σ-Aromaticity-Induced Stabilization of Heterometallic Supertetrahedral Clusters [Zn6Ge16]4− and [Cd6Ge16]4−

In this work, the largest heterometallic supertetrahedral clusters, [Zn₆Ge₁₆]⁴⁻ and [Cd₆Ge₁₆]⁴⁻, were directly self-assembled through highly-charged [Ge₄]⁴⁻ units and transition metal cations, in which 3-center–2-electron σ bonding in Ge₂Zn or Ge₂Cd triangles plays a vital role in the stabilization of the whole structure. The cluster structures have an open framework with a large central cavity of diameter 4.6 Å for Zn and 5.0 Å for Cd, respectively. Time-dependent HRESI-MS spectra show that the larger clusters grow from smaller components with a single [Ge₄]⁴⁻ and ZnMes₂ units. Calculations performed at the DFT level indicate a very large HOMO–LUMO energy gap in [M₆Ge₁₆]⁴⁻ (2.22 eV), suggesting high kinetic stability that may offer opportunities in materials science. These observations offer a new strategy for the assembly of heterometallic clusters with high symmetry.     

[6O]富勒烯的化学修饰

对近年来一些新的[60]富勒烯的化学修饰方法进行了综述。参考文献76篇。     

The vibrational spectra of [Nb(O2)F5]2−

The Raman and i.r. spectra of solid K₂[Nb(O₂)F₅] · H₂O and the Raman spectrum of its aqueous solution are reported, and assignments for the vibrations of the anion proposed.     

Subtle difference of [SiMo12O40]4− and [PMo12O40]3− inducing two new distinct Keggin-Ag-(1H-Pyrazole) compounds

Two new inorganic-organic hybrid compounds based on α-Keggin clusters and Ag-(1H-Pyrazole) subunits, [AgL₂]₄[SiMo₁₂O₄₀] (1) and [AgL₂]₃[PMo₁₂O₄₀] (2) (L = pyrazole), have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. In 1, there are two kinds of chains, the chains linked by two [AgL₂]⁺ clusters and the other linked only by one [AgL₂]⁺, which further connect by sharing [SiMo₁₂O₄₀]^4? anions to construct a 2-D layer. In 2, four-supporting [PMo₁₂O₄₀]^3? anions are fused by [Ag(1)L₂]⁺ subunits to form a 1-D chain. Through weak interactions of Ag?O (3.091 Å) a 2-D supramolecular layer is constructed. Additionally, the electrochemical properties of title compounds and the photocatalytic properties of 2 have been studied.     

Thermogravimetric analysis of the copper silicate mineral dioptase Cu6[Si6O18]·6H2O

There have been a few studies on the thermal decomposition of dioptase Cu₆[Si₆O₁₈]·6H₂O. The results of these analyses are somewhat conflicting and the conclusions vary among these thermo-analytical studies. The objective of this research is to report the thermal analysis of dioptase from different origins and to show the mechanism of decomposition. Thermal decomposition occurs over a very wide temperature range from around 400 to 730 °C with the loss of water. Two additional mass loss steps are observed at around 793 and 835 °C with loss of oxygen. The infrared spectra of dioptase in the hydroxyl stretching region enables the hydrogen bond distances of water molecules in the dioptase structure to be calculated. The large variation in the hydrogen bond distances offers an explanation as to why the decomposition of dioptase with loss of water occurs over such a wide temperature range.     

An investigation of microporous cetineite-type phases A6[B12O18][CX3]2[Dx(H2O,OH,O)6−y] I. The cetineite structure field

