Untersuchungen an Polyhalogeniden. XVI. Darstellung und Kristallstrukturen der Bipyridiniumpolyiodide Bipy · HIn mit n = 3, 5 und 7

Studies on Polyhalides. 16. Preparation and Crystal Structures of Bipyridiniumpolyiodides Bipy · HI_n with n = 3, 5, and 7 With simply protonated α,α′-Bipyridyl Bipy · H⁺ a triiodide Bipy · HI₃, a pentaiodide Bipy · HI₅ and a heptaiodide Bipy · HI₇ may be prepared in the presence of iodide ions I^? and dependent of the iodine I₂ content. Bipyridiniumtriiodide C₁₀H₉N₂I₃ crystallizes at room temperature monoclinically in P2₁/n with a = 1 122.8(1) pm, b = 1 072.7(1) pm, c = 1 200.2(3) pm, β = 98.02(2)° and Z = 4. The crystal structure is built up from mixed cationic and anionic layers. Bipyridiniumpentaiodide C₁₀H₉N₂I₅ crystallizes at room temperature monoclinically in P2₁/c with a = 887.3(5) pm, b = 2 527.9(12) pm, c = 830.7(3) pm, β = 106.78(5)° and Z = 4. The crystal structure contains triiodide ions I₃^? till now uniquely connected by iodine molecules I₂ in a trigonal planar way. Bipyridiniumheptaiodide C₁₀H₉N₂I₇ crystallizes at room temperature triclinically in P&1macr; with a = 713.1(3) pm, b = 1 007.9(3) pm, c = 1 464,8(4) pm, α = 81.07(3)°, β = 89.92(3)°, γ = 82.77(3)° and Z = 2. The crystal structure contains a V-shaped pentaiodide ion I₅^? completed by an iodine molecule I₂ to a trigonal pyramidally shaped heptaiodide ion I₇^? and at the same time connected to a zigzag chain.     

Über Ethylmethyldiphenylammoniumpolyiodide (EtMePh2N)Ix mit x = 3, 5: Darstellung und strukturelle Charakterisierung eines Triiodids (EtMePh2N)I3 und eines Pentaiodids (EtMePh2N)I5

Studies on Polyhalides. 41. On Ethylmethyldiphenylammoniumpolyiodides (EtMePh₂N)I_x with x = 3, 5: Preparation and Crystal Structures of a Triiodide (EtMePh₂N)I₃ and a Pentaiodide (EtMePh₂N)I₅ So far unknown compounds (EtMePh₂N)I_x with x = 3 and 5 have been prepared and structurally characterized. The triiodide (EtMePh₂N)I₃ crystallizes monoclinically in C2/c with a = 3406.1(3) pm, b = 893.1(1) pm, c = 1222.7(1) pm, β = 99.24(1)° and Z = 8. The crystal structure contains cationic and two kinds of anionic layers alternating along [1 0 0]. One anionic layer is composed of triiodide ions forming the typical and widespread observed herring‐bone pattern. The other one contains zigzag chains (I^– · I₂) along [0 0 1] as a so far not observed structural motif. The pentaiodide (EtMePh₂N)I₅ crystallizes triclinically in P 1 with a = 1020.7(1) pm, b = 1023.1(1) pm, c = 1269.5(1) pm, α = 81.88(1)°, β = 72.66(1)°, γ = 60.65(1)° and Z = 2. The crystal structure is divided into along [0 1 1] alternating puckered cationic and anionic layers. The anions have the common shape of a V, but are here of the rare isolated type. From a topological view two pentaiodide ions are connected to chairlike decagonal rings which are concatenated along [0 1 1].     

