Synthesis,Structure, Bonding,and Reactivity of Metal Complexes Comprising Diborane(4) and Diborene(2): [{Cp*Mo(CO)2}2{μ‐η2:η2‐B2H4}] and [{Cp*M(CO)2}2B2H2M(CO)4], M=Mo,W

The reaction of [(Cp*Mo)₂(μ‐Cl)₂B₂H₆] ( 1 ) with CO at room temperature led to the formation of the highly fluxional species [{Cp*Mo(CO)₂}₂{μ‐η²:η²‐B₂H₄}] ( 2 ). Compound 2, to the best of our knowledge, is the first example of a bimetallic diborane(4) conforming to a singly bridged C_s structure. Theoretical studies show that 2 mimics the Cotton dimolybdenum–alkyne complex [{CpMo(CO)₂}₂C₂H₂]. In an attempt to replace two hydrogen atoms of diborane(4) in 2 with a 2e [W(CO)₄] fragment, [{Cp*Mo(CO)₂}₂ B₂H₂W(CO)₄] ( 3 ) was isolated upon treatment with [W(CO)₅?thf]. Compound 3 shows the intriguing presence of [B₂H₂] with a short B?B length of 1.624(4) Å. We isolated the tungsten analogues of 3 , [{Cp*W(CO)₂}₂B₂H₂W(CO)₄] ( 4 ) and [{Cp*W(CO)₂}₂B₂H₂Mo(CO)₄] ( 5 ), which provided direct proof of the existence of the tungsten analogue of 2 .     

SnCl2 als Brückenligand in [{(CO)5M}2Sn(Cl)2]2− (M = Cr,Mo, W) — Synthese,Struktur und Reaktivität

SnCl₂ as a Bridging Ligand in [{(CO)₅M}₂Sn(Cl)₂]^2? (M = Cr, Mo, W) — Synthesis, Structure, and Reactivity [{(CO)₅Cr}₂Sn(Cl)₂]^2?, 1 , may be obtained from [(CO)₅Cr]^2? or [(CO)₅CrSnCl₂ · THF] in fair yields. Alternatively, 1 is accessible by the reaction of [Cr₂(CO)₁₀]^2? with SnCl₂. This procedure may be extended to the synthesis of [{(CO)₅M}₂Sn(Cl)₂]^2? (M = Mo, 2 ; M = W, 3 ). The compounds 1–3 are crystallized as their alkalimetal (12-crown-4)₂ or [2,2,2]cryptand salts. X-ray analyses demonstrate bridging SnCl₂-moieties with M? Sn? M-angles close to 130° in each case. The relation of the bonding situation in 1–3 to the ones observed for stannylene or ?inidene”? complexes, respectively, is discussed. The transformation of 1 into the rhombododecahedral (X-ray analysis) Sn? O-cage compound [{(CO)₅CrSn}₆(μ₃-O)₄(μ₃-OH)₄], 4 , demonstrates the reactivity of the dianions 1–3 .     

Synthesis,Structure, Bonding,and Reactivity of Metal Complexes Comprising Diborane(4) and Diborene(2): [{Cp*Mo(CO)2}2{μ‐η2:η2‐B2H4}] and [{Cp*M(CO)2}2B2H2M(CO)4], M=Mo,W

The reaction of [(Cp*Mo)₂(μ‐Cl)₂B₂H₆] ( 1 ) with CO at room temperature led to the formation of the highly fluxional species [{Cp*Mo(CO)₂}₂{μ‐η²:η²‐B₂H₄}] ( 2 ). Compound 2, to the best of our knowledge, is the first example of a bimetallic diborane(4) conforming to a singly bridged C_s structure. Theoretical studies show that 2 mimics the Cotton dimolybdenum–alkyne complex [{CpMo(CO)₂}₂C₂H₂]. In an attempt to replace two hydrogen atoms of diborane(4) in 2 with a 2e [W(CO)₄] fragment, [{Cp*Mo(CO)₂}₂ B₂H₂W(CO)₄] ( 3 ) was isolated upon treatment with [W(CO)₅⋅thf]. Compound 3 shows the intriguing presence of [B₂H₂] with a short B−B length of 1.624(4) Å. We isolated the tungsten analogues of 3 , [{Cp*W(CO)₂}₂B₂H₂W(CO)₄] ( 4 ) and [{Cp*W(CO)₂}₂B₂H₂Mo(CO)₄] ( 5 ), which provided direct proof of the existence of the tungsten analogue of 2 .     

