Monosubstituted Trinuclear and Tetranuclear VIB Metal Carbonyl Complexes: Syntheses of [{M(CO)5}3(Pf-Pf-Pf)] [Pf-Pf-Pf = PhP(CH2CH2PPh2)2] and [{M(CO)5}4(P-Pf3)] [P-Pf3 = P(CH2CH2PPh2)3] (M = Cr,Mo) and Crystal Structures of the Latter Three

The triligate trimetallic complexes, [{M(CO)₅}₃(Pf-Pf-Pf)] and tetraligate tetrametallic complexes, [{M(CO)₅}₄(P-Pf₃)] (M = Cr and Mo), were prepared from [M(CO) ₆] and the corresponding ligands in MeCN/CH₂Cl₂ promoted by Me₃NO at 0 °C. Crystals of trimer lb are monoclinic, space group P 2₁/n, with a = 13.407(3), b = 15.002(5), c = 26.52(1) Å, β = 90.65(2)°, Z = 4, and R = 0.060 for 2760 observed reflections. Crystals of tetramer 2a are monoclinic, space group P 2₁/c, with a – 14.183(8), b = 29.880(4), c = 16.103(2) Å, β = 94.98(3)°, Z = 4, and R = 0.039 for 5014 observed reflections. Crystals of 2b are monoclinic, space group C 2/c, with a = 42.120(8), b = 13.679(1), c = 23.486(2) Å, β = 92.14(1)°, Z = 8, and R = 0.032 for 6897 observed reflections. Each phosphorus atom of the ligands is coordinated to the M(CO)₅ moiety in each title compounds. The geometry of the four metals is a distorted tetrahedron for the tetramers.     

The Oxidation of Heterogeneous Tl/Ni/P‐Alloys — Preparation and Crystal Structures of the Thallium Nickel Phosphates TlNi4(PO4)3, Tl4Ni7(PO4)6, and Tl2Ni4(P2O7)(PO4)2

Single crystals of the first anhydrous thallium nickel phosphates were prepared by reaction of heterogeneous Tl/Ni/P alloys with oxygen. TlNi₄(PO₄)₃ (pale‐yellow, orthorhombic, space group Cmc2₁, a = 6.441(2)Å, b = 16.410(4)Å, c = 9.624(2)Å, Z = 4) crystallizes with a structure closely related to that of NaNi₄(PO₄)₃. Tl₄Ni₇(PO₄)₆ (yellow‐brown, monoclinic, space group Cm, a = 10.711(1)Å, b = 14.275(2)Å, c = 6.688(2)Å, β = 103.50(2)°, Z = 8) is isotypic with Na₄Ni₇(PO₄)₆, and Tl₂Ni₄(P₂O₇)(PO₄)₂ (brown, monoclinic, space group C2/c, a = 10.389(2)Å, b = 13.888(16)Å, c = 18.198(3)Å, β = 103.1(2)°, Z = 8) adopts the K₂Ni₄(P₂O₇)(PO₄)₂ structure. Tl₂Ni₄(P₂O₇)(PO₄)₂ could also be prepared in nearly single phase form by reaction of Tl₂CO₃, NiO, and (NH₄)₂HPO₄.     

Novel Alkaline Earth Metal Chalcogenoborates: Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Sr4.2Ba2.8(BS3)4S and Ba7(BSe3)4Se

Systematic studies on quaternary thio‐ and selenoborates containing heavier alkaline earth metal cations led to the two new isotypic crystalline phases Sr_4.2Ba_2.8(BS₃)₄S and Ba₇(BSe₃)₄Se. Both compounds consist of trigonal‐planar BQ₃ (Q = S, Se) units, isolated Q^2– anions and the corresponding counter‐ions. The two new chalcogenoborates were prepared in solid state reactions from the metal sulfides (selenides), amorphous boron and sulfur (selenium). Evacuated carbon coated silica tubes were used as reaction vessels since temperatures up to 870 K were applied. Sr_4.2Ba_2.8(BS₃)₄S and Ba₇(BSe₃)₄Se crystallize in the monoclinic space group C2/c (no. 15) with a = 9.902(3) Å, b = 23.504(9) Å, c = 9.884(3) Å, β = 90.01(3)° and Z = 4 in the case of the thioborate, while for the selenoborate the lattice parameters a = 10.513(2) Å, b = 25.021(5) Å, c = 10.513(2) Å, β = 90.10(3)° were determined. X‐ray powder patterns are compared to calculated diffraction data obtained from single crystal X‐ray structure determination.     