Hydrothermal syntheses between 120 and 200 °C have been performed to determine the chemical variability of semiconducting microporous materials with cetineite structure. The syntheses were based on the general formula A₆[B₁₂O₁₈][CX₃]₂[D_x(H₂O,OH,O)_6−y], (0≤×≤2; 0≤y≤6), which was derived from X-ray crystal structure refinements. A = Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, Rb⁺, Cs⁺, Tl⁺, NH₄⁺, Ca²⁺, Sr²⁺, and Ba²⁺ were introduced as hydroxides, in some cases as carbonates, B = C = As³⁺, Sb³⁺, and Bi³⁺, and X = S²⁻, Se²⁻, and Te²⁻ as elements. Only syntheses with B = C = Sb³⁺ and X = S²⁻ and Se²⁻ were successfull. Known cetineite-type phases now include the element combinations A/Sb³⁺/S²⁻ with A = Na⁺ and K⁺, and A/Sb³⁺/Se²⁻ with A = Na⁺, K⁺, Rb⁺, Sr²⁺, Ba²⁺, and probably Tl⁺. Variable amounts of Na⁺, Sb³⁺ and C⁴⁺ were found to occupy the D position of the cetineite-type structure. The chemical variability can be described by the coupled substitutions A⁺ + H₂OA²⁺ + OH⁻ mH₂OD^m+ + mOH, and nOH⁻Dⁿ⁺ + nO²⁻. The crystals obtained are orange to dark red, in agreement with their semiconducting properties.     

Temperature-dependent luminescence spectra of [ReCl6]2− doped in K2PtCl6-type crystals

Luminescence spectra of [ReCl₆]²⁻ doped in various cubic Rb₂MCl₆ (M = Te, Sn) host crystals have been measured at temperatures between 20 and 240 K. Excitation was obtained at different energy using various laser lines. The intensities of vibronic fundamentals belonging to the Γ₇(²T_2g) → Γ₈(⁴A_2g) transition are compared to theoretical models which describe temperature-dependent transition rates giving rise to vibronic sidebands.     

Electronic structure and spectra of [Fe(CN)6SO3]4−

The complex ion [Fe(CN)₆SO₃]⁴⁻ has been prepared in aqueous solution and as the zinc salt in the solid state. The electronic and IR spectra of the complex ion (I) have been recorded. MO calculations have been performed to understand the electronic structure of complex I. The electronic spectra of I and hexacyanoferrate(II) [HCF(II)] have been calculated and compared with the experimental results for I, HCF(II) and HCF(III). The experimental and theoretical results suggest that the oxidation state of Fe in I is + 3 and not +2 and the SO₃ moiety is bonded to one of the nitrogen atoms of the cyano group.     

The bis(ethylene)-dithiotetrathiafulvalene radical salt of [PVMo11O40]4−

The charge transfer salt, (ET)5PVMo11O40·2H2O [ET=bis(ethylene)-dithiotetrathiafulvalene], was prepared by reducing the diamagnetic molybdovanadophosphoric heteropoly acid (H4PMo11VO40·nH2O, HMVP) with the organic donor ET. The u.v.-vis spectrum of the complex shows an electronic transfer band at 900nm. The i.r. and Raman spectra suggest that the ET donor molecules are all completely ionized. Magnetic measurements indicate the presence of antiferromagnetic interactions in the ET organic sublattice. The e.s.r. spectrum exhibits a VIV signal with g=1.9718 and a=57.5cm–1. Over the measured temperature range (75–300K), no significant interaction between the paramagnetic anion and the organic radical cation is observed.     

Synthesis,structural characterization,and properties of two new polyoxovanadates based on decavanadate [V10O28]6−

Two new decavanadate metal compounds, [Co(pyim)₃]₂[V₁₀O₂₈]·7H₂O (1) and [Ni(pyim)₃]₂[H₂V₁₀O₂₈]·4H₂O (2) (pyim?=?2-(2-pyridyl)-imidazole), have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis, single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, infrared spectra, powder X-ray diffraction analysis, and thermogravimetric analysis. Crystallographic analysis reveals that 1 is constructed from [V₁₀O₂₈]^6?, metal cation [Co(pyim)₃]³⁺, and water. [V₁₀O₂₈]^6? clusters are connected by waters through O–H?O hydrogen bonds to form a sheet structure which is further connected by N–H?O hydrogen bonds to form a 3-D supermolecular framework. In 2, although [Ni(pyim)₃]²⁺ is similar to [Co(pyim)₃]³⁺ in 1, the M?O cluster anion is protonated [H₂V₁₀O₂₈]^4?.     