Über die Decamethylferroceniumpolyiodide [(Me5C5)2Fe]Ix mit x = 3, 5 und 6,5. Darstellung und strukturelle Charakterisierung eines Triiodids (DMFc)I3, eines Pentaiodids (DMFc)I5 und eines Hexacosaiodids (DMFc)4I26

Studies on Polyhalides. 30 On Decamethylferriciniumpolyiodides [(Me₅C₅)₂Fe]I_x with x = 3, 5, 6.5: Preparation and Crystal Structures of a Triiodide (DMFc)I₃, a Pentaiodide (DMFc)I₅ and a Hexacosaiodide (DMFc)₄I₂₆ Decamethylferrocene (DMFc) may be oxidized by iodine analogous to ferrocene (Fc) to the decamethylferrocenium ion (DMFc)⁺ and precipitated as the crystalline solids decamethylferrocenium triiodide (DMFc)I₃, decamethylferrocenium pentaiodide (DMFc)I₅ and tetracisdecamethylferrocenium hexacosaiodide (DMFc)₄I₂₆. The two compounds with higher iodine content are new. These are characterized by X-ray diffraction methods on single crystals. The structures are built up from complex cations of expected geometry and isolated or remarkably connected polyiodide ions. Decamethylferrocenium triiodide C₂₀H₃₀FeI₃ crystallizes monoclinically in C2/m with a = 1489.9(4) pm, b = 1133.0(2) pm, c = 765.9(3) pm, β = 111.76(3)° and Z = 2. The crystal structure follows the CsCl-type and contains isolated triiodide ions of the linear symmetric form. Decamethylferrocenium pentaiodide C₂₀H₃₀FeI₅ crystallizes monoclinically in P2₁/c with a = 1130.0(2) pm, b = 1442.6(1) pm, c = 1716.6(2) pm, β = 96.62(1)° and Z = 4. The crystal structure may be deduced from the primitiv quadratic bundle of alternating cationic and anionic rods. It contains exceptionally isolated somewhat opened out pentaiodide ions. Tetrakisdecamethylferrocenium hexacosaiodide (C₂₀H₃₀Fe)₄I₂₆ crystallises monoclinically in P2₁/n with a = 1331.3(8) pm, b = 1319.4(4) pm, c = 3564(2) pm, β = 90.84(5)° and Z = 2. The crystal structure of this compound with unusual composition may be described as an inclusion compound with channels for the cations. The outstanding anionic grating may be derived from the primitive cubic lattice of iodide ions with iodine bridges on all edges by removing systematically 1/12 of the iodine molecules.     

Untersuchungen an Polyhalogeniden. XXIII. Kristallstrukturen der N-Alkylurotropiniumtriiodide UrRI3 mit R = Methyl,Ethyl, n-Propyl und n-Butyl

Studies on Polyhalides. 23. Crystal Structures of N-Alkylurotropinium Triiodides UrRI₃ with R = Methyl, Ethyl, n-Propyl, and n-Butyl The salts UrRI₃ may be prepared by the reaction of N-alkylurotropinium iodides UrRI with iodine I₂ at room temperature from aqueous solution. N-methylurotropinium triiodide C₇H₁₅N₄I₃ crystallizes monoclinically in P2₁/c with a = 1300.8(2) pm, b = 1276.0(3) pm, c = 859.3(2) pm, β = 94.75(2)° and Z = 4. The crystal structure is built up from layers of cations UrMe⁺ and of linear symmetric triiodide ions I₃^? alternating along [100]. N-ethylurotropinium triiodide C₈H₁₇N₄I₃ crystallizes orthorhombically in Pnma with a = 1397.3(5) pm, b = 1221.3(2) pm, c = 886.2(2) pm and Z = 4. The cationic (UrEt⁺) and anionic (I₃^?) layers alternate along [0 10]. N-propylurotropinium triiodide C₉H₁₉N₄I₃ crystallizes monoclinically in P2₁/c with a = 1885.7(5) pm, b = 1657.1(5) pm, c = 1700.5(4) pm, β = 112.39(2)° and Z = 12. The three independent cations and anions are slightly, but differently distorted. N-butylurotropinium triiodide C₁₀H₂₁N₄I₃ crystallizes monoclinically in P2₁/m with a = 991.8(3) pm, b = 757.8(2) pm, c = 1128.2(2) pm, β = 90.73(2)° and Z = 2. The crystal structure is stacked by alternating cationic and anionic layers along [001]. The triiodide ion is asymmetric and linear.     

