Untersuchungen zu Reaktionen des Diphosphanylsilans iPr2Si(PH2)2 mit Erdalkalimetallsilazaniden

The reaction of iPr₂Si(PH₂)₂ ( 1 ) with [Ca{N(SiMe₃)₂}₂(THF)₂] at 25 °C in molar ratio 1:1 yields the compound [Ca₃{iPr₂Si(PH)₂}₃(THF)₆] ( 2 ). Compound 2 consists of two Ca₂P₃ trigonal bipyramids with one conjoint calcium corner and SiiPr₂ bridged phosphorus atoms. In contrast, the same reaction at 60 °C yield the complex [Ca({P(SiiPr₂)₂PH}₂(THF)₄] ( 3 ). The isotype strontium compound [Sr({P(SiiPr₂)₂PH}₂(THF)₄] ( 4 ) was obtained from the reaction of iPr₂Si(PH₂)₂ with [Sr{N(SiMe₃)₂}₂(DME)₂]. The Compounds 2 – 4 were characterised by single crystal X‐ray diffraction, elemental analysis as well as IR and NMR spectroscopic techniques.     

Synthese,Kristallstrukturen und quantenchemische Untersuchung von Verbindungen mit leiterartigem Al4P4‐ und hexagonal prismatischem Al6P6‐Grundgerüst

The reaction of AlCl₃ with Li₂PR (R = SiiPr₃, SiMeiPr₂) in a mixture of heptane and ether yields in the polycyclic compounds [(AlCl)₄(μ₃‐PR)₂(μ‐PR)₂(Et₂O)₂]( 1a : R = SiiPr₃; 1b : SiMeiPr₂) with a ladder‐shaped Al₄P₄ core. The coordination sphere of the outer aluminium atoms in these compounds is completed by ether ligands. In contrast, the reaction of AlCl₃ with Li₂PSiiPr₃ in pure heptane yields in the formation of the hexagonal prismatic compound [(AlCl)₆(μ₃‐PSiiPr₃)₆]( 2 ). 1 and 2 were characterized by single crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis as well as by ³¹P{1H} and ²⁷Al NMR spectroscopy. The structure determining effect of the solvent can be rationalized by quantumchemical calculations, which also show that the hexagonal prismatic structure is the most stable of the investigated oligomers in absence of ether.     

On the Reactivity of Silylated Ge9 Clusters: Synthesis and Characterization of [ZnCp*(Ge9{Si(SiMe3)3}3)], [CuPiPr3(Ge9{Si(SiMe3)3}3)], and [(CuPiPr3)4{Ge9(SiPh3)2}2]

We report on the synthesis of new derivatives of silylated clusters of the type [Ge₉(SiR₃)₃]^? (R = SiMe₃, Me = CH₃; R = Ph, Ph = C₆H₅) as well as on their reactivity towards copper and zinc compounds. The silylated cluster compounds were synthesized by heterogeneous reactions starting from the Zintl phase K₄Ge₉. Reaction of K[Ge₉{Si(SiMe₃)₃}₃] with ZnCl₂ leads to the already known dimeric compound [Zn(Ge₉{Si(SiMe₃)₃}₃)₂] ( 1 ), whereas upon the reaction with [ZnCp*₂] the coordination of [ZnCp*]⁺ to the cluster takes place (Cp*=1,2,3,4,5‐pentamethylcyclopentadienyl) under the formation of [ZnCp*(Ge₉{Si(SiMe₃)₃}₃)] ( 2 ). A similar reaction leads to [CuPiPr₃(Ge₉{Si(SiMe₃)₃}₃)] ( 3 ) from [CuPiPr₃Cl] (iPr=isopropyl). Further we investigated the novel silylated cluster units [Ge₉(SiPh₃)₃]^? ( 4 ) and [Ge₉(SiPh₃)₂]^? ( 5 ), which could be identified by mass spectroscopy. Bis‐ and tris‐silylated species can be synthesized by the respective stoichiometric reactions, and the products were characterized by ESI‐MS and NMR experiments. These clusters show rather different reactivity. The reaction of the tris‐silylated anion 4 with [CuPiPr₃Cl] leads to [(CuPiPr₃)₃Ge₉(SiPh₃)₂]⁺ as shown from NMR experiments and to [(CuPiPr₃)₄{Ge₉(SiPh₃)₂}₂] ( 6 ), which was characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. Compound 6 shows a new type of coordination of the Cu atoms to the silylated Zintl clusters.     