Synthesis, crystal structure, and thermal analysis of hexahydrogen dodecavanadate of composition [NH3 · H2O]6 · H6[Ca4V12O40] · 6H2O

Dihydrogen dodecavanadate of composition [NH₃ · H₂O]₆ · H₆[Ca₄V₁₂O₄₀] · 6H₂O was synthe-sized and studied by X-ray crystallography and TGA analyses. The crystals are cubic, space group I $\bar 4$ 3m;; unit cell parameters: a = 13.518(2) ?, V = 2470.4(3) ?³, ??_calc = 2.2334 g/cm³, Z = 2.     

Synthesis and structures of mercury and cadmium complexes: [Ph4Sb] 2 + [Hg2I6]2−·Ph2Hg, [Ph4Sb] 2 + [E2I6]2− (E = Hg, Cd), and [Ph4Sb] 2 + [Hg4I10]2−

The reaction of pentaphenylantimony with mercury iodide affords the ionic complex [Ph₄Sb] ₂ ⁺ [Hg₂I₆]^2?·Ph₂Hg (I). The [Ph₄Sb] ₂ ⁺ [Hg₂I₆]^2? (II) and [Ph₄Sb] ₂ ⁺ [Cd₂I₆]^2? (III) complexes are synthesized from tetraphenylantimony iodide and mercury and cadmium iodides. The [Ph₄Sb] ₂ ⁺ [Hg₄I₁₀]^2? complex (IV) is prepared from tetraphenylantimony 2,4-dimethylbenzenesulfonate and mercury iodide. According to the X-ray diffraction data, the Sb atom in the [Ph₄Sb]⁺ cations of complex I has virtually ideal tetrahedral coordination (the CSbC angles are 108.09°–109.64°). In the central square fragment Hg₂I₂ of the [Hg₂I₆]^2? anion, the Hg-I_br bond lengths are 2.825 and 3.075 Å, and the terminal iodine atoms are more strongly bonded to the mercury atoms (Hg-I_term 2.691 and 2.700 Å). The [Cd₂I₆]^2? anion in complex III has a similar structure (the Cd-I_bridg and Cd-I_term distances are 2.865, 2.872 and 2.723, 2.748 Å, respectively). The anions in complex IV are joined by I…Hg (3.651 Å) and I…I (4.058 Å) interactions into an infinite dimeric network.     

Synthesis and Structure of Two Keggin-Type Heteropolyanions: [VMo12O40]3n− n (1) and [H3PMoVMoVI 11O40]1− (2)

Two Keggin-type heteropolyanions were synthesized and characterized by X-ray crystal structure and elemental analysis as well as infrared spectroscopy. Both K₃[VMo₁₂O₄₀]19H₂O (1) and [N _i (H₂O)₆][H₃PMo^VMo^VI ₁₁O₄₀]₂30 H₂O (2) were prepared in aqueous solution. Compound 1 crystallized in the space group Pm-3m, a=10.6513(1) Å, V=1208.4(3) ų, Z=1. Compound 2 crystallized in the space group R-3 with a=b=13.9669(2) Å, c=42.0075(5) Å, V=7096.71(2) ų, Z=3. The compound 1 contains a {K₆VMo₁₂O₄₀} group in which six potassium ions form a regular {K₆} octahedron. The heteropolyanion [VMo₁₂O₄₀]^3– was capped by six potassium ions and enclosed by {K₆} octahedron. A three-dimensional structure was formed by the buildup of {K₃[VMo₁₂O₄₀]} _n . Compound 2 contains a one-electron reduced heteropolyanion [H₃PMo^VMo^VI ₁₁O₄₀]^1–. Ni²⁺ coordinated by six water molecules as the counter cation balances the negative charge of the molecule.     

New Heteropolytungstates Incorporating Dioxouranium(VI). Derivatives of α-[SiW9O34]10−, α-[AsW9O33]9−, γ-[SiW10O36]8−, and [As4W40O140]28−