Tetraammonium Diglycinyl‐octamolybdate(VI) Dihydrate, (NH4)4[(NH3CH2CO)2(Mo8O28)] · 2 H2O

The reaction of ammonium heptamolybdate with hydrazine sulfate in an aqueous solution of glycine at room temperature yielded colorless crystals of (NH₄)₄[(NH₃CH₂CO)₂(Mo₈O₂₈)] · 2 H₂O. The crystal is monoclinic, space group C2/c (no. 15), a = 17.234 Å, b = 10.6892 Å, c = 18.598 Å, β = 108.280°, V = 3253.2 ų, Z = 4. The crystal structure contains ammonium cations and isolated octamolybdate(4–) anions, [(NH₃CH₂CO)₂(Mo₈O₂₈)]^4–, with two zwitterionic glycine molecules as ligands.     

Synthese und Struktur neuer Natriumhydrogensulfate Na(H3O)(HSO4)2; Na2(HSO4)2(H2SO4) und Na(HSO4)(H2SO4)2

Synthesis and Structure of New Sodium Hydrogen Sulfates Na(H₃O)(HSO₄)₂, Na₂(HSO₄)₂(H₂SO₄), and Na(HSO₄)(H₂SO₄)₂ Three acidic sodium sulfates have been synthesized from the system sodium sulfate/sulfuric acid and have been crystallographically characterized. Na(H₃O)(HSO₄)₂ ( A ) crystallizes in the space group P2₁/c with the unit cell parameters a = 6.974(2), b = 13.086(2), c = 8.080(3) Å, α = 105.90(4)°, V = 709.1 Å3, Z = 4. Na₂(HSO₄)₂(H₂SO₄) ( B ) is orthorhombic (space group Pna2₁) with the unit cell parameters a = 9.970(2), b = 6.951(1), c = 13.949(3) Å, V = 966.7 ų and Z = 4. Na(HSO₄)(H₂SO₄)₂ ( C ) crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 with the unit cell parameters a = 5.084(1), b = 8.746(1), c = 11.765(3) Å, α = 68.86(2)°, β = 88.44(2)°, γ = 88.97(2)°, V = 487.8 Å3 and Z = 2. All three compounds contain SO₄ tetrahedra as HSO₄^? anions and additionally in B and C in form of H₂SO₄ molecules. The ratio H:SO₄ determines the connectivity degree in the hydrogen bond system. In A , there are zigzag chains and dimers additionally connected via oxonium ions. Complex chains consisting of cyclic trimers (two HSO₄^? and one H₂SO₄) are present in B . In structure C , several parallel chains are connected to columns due to the greater content of H₂SO₄. Sodium cations show a distorted octahedral coordination by oxygen in all three structures, the NaO₆ octahedra being “isolated” (connected via SO₄ tetrahedra only) in A . Pairs of octahedra with common edge form Na₂O₁₀ dimeric units in C . Such double octahedra are connected via common corners forming zigzag chains in B .     

Drei neue Selenoborato-closo-dodekaborate: Synthesen und Kristallstrukturen von Rb8[B12(BSe3)6], Rb4Hg2[B12(BSe3)6] und Cs4Hg2[B12(BSe3)6]

Three Novel Selenoborato- closo -dodecaborates: Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Rb₈[B₁₂(BSe₃)₆], Rb₄Hg₂[B₁₂(BSe₃)₆], and Cs₄Hg₂[B₁₂(BSe₃)₆] The three selenoborates Rb₈[B₁₂(BSe₃)₆] (P1, a = 10.512(5) Å, b = 10.450(3) Å, c = 10.946(4) Å, α = 104.53(3)°, β = 91.16(3)°, γ = 109.11(3)°, Z = 1), Cs₄Hg₂[B₁₂(BSe₃)₆] (P1, a = 9.860(2) Å, b = 10.740(2) Å, c = 11.078(2) Å, α = 99.94(3)°, β = 90.81(3)°, γ = 115.97(3)°, Z = 1), and Rb₄Hg₂[B₁₂(BSe₃)₆] (P1, a = 9.593(2) Å, b = 10.458(2) Å, c = 11.131(2) Å, α = 99.25(3)°, β = 91.16(3)°, γ = 116.30(3)°, Z = 1) were prepared from the metal selenides, amorphous boron and selenium by solid state reactions at 700 °C. These new chalcogenoborates contain B₁₂ icosahedra completely saturated with six trigonal-planar BSe₃ entities functioning as bidentate ligands to form a persubstituted closo-dodecaborate anion. The two isotypic compounds Rb₄Hg₂[B₁₂(BSe₃)₆] and Cs₄Hg₂[B₁₂(BSe₃)₆] are the first selenoborate structures containing a transition metal which are characterized by single crystal diffraction.     