Neue Polyiodide des Caesiums mit Doppel‐ und Tripeldecker‐Kationen, [Cs(Benzo‐18‐Krone‐6)2]Ix und [Cs2(Benzo‐18‐Krone‐6)3](Ix)2 (x = 3, 5)

New Polyiodides of Cesium containing Double and Triple Decker Cations, [Cs(benzo‐18‐crown‐6)₂]I_x and [Cs₂(benzo‐18‐crown‐6)₃](I_x)₂ (x = 3, 5) [Cs(b18c6)₂]I_x (x = 3 (1) , 5 (3) ) and [Cs₂(b18c6)₃](I_x)₂ (x = 3 (2) , 5 (4) ) (b18c6 = benzo‐18‐crown‐6) have been synthesized by the reaction of benzo‐18‐crown‐6 (C₁₆H₂₄O₆), cesium iodide (CsI) and iodine (I₂) in acetonitrile ( 1 ), ethanol/dichloromethane ( 2 , 4 ) and 2‐methoxyethanol ( 3 ). Their crystal structures were determined on the basis of single crystal X‐ray data {( 1 ): monoclinic, C2/c, Z = 4, a = 2048.8(5), b = 1329.5(5), c = 1588.7(5) pm, β = 110.23(1)°; ( 2 ): monoclinic, C2/c, Z = 4, a = 2296.0(1), b = 2092.7(1), c = 1373.6(1) pm, β = 100.21(1)°; ( 3 ): monoclinic, P2₁/n, Z = 4, a = 1586.3(1), b = 1745.5(1), c = 1608.6(1) pm, β = 92.37(1)°; ( 4 ): triclinic, , Z = 2, a = 1241.7(1), b = 1539.8(2), c = 1938.4(2) pm, α = 91.15(1), β = 100.53(1), γ = 95.26(1)°}. As expected, double decker cations centered by Cs atoms, [Cs(b18c6)₂]⁺, are found in the structures of ( 1 ) and ( 3 ). In contrast, the triple decker cation found in ( 2 ) and ( 4 ) is less common. The triiodide anions of ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) can be regarded as normal and the chain‐type pentaiodide anions of ( 3 ) and ( 4 ) fall into the known systematic sequence of these anions. The differences in the connectivity of the crystallographically independent I₅^? anions in ( 4 ) are surprising with respect to the fact that, so far, independent pentaiodide anions do not show variations in their scheme of connectivity within one crystal structure.     

Synthese,Struktur und magnetische Eigenschaften der Verbindungen NaMIIZr2F11 (MII = Ti,V und Cu) und einem Anhang über NaPdZr2F11

Synthesis, Structure, and Magnetic Properties of Compounds NaM^IIZr₂F₁₁ (M^II = Ti, V, Cu) and a Notice on NaPdZr₂F₁₁ By synthesizing NaTiZr₂F₁₁ in form of red single crystals, it was possible to obtain a complex fluoride with Ti²⁺ for the first time. It crystallizes like the analogous greenish blue vanadium compound isotypic to AgPdZr₂F₁₁ [1] monoclinic, spacegroup C2/m–C (No. 12) with a = 918.0/911.5 pm, b = 682.6/675.7 pm, c = 780.8/776.6 pm, β = 116.2/116.2º and Z = 2. Colourless NaCuZr₂F₁₁ however crystallizes as a result of the Jahn-Teller distortion of Cu²⁺ triclinic (space group P1 –C (No. 2), a = 552.7 pm, b = 568.2 pm, c = 768.0 pm, α = 111.0º, β = 97.4º, γ = 106.4º) and is – as expected – isotypic to NaAgZr₂F₁₁ [1].     

