Synthesis,characterization and 1H NMR studies of [Co(en)2(malH)2]ClO4·H2O

The trans-[Co(en)₂(malH)₂]ClO₄·H₂O complex was prepared by the reaction of sodium hydrogen malonate with [Co(en)₂(H₂O₂](ClO₄)₃ in the presence of a large concentration of perchlorate ion. It showed a three-band visible spectrum (γγ_max 357, 448 and 542.6 nm), diagnostic of a trans-MA₄B₂ system and gave characteristic IR bands as expected for a trans-bisethylenediamine cobalt(III) complex. The ¹H NMR spectrum in DMSO-d₆ revealed a broad band at 5.8 ppm assignable to the amino hydrogen and a single band at 2.68 for the ethylene group of the chelate ring. The

group of the hydrogen malonate ion appeared as a sharp singlet at 2.95 ppm and integration showed the presence of two bimalonate groups. The reactive methylene protons were found to be exchangeable. Ion association by counter ions of the complex ion in DMSO-d₆ showed no preference among amino protons. This is as expected for trans complexes with D_2h-symmetry.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Luminescence Property of [Co(hmz)2(H2O)4]·2H2O

A new mononuclear Co(Ⅱ) complex, [Co(hmz)2(H2O)4]·2H2O, has been synthesized by the reaction of Co(CH3COO)2·4H2O with 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-5-mercaptotetrazole (Hhmz). It crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 13.502(5), b = 6.718(3), c = 13.972(6) (A), β = 117.532(4)°, V = 1123.9(8) (A)3, Z = 2, M r = 553.45, F(000) = 570, Dc = 1.635 g/cm3, μ = 1.008 mm-1, the final R = 0.0272 and wR = 0.0684 for 2194 observed reflections (Ⅰ＞ 2σ(Ⅰ)). The Co(Ⅱ) is six-coordinated by two nitrogen atoms from two hmz-1 ligands and four water molecules, forming an octahedral geometry. The intermolecular hydrogen bonding and offset-panel π-π stacking interactions between the adjacent molecules extend the compound into a three- dimensional supramolecular framework. The title compound emits strong blue fluorescent light (λem(max) = 427 nm) at room temperature and is red-shifted compared with free ligand Hhmz (λem(max) = 342 nm).     

Thermal decomposition reaction kinetics of complexes of [Sm(o-MOBA)3bipy]2·H2O and [Sm(m-MOBA)3bipy]2·H2O

The complexes of [Sm(o-MOBA)₃bipy]₂·H₂O and [Sm(m-MOBA)₃bipy]₂·H₂O (o(m)-MOBA = o(m)-methoxybenzoic acid, bipy-2,2′-bipyridine) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV, XRD and molar conductance, respectively. The thermal decomposition processes of the two complexes were studied by means of TG–DTG and IR techniques. The thermal decomposition kinetics of them were investigated from analysis of the TG and DTG curves by jointly using advanced double equal-double steps method and Starink method. The kinetic parameters (activation energy E and pre-exponential factor A) and thermodynamic parameters (ΔH ^≠ , ΔG ^≠ and ΔS ^≠) of the second-step decomposition process for the two complexes were obtained, respectively.     

Synthesis, properties, and thermal decomposition of compounds [Co(En)3][Fe(CN)6] · 2H2O and [Co(En)3]4[Fe(CN)6]3 · 15H2O

Binary complex salts, [Co(En)₃][Fe(CN)6] · 2H₂O and [Co(En)₃]₄[Fe(CN)₆]₃ · 15H₂O, are synthesized. The properties of the salts and their thermolysis in air, dihydrogen, and argon are studied. Oxides of the central ions of the binary complex salts are found to be the thermolysis products in an oxidative atmosphere. Solid solutions (intermetallic compounds) CoFe are the thermolysis products in the reductive atmosphere, whereas intermetallides containing considerable amounts of C and N and an impurity of Co and Fe oxides are the thermolysis products in an inert atmosphere. Gaseous thermolysis products in dihydrogen and argon are NH₃, hydrocarbons, and ethylenediamine.     