Reaction of uranium salts with several lacunary polyoxotungstate anions yields four new heteropolyanion assemblies in which the uranium atoms occupy pentagonal bipyramidal coordination polyhedra. Treatment of A,-[SiW₉O₃₄]^10– with UO₂(NO₃)₂ leads to Na₁₄[Na₂(UO₂)₂(SiW₉O₃₄)₂]38H₂O (1, Monoclinic, P2₁/c, a=16.5719(8) Å, b=14.1689(7) Å, c=21.2528(10) Å, =111.6670(10)°, V=4786.6(4) ų, Z=2) which proves to be isostructural with the analogous derivative of [PW₉O₃₄]^9– reported previously. Solutions of 1 exhibit the 5-line W-NMR spectrum expected for the structure of C _i point symmetry. The salt (NH₄)₁₇[(UO₂)₃(H₂O)₄As₃W₂₆O₉₄]16H₂O (2, Orthorhombic, Pnma, a=40.1747(2) Å, b=18.25840(10) Å, c=18.0817(2) Å, V=13263.4(2) ų, Z=4) was isolated in 64% yield from a reaction of UO₂(NO₃)₂ with B,-[AsW₉O₃₃]^9–. The structure of the anion in 2 has C _s symmetry and contains one -AsW₉O₃₃ and two novel -AsW₈O₃₀ units linked by the UO²⁺ ₂ groups; an additional WO₆ links the two AsW₈ fragments. Spectrophotometric titration of UCl₄ with the sodium salt of [As₄W₄₀O₁₄₀]^28– indicated the formation of a 4:1 U:As₄W₄₀ complex. During attempts to isolate a crystalline product from this reaction the uranium became oxidized and a guanidinium salt of [Na(UO₂)₃(OH)(H₂O)₆As₄W₄₀O₁₄₀(WO)]^18– (3, Orthorhombic, Fdd2, a=54.848(3) Å, b=80.809(4) Å, c=20.2874(2) Å, V=89919(7), Z=16) was isolated. The partially disordered structure of 3 shows the S₂ and adjacent sites of the lacunary As₄W₄₀ anion to be occupied by three UO₅ and one WO₅ polyhedra. A tetrameric assembly of -SiW₁₀ units linked by UO²⁺ ₂ groups occurs in [{M(OH₂)}₄(UO₂)₄(OH)₂(SiW₁₀O₃₆)₄]^22– (lithium salt, M=Na, 4a, tetragonal, P4₂/nmc, a=b=26.5285(2) Å, c=15.0463(2) Å, V=10589.0(2) ų, Z=2; sodium-potassium salt, M=K, 4b, orthorhombic, Fddd, a=24.180(5) Å, b=31.696(6) Å, c=58.012(12) Å, V=44460(15) ų, Z=8). Tungsten-183 NMR spectra show the slow transformation of the expected 5-line (1:1:1:1:1) spectrum of 4a to a new species giving a 6-line spectrum (2:2:2:1:2:1). The latter complex has not been successfully isolated.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and properties of tungstoantimonates with CuII or NiII sandwiched by two [ α -SbW9O33]9− or [ β -SbW9O33]9− subunits

Two sandwich-type tungstoantimonates K₄Na₂H₃[Na₂K(H₂O)₂{Cu(H₂O)}₃(α-SbW₉O₃₃)₂]?·?15H₂O (1) and Na₄H₄[{Ni(H₂O)₃}₂{W(OH)₂}₂{β-SbW₉O₃₃}₂]?·?23H₂O (2) were prepared from aqueous solution by different strategies. They were characterized by X-ray structure analysis, electrochemical analysis, EPR and IR spectroscopy. Both compounds are sandwich-like tungstoantimonates built from two B-[SbW₉O₃₃]^9? building blocks. The polyoxoanion of 1 consists of two trivacant B-α-[SbW₉O₃₃]^9? moieties linked by three Cu²⁺ ions leading to a Hervé-type sandwich framework. The polyoxoanion in 2 is composed of two isomeric B-β-[SbW₉O₃₃]^9? subunits joined together by two Ni²⁺ and two W⁶⁺ ions resulting in a Krebs-type sandwich structure.     

Assembly of three supramolecular compounds based on [P2Mo5O23]6− and Ni(II) complexes

Three supramolecular compounds based on [P₂Mo₅O₂₃]^6? and Ni(II)–bim, [Ni(bim)₃]₃[P₂Mo₅O₂₃]·2H₂O (1), [Ni(Hbim)(bim)₂]₄[P₂Mo₅O₂₃]₂·3H₂O (2), and [Ni(bim)(Hbim)(phen)]₂[P₂Mo₅O₂₃]·7H₂O (3) (bim?=?2,2′-biimidazole, phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline), have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR, and TG. All the compounds show 3-D supramolecular networks constructed from weak interactions among free Ni(II) complex, water, and oxygens of [P₂Mo₅O₂₃]^6?. Compound 3 represents the first supramolecular example integrating {Ni(bim)(Hbim)(phen)} with Strandberg-type phosphomolybdate. The compounds display good electrocatalytic activity to reduce hydrogen peroxide and intense fluorescence properties in solution at room temperature.     