Quaternäre Caesium‐Kupfer(I)‐Lanthanoid(III)‐Selenide vom Typ CsCu3M2Se5 (M = Sm,Gd — Lu)

Quaternary Cesium Copper(I) Lanthanoid(III) Selenides of the Type CsCu₃M₂Se₅ (M = Sm, Gd — Lu) By oxidation of mixtures of copper and lanthanoid metal with elemental selenium in molar ratios of 1 : 1 : 2 and in addition of CsCl quaternary cesium copper(I) lanthanoid(III) selenides with the formula CsCu₃M₂Se₅ (M = Sm, Gd — Lu) were obtained at 750 °C within a week from torch‐sealed evacuated silica tubes. An excess of CsCl as flux helps to crystallize golden yellow or red, needle‐shaped, water‐resistant single crystals. The crystal structure of CsCu₃M₂Se₅ (M = Sm, Gd — Lu) (orthorhombic, Cmcm, Z = 4; e. g. CsCu₃Sm₂Se₅: a = 417.84(3), b = 1470.91(8), c = 1764.78(9) pm and CsCu₃Lu₂Se₅: a = 407.63(3), b = 1464.86(8), c = 1707.21(9) pm, respectively) contains [MSe₆]^9— octahedra which share edges to form double chains running along [100]. Those are further connected by vertices to generate a two‐dimensional layer parallel to (010). By edge‐ and vertex‐linking of [CuSe₄]^7— tetrahedra two crystallographically different Cu⁺ cations build up two‐dimensional puckered layers parallel to (010) as well. These sheet‐like structure interconnects the equation/tex2gif-stack-3.gif{[M₂Se₅]^4—} layers to create a three‐dimensional network according to equation/tex2gif-stack-4.gif{[Cu₃M₂Se₅]^—}. Thus empty channels along [100] form, apt to take up the Cs⁺ cations. These are surrounded by eight plus one Se^2— anions in the shape of (2+1)‐fold capped trigonal prisms with Cs—Se distances between 348 and 368 pm (8×) and 437 (for M = Sm) or 440 pm (for M = Lu), respectively, for the ninth ligand.     

Two Hexagonal Series of Lanthanoid(III) Oxide Fluoride Selenides: M6O2F8Se3 (M = La – Nd) and M2OF2Se (M = Nd,Sm, Gd – Ho)

Two hexagonal series of lanthanoid(III) oxide fluoride selenides with similar structure types can be obtained by the reaction of the components MF₃, M₂O₃, M, and Se in sealed niobium tubes at 850 °C using CsI as fluxing agent. The compounds with the lighter and larger representatives (M = La – Nd) occur with the formula M₆O₂F₈Se₃, whereas with the heavier and smaller ones (M = Nd, Sm, Gd – Ho) their composition is M₂OF₂Se. For both systems single‐crystal determinations were used in all cases. The compounds crystallize in the hexagonal crystal system (space group: P6₃/m) with lattice parameters of a = 1394–1331 pm and c = 403–372 pm (Z = 2 for M₆O₂F₈Se₃ and Z = 6 for M₂OF₂Se). The (M1)³⁺ cations show different square antiprismatic coordination spheres with or without an extra capping fluoride anion. All (M2)³⁺ cations exhibit a ninefold coordination environment shaped as tricapped trigonal prism. In both structure types the Se^2– anions are sixfold coordinated as trigonal prisms of M³⁺ cations, being first condensed by edges to generate trimeric units and then via faces to form strands running along [001]. The light anions reside either in threefold triangular or in fourfold tetrahedral cationic coordination. For charge compensation, both structures have to contain a certain amount of oxide besides fluoride anions. Since F^– and O^2– can not be distinguished by X‐ray diffraction, bond‐valence calculations were used to address the problem of their adjunction to the available crystallographic sites.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von Hydrogenselenaten zweiwertiger Metalle – M(HSeO4)2 (M = Mg,Mn, Zn) und M(HSeO4)2 · H2O (M = Mn,Cd)