Stabilization of tetrameric metavanadate ion by tris(1,10-phenanthroline)cobalt(III): synthesis,spectroscopic, and X-ray structural study of [Co(phen)3]3(V4O12)2Cl · 27H2O

A new complex salt of composition [Co(phen)₃]₃(V₄O₁₂)₂Cl ? 27H₂O (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline and [V₄O₁₂]^4? = tetrameric metavanadate, dodecaoxotetravanadate ion) was synthesized by the reaction of appropriate salts in aqueous medium. The complex salt has been characterized by elemental analyses, thermogravimetric analysis, cyclic voltammetry, FT-IR, and UV-Vis spectroscopies, solubility product and conductance measurements. Single crystal X-ray structure determination revealed ionic structure consisting of three complex cations, [Co(phen)₃]³⁺, two [V₄O₁₂]^4? anions, one chloride and 27 lattice water molecules. Detailed structural and spectroscopic analyses of [Co(phen)₃]₃(V₄O₁₂)₂Cl ? 27H₂O showed that the large anion is stabilized by large cationic metal complex as there is preferred shape compatibility that leads to a large number of lattice-stabilizing non-covalent interactions.     

Syntheses and structural determination of the nine-coordinate rare earth metal complexes: [TbIII(Eg3a)(H2O)2] · 4.5H2O and K[TbIII(Edta)(H2O)3] · 5H2O

Two title complexes, [Tb^III(Eg3a)(H₂O)₂] · 4.5H₂O (I) (H₃Eg3a = 3-carboxymethyl-6, 9-dioxa-3,12-diazatetradecanedioic acid) and K[Tb^III(Edta)(H₂O)₃] · 5H₂O(II) (H₄Edta = ethylenediamine-N,N,N′,N′-tetraaceti acid), were prepared and characterized by FT-IR, elemental analyses, TGA-DTA-DTG, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction technique. For I, the Tb³⁺ ion is nine-coordinated by an Eg3a ligand and two coordination water molecules, yielding a monocapped square-antiprismatic (MCSAP) conformation. Complex I crystallizes in the monoclinic system with P2₁/c space group. The crystal data are as follows: a = 9.237(3), b = 10.018(3), c = 23.580(7) Å, β = 99.021(5)°, V = 2155.2(11) ų, Z = 4, ρ = 1.822 Mg m^?3, μ = 3.353 mm^?1, F(000) = 1180, R ₁ = 0.0445 and wR ₂ = 0.1034 for 4262 observed reflections with I ≥ 2σ(I). For II, the Tb³⁺ ion is nine-coordinated by an Edta ligand and three coordinate water molecules also yielding a MCSAP conformation. Complex II crystallizes in the orthorhombic system with Fdd2 space group. The crystal data are as follows: a = 19.373(5), b = 35.429(10), c = 12.114(3) Å, V = 8315(4) ų, Z = 16, ρ = 2.014 Mg m^?3, μ = 2.014 mm^?1, F(000) = 5024, R ₁ = 0.0224 and wR ₂ = 0.0557 for 3189 observed reflections with I ≥ 2σ(I). The potassium cations bridge the coordination spheres yielding many infinite long 1-D zigzag-type chains. The molecular structure of I is more stable than that of II. According to thermal analyses, the collapsing temperatures of crystal structure are 314°C for I and 348°C for II, which indicates that the crystal structure of II is more stable.     

Transition metal salts of quinoline: synthesis,structure and magnetic behavior of (QuinH)2[MX4]·2H2O [Quin = quinoline; M = Mn,Co, Cu,Zn], (QuinH)2[MnBr2(H2O)2](Br)2 and (QuinH)[Cu(Quin)Br3]

Abstract

A family of compounds of general formula (QuinH)₂MX₄·2H₂O has been prepared and characterized [Quin?=?quinoline; M, X?=?Co,Cl (1); M, X?=?Co,Br (2); M, X?=?Zn,Br (3); M, X?=?Mn,Cl (4)]. The complexes crystallize in the monoclinic space group C2/c as well-isolated layers containing the MX₄^?2 anions and water molecules, separated by the quinolinium cations. The bromide analogue of 4, compound 5 (QuinH)₂[MnBr₂(H₂O)₂](Br)₂, also crystallizes in the C2/c space group, but comprises a co-crystal of manganese bromide dihydrate and quinolinium bromide. The temperature dependent magnetic properties of the complexes are described, along with the tetrachlorocuprate analogue (7). All compounds show weak antiferromagnetic interactions (J/k_B?～?0.06–1.4 K) and good one- or two-dimensional isolation. In addition, the crystal structure of the mixed quinoline/quinolinium complex (QuinH)[Cu(Quin)Br₃] (triclinic, P-1) is reported.     