Neue viergliedrige GaE‐ und InE‐Ringverbindungen: Synthese und Kristallstruktur von [Et2InE(SiMe3)2]2 und [GaCl(PtBu2Me)E(SiMe3)]2 (E = P,As)

New GaE and InE Four Membered Ring Compounds: Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [Et₂InE(SiMe₃)₂]₂ and [GaCl(P t Bu₂Me)E(SiMe₃)]₂ (E = P, As) Et₃In · PR₃ (R = Et, iPr) reacts with H₂ESiMe₃ under liberation of C₂H₆ and EH₃ to form the cyclic compounds [Et₂InE(SiMe₃)₂]₂ ( 1 a : E = P, 1 b : E = As). 1 consists of a planar four membered In₂E₂ ring in which the indium and phosphorus or arsenic atoms are four coordinated. In contrast, the phosphorus/arsenic atoms in [GaCl(PtBu₂Me)E(SiMe₃)]₂ ( 2 a : E = P, 2 b : E = As) only have the coordination number three. 2 results from the reaction of GaCl₃ · PtBu₂Me with As(SiMe₃)₃ or Li₂PSiMe₃ respectively, and displays a folded four membered Ga₂E₂ ring as central structural motif. 1 and 2 have been characterised by single crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis as well as ¹H and ³¹P{¹H} NMR spectroscopy.     

First Copper(I) and Silver(I) Complexes Containing Phosphanylphosphido Ligands

Three new complexes with phosphanylphosphido ligands, [Cu₄{μ₂‐P(SiMe₃)‐PtBu}₄] ( 1 ), [Ag₄{μ₂‐P(SiMe₃)‐PtBu₂}₄] ( 2 ) and [Cu{η¹‐P(SiMe₃)‐PiPr₂}₂]^–[Li(Diglyme)₂]⁺ ( 3 ) were synthesized and structurally characterized by X‐ray diffraction, NMR spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. Complexes 1 and 2 were obtained in the reactions of lithium derivative of diphosphane tBu₂P‐P(SiMe₃)Li · 2.7THF with CuCl and [iBu₃PAgCl]₄, respectively. The X‐ray diffraction analysis revealed that the complexes 1 and 2 present macrocyclic, tetrameric form with Cu₄P₄ and Ag₄P₄ core. Complex 3 was prepared in the reaction of CuCl with a different derivative of lithiated diphosphane iPr₂P‐P(SiMe₃)Li · 2(Diglyme). Surprisingly, the X‐ray analysis of 3 revealed that in this reaction instead of the tetramer the monomeric form, ionic complex [Cu{η¹‐P(SiMe₃)‐PiPr₂}₂]^–[Li(Diglyme)₂]⁺ was formed.     

8‐Amidoquinoline, 8‐(Trialkylsilylamido)quinoline, 2‐Pyridylmethylamide,and (2‐Pyridylmethyl)(trialkylsilyl)amide Complexes of Gallium

Lithium 8‐amidoquinoline ( 1 ) and lithium 8‐(trialkylsilylamido)quinoline [SiMe₂tBu ( 2 ), SiiPr₃ ( 3 )] react with dimethylgallium chloride to the metathesis products dimethylgallium 8‐amidoquinoline ( 4 ) as well as dimethylgallium 8‐(trialkylsilylamido)quinoline [SiMe₂tBu ( 5 ), SiiPr₃ ( 6 )]. The gallium atoms are in distorted tetrahedral environments. During the synthesis of 5 , orange dimethylgallium 2‐butyl‐8‐(tert‐butyldimethylsilylamido)quinoline ( 7 ) was found as by‐product. The metathesis reactions of Me₂GaCl with LiN(R)CH₂Py (Py = 2‐pyridyl) yield the corresponding 2‐pyridylmethylamides Me₂Ga‐N(H)CH₂Py ( 8 ), Me₂Ga‐N(SiMe₂tBu)CH₂Py ( 9 ) and Me₂Ga‐N(SiiPr₃)CH₂Py ( 10 ). In these complexes the gallium atoms show a distorted tetrahedral coordination sphere. However, derivative 8 crystallizes dimeric with bridging amido units whereas in 9 and 10 the 2‐pyridylmethylamido moieties act as bidentate ligands leading to monomeric molecules.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of Copper Zinc Phenylthiolate and the First Copper Zinc Selenolate and Tellurolate Complexes

