from the ionic liquid and characterized by Raman spectroscopy and X‐ray crystallography (rhombohedral space‐group , a = 1187.1(2) pm, c = 3012.0(3) pm). The method allows the synthesis of bismuth cluster compounds under milder conditions than in high‐temperature melts and more conveniently and environmental friendly than in liquid SO₂ with strongly oxidizing, toxic agents like SbF₅ or AsF₅.     

The Intermetalloid Clusters [Ni2Bi12]4+ and [Rh2Bi12]4+ – Ionothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structures,and Chemical Bonding

The intermetalloid clusters [M₂Bi₁₂]⁴⁺ (M = Ni, Rh) were synthesized as halogenido‐aluminates in Lewis‐acidic ionic liquids. The reaction of bismuth and NiCl₂ in [BMIm]Cl · 5AlCl₃ (BMIm = 1‐butyl‐3‐methylimidazolium) at 180 °C yielded black, triclinic (P1 ) crystals of [Ni₂Bi₁₂][AlCl₄]₃[Al₂Cl₇]. Black, monoclinic (P2₁/m) crystals of [Rh₂Bi₁₂][AlBr₄]₄ precipitated after dissolving the cluster salt Bi_12–xRhX_13–x (X = Cl, Br; 0 < x < 1) in [BMIm]Br·4.1AlBr₃ at 140 °C. In the cationic cluster [Ni₂Bi₁₂]⁴⁺, the nickel atoms center two base‐sharing square antiprisms of bismuth atoms (symmetry close to D_4h). The valence‐electron‐poorer rhodium‐containing cluster is a distorted variant of this motif: the terminating Bi₄ rings are folded to bicyclic “butterflies“ and the central square splits into two dumbbells (symmetry close to D_2h). DFT‐based calculations and real‐space bonding analyses place the intermetalloid units between a triple‐decker complex and a conjoined Wade‐Mingos cluster.     

Synthesen und Kristallstrukturen von Cu‐ und Ag‐Komplexen mit [Ta6S17]4—‐Ionen als Liganden

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Cu and Ag Complexes with [Ta₆S₁₇]^4— Ions as Ligands In the presence of phosphines saturated solutions of the thiotantalates (NEt₄)₄[(Ta₆S₁₇)] · 3MeCN react with copper or silver salts to give new heterobimetallic Ta—M—S clusters (M = Ag, Cu). These clusters contain the intact cluster core of the [Ta₆S₁₇]^4— anion. Compounds [Cu(PMe₃)₄]₃[(Ta₆S₁₇)Cu(PMe₃)] · 2MeCN ( 1 ), (NEt₄)[(Ta₆S₁₇)Ag₃(PMe₂ⁱPr)₆] · 5MeCN ( 2 ), [(Ta₆S₁₇)Cu₄ (PMe₂ⁱPr)₈] · MeCN ( 3 ), [(Ta₆S₁₇)Cu₅Cl(PMe₂ⁱPr)₉] · MeCN ( 4 ) and [Ta₂Cu₂S₄Cl₂(PMe₂ⁱPr)₆] · 2MeCN ( 5 ) are presented herein. The structures of these compounds were elucidated by single crystal X‐ray structural analyses.     

Die Kristallstrukturen der Azido‐Platinate (AsPh4)2[Pt(N3)4] und (AsPh4)2[Pt(N3)6]

Crystal Structures of the Azido Platinates (AsPh₄)₂[Pt(N₃)₄] and (AsPh₄)₂[Pt(N₃)₆] The crystal structures of the two homoleptic azido platinates (AsPh₄)₂[Pt(N₃)₄] ( 1 ) and (AsPh₄)₂[Pt(N₃)₆] ( 2 ) were determined by X‐ray diffraction at single crystals. In 1 the [Pt(N₃)₄]^2– ions are without crystallographic site‐symmetry, and the platinum atoms show a planar surrounding. The [Pt(N₃)₆]^2– ions in 2 are centrosymmetric (C_i) with an octahedral surrounding at the platinum atoms. While 1 is highly explosive, 2 is of significantly greater stability. This behaviour is explained by the packing conditions. 1 : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 6, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1045.3(1), b = 1620.2(1), c = 4041.0(3) pm; β = 96.70(1)°; R₁ = 0.0654. 2 : Space group P1, Z = 1, lattice dimenstions at –80 °C: a = 1027.6(1), b = 1049.1(2), c = 1249.9(3) pm; α = 88.27(1)°, β = 74.13(1)°, γ = 67.90(1)°; R₁ = 0.0417.     