Syntheses and structural determination of eight-coordinate Na[YbIII(Cydta)(H2O)2] · 5H2O and [YbIII(Hegta)] · 2H2O complexes

Na[Yb^III(Cydta)(H₂O)₂] · 5H₂O (1) (H₄Cydta = trans-1,2-cyclohexanediamine-N,N,N′,N′-tetraacetic acid) and [Yb^III(Hegta)] · 2H₂O (2) (H₄egta = ethyleneglycol-bis-(2-aminoethylether)-N,N,N′,N′-tetraacetic acid) were prepared and their composition and structures were determined by elemental analyses and single-crystal X-ray diffraction techniques. Complex 1 crystallized in the triclinic crystal system with space group P 1; the Yb^III is eight-coordinate by a hexadentate Cydta and two water molecules. Complex 2 is a protonated egta complex, crystallized in the monoclinic crystal system with space group P 2 ₁ /c; Yb^III is coordinated only by the octadentate Hegta ligand. Both these complexes adopt a pseudo-square antiprismatic conformation.     

Magneto-structural studies of two new cobalt(II)-N,N-diisobutylisonicotinamide compounds: [CoLCl2]n and [Co(L)2(H2O)4][CoLBr3]2·2H2O

Two similar synthetic pathways using the ligand N,N-diisobutylisonicotinamide (L) with anhydrous CoX(2) salts (being X = Cl(-), Br(-)) led to different species: a one-dimensional system, [CoLCl(2)](n), 1, and an ionic product [Co(L)(2)(H(2)O)(4)][CoLBr(3)](2)·2H(2)O, 2, respectively. Compound 1 is a polymer in which ligand L coordinates to tetrahedral Co(II) ions in a bidentate bridging fashion using the pyridine nitrogen and carbonyl oxygen atoms. Compound 2 consists of one octahedral cationic [Co(L)(2)(H(2)O)(4)](2+) entity and two tetrahedral anionic [CoLBr(3)](-) units. In this system, the ligand molecules coordinate only through the pyridine nitrogen atoms. The magnetic properties of 1 and 2 were investigated in the temperature range of 2.0 to 300.0 K and correlations between both (due to the existence of similar features) examined. The study of the magnetic properties of 1 was carried out by considering each Co(II) ion as a perfectly isolated system, hence, J = 0, but taking into account a significant zero-field splitting contribution due to distortions on the tetrahedral environment of the cobalt atoms. The fit of the magnetic susceptibility data together with reduced magnetization vs H/T measurements provided similar parameters (|D| = 10.8 cm(-1), g(⊥) = 1.92, g(‖) = 2.92 for the former and |D| = 11.04 cm(-1)and g = 2.05 for the latter, respectively). On the other hand, the magnetic response of compound 2 has been analyzed using a model which considers the presence of two tetrahedral and one octahedral Co(ii) ions (Co(Td) and Co(Oh)). The study was carried out in two separated blocks, above and below 80 K, where only the most significant effects at each interval of temperature were considered. As a result, the analysis of the magnetic data shows weak antiferromagnetic interactions between the Co(Oh)and the two Co(Td) ions (J = -0.41 cm(-1)) in 2. The best fit parameters were g(Co(Td)) = 2.89, g(Co(Oh)) = 3.50, |D(Co(Td))| = 10.62 cm(-1), |E(Co(Td))| = 2.95 cm(-1), Δ = 240.9 cm(-1) and J(L-S) = -107.1 cm(-1), from where λ was calculated with a final value of -144.8 cm(-1) (J(L-S) = Aκλ). The approximations performed to obtain these values provide reasonable results in agreement with compound 1 and also to other systems in the literature.     