Zum Aufbau von RbNa5Be8O11

On RbNa₅Be₈O₁₁ For the first time RbNa₅Be₈O₁₁ was obtained by annealing intimate mixtures of the binary oxides (Rb:Na:Be = 1.1:5.5:8, Ni-cylinder, 650°C, 21d). The compound crystallizes triclinic (P 1 ) with a = 1 063.4 pm, b = 645.6 pm, c = 948.8 pm, α = 110.2º, β = 114.9º, γ = 90.8º, Z = 2. The crystal structure was solved by four-circle-diffractometer data [Siemens AED2, 3099 I₀ (hkl), R = 5.1%, R_w = 3.8%]. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, are calculated.     

Untersuchungen an Polyhalogeniden. XI. Darstellung und Kristallstruktur des Diethylmethylphenylammoniumtriiodids,Et2MePhNI3

Studies on Polyhalides. 11 Preparation and Crystal Structure of Diethylmethylphenylammoniumtriiodide, Et₂MePhNI₃ Diethylmethylphenylammoniumtriiodide C₁₁H₁₈NI₃ crystallizes at room temperature monoclinically with a = 824.1(2) pm, b = 1 428.5(2) pm, c = 1 430.0(2) pm, β = 103.17(3)° and Z = 4. The crystal structure is build up from layers of the quarternary ammonium ions Et₂MePhN⁺ and of the triiodide ions I₃^?, which alternate with each other along [1 0 0]. The packing of these layers and of the groups within each layer seems to be particularly effective without forming noticeable short contact distances.     

Zur Kristallstruktur von SmZrF7 mit einem Anhang über EuSnF7 und YSnF7

On the Crystal Structure of SmZrF₇ with an Appendix on EuSnF₇ and YSnF₇ SmZrF₇ again was obtained as colourless single crystals and investigated by X-ray methods: It crystallizes in space group P 2₁/c-C (Nr. 14; P 2₁/n) with a = 1 140.9(2) pm, b = 574.6(1) pm, c = 914,4(2) pm, β = 107.32(2)°, Z = 4 but not in space group P 2₁-C (Nr. 4) [1]. In addition EuSnF₇ and YSnF₇ are isotypic with the following lattice constants: EuSnF₇: a = 1 121.8(2) pm, b = 563.7(1) pm, c = 901.7(1) pm, β = 107.35(2)° with Z = 4; YSnF₇: a = 1 106.7(2) pm, b = 556.4(1) pm, c = 884.7(1) pm, β = 107.51(1)° and Z = 4 (Powder data).     

[Ba(Benzo‐15‐Krone‐5)2](In)2: Darstellung und strukturelle Charakterisierung eines Triiodids (n = 3) und eines Heptaiodids (n = 7)

[Ba(benzo‐15‐crown‐5)₂](I₃)₂ and [Ba(benzo‐15‐crown‐5)₂](I₇)₂ can be obtained in crystalline form by reacting benzo‐15‐crown‐5 (C₁₄H₂₀O₅), barium iodide (BaI₂), and iodine (I₂) in ethan‐ole /dichloromethane. The triiodide consists of a sandwich‐like cation [Ba(benzo‐15‐crown‐5)₂]²⁺ and an isolated symmetrically linear I₃^‐ anion. The unusual I₇^‐ anion in the heptaiodide can be described as a V‐shaped pentaiodide unit, which is connected with a slightly widened iodine molecule to the rare Z‐form of the heptaiodide ion. In the crystal structure, secondary bonding distances lead to almost planar ten‐membered iodine rings, which are connected by common edges to form staircase‐like bands.     