Metalloktaederdoppel in den Clusterverbindungen Gd10I16(C2)2 und Gd10Br15B2/Tb10Br15B2

Gd₁₀I₁₆(C₂)₂ and Gd₁₀Br₁₅B₂/Tb₁₀Br₁₅B₂ Cluster Compounds with M₁₀ Twin Octahedra The compound Gd₁₀I₁₆(C₂)₂ can be prepared from Gd metal, GdI₃ and C at 950 °C. It crystallizes in P1 with a = 10.463(4) Å, b = 16.945(6) Å, c = 11.220(4) Å, α = 99.15(3)°, β = 92.68(3)° und γ = 88.06(3)°. Gd₁₀Br₁₅B₂ is formed between 900 und 950 °C, Tb₁₀Br₁₅B₂ between 900 und 930 °C from stoichiometric amounts of the rare earth metals, tribromide and boron. Both compounds crystallize in the space group P1 for Gd₁₀Br₁₅B₂ with a = 8.984(2) Å, b = 9.816(2) Å, c = 10.552(5) Å, α = 91.14(3)°, β = 114.61(3)° and γ = 110.94(3)° and for Tb₁₀Br₁₅B₂ with a = 8.939(4) Å, b = 9.788(3) Å, c = 10.502(2) Å, α = 91.19(3)°, β = 114.51(3)° and γ = 111.10(2)°. In the crystal structures of all three compounds the rare earth metals form edge‐shared Ln₁₀ twin octahedra. In Gd₁₀I₁₆(C₂)₂ the Gd octahedra are centered with C₂ groups (d_C–C = 1.43(7) Å). In Ln₁₀Br₁₅B₂ (Ln = Gd, Tb) the octahedra contain single boron atoms. The clusters are connected through halide atoms to chains [Ln₁₀(Z)₂X X X ]. Adjacent chains are fused threedimensionally via I I for the Gd iodide carbide and via Br Br for the bromide borides of Gd und Tb. It is interesting to see an identical pattern of connection between the chains for the reduced oxomolybdates, e. g. PbMo₅O₈.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von K2(HSO4)(H2PO4), K4(HSO4)3(H2PO4) und Na(HSO4)(H3PO4)

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of K₂(HSO₄)(H₂PO₄), K₄(HSO₄)₃(H₂PO₄), and Na(HSO₄)(H₃PO₄) Mixed hydrogen sulfate phosphates K₂(HSO₄)(H₂PO₄), K₄(HSO₄)₃(H₂PO₄) and Na(HSO₄)(H₃PO₄) were synthesized and characterized by X‐ray single crystal analysis. In case of K₂(HSO₄)(H₂PO₄) neutron powder diffraction was used additionally. For this compound an unknown supercell was found. According to X‐ray crystal structure analysis, the compounds have the following crystal data: K₂(HSO₄)(H₂PO₄) (T = 298 K), monoclinic, space group P 2₁/c, a = 11.150(4) Å, b = 7.371(2) Å, c = 9.436(3) Å, β = 92.29(3)°, V = 774.9(4) ų, Z = 4, R₁ = 0.039; K₄(HSO₄)₃(H₂PO₄) (T = 298 K), triclinic, space group P 1, a = 7.217(8) Å, b = 7.521(9) Å, c = 7.574(8) Å, α = 71.52(1)°, β = 88.28(1)°, γ = 86.20(1)°, V = 389.1(8)ų, Z = 1, R₁ = 0.031; Na(HSO₄)(H₃PO₄) (T = 298 K), monoclinic, space group P 2₁, a = 5.449(1) Å, b = 6.832(1) Å, c = 8.718(2) Å, β = 95.88(3)°, V = 322.8(1) ų, Z = 2, R₁ = 0,032. The metal atoms are coordinated by 8 or 9 oxygen atoms. The structure of K₂(HSO₄)(H₂PO₄) is characterized by hydrogen bonded chains of mixed H_nS/PO₄^– tetrahedra. In the structure of K₄(HSO₄)₃(H₂PO₄), there are dimers of H_nS/PO₄^– tetrahedra, which are further connected to chains. Additional HSO₄^– tetrahedra are linked to these chains. In the structure of Na(HSO₄)(H₃PO₄) the HSO₄^– tetrahedra and H₃PO₄ molecules form layers by hydrogen bonds.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of two fluorophosphated compounds with different infinite sheets: Sr2Ga(HPO4)(PO4)F2 and Sr2Fe2(HPO4)(PO4)2F2