Tansition metal complexes with 2-(1-(carboxymethyl)-2-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-3-ium-3-yl)acetate (HL): Synthesis and crystal structure of [Co(L)2(H2O)4] · 6H2O and [Cu(L)2(H2O)2] · 4H2O

Transition metal complexes of 2-(1-(carboxymethyl)-2-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-3-ium-3-yl)acetate (HL), namely [Co(L)₂(H₂O)₄] · 6H₂O (I) and [Cu(L)₂(H₂O)₂] · 4H₂O (II), have been synthesized by a hydrothermal procedure and characterized by X-ray crystallography, CIF files CCDC nos. 1007524 (I), 1007525 (II). Both I and II are mononuclear molecules. In I, the Co²⁺ ion is in octahedral coordiantion environment and surrounded by four O atoms from water molecules and two carboxylate O atoms of two deprotonated ligand (L^?) occupied six culmination. While in II, the Cu²⁺ ion is located in a square-planar geometry, bounded to two aqua O atoms and two carboxylate O atoms from L^?.     

Syntheses and structures of nine-coordinate NH4[HoIII(Edta)(H2O)3] · 1.5H2O, (NH4)4[Ho 2 III (Dtpa)2] · 9H2O, and (NH4)3[HoIII(Ttha)] · 5H2O complexes

The three title complexes, NH₄[Ho^III(Edta)(H₂O)₃] · 1.5H₂O (I) (H₄Edta = ethylenedianine-N,N,N′,N′-tetraacetic acid), (NH₄)₄[Ho ₂ ^III (Dtpa)₂] · 9H₂O (II) (H₅Dtpa = diethylenetriamine-N,N,N′,N″,N″-entaacetic acid), and (NH₄)₃[Ho^III(Ttha)] · 5H₂O (III) (H₆ Ttha = triethylenetetramine-N,N,N′,N″,N?,N?-hexaacetic acid), have been prepared and characterized by FT-IR, elemental analyses, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction technique. Complex I has a nine-coordinate mononuclear structure with distorted monocapped square antiprismatic conformation and its crystal structure belongs to orthorhombic system and Fdd2 space group. The crystal data are as follows: a = 19.343(9), b = 35.125(17), c = 12.364(6) Å, V = 8400(7) ų, Z = 16, M = 552.26, ρ_calcd = 1.747 g cm^?3 μ = 3.828 mm^?1, and F(000) = 4368. Complex II has a binuclear nine-coordinate pseudomonocapped square antiprismatic conformation and its crystal structure belongs to triclinic system and space P1 group. The crystal data are as follows: a = 9.7637(16), b = 9.9722(16), c = 12.945(2) Å, α= 85.853(2)°, β = 77. 140(2)°, γ = 77.140(2)°, V = 1198.4(3) ų, Z = 1, M = 1340.80, ρ_calcd = 1.858 g cm^?3, μ = 3.380 mm^?1, and F(000) = 674. As for complex III, it also has nine-coordinate mononuclear structure with distorted tricapped trigonal prism and its crystal structure belongs to monoclinic system andP2₁/c space group. The crystal data are as follows: a = 10.349(3), b = 12.760(4), c = 23.142(7) Å, β = 91.020(6)°, V = 3055.6(16) ų, Z = 2, M = 797.55, ρ_calcd = 1.734 g cm^?3, μ = 2.674 mm^?1, and F(000) = 1624. The results showed that although the ligands are different from one another in the shape and the numbers of coordination atoms, they all have nine-coordinate structures. However, one of them has binuclear structure and the other two have mononuclear structures because of the difference of the ligands.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic and biological studies of metal complexes of an ONO donor pyrazolylhydrazone – Crystal structure of ligand and Co(II) complex