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Hydrogen Selenates of Divalent Metals – M(HSeO₄)₂ (M = Mg, Mn, Zn) and M(HSeO₄)₂ · H₂O (M = Mn, Cd) New hydrogen selenates M(HSeO₄)₂ (M = Mg, Mn, Zn) and M(HSeO₄)₂ · H₂O (M = Mn, Cd) have been synthesized using MSeO₄ (M = Mg, Mn, Zn, Cd) and 90% selenic acid as starting materials. The crystal structures have been determined by X-ray single crystal crystallography. The compounds M(HSeO₄)₂ (M = Mg, Zn) belong to the structure type of Mg(HSO₄)₂, whereas Mn(HSeO₄)₂ forms a new structure type. Both hydrogen selenate monohydrates are isotypic to Mg(HSO₄)₂ · H₂O. In all compounds the metal atoms are octahedrally coordinated by oxygen atoms of different HSeO₄-tetrahedra. In the HSeO₄-tetrahedra the Se–OH-distances (mean value 1.70 Å) are about 0.1 Å longer than Se–O-distances (mean value 1.62 Å). In the structure of M(HSeO₄)₂ (M = Mg, Zn) there are zigzag chains of hydrogen bonded HSeO₄-tetrahedra. The structure of Mn(HSeO₄)₂ is characterized by chains of HSeO₄-tetrahedra in form of screws. Hydrogen bonds from and to water molecules connect double layers of MO₆-octahedra and HSeO₄-tetrahedra in the structures of M(HSeO₄)₂ · H₂O.     

Regioselektive Ringöffnungen von einfach ungesättigten triangularen Clusterkomplexen [M2Rh(μ‐PR2)(μ‐CO)2(CO)8] (M2 = Re2, Mn2; R = Cy,Ph; M2 = MnRe,R = Ph) mit Diphosphanen

Regioselective Ring Opening Reactions of Unifold Unsaturated Triangular Cluster Complexes [M₂Rh(μ‐PR₂)(μ‐CO)₂(CO)₈] (M₂ = Re₂, Mn₂; R = Cy, Ph; M₂ = MnRe, R = Ph) with Diphosphanes Equimolar amounts of the triangular title compounds and chelates of the type (Ph₂P)₂Z (Z = CH₂, DPPM ; C=CH₂, EPP ) react in thf solution at –40 to –20 °C under release of the labile terminal carbonyl ligand attached to the rhodium atom in good yields (70–90%) to ring‐opened unifold unsaturated complexes [MRh(μ‐PR₂)(CO)₄M(DPPM bzw. EPP)(μ‐CO)₂(CO)₃] (DPPM: M₂ = Re₂, R = Cy 1 , Ph 2 ; Mn₂, Cy 5 , Ph 6 ; MnRe, Cy 7 . EPP: M₂ = Re₂, R = Cy 8 ; Mn₂, Cy 10 ). Complexes 1 , 2 and 8 react subsequently under minor uptake of carbon monoxide and formation of the valence saturated complexes [ReRh(μ‐PR₂)(CO)₄M(DPPM bzw. EPP) (CO)₆] (DPPM: R = Cy 3 , Ph 4 . EPP: R = Cy 9 ). Separate experiments ascertained that the regioselective ring opening at the M–M‐edge of the title compounds is limited to reactions with diphosphanes chelates with only one chain member and that the preparation of the unsaturated complexes demands relatively good donor ability of both P atoms. As examples for both types of compounds the molecular structures of 8 and 3 have been determined from single crystal X‐ray structure analysis. Additionally all new compounds are identified by means of ν(CO)IR, ¹H‐ and ³¹P‐NMR data. This includes complexes with a modified chain member in 1 and 5 which, after deprotonation reaction to carbanionic intermediates, could be trapped with [PPh₃Au]⁺ cations as rac‐[MRh(μ‐PR₂)(CO)₄M((Ph₂P)₂CHAuPPh₃)(μ‐CO)₂(CO)₃] (M₂ = Re 17 , Mn 18 ) and products rac‐[MRh(μ‐PR₂)(CO)₄M((Ph₂P)₂CHCH₂R)(μ‐CO)₂(CO)₃] (M₂ = Re, R = Ph 19 , n‐Bu 21 , Me 23 ; Mn, Ph 20 , n‐Bu 22 , Me 24 ) which result from Michael‐type addition reactions of 8 or 10 with strong nucleophiles LiR.     