Five copper zinc phenylchalcogenolate complexes [(iPr₃PCu)₃(ZnMe₂)₂(SPh)₃] ( 1 ), [(iPr₃PCu)₂(ZnPh)₄(SPh)₆] ( 2 ), [(iPr₃PCu)₂(ZnEt)₄(SPh)₆] ( 3 ), [(iPr₃PCu)₃(ZnEt)(SePh)₄] ( 4 ), and [(iPr₃PCu)₃Cu(iPr₃PZn)(TePh)₆] ( 5 ) were synthesized by the reaction of phosphine stabilized copper phenylchalcogenolate complexes with ZnR₂ (R = Me, Et, Ph) with and without additional chalcogenol. The novel mixed metal compounds were characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray structure analysis and NMR spectroscopy. 4 and 5 are the first examples of compounds with a Zn–Se–Cu or a Zn–Te–Cu linkage, respectively.     

Isoprene polymerization with indolide‐imine supported rare‐earth metal alkyl and amidinate complexes

Reaction of 7‐{(N‐2,6‐R)iminomethyl)}indole ( HL¹ , R = dimethylphenyl; HL² , R = diisopropylphenyl) and rare‐earth metal tris(alkyl)s, Ln(CH₂SiMe₃)₃(THF)₂, generated new rare‐earth metal bis(alkyl) complexes LLn(CH₂SiMe₃)₂(THF) [L = L¹: Ln = Lu ( 1a ), Sc ( 1b ); L = L²: Ln = Lu ( 3a ), Sc ( 3b )] and mono(alkyl) complexes L²₂Lu(CH₂SiMe₃) ( 4a ). Treatment of alkyl complexes 1a and 4a with N,N′‐diisopropylcarbodiimide afforded the corresponding amidinates L¹Lu{iPr₂NC(CH₂SiMe₃)NiPr₂}₂ ( 2a ) and L²₂Lu{iPr₂NC(CH₂SiMe₃)NiPr₂} ( 5a ), respectively. These new rare‐earth metal alkyls and amidinates except 4a in combination with aluminum alkyls and borate generated efficient homogeneous catalysts for the polymerization of isoprene, providing high cis‐1,4 selectivity and high molar mass polyisoprene with narrow molar mass distribution (M_n = 2.65 × 10⁵, M_w/M_n = 1.07, cis‐1,4 98.2%, −60 °C). The environmental hindrance around central metals arising from the bulkiness of the ligands, the Lewis‐acidity of rare‐earth metal ions, the types of aluminum tris(alkyl)s and borate, and polymerization temperature influenced significantly on both the catalytic activity and the regioselectivity. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 46: 5251–5262, 2008     

The Synthesis of tert‐Butyl(dichloromethyl)bis(trimethylsilyl)silane and (Dibromomethyl)ditert‐butyl(trimethylsilyl)silane and their Reactions with Organolithium Derivatives

tert‐Butyl(dichloromethyl)bis(trimethylsilyl)silane ( 4 ), prepared by the reaction of tert‐butylbis(trimethylsilyl)silane with trichloromethane and potassium tert‐butoxide, reacted with 2,4,6‐triisopropylphenyllithium (TipLi) (molar ratio 1 : 2) at room temperature to give (after hydrolytic workup) the silanol tBu(2,4,6‐iPr₃C₆H₂)Si(OH)–CH(SiMe₃)₂ ( 15 ). The formation of 15 is discussed as proceeding through the indefinitely stable silene tBu(2,4,6‐iPr₃C₆H₂)Si=C(SiMe₃)₂ ( 13 ), but attempts to isolate the compound failed. Treatment of (dibromomethyl)ditert‐butyl(trimethylsilyl)silane ( 7 ), made from tBu₂(Me₃Si)SiH, HCBr₃ and KOtBu, with methyllithium (1 : 3) at –78 °C afforded tBu₂MeSi–CHMeSiMe₃ ( 19 ); 7 and phenyllithium (1 : 3) under similar conditions gave tBu₂PhSi–CH₂SiMe₃ ( 20 ). The reaction paths leading to 15 , 19 and 20 are discussed. Reduction of 7 with lithium in THF produced the substituted ethylene tBu₂(Me₃Si)SiCH=CHSitBu₂SiMe₃ ( 21 ). For 21 the results of an X‐ray structural analysis are given.     