A new pyrazolylhydrazone, 2-(2-(1,5-dimethy-3-oxo-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrazolyl-4-yl)hydrazono)-5,5-dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione (HL) and its Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) complexes were synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductance, magnetic measurements and spectral (IR, ¹H NMR, UV–vis, HRMS) measurements. All complexes possess ML₂ stoichiometry with L behaving as monoanionic tridentate ONO donor. Single crystal X-ray diffraction reveals that HL and CoL₂ crystallize in orthorhombic system with Pbcn space group. Hydrogen bonding interactions between molecules of CoL₂ results in the formation of an infinite zig-zag chain extending along the ‘b’ axis. EPR spectrum of Cu(II) complex at 77 K suggests mononuclear and distorted octahedral geometry for [CuL₂]. Antimicrobial activity of HL and its complexes were investigated and minimum inhibitory concentrations identified. Bacterial and fungal organisms used were gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus, gram-negative Escherichia coli, Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Two Decavanadates Cluster Metal Complexes: [Co(H2O)6]2[H2V10O28]·6H2O and (NH4)2[Ca(H2O)7]2[V10O28]

Two new decavanadate metal complexes, [Co(H₂O)₆]₂[H₂V₁₀O₂₈]·6H₂O (1) and (NH₄)₂[Ca(H₂O)₇]₂[V₁₀O₂₈] (2), have been synthesized under hydrothermal condition by using chlorhydric acid as the initiator at 120 °C. The aqueous NaVO₃ solution with an aqueous solution of CoCl₂·6H₂O were used for generating 1 and aqueous CaCl₂·2H₂O and NH₄VO₃ solution were employed for creating 2. Compound 1 consisted of discrete hexa-aqua-cobalt [Co(H₂O)₆]²⁺ cations, [H₂V₁₀O₂₈]⁴⁻ anions and non-coordination water molecules. Compound 2 were composed of hepta-aqua-calcium [Ca(H₂O)₇]²⁺ cations, ammonium NH₄ ⁺ and [V₁₀O₂₈]⁶⁻ anion. For compound 2, the distorted pentagonal bipyramid [Ca(H₂O)₇]²⁺ is uncommon. In the crystal lattice, hydrogen bonds played an important role on connecting cations, anions and non-coordinated water molecules to form the three-dimensional network.     

Synthesis,Crystal and Molecular Structures of [Co(MH)2(Thio)2][BF4] · H2O and [Co(DH)2(NH3)2][BF4]

Crystal structures of [Co(MH)₂(Thio)₂][BF₄] · H₂O (I) and [Co(DH)₂(NH₃)₂][BF₄] (II), where MH^– is H₃C–C(NOH)–C(NO^–)–H and DH^– is H₃C–C(NOH)–C(NO^–)–CH₃, were determined by X-ray diffraction. The crystals are monoclinic, space group C2/c, unit cell parameters (for I and II, respectively): a = 22.018(2) Å, b = 7.943(1) Å, c = 11.681(1) Å, = 92.68(1)° and a = 21.436(2) Å, b = 6.400(2) Å, c = 12.389(2) Å, = 113.13(1)°. In both cases, the Co(III) coordination polyhedron is a centrosymmetrical trans-octahedron, N₄S₂ for I and N₆ for II. In the crystals of I and II, the complex cations and the outer-sphere [BF₄]^– anions (and the crystal water molecules in I) form elaborate hydrogen bonding system.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic and X-ray structural studies of silver(I) complexes of α-keto stabilized phosphorus ylides

Reactions between AgX (X = OTf, NO₃) and ylides of the type Ph₃P = CHC(O)C₆H₄-4-R (R = F, Br, OMe) in molar ratio 1 : 2 lead to complexes [Ag{CH(PPh₃)C(O)C₆H₄-4-R}]X (1–4); X-ray structure determinations have been carried out on 4. The IR and NMR data of the products formed by reaction of Ag(I) with the ylides are consistent with C-bounded ylides. Analytical data indicate 1 : 2 stoichiometry between the ylide and Ag(I) in the products. The molar conductivities of these complexes are within the range for 1 : 1 electrolytes. Crystallographic data for 4 are: crystal system, triclinic; space group, P 1, a = 12.1151(4), b = 13.8989(5), c = 15.4855(5) Å, β = 102.676(3)°, V = 2477.82(15) ų, Z = 2.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic, and biological activities of two binuclear complexes [Cu(II)(1-phenylamidino-O-methylurea)2(H2O)]2(Cl2)2 and [Cu(II)(1-phenylamidino-O-i-butylurea)tmen]2(Cl2)2·2H2O