Synthesen und Kristallstrukturen von [Pd9As8(PPh3)8] und [Pd9Sb6(PPh3)8]

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [Pd₉As₈(PPh₂)₈] and [Pd₉Sb₆(PPh₃)₈] [PdCl₂(PPh₃)₂] reacts with As(SiMe₃)₃ to give the new cluster [Pd₉As₈(PPh₃)₈] ( 4 ). 4 has been characterized by X-ray crystal structure analysis. It is a molecule in which four [Pd₂(PPh₃)₂]-units are bridged by As₂-units. A further Pd atom is located in the centre of the cluster. 4 crystallizes in the space group C2/c with four formula units per unit cell. The lattice constants at 200 K are: a = 3 970.6(3), b = 1 648.90(16), c = 3 266.30(20) pm, β = 131,44(4)°. The reaction of [PdCl₂(PPh₃)₂] with Sb(SiMe₃)₃ yields [Pd₉Sb₆(PPh₃)₈] ( 5 ). 5 consists of a body centred cubic Pd₉-cluster. All of the cube faces are capped by μ₄-Sb-ligands. 5 crystallizes in the space group Pn3 with two formula units per unit cell. The lattice constants at 200 K are: a = b = c = 1 995.4(2) pm.     

Überschreitungen der konventionellen Zahl von Clusterelektronen in Metallhalogeniden des M6X12‐Typs: W6Cl18, (Me4N)2[W6Cl18] und Cs2[W6Cl18]

Beyond the Conventional Number of Electrons in M₆X₁₂ Type Metal Halide Clusters: W₆Cl₁₈, (Me₄N)₂[W₆Cl₁₈], and Cs₂[W₆Cl₁₈] Black octahedral single crystals of W₆Cl₁₈ were obtained by reducing WCl₄ with graphite in a silica tube at 600 °C. The single crystal structure refinement (space group R 3¯, Z = 3, a = b = 1498.9(1) pm, c = 845.47(5) pm) yielded the W₆Cl₁₈ structure, already reported on the basis of X‐ray powder data. (Me₄N)₂[W₆Cl₁₈] and Cs₂[W₆Cl₁₈] were obtained from methanolic solutions of W₆Cl₁₈ with Me₄NCl and CsCl, respectively. The structure of (Me₄N)₂[W₆Cl₁₈] was refined from X‐ray single crystal data (space group P 3¯m1, Z = 1, a = b = 1079.3(1) pm, c = 857.81(7) pm), and the structure of Cs₂[W₆Cl₁₈] was refined from X‐ray powder data (space group P 3¯, Z = 1, a = b = 932.10(7) pm, c = 853.02(6) pm). The crystal structure of W₆Cl₁₈ contains molecular W₆Cl₁₈ units arranged as in a cubic closest packing. The structures of (Me₄N)₂[W₆Cl₁₈] and Cs₂[W₆Cl₁₈] can be considered as derivatives of the W₆Cl₁₈ structure in which 2/3 of the W₆Cl₁₈ molecules are substituted by Me₄N⁺ ions and Cs⁺ ions, respectively. The conventional number of 16 electrons/cluster is exceeded in these compounds, with 18 electrons for W₆Cl₁₈ and 20 electrons for (Me₄N)₂[W₆Cl₁₈] and Cs₂[W₆Cl₁₈]. Cs₂[W₆Cl₁₈] exhibits temperature independent paramagnetic behaviour.     

Neue Gold‐Selen‐Komplexverbindungen: Synthesen und Strukturen von [Au10Se4(dpppe)4]Br2, [Au2Se(dppbe)]∞, [(Au3Se)2(dppbp)3]Cl2 und [Au34Se14(tpep)6(tpepSe)2]Cl6

Novel Gold Selenium Complexes: Syntheses and Structures of [Au₁₀Se₄(dpppe)₄]Br₂, [Au₂Se(dppbe)]_∞, [(Au₃Se)₂(dppbp)₃]Cl₂, and [Au₃₄Se₁₄(tpep)₆(tpep^Se)₂]Cl₆ The reaction of gold phosphine complexes [(AuX)(PR₃)] (X= halogen; R = org. group) with Se(SiMe₃)₂ yield to new chalcogeno bridged gold complexes. Especially within the use of polydentate phosphine ligands cluster complexes like [Au₁₀Se₄(dpppe)₄]Br₂ ( 1 ) (dpppe = 1, 5‐Bis(diphenylphosphino)pentane), [Au₂Se(dppbe)]_∞ ( 2 ) (1, 4‐Bis(diphenylphosphino)benzene), [(Au₃Se)₂(dppbp)₃]Cl₂ ( 3 ) (dppbp = 4, 4′‐Bis‐diphenylphosphino)biphenyl) und [Au₃₄Se₁₄(tpep)₆(tpep^Se)₂]Cl₆ ( 4 ) (tpep = 1, 1, 1‐Tris(diphenylphosphinoethyl)phosphine, tpep^Se = 1, 1‐Bis(diphenylphosphinoethyl)‐1‐(diphenylselenophosphinoethylphosphine) could be isolated and their structures could be determined by X‐ray diffraction. ( 1: Space group P1 (No. 2), Z = 2, a = 1642.1(11), b = 1713.0(9), c = 2554.0(16) pm, α = 80.41(3)°, β = 76.80(4)°, γ = 80.92(4)°; 2: Space group P2₁/n (No. 14), Z = 4, a = 947.3(2), b = 1494.9(3), c = 2179.6(7) pm, β = 99.99(3)°; 3: Space group P2₁/c (No. 14), Z = 8, a = 2939.9(6), b = 3068.4(6), c = 3114.5(6) pm, β = 109.64(3)°; 4: Space group P1 (No. 2), Z = 1, a = 2013.7(4), b = 2420.6(5), c = 2462.5(5) pm, α = 77.20(3), β = 74.92(3), γ = 87.80(3)°).     

Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe von Bismut(III). Die Kristallstrukturen von [BiF2(NPEt3)(HNPEt3)]2 und [Bi2I(NPPh3)4]I3

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Bismuth(III). Crystal Structures of [BiF₂(NPEt₃)(HNPEt₃)]₂ and [Bi₂I(NPPh₃)₄]I₃ [BiF₂(NPEt₃)(HNPEt₃)]₂ ( 1 ) has been obtained by the reaction of BiF₃ with Me₃SiNPEt₃ at 100 °C and subsequent extraction with 1,2‐dimethoxyethane in the presence of traces of water forming pale‐yellow, moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by a crystal structure determination. Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –83 °C: a = 2105.0, b = 1195.8, c = 728.2 pm, β = 92.55°. 1  forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the Bi atoms are linked via Bi–N bonds of varying length (213.9 and 240.1 pm) of the NPEt₃^– groups to form a Bi₂N₂ four‐membered ring. The longer one of the two Bi–N bonds is trans to one terminal F atom. [Bi₂I(NPPh₃)₄]I₃ ( 2 ) has been obtained by the reaction of bismuth with N‐iodine triphenylphosphaneimine in dichloromethane forming red crystals. Crystal structure determination of 2 · 2.5 CH₂Cl₂: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –50 °C: a = 1542.6, b = 2409.1, c = 2173.5 pm, β = 105.82°. In 2 the Bi atoms are linked via two N atoms of two NPPh₃^– groups to form a non‐planar Bi₂N₂ four‐membered ring with a fold angle of 27° along the N…N connection line. The two remaining NPPh₃^– groups are terminally connected and bent in the same direction. The iodide ion caps the two Bi atoms so that a [Bi₂I(NPPh₃)₄]⁺ cation is formed.     

Phosphaniminato‐Acetato‐Cluster von Kupfer und Zink. Kristallstrukturen von [Cu4(NPEt3)2(O2CCH3)6] und [Zn4(NPEt3)2(O2CCH3)6]

Phosphoraneiminato Acetate Cluster of Copper and Zinc. Crystal Structures of [Cu₄(NPEt₃)₂(O₂CCH₃)₆] and [Zn₄(NPEt₃)₂(O₂CCH₃)₆] The anhydrous acetates of copper(II) and zinc react with the silylated phosphaneimine Me₃SiNPEt₃ in dichloromethane at 20 °C forming the mixed phosphoraneiminato acetate clusters [Cu₄(NPEt₃)₂(O₂CCH₃)₆] ( 1 ), which forms emerald crystals, and colourless [Zn₄(NPEt₃)₂ · (O₂CCH₃)₆] ( 2 ). In spite of analogous composition the structures of 1 and 2 are completely different. In the asymmetric unit of 1 three copper atoms of an almost isosceles triangle are linked via two nitrogen atoms of the NPEt₃^– groups to form a trigonal bipyramidal aggregate. One of these three copper atoms is chelated by an acetate group, another one is connected with the fourth copper atom via three μ₂‐O₂C–CH₃ groups. The asymmetric units are associated via a μ₂‐O₂C–CH₃ group and a μ₃‐OC(O)CH₃ group at a time so that infinite chains result. In 2 two zinc atoms are linked via the nitrogen atoms of the two NPEt₃^– groups to form an almost centrosymmetric four‐membered ring. Both nitrogen atoms of the four‐membered ring are connected with another zinc atom each. These zinc atoms again are linked with the zinc atoms of the Zn₂N₂ four‐membered ring via two μ₂‐O₂C–CH₃ groups each and additionally coordinated with a terminal acetate ligand each.