New compounds, Sr₂Ga(HPO₄)(PO₄)F₂ and Sr₂Fe₂(HPO₄)(PO₄)₂F₂, have been prepared by hydrothermal synthesis (700°C, 180 MPa, 24 h) and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Sr₂Ga(HPO₄)(PO₄)F₂ crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a = 8.257(1) Å, b = 7.205(1) Å, c = 13.596(2) Å, β = 108.02(1)°, V = 769.2(2) ų and Z = 4 and Sr₂Fe₂(HPO₄)(PO₄)₂F₂ in the triclinic space group P2₁/n with a = 8.072(1) Å, b = 8.794(1) Å, c = 8.885(1) Å, α = 102.46(1)°, β = 115.95(1)°, γ = 89.95(1)°, V = 550.6(1) ų and Z = 2. Structures are both based on different sheets involving corner-linkage between octahedra and tetrahedra. The sheets are linked by Sr²⁺ cations. Structural relationships exist between the descloizite mineral and the title compounds.     

Molekulare gemischtvalente Platin-Iod-Amin-Komplexe: Das dreikernige Pt3I8(NHEt2)2 mit kantenverknüpften planaren und oktaedrischen Baugruppen

Mixed Valence Molecular Platinum Iodide Amin Complexes: The Trinuclear Pt₃I₈(NHEt₂)₂ with Edgeshared Planar and Octahedral Building Groups PtI₂ · NHEt₂ was prepared by reaction of K₂PtCl₄ with KI and NEt₂H in aqueous solution. The crystal structure of the monoclinic compound (a = 20.558(4) Å; b = 7.254(1) Å; c = 13.790(3) Å; β = 100.47(3)°; space group C2/c) consists of binuclear molecules of [{Pt(NH(Et)₂)I}₂(μ-I)₂]. On oxidation of this Pt(II) compound by I₂ in CH₂Cl₂ mixtures of the trinuclear mixed-valence compound Pt₃I₈(NHEt₂)₂ and of the binuclear Pt^IV complex [{Pt(NHEt₂)I₃}₂(μ-I)₂] were obtained. The monoclinic crystal structure of Pt₃I₈(NHEt₂)₂ (a = 20.278(4) Å; b = 10.627(2) Å, c = 14.232(3) Å; β = 115.66(3)° space group C2/c) is built up by trimeric units of two planar Pt^III₃(NHEt₂) groups sharing edges with a central Pt^IVI₆-octhedron.     

Kaliumhydrogensulfat-Dihydrogensulfat,K(HSO4)(H2SO4) – Synthese und Kristallstruktur

Potassium Hydrogensulfate Dihydrogensulfate, K(HSO₄)(H₂SO₄) – Synthesis and Crystal Structure Single crystals with the composition KH₃(SO₄)₂ have been synthesized from the system Potassium sulfate/sulfuric acid. The hitherto crystallographically not investigated compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c (14) with the unit cell parameters a = 7.654(3), b = 11.473(5) and c = 8.643(3) Å, β = 112.43(3)°, V = 701.6 ų, Z = 4 and D_x = 2.22 g · cm^?3. The structure contains two types of tetrahedra, SO₃(OH) and SO₂(OH)₂. These tetrahedra form tetramers via hydrogen bonds consisting of both, two SO₃(OH) and two SO₂(OH)₂ tetrahedra. The tetramers are linked to each other via hydrogen bonds. Potassium is coordinated by 9 oxygen atoms which belong to both kinds of tetrahedra. These potassium oxygen polyhedra are connected by common faces forming chains running parallel z.     