[Ni(iPr2Im)2Br2]: A Convenient Entry into NHC Nickel ­Chemistry

The reaction of the NHC iPr₂Im [NHC=N‐heterocyclic carbene, iPr₂Im = 1, 3‐bis(isopropyl)imidazolin‐2‐ylidene] with freshly prepared NiBr₂ in thf or dme results in the formation of the air stable nickel(II) complex trans‐[Ni(iPr₂Im)₂Br₂] ( 2 ). Complex 2 was structurally characterized. Thermal analysis (DTA/TG) reveals a very high decomposition temperature of 298 °C. Reduction of 2 with sodium or C₈K in the presence of the olefins COD (cyclooctadiene) or COE (cyclooctene) affords the highly reactive compounds [Ni₂(iPr₂Im)₄(COD)] ( 1 ) and [Ni(iPr₂Im)₂(COE)] ( 4 ). Alkylation of 2 with organolithiums leads to the formation of trans‐[Ni(iPr₂Im)₂(R)₂] [R = Me ( 5 ), CH₂SiMe₃ ( 6 )], whereas the reaction of 2 with LiCp* [Cp* = (η⁵‐C₅(CH₃)₅)] at 80 °C causes the loss of one NHC ligand and affords [(η⁵‐C₅(CH₃)₅)Ni(iPr₂Im)Br] ( 7 ).     

Die Tris(triisopropylsilyl)pnikogene: Synthese und Charakterisierung von [E(SiiPr3)3] (E = P,As, Sb)

The Tris(triisopropylsilyl)pnikogenes: Synthesis and Characterisation of [E(Si ⁱ Pr₃)₃] (E = P, As, Sb) The compounds [E(SiⁱPr₃)₃] (E = P, As, Sb) ( 1 – 3 ) were prepared in high yields by the reaction of (Na/K)₃E with ⁱPr₃SiCl in DME. They were characterised by ¹H‐, ¹³C‐, ²⁹Si‐ and ³¹P‐NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and single crystal X‐ray diffraction. Compound 1 , recently obtained in a different way, shows an unusual trigonal planar coordination of the central phosphorus atom. However, 2 and 3 , featuring increasing covalence radii of the central atoms, show an increasingly pyramidal structure. 1 – 3 crystallise isotyp in the cubic spacegroup Pa 3, the lattice constants are: 1 : a = 1860.1(2) pm, 2 : a = 1873.6(2) pm, 3 : a = 1897.1(2) pm.     

Reaktionen von NaAlH4 mit primären Silylphosphanen und ‐arsanen: Synthese und Kristallstruktur eines cyclischen Natriumphosphanylalanats und eines polycyclischen Natriumarsanylalanats

Reaction of NaAlH4 with Primer Silylphosphines and Silylarsines: Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Cyclic Sodium Phosphanylalanate and a Polycyclic Sodium Arsanylalanate The reaction of sodium aluminium hydride with H₂PSiMe₃ in the molar ratio 1:4 yields the compound [H₂Al{P(SiMe₃)₂}₂Na(dme)₂] ( 1 ). Central structural motif of this compound in a four‐membered AlP₂Na ring. Surprisingly the phosphorus atoms in the ring wear two exocyclic silylgroups each. From the reaction of NaAlH₄ with the primer silylarsine H₂AsSiiPr₃ in THF the ionic compound 2 can be obtained. In this compound cyclic [(H₂Al)₃(AsSiiPr₃)₃]^3‐ anions coordinate the sodium counter‐ions by the hydride ligands as well as by the arsenic atoms.     

Tripropylarsane Complexes of Palladium(II) and Platinum(II) — Syntheses,Spectroscopy, and Structures

Several palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes of tripropylarsanes (AsR₃; R = Pr, iPr) with the formulae, [MCl₂(AsR₃)₂], [M₂Cl₂(μ‐Cl)₂(AsR₃)₂], [Pd₂Me₂(μ‐Cl)₂(AsR₃)₂], [Pd₂X₂(μ‐Pz)₂(AsR₃)₂] (X = Cl or Me, Pz = pyrazolate), [Pd₂Cl₂(μ‐Y)₂(AsR₃)₂] (Y = OAc or SPh), [MCl(S₂CNEt₂)(AsR₃)] and [PdCp(Cl)(AsiPr₃)] (M = Pd or Pt) have been prepared. All the complexes have been characterised by elemental analyses, IR and ¹H NMR spectroscopy. The stereochemistry of the complexes has been deduced from the spectroscopic data. The structures of [Pd₂Me₂(μ‐X)₂(AsiPr₃)₂] (X = Cl or Pz) have been established by single crystal X‐ray diffraction analyses. Both of the complexes have sym‐trans configuration. Strong trans influence of the methyl group is reflected on the Pd—X bond distances.     