Alkalimetalltetraethinylozincate und ‐cadmate AI2M(C2H)4 (AI = Na — Cs,M = Zn,Cd): Synthese,Kristallstruktur und spektroskopische Eigenschaften

Alkali Metal Tetraethinylozincates and ‐cadmates A^I₂M(C₂H)₄ (A^I = Na — Cs, M = Zn, Cd): Synthesis, Crystal Structures, and Spectroscopic Properties By reaction of A^IC₂H (A^I = Na — Cs) with divalent zinc and cadmium salts in liquid ammonia the alkali metal tetraethinylozincates and ‐cadmates A^I₂M(C₂H)₄ (M = Zn, Cd) were accessible as polycrystalline powders. While Na₂M(C₂H)₄ is amorphous to X‐rays and the crystal structure of Cs₂Zn(C₂H)₄ could not be solved up to now, the remaining compounds are isotypic to the already known crystal structures of the potassium compounds, as was deduced from powder diffraction with X‐rays and synchrotron radiation. They crystallise in the tetragonal space group I4₁a, contain [M(C₂H)₄]^2— tetrahedra and show structural relationships to the scheelit and anatas structure types. Raman spectroscopic investigations confirm the existence of tetrahedral fragments with C‐C triple bonds in the alkali as well as in the amorphous alkaline earth metal compounds A^IIM(C₂H)₄ (A^II = Mg — Ba, M = Zn, Cd).     

Reactions of rac‐(ebthi)M(η2‐Me3SiC2SiMe3) (M=Ti,Zr) with Aryl Nitriles

The reactions of the Group 4 metallocene alkyne complexes rac‐(ebthi)M(η²‐Me₃SiC₂SiMe₃) ( 1 a : M=Ti, 1 b : M=Zr; rac‐(ebthi)=rac‐1,2‐ethylene‐1,1′‐bis(η⁵‐tetrahydroindenyl)) with Ph?C?N were investigated. For 1 a , an unusual nitrile–nitrile coupling to 1‐titana‐2,5‐diazacyclopenta‐2,4‐diene ( 2 ) at ambient temperature was observed. At higher temperature, the C?C coupling of two nitriles resulted in the formation of a dinuclear complex with a four‐membered diimine bridge ( 3 ). The reaction of 1 b with Ph?C?N afforded dinuclear compound 4 and 2,4,6‐triphenyltriazine. Additionally, the reactivity of 1 b towards other nitriles was investigated.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von Alkalimetalldiamidodioxosilicaten M2SiO2(NH2)2 mit M ≙ K,Rb und Cs