Crystal structure and spectroscopic properties of A[VO2(SO4)(H2O)2] · H2O (A = K, Rb, Tl, NH4) compounds

The crystal structure of dioxovanadium(V) sulfate trihydrates A[VO₂(SO₄)(H₂O)₂] · H₂O, where A is K, Rb, Tl, or NH₄, has been determined based on a combination of neutron and X-ray diffraction data. The compounds are isostructural and have a monoclinic lattice (space group P2₁, Z = 2) with unit cell parameters a = 6.24535(8), 6.26016(7), 6.25817(5), and 6.2500(1) Å; b = 9.8417(1), 9.99736(8), 9.96217(9), and 9.9742(1) Å; c = 6.52113(8), 6.69303(5), 6.70379(6), and 6.70334(9) Å; β = 106.99(1)°, 107.83(1)°, and 107.83(1)°, 107.99(1)°, respectively. The SO₄ tetrahedra and VO₄(H₂O)₂ octahedra share an oxygen vertex to form infinite isolated chains. Atoms A have CN = 10. IR and Raman spectroscopy data are reported.     

Mono and Poly‐nuclear Silver(I) Complexes with Thiosaccharin and Triphenylphosphine. Synthesis,Spectroscopic and Structural Characterization of Thiosaccharinato‐bis(triphenylphosphine)silver(I) and Tetrakis{thiosaccharinato(triphenylphosphine)silver(I)}

The reaction of Ag₆(tsac)₆ ( 1 ) (tsac = thiosaccharinate anion) with triphenylphosphine gives rise to the already reported [Ag(tsac)(PPh₃)₃] complex ( 2 ) and to two new silver‐thiosaccharinate‐phosphine complexes, [Ag(tsac)(PPh₃)₂] ( 3 ) and [Ag₄(tsac)₄(PPh₃)₄] ( 4 ) (PPh₃= triphenylphosphine). Spectroscopic characterization was carried out using IR, UV‐Visible and NMR techniques and confirmed by single crystal X‐ray diffraction. In each complex a singular coordination mode for the thiosaccharinate ligand is observed. The most important features of the different coordination modes of the thionates are discussed. Compound 3 crystallizes in monoclinic system, space group Pn, with a = 11.2293(3) Å, b = 12.7282(3) Å, c = 13.6056(4) Å, β = 94.985(2)°, Z = 2; while crystals of compound 4 are monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, a = 15.024(3) Å, b = 14.681(3) Å, c = 21.914(4) Å, β = 95.31(3)°, Z = 2. The coordination around the silver atoms in both complexes consists of almost trigonal‐planar arrangements, AgP₂S in 3 and AgS₂P in 4 .     

Neue dimere Goldselenolate: Darstellung und strukturelle Charakterisierung von [(n-C4H9)4N]2[AuSSeCC(CN)2]2 und [(n-C4H9)4N]2[AuSe2CC(CN)2]2

New Dimeric Gold Selenolates: Preparation and Characterization of [(n-C₄H₉)₄N]₂[AuSSeC ? C(CN)₂]₂ and [(n-C₄H₉)₄N]₂[AuSe₂C ? C(CN)₂]₂ The preparation and structural characterization of the dimeric Au^I complexes of 1,1-dicyanoethene-2,2-thioseleonlate (i-mnts) and 1,1-dicyanoethene-2,2-diselenolate (i-mns), isolated as Bu₄N salts, are described. They are isotype (monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, Z = 2) with lattice parameters: (Bu₄N)₂[Au(i-mnts)]₂; a = 14.078(3) Å, b = 8.912(3) Å, c = 20.142(4) Å, β = 106.32(5)°; (Bu₄N)₂[Au(i-mns)]₂; a = 13.998(3) Å, b = 9.125(3) Å, c = 20.039(2) Å, β = 105.12(5)°. Ab initio Hartree-Fock calculations based on the experimentally determined structure yield a positive value of the Au? Au bonding order suggesting weak bonding interactions between the d¹⁰ metal centres.     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur der Addukte [DB-18C6] · CH3CN · CH3CSOH und [DC-18C6](CH3CSOH)2 sowie der salzartigen Verbindungen [Cs(B-15C5)2]CH3CSS und [Cs(DB-18C6)]2S5(DMF)21)