The excited-state geometry of [Re2Cl8]2−

We report the luminescence spectrum of a single crystal of [Bu₄N]₂[Re₂Cl₈] at ≈20 K. The spectrum shows progressions in the Re-Re stretching vibration v₁ based on an electronic origin at 14161 cm⁻¹ and on false origins. The luminescence spectrum exhibits a “mirror-image” relationship to the absorption spectrum and is interpreted as showing that the transition originates from the ¹δδ¹ excited state of the eclipsed ion.     

Synthesis, Electrochemistry and Crystal Structure of the [Ni36Pt4(CO)45]6− and [Ni37Pt4(CO)46]6− Hexaanions

The [Ni₃₆Pt₄(CO)₄₅]^6- and [Ni₃₇Pt₄(CO)₄₆]^6- clusters have been obtained in mixture upon reaction in acetonitrile of [Ni₆(CO)₁₂]^2- salts with K₂PtCl₄ in a 2.5:1 molar ratio. The two hexaanions were indistinguishable by spectroscopic techniques. Crystallization of their trimethylbenzylammonium salts led to crystals of composition 0.5[NMe₃CH₂Ph]₆[Ni₃₆Pt₄(CO)₄₅]-0.5[NMe₃CH₂Ph]₆[Ni₃₇Pt₄(CO)₄₆]·C₃H₈O, hexagonal,space group P6₃ (No. 173), a=17.853(9), c=27.127(13) Å, Z=2; final R=0.057. The metal core of the [Ni₃₆Pt₄(CO)₄₅]^6- anion consists of a Pt₄ tetrahedron fully encapsulated in a shell of 36 Ni atoms belonging to a very distorted and incomplete ₅ tetrahedron. The [Ni₃₇Pt₄(CO)₄₆]^6- hexaanion derives from the former by capping the unique triangular face of the metal polyhedron with an additional Ni(CO) fragment. The [Ni₃₆Pt₄(CO)₄₅]^6--[Ni₃₇Pt₄(CO)₄₆]^6- mixture is rapidly degraded to the known [Ni₉Pt₃(CO)₂₁]^4- cluster by exposure to carbon monoxide. Its reaction with protic acids initially affords the corresponding [H_6-nNi₃₆Pt₄(CO)₄₅]^n--[H_6-nNi₃₇Pt₄(CO)₄₆]^n- (n=5, 4) derivatives, and eventually leads to rearrangement to the known [H_6-n Ni₃₈Pt₆(CO)₄₈]^n- species. Both [Ni₃₆Pt₄(CO)₄₅]^6--[Ni₃₇Pt₄(CO)₄₆]^6- and [HNi₃₆Pt₄(CO)₄₅]^5--[HNi₃₇Pt₄(CO)₄₆]^5- mixtures have been chemically and electrochemically reduced to their corresponding [Ni₃₆Pt₄(CO)₄₅]^n--[Ni₃₇Pt₄(CO)₄₆]^n- (n=7–9) and [HNi₃₆Pt₄(CO)₄₅]^n--[HNi₃₇Pt₄(CO)₄₆]^n- (n=6–8) mixtures.     

A MECHANISTIC STUDY OF THE FORMATION OF [Ru6C(CO)16]2− FROM [Ru6(CO)18]2−

Abstract

The kinetics of the transformation of [Ru₆(CO)₁₈]^2? into [Ru₆C(CO)₁₆]^2? in diglyme over the temperature range 130–160°C have been determined. The results are consistent with reversible loss of a carbonyl ligand from [Ru₆(CO)₁₈]^2?, followed by formation of carbon dioxide and reassociation of carbon monoxide to give the observed product. Mass spectral analysis of the evolved carbon dioxide trapped as barium carbonate supports an intramolecular pathway for the disproportionation of carbon monoxide.