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Alkali Metal Diamido Dioxosilicates M₂SiO₂(NH₂)₂ with M ? K, Rb and Cs SiO₂ – α-quartz – reacts with alkali metal amides MNH₂ (M ? K, Rb, and Cs) in molar ratios from 1:2 to 1:10 at 450°C ≤ T ≤ 600°C and P(NH₃) = 6 kbar in autoclaves to diamidodioxosilicates M[SiO₂(NH₂)₂]. Crystals of the colourless compounds which hydrolyze rapidly were investigated by x-ray methods. Following data characterize the structure determination on the isotypic compounds: The structures of the diamidodioxosilicates are closely related to the β? K₂SO₄ type. They contain isolated [SiO₂(NH₂)₂]^2? ions. K⁺ ions and hydrogen bridge bonds N? H…?O (with 2.68 Å ≤ d(N…?O) ≤ 2.78 Å for the K compound) connect the tetrahedral anions.     

Synthesen und Charakterisierungen der ersten Tris‐ und Tetrakis(trifluormethyl)palladate(II) und ‐platinate(II), [M(CF3)3(PPh3)]— und [M(CF3)4]2— (M = Pd,Pt)

Syntheses and Characterizations of the First Tris and Tetrakis(trifluoromethyl) Palladates(II) and Platinates(II), [M(CF₃)₃(PPh₃)]^— and [M(CF₃)₄]^2— (M = Pd, Pt) Tris(trifluoromethyl)(triphenylphosphino)palladate(II) and platinate(II), [M(CF₃)₃PPh₃]^—, and the tetrakis(trifluoromethyl)metallates, [M(CF₃)₄]^2— (M = Pd, Pt), are prepared from the reactions of [MCl₂(PPh₃)₂] and Me₃SiCF₃ / [Me₄N]F or [I(CF₃)₂]^— salts in good yields. [Me₄N][M(CF₃)₃(PPh₃)] crystallize isotypically in the orthorhombic space group Pnma (no. 62) with Z = 4. The NMR spectra of the new compounds are described.     

[M(N3)2(H2O)2]⋅(bpeado): Unusual Antiferromagnetic Heisenberg Chain (M=Mn) and Ferromagnetic Ising Chain (M=Co) with Large Coercivity and Magnetic Relaxation (bpeado=1,2‐Bis(4‐pyridyl)ethane‐N,N′‐dioxide)

Contrasting magnetic properties : Two isostructural metal‐azido magnetic chains embedded in 3D threefold interpenetrated H‐bonded frameworks and separated by a long bpeado spacer have been assembled (see figure). Incorporation of Mn²⁺ displays a rarely observed antiferromagnetic Heisenberg chain, while incorporation of Co²⁺ displays a ferromagnetic Ising chain.

     

M+M3+2As(HAsO4)6 and α‐ and β‐M+M3+(HAsO4)2 (M+M3+ = RbAl or CsFe): six new compounds crystallizing in three closely related structure types

The crystal structures of hydrothermally synthesized (T = 493 K, 7–9 d) rubidium aluminium bis[hydrogen arsenate(V)], RbAl(HAsO₄)₂, caesium iron bis[hydrogen arsenate(V)], CsFe(HAsO₄)₂, rubidium dialuminium arsenic(V) hexakis[hydrogen arsenate(V)], RbAl₂As(HAsO₄)₆, and caesium diiron arsenic(V) hexakis[hydrogen arsenate(V)], CsFe₂As(HAsO₄)₆, were solved by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The four compounds with the general formula M⁺M³⁺(HAsO₄)₂ adopt the RbFe(HPO₄)₂ structure type (Rc) and a closely related new structure type, which is characterized by a different stacking order of the building units, leading to noncentrosymmetric space‐group symmetry R32. The second new structure type, with the general formula M⁺M³⁺₂As(HAsO₄)₆ (Rc), is also a modification of the RbFe(HPO₄)₂ structure type, in which one third of the M³⁺O₆ octahedra are replaced by AsO₆ octahedra, and two thirds of the voids in the structure, which are usually filled by M⁺ cations, remain empty to achieve charge balance.