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Adducts [DB-18C6] · CH₃CN · CH₃CSOH and [DC-18C6](CH₃CSOH)₂ as well as of the Salt-like Compounds [Cs(B-15C5)₂]CH₃CSS and [Cs(DB-18C6)]₂S₅(DMF)₂¹) The reaction products of crown ethers, cesium, and sulfur in aprotic solvents like acetonitrile and dimethylformamide strongly depend on the reaction conditions. Using CH₃CN as a solvent, sometimes neutral host-guest adducts crystallize only, e.g., [dibenzo-18C6] · CH₃CN · CH₃CSOH (monoclinic, S. G. P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 9.73(1) Å, b = 22.03(1) Å, c = 11.86(1) Å, β = 91.8(1)°) or [dicyclohexyl-18C6](CH₃CSOH)₂ (monoclinic, S. G. P2₁/n, Z = 2, a = 7.75(1) Å, b = 10.32(1) Å, c = 17.73(1) Å, β = 95.7(1)°). The monothioacetic acid, CH₃CSOH, must be regarded as the first product of the hydrolysis of CH₃CN. Furthermore, another product of this kind of hydrolysis, CH₃CSSH, is obtained too. Therefore, we also obtain the salt-like compound [Cs(benzo-15C5)₂]CH₃CSS (monoclinic, S. G. C2/c, Z = 4, a = 16.05(1) Å, b = 16.73(1) Å, c = 13.11(1) Å, β = 106.3(1)°). If the solvent DMF is used, the pentasulfide [Cs(dibenzo-18C6)]₂S₅(DMF)₂ crystallizes (monoclinic, S. G. P2₁/n, Z = 4, a = 14.79(1) Å, b = 14.24(1) Å, c = 25.74(1) Å, β = 92.7(1°. The S₅^2? anions show the cis-conformation.     

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.     

Dimolybdenum Complexes Containing Pairs of Bridging Diphosphine and Carboxylate Ligands. Synthesis and Structures of trans-Mo2(O2CCH3)2(μ-dppa)2(BF4)2 and trans-Mo2X2(O2C(CH2)nCH3)2(μ-dppa)2 (n = 2, 10 or 12; X = Cl or Br; dppa = N,N-Bis(diphenylphosphino)amine)

The red complex trans-Mo₂(O₂CCH₃)₂(μ-dppa)₂(BF₄)₂, 1 , was prepared by reaction of [Mo₂(O₂CCH₃)₂(CH₃CN)₆][BF₄]₂ with dppa (dppa = Ph₂PN(H)PPh₂) in THF. The reactions of Mo₂(O₂C(CH₂)_nCH₃)₄ with dppa and (CH₃)₃SiX (X = Cl or Br) afforded the complexes trans-Mo₂X₂(O₂C(CH₂)_nCH₃)₂(μ-dppa)₂ (X = Cl, n = 2, 2; X = Br, n = 2, 3; X = Cl, n = 10, 4 ; X = Cl, n = 12, 5 ). Their UV-vis, IR and ³¹P{¹H}-NMR spectra have been recorded and the structures of 1, 2 and 3 have been determined. Crystal data for 1 : space group P2₁/n, a = 12.243(1) Å, b = 17.222(1) Å, c = 13.266(1) Å, β = 95.529(1)°, V = 2784.1(6) ų, Z = 2, with final residuals R = 0.0509 and Rw = 0.0582. Crystal data for 24CH₃Cl₂: space group P2₁/n, a = 13.438(1) Å, b = 19.276(1) Å, c = 14.182(1) Å, β = 111.464(1)°, V = 3418.9(6) ų, Z = 2, with final residuals R = 0.0492 and Rw = 0.0695. Crystal data for 3·4CH₂Cl₂: space group P2₁/n, a= 13.579(1) Å, b = 19.425(1) Å, c = 14.199(1) Å, β = 111.881(2)°, V = 3475.6(7) ų, Z = 2, with final residuals R = 0.0703 and Rw = 0.0851. Comparison of the structural data shows that the effect of the axial ligand on weakening the Mo-Mo bond strength is X^? > CH₃CN > BF₄^?. The T_m values are 121.7 °C for 2 , 111.1 °C for 3 and 91.5 °C for 5 , respectively.     