Synthesis of ferrocene‐containing N‐aryloxo β‐ketoiminate lanthanide complexes and polymerization of ε‐caprolactone

The synthesis, characterization and ε‐caprolactone polymerization behavior of lanthanide amido complexes stabilized by ferrocene‐containing N‐aryloxo functionalized β‐ketoiminate ligand FcCOCH₂C(Me)N(2‐HO‐5‐Bu^t‐C₆H₃) (LH₂, Fc = ferrocenyl) are described. The lanthanide amido complexes [LLnN(SiMe₃)₂(THF)]₂ [Ln = Nd ( 1 ), Sm ( 2 ), Yb ( 3 ), Y ( 4 )] were synthesized in good yields by the amine elimination reactions of LH₂ with Ln[N(SiMe₃)₂]₃(µ‐Cl)Li(THF)₃ in a 1:1 molar ratio in THF. These complexes were characterized by IR spectroscopy and elemental analysis, and ¹H NMR spectroscopy was added for the analysis of complex 4 . The definitive molecular structures of complexes 1 and 3 were determined by X‐ray diffraction studies. Complexes 1 – 4 can initiate the ring‐opening polymerization of ε‐caprolactone with moderate activity. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Lanthanide Amides Stabilized by an N-Aryloxo Functionalized β-Ketoiminate Ligand

The synthesis and characterization of dimeric lanthanide amides stabilized by a dianionic N‐aryloxo functionalized β‐ketoiminate ligand are described in this paper. Reactions of 4‐(2‐hydroxy‐5‐tert‐butyl‐phenyl)imino‐2‐pentanone (LH₂) with Ln[N(SiMe₃)₂]₃(µ‐Cl)Li(THF)₃ in a 1:1 molar ratio in THF gave the dimeric lanthanide amido complexes [LLn{N(SiMe₃)₂}(THF)]₂ [Ln=Nd ( 1 ), Sm ( 2 ), Yb ( 3 ), Y ( 4 )] in good isolated yields. These complexes were characterized by IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and ¹H NMR spectroscopy in the case of complex 4 . The definitive molecular structures of complexes 1 , 3 , and 4 were determined. It was found that complexes 1 to 4 can initiate the ring‐opening polymerization of L‐lactide.     

Preparation and characterization of tris(iso‐propyl)stibine complexes of palladium and platinum

Tris(iso‐propyl)stibine complexes of palladium and platinum of the type [MX₂(SbⁱPr₃)₂] [M, X = Pd, Cl (1a), Pd, Br (1b), Pd, I (1c), Pt, Cl (2)] have been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and ¹H NMR spectral data. The structure of 1a, established by X‐ray structural analysis, revealed that the palladium atom is in a square planar environment with mutually trans SbⁱPr₃ ligands. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Alkali Metal Guanidinates

Reactions of 1,3-diisopropylcarbodiimide with alkali metal amides, MN（SiMe3）2 （M=Li or Na） in hexane or THF produced the alkali metal guanidinates { （i-PrN）2C [N（SiMe3）2]Li }2 （1） and { （i-PrN）2C[N（SiMe3）2]Na（THF） } 2 （2） in nearly quantitative yields. Both complexes 1 and 2 were well characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, ^1H and ^13C NMR spectra, and X-ray diffraction. It was found that the guanidinates adopt different coordination modes in these complexes.     

1,4‐Di(isopropyl)‐1,4‐diazabutadien als Abfangreagenz für monomere Bruchstücke des Tetragalliumclusters Ga4[C(SiMe3)3]4 – Bildung eines ungesättigten GaN2C2‐Heterocyclus und eines Oxidationsprodukts mit Ga‐O‐O‐Ga‐Gruppe

1,4‐Di(isopropyl)‐1,4‐diazabutadiene as a Reagent for the Trapping of Monomeric Fragments of the Tetragalliumcluster Ga₄[C(SiMe₃)₃]₄ – Formation of an Unsaturated GaN₂C₂ Heterocycle and an Oxidation Product Containing a Ga‐O‐O‐Ga Group The tetrahedral tetragallium cluster Ga₄[C(SiMe₃)₃]₄ ( 1 ) dissociates upon dissolution to yield the monomeric fragments Ga‐R [R = C(SiMe₃)₃]. These monomers could be trapped now by the treatment of their solutions with 1,4‐di(isopropyl)‐1,4‐diazabutadiene. The product of the cycloaddition reaction ( 2 ) possesses a five‐membered GaN₂C₂ heterocycle with a coordinatively unsaturated gallium atom and an endocyclic C=C double bond. 2 is rather sensitive towards oxidation by traces of air. The contact with oxygen yielded a digallium peroxide [(C₂N₂iPr₂)RGa‐O‐O‐GaR(C₂N₂iPr₂)] ( 3 ) which was isolated in a very low yield only and which has a gallium atom attached to each oxygen atom of the inner peroxo group. Both chelating ligands of 3 possess an unpaired electron.     

Theoretical Study of Pd11Si6 Nanosheet Compounds Including Seven‐Coordinated Si Species and Its Ge Analogues

Nanosheet compounds Pd₁₁(SiiPr)₂(SiiPr₂)₄(CNtBu)₁₀ ( 1 ) and Pd₁₁(SiiPr)₂(SiiPr₂)₄(CNMes)₁₀ ( 2 ), containing two Pd₇(SiiPr)(SiiPr₂)₂(CNR)₄ plates (R=tBu or Mes) connected with three common Pd atoms, were investigated with DFT method. All Pd atoms are somewhat positively charged and the electron density is accumulated between the Pd and Si atoms, indicating that a charge transfer (CT) occurs from the Pd to the Si atoms of the SiMe₂ and SiMe groups. Negative regions of the Laplacian of the electron density were found between the Pd and Si atoms. A model of a seven‐coordinated Si species, that is, Pd₅(Pd?SiMe), is predicted to be a stable pentagonal bipyramidal molecule. Five Pd atoms in the equatorial plane form bonding overlaps with two 3p orbitals of the Si atom. This is a new type of hypervalency. The Ge analogues have geometry and an electronic structure similar to those of the Si compounds. But their formation energies are smaller than those of the Si analogues. The use of the element Si is crucial to synthesize these nanoplate compounds.     

The Stereochemical Activity of the Lone Pair in [Bi(NO3)3{(iPrO)2(O)PCH2P(O)(OiPr)2}2] — Comparison of Bismuth,Lanthanum and Praseodymium Nitrate Complexes

Five coordination compounds of bismuth, lanthanum and praseodymium nitrate with the oxygen‐coordinating chelate ligand (ⁱPrO)₂(O)PCH₂P(O)(OⁱPr)₂ (L) are reported: [Bi(NO₃)₃(L)₂] ( 1 ), [La(NO₃)₃(L)₂] ( 2 ), [Pr(NO₃)₃(L)₂] ( 3 ), [La(NO₃)₃(L)(H₂O)] ( 4 ) and [Pr(NO₃)₃(L)(H₂O)] ( 5 ). The compounds were characterized by means of single crystal X‐ray crystallography, ¹H and ³¹P NMR spectroscopy in solution, solid‐state ³¹P NMR spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, DTA‐TG measurements ( 1 , 2 and 4 ), conductometry and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI‐MS). In addition, DFT calculations for model compounds of 1 and 2 support our experimental work. In the solid state mononuclear coordination compounds were observed for 1 — 3 , whereas compounds 4 and 5 gave one‐dimensional hydrogen‐bonded polymers via water‐nitrate coordination. Despite of the similar ionic radii of bismuth(III), lanthanum(III) and praseodymium(III) for a given coordination number the bismuth and lanthanide compounds 1 — 3 are not isostructural. The bismuth compound 1 shows a 9‐coordinate bismuth atom whereas lanthanum(III) and praseodymium(III) atoms are 10‐coordinate in the lanthanide complexes 2 — 5 . The general LnO₁₀ coordination motif in compounds 2 — 5 is best described as a distorted bi‐capped square antiprism. The BiO₉ polyhedron might be deduced from the LnO₁₀ polyhedron by replacing one oxygen ligand with a stereochemically active lone pair. The one‐to‐one complexes 4 and 5 dissociate in solution to give the corresponding one‐to‐two complexes 2 and 3 , respectively, and solvated Ln(NO₃)₃. In contrast to the lanthanides, the one‐to‐two bismuth complex 1 is less stable in CH₃CN solution and partially dissociates to give solvated Bi(NO₃)₃ and (ⁱPrO)₂(O)PCH₂P(O)(OⁱPr)₂.