EPR spectra of two copper(II) binuclear complexes, [Cu(II)(1-phenylamidino-O-methylurea)₂(H₂O)]₂(Cl₂)₂ (1) and [Cu(II)(1-phenylamidino-O-i-butylurea)tmen]₂(Cl₂)₂?·?2H₂O (2), at room temperature showed fine structure transitions (ΔM _s?=?±1) and a very weak half-field signal corresponding to forbidden transitions (ΔM _s?=?±2). The spectrum of 1 showed disappearance of normal and half-field transitions when cooled to 77?K, suggesting antiferromagnetical coupling dicopper complex which is also supported by the low magnetic moments (µ _eff?=?1.64?B.M.). The isotropic exchange interaction constant J (41?cm^?1) for 2 indicated that interaction between the two spins of the binuclear complex is ferromagnetic, confirmed from the high magnetic moment value (µ _eff?=?2.25?B.M.). The binding of these complexes with calf thymus DNA suggested that these complexes interact with DNA by electrostatic or groove binding, not by intercalation. The two complexes have good antibacterial activity against tested bacteria responsible for urinary tract infection.     

A cyanide-containing cobalt(III) complex [Co(phen)2(CN)2][Co(phen)(CN)4]·4.5H2O: hydrothermal synthesis,crystal structure and spectroscopic properties

A cyanide-containing cobalt(III) complex, [Co(phen)₂(CN)₂][Co(phen)(CN)₄]?·?4.5H₂O (1: phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline) has been synthesized by hydrothermal techniques and characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectroscopy, UV–vis spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction methods. The complex is triclinic, space group P 1 , with a?=?11.0047(16), b?=?12.9587(19), c?=?15.076(2)?Å, α?=?100.060(2), β?=?102.061(2), γ?=?91.803(2)°, V?=?2065.0(5)?ų, Z?=?2, and R ₁ [I?>?2σ(I)]?=?0.0481. The molecular unit of 1 consists of a cation/anion pair with interstitial water molecules in the crystal lattice. The combination of coordinative, hydrogen bonding and π–π stacking interactions results in the stabilization of a supramolecular solid-state architecture.     

X-ray crystal structure of [VO(DPA)(H2O)2]·2H2O (DPA=Dipicolinate dianion)

The X-ray crystal structure of the trans-diaqua complex [VO(DPA)(H2O2)]·2H2O (1) (DPA=dipicolinate dianion) has been determined. Comparison with the known structure of [VO(DPA)(o-phen)]·3H2O (2), obtained from (1) by displacement of the two coordinated aqua molecules, shows that the coordination sphere around vanadium is reorganised during this reaction.     

Synthesis, crystal structure, spectroscopic, magnetic, theoretical, and microbiological studies of a nickel(II) complex of L-tyrosine and imidazole, [Ni(Im)2(L-tyr)2]·4H2O

The [Ni(Im)(2)(L-tyr)(2)]·4H(2)O (1) complex was obtained in crystalline form as a product of interaction of L-tyrosine sodium salt, imidazole, and NiSO(4). The X-ray structure was determined, and the spectral (IR, FIR, NIR-vis-UV, HF EPR) and magnetic properties were studied. The Ni(2+) ion is hexacoordinated by the N and O atoms from two L-tyrosine molecules and by two N atoms of imidazole, resulting in a slightly distorted octahedral [NiN(2)N(2)'O(2)] geometry with a tetragonality parameter T = 0.995. The bands observed in the electronic spectra were ascribed to the six spin-allowed electronic transitions (3)B(1g) → (3)E(g) and (3)B(2g), (3)B(1g) → (3)A(2g) and (3)E(g), and (3)B(1g) → (3)A(2g) and (3)E(g). The spin Hamiltonian parameters g, D, and E, which were determined from high-field HF EPR spectra, excellently reproduced the magnetic properties of the complex. Calculation of the zero-field splitting in the S = 1 state of nickel(II) using DFT and UHF was attempted. The biological activity of the complexes has been tested for antifungal and antibacterial effects against Aspergillus flavus, Fusarium solani, Penicillium verrucosu, Bacillus subtilis, Serratia marcescens, Pseudomonas fluorescens, and Escherichia coli.