Mesityl‐phenolato‐vanadium(III)‐Komplexe: Synthese,Struktur und Verhalten

Mesityl‐vanadium(III)‐phenolate Complexes: Synthesis, Structure, and Reactivity Protolysis reactions of [VMes₃(THF)] with ortho‐substituted phenols (2‐iso‐propyl‐(H–IPP), 2‐tert‐butyl(H–TBP), 2,4,6‐trimethylphenol (HOMes) and 2,2′biphenol (H₂–Biphen) yield the partially and fully phenolate substituted complexes [VMes(OAr)₂(THF)₂] (OAr = IPP ( 1 ), TBP ( 2 )), [VMes₂(OMes)(THF)] ( 4 ), [V(OAr)₃(THF)₂] (OAr = TBP ( 3 ), OMes ( 5 )), and [V₂(Biphen)₃(THF)₄] ( 6 ). Treatment of 6 with Li₂Biphen(Et₂O)₄ results in formation of [{Li(OEt₂)}₃V(Biphen)₃] ( 7 ) and with MesLi complexes [{Li(THF)₂}₂VMes(Biphen)₂] · THF ( 8 ) and [{Li(DME)}VMes₂(Biphen)] ( 9 ) are formed. Reacting [VCl₃(THF)₃] with LiOMes in 1 : 1 to 1 : 4 ratios yields the componds [VCl_3–n(OMes)_n(THF)₂] (n = 1 ( 5 b ), 2 ( 5 a ), 3 ( 5 )) and [{Li(DME)₂}V(OMes)₄] ( 5 c ), the latter showing thermochromism due to a complexation/decomplexation equilibrium of the solvated cation. The mixed ligand mesityl phenolate complexes [{Li(DME)_n}{VMes₂(OAr)₂}] (OAr = IPP ( 10 ), TBP ( 11 ), OMes ( 12 ) (n = 2 or 3) and [{Li(DME)₂}{VMes(OMes)₃}] ( 15 ) are obtained by reaction of 1 , 2 , 5 a and 5 with MesLi. With [{Li(DME)₂(THF)}{VMes₃(IPP)}] ( 13 ) a ligand exchange product of 10 was isolated. Addition of LiOMes to [VMes₃(THF)] forming [Li(THF)₄][VMes₃(OMes)] ( 14 ) completes the series of [Li(solv.)_x][VMes_4–n(OMes)_n] (n = 1 to 4) complexes which have been oxidised to their corresponding neutral [VMes_4–n(OMes)_n] derivatives 16 to 19 by reaction with p‐chloranile. They were investigated by epr spectroscopy. The molecular structures of 1 , 3 , 5 , 5 a , 5 a – Br , 7 , 10 and 13 have been determined by X‐ray analysis. In 1 (monoclinic, C2/c, a = 29.566(3) Å, b = 14.562(2) Å, c = 15.313(1) Å, β = 100.21(1)°, Z = 8), 3 (orthorhombic, Pbcn, a = 28.119(5) Å, b = 14.549(3) Å, c = 17.784(4) Å, β = 90.00°, Z = 8), ( 5 ) (triclinic, P1, a = 8.868(1) Å, b = 14.520(3) Å, c = 14.664(3) Å, α = 111.44(1)°, β = 96.33(1)°, γ = 102.86(1)°, Z = 2), 5 a (monoclinic, P2₁/c, a = 20.451(2) Å, b = 8.198(1) Å, c = 15.790(2) Å, β = 103.38(1)°, Z = 4) and 5 a – Br (monoclinic, P2₁/c, a = 21.264(3) Å, b = 8.242(4) Å, c = 15.950(2) Å, β = 109.14(1)°, Z = 4) the vanadium atoms are coordinated trigonal bipyramidal with the THF molecules in the axial positions. The central atom in 7 (trigonal, P3c1, a = 20.500(3) Å, b = 20.500(3) Å, c = 18.658(4) Å, Z = 6) has an octahedral environment. The three Li(OEt₂)⁺ fragments are bound bridging the biphenolate ligands. The structures of 10 (monoclinic, P2₁/c, a = 16.894(3) Å, b = 12.181(2) Å, c = 25.180(3) Å, β = 91.52(1)°, Z = 4) and 13 (orthorhombic, Pna2₁, a = 16.152(4) Å, b = 17.293(6) Å, c = 16.530(7) Å, Z = 4) are characterised by separated ions with tetrahedrally coordinated vanadate(III) anions and the lithium cations being the centres of octahedral and trigonal bipyramidal solvent environments, respectively.     