Synthesen und Strukturen einiger Sulfoximino-Verbindungen

Preparation and Structures of Sulfoximino Compounds The crystal and molecular structures of [(CH₃)₂SON]SO₂CH₃ ( 1 ), [(CH₃)₂SON]₂SO₂ ( 2 ) and [(CH₃)₂SON]₃S⁺Cl^– ( 3 ) are determined. 1 and 3 are prepared by new methods. 1 crystallizes triclinic (P 1) with a = 588.3, b = 768.6, c = 1640.5 pm, α = 89.26°, β = 89,38°, γ = 77,08° and Z = 4. 2 crystallizes monoclinic (C2/c) with a = 2387.2, b = 638.5, c = 2870.9 pm, β = 113,15° and Z = 16. 3 crystallizes orthorhombic (Pca21) with a = 2892.4, b = 1055.6, c = 953.5 pm and Z = 8. The bonds are discussed on the basis of an NBO analysis for 1 and the IR and NMR spectra, resp.     

Kristall- und Molekülstruktur der solvatfreien Hexamethyldisilazide des Rubidiums und Caesiums und die Kristallstruktur eines Toluolsolvates

Crystal and Molecular Structure of the Solventfree Hexamethyldisilazides of Rubidium and Cesium and the Crystal Structure of a Toluene Solvate X-ray crystal structures are reported for the dimeric rubidium and cesium hexamethyldisilazides [MN(SiMe₃)₂]₂. [RbN(SiMe₃)₂]₂ ( 1 ) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 1044.7(2), b = 891.1(2), c = 1281.0(3) pm, β = 100.26(2) °, Z = 2. [CsN(SiMe₃)₂]₂ ( 2 ) crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pbca with a = 1270.81(2), b = 1281.16(1), c = 1539.65(2) pm, Z = 4. Both compounds contain a four-membered [M–N–]₂-ring located on an inversion centre. The M–N bond lengths are: 287.8(2), 295.6(2) pm ( 1 ) and 307.4(2), 314.9(2) pm ( 2 ). The solvate [CsN(SiMe₃)₂]₂ · C₇H₈ ( 3 ) crystallizes from toluene in the triclinic space group P1 with a = 854.00(2), b = 979.58(2), c = 1084.45(3) pm, α = 111.482(1), β = 93.821(1), γ = 108.546(1)°, Z = 1. In this compound dimeric units [CsN(SiMe₃)₂]₂ and toluene molecules form a polymeric chain.     

Neue Komplexe der Lanthanoiden mit zweizähnigen Liganden. Die Strukturen von [(C17H17N2)GdBr2(thf)2] und [(C17H17N2)3Ln] (L = Sm,Gd)

New Complexes of the Lanthanoides with Bidentate Ligands. The Crystal Structures of [(C₁₇H₁₇N₂)GdBr₂(thf)₂] and [(C₁₇H₁₇N₂)₃Ln] (L = Sm, Gd) Reaction of [(AIP)Li] with GdBr₃ leads to a new mononuclear complex [(AIP)GdBr₂(thf)₂] 1 . In contrast to this with SmI₂ the compound [(AIP)₃Sm] 2 is build up. Such complexes are also formed with Gd(OR^*)₃ (R^* = O^tBu₂C₆H₃) and [(AIP)Li] in a 1:3 ratio, [(AIP)₃Gd] 3 . The structures of 1–3 were characterized by X-ray single crystal structure analysis ( 1 : space group Pna2₁ (No. 33), Z = 4, a = 1 972.7(9) pm, b = 984.7(5) pm, c = 1 425.0(8) pm, α = β = γ = 90°; 2 · 2 THF: space group C2/c (No. 15), Z = 8, a = 3 644.4(9) pm, b = 1 437.5(5) pm, c = 2 334.4(7) pm, β = 1 21.07(6)°; 3 : space group P2(1)/c (No. 14), Z = 4, a = 1 872.9(1) pm, b = 1 064.6(1) pm, c = 2 282.4(2) pm, β = 103.75(8)°).     

Beiträge zur Chemie der Schwefelhalogenide. 12. Triphenylmethyl-chlorsulfan, -bromsulfan und -iodsulfan

Contribution to the Chemistry of Sulfur Halides. