Zur Kenntnis der Oxoplatinate Na2PtO2, Na2PtO3, „K2PtO3”︁ und „Rb2PtO3”︁

The oxoplatinates Na₂PtO₂, Na₂PtO₃, ?K₂PtO₃”? and ?Rb₂PtO₃”?. Hitherto unknown Na₂PtO₂ (greyish black) was prepared. Na₂PtO₂ (orthorhombic, D—Immm; a = 4.58₅, b = 3.11₉, c = 9.58₈ Å) is isotypic with Li₂CuO₂. α-Na₂PtO₃ (darkyellow; red as single-crystals) is monoclinic, C—C2/c (a = 5.41₉, b = 9.38₅, c = 10.75₂ Å, β = 99.67°), Li₂SnO₃-type. According to 3-dimensional single crystal data hitherto unknown β-Na₂PtO₃ (red crystals) is an orthorhombic variant of the Li₂SnO₃-type (a = 18.83₈, b = 6.28₂, c = 9.06₂ Å, Z = 16, D—Fddd; parameters see text); R = 0.080₉, R' = 0.094₈ [256 reflexes (hk0—hk6)]. The Madelung part of the lattice energy (MAPLE) is calculated and discussed for α-, β-Na₂PtO₃, α- and β-PtO₂. For the first time we got K₂PtO₃ and Rb₂PtO₃.     

“Complex” versus “free radical” mechanism for the catalytic decomposition of H2O2 by ferric ions

Kinetic and spectrophotometric measurements made during the Fe³⁺ ion catalyzed decomposition of H₂O₂ have been analyzed using the computer simulation method. Improved values of the rate constants of the “complex scheme” and of the molar absorptivities ofthe intermediates were obtained: k₃/K_M = 4.94 M^?1 min^?1, k₄ = 193 M^?1 min^?1, ε_I/K_M = 52.3 M^?2 cm^?1, ε_II = 25.7 M^?1 cm^?1. The simulation revealed details of the reaction which were unavailable by other means and which explained several features of its kinetics. The total amount of O₂ evolved in the reaction using [H₂O₂] ～ 10^?2 M has been calculated and found to be nearly stoichiometric. O₂ evolution experiments in this region cannot, thus, distinguish between the “complex mechanism” predicting nearly stoichiometric evolution of O₂ and the “free radical mechanism” predicting exactly stoichiometricamounts of O₂. There are discrepancies within the “free radical scheme” with regard to the correct values of the rate constants to fit the reactions of H₂O₂ both with Fe²⁺ and Fe³⁺ ions, as well as other reactions assumed to proceed via free radicals.     

“Fragmentierung” und “Aggregation” bei Bleioxiden Über das Oligooxoplumbat(IV) K2Li6[Pb2O8]

“Fragmentation” and “Aggregation” on Lead Oxides. On the Oligooxoplumbate(IV) K₂Li₆[Pb₂O₈] For the first time, the dinuclear Oxoplumbate(IV) K₂Li₆[Pb₂O₈] has been prepared as transparent colourless single crystals by heating mixtures of K₂PbO₃, Li₂O, and “PbO₂” with K:Li:Pb = 1:3:1 e. g. [Ag-cylinders, sealed under vacuum in Supremax-glass ampoule, 660°C, 120 d]. The structure determination verifies the space group P1 with a = 6.9720(9), b = 5.9252(6), c = 5.9312(7) Å, α = 88.05(1)°, β = 107.94(1)°, γ = 107.30(1)°; d_x = 4.95 g · cm^?3, d_pyk = 4.91 g · cm^?3; Z = 1, [2107 symmetry independent hkl, fourcircle-diffractometer Philips PW 1100, ω—2Θ—scan, MoKα, R = 5.07%, R_w = 4.59%, absorption not considered]. The structure is characterized by the group [Pb₂O₈] — two edge connected (equatorial/apical) trigonal bipyramids — that is observed for the first time. Several ways of synthesis are given. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these via Mean Effective Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated.     

HgPb2O2Cl2, ein „perforiertes”︁ Blei(II)-oxid

HgPb₂O₂Cl₂, a “Perforated” Lead(II) Oxide Single crystals of HgPb₂O₂Cl₂ were grown in a HgCl₂ flux by reaction of PbO with HgCl₂. Crystal structure analysis by single crystal X-ray methods were carried out. HgPb₂O₂Cl₂ crystallizes monoclinic with a = 11.788(2) Å, b = 3.910(1) Å, c = 7.749(2) Å, β = 122.64(3)°, space group C2/m (No. 12) and Z = 2. HgPb₂O₂Cl₂ is the first member of a new structure type, closely related to the structure of PbO.     

Die Kristallstruktur des „Thalliumdichlorids,TlCl2”︁

The Crystal Structure of Thallium Dichloride, TlCl₂ Thallium dichloride, TlCl₂, crystallizes tetragonal in the I4₁/a space group with cell constants a = 696.45(8) pm and c = 1 552.8(3) pm. The structure is of the CaWO₄ type so that the compound must be formulated as thallium(I)-tetrachlorothallate(III).