Preparation and Structure Determination of SrMn2(PO4)2 and Redetermination of b ′‐Mn3(PO4)2

Pale rose single crystals of SrMn₂(PO₄)₂ were obtained from a mixture of SrCl₂ · 6 H₂O, Mn(CH₃COO)₂, and (NH₄)₂HPO₄ after thermal decomposition and finally melting at 1100 °C. The new crystal structure of strontium manganese orthophosphate [P‐1, Z = 4, a = 8.860(6) Å, b = 9.054(6) Å, c = 10.260(7) Å, α = 124.27(5)°, β = 90.23(5)°, γ = 90.26(6)°, 4220 independent reflections, R1 = 0.034, wR2 = 0.046] might be described as hexagonal close‐packing of phosphate groups. The octahedral, tetrahedral and trigonal‐bipyramidal voids within this [PO₄] packing provide different positions for 8‐ and 10‐fold [SrO_x] and distorted octahedral [MnO₆] coordination according to a formulation Mn Mn Mn Sr (PO₄)₄. Single crystals of β′‐Mn₃(PO₄)₂ (pale rose) were grown by chemical vapour transport (850 °C → 800 °C, P/I mixtures as transport agent). The unit cell of β′‐Mn₃(PO₄)₂ [P2₁/c, Z = 12, a = 8.948(2) Å, b = 10.050(2) Å, c = 24.084(2) Å, β = 120.50°, 2953 independent reflections, R1 = 0.0314, wR2 = 0.095] contains 9 independent Mn²⁺. The reinvestigation of the crystal structure led to distinctly better agreement factors and significantly reduced standard deviations for the interatomic distances.     

Rhenium(I) Tellurolate,Telluroether and Bidentate-Telluroether Complexes: Crystal Structures of Re(CO)3Br(PhTe(CH2)3TePh), PhTeRe(CO)5 Re2(μ-SePh)2(CO)8 and [(PhTeMe)Re(CO)5][BF4]

The monomeric rhenium(I) complex with bidentate telluroether ligand Re(CO)₃Br(PhTe(CH₂)₃TePh) (1) was accessible via reaction of the PhTe(CH₂)₃TePh with Re(CO)₅Br. This chelate complex crystallized in triclinic space group $ {\rm P}\bar 1 $ with a = 9.390(5) Å, b = 10.961(3) Å, c = 11.849(4) Å a = 63.30(3)°, β = 87.49(4)° γ = 69.31(4)°, V = 1009.5(7) ų Z = 2, R = 0.033, and R_w = 0.034. Reaction of Re(CO)₅Cl with NaTePh yielded the Re(I) specics PhTeRe(CO)₅ (2). This complex crystallized in triclinic space group $ {\rm P}\bar 1 $ with a = 7.085(1) Å, b = 9.203(1) Å, c = 11.341(1) Å, α = 107.24(1)°, β = 100.56(1)°, γ = 96.47(1)°, V = 683.2(2) ų, Z = 2, R = 0.027, R_w = 0.022. Reaction of PhTeRe(CO)₅ and (PhSe)₂ in THF at 65 °C yielded a product that was confirmed crystallographically to be the known species Re₂(μ-SePh)₂(CO)₈ (3), in which two phenylselenolate ligands bridge the two Re(I). Compound 3 crystallized in monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a = 7.210(2) Å, b = 18.862(6) Å, c = 9.083(3) Å, β = 107.48(3)° V = 1178.2(7) ų, Z = 2, R = 0.046, and R_w = 0.051. Methylation of PhTeRe(CO)₅ with [Me₃O][BF₄] afforded Re(I) product [(PhTeMe)Re(CO)₅][BF₄] (4). This monodentate telluroether species crystallized in monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a = 8.405(1) Å, b = 13.438(3) Å, c = 15.560(2) Å, β = 92.59(1)° V = 1755.5(5) ų, Z = 4, R = 0.035, and R_w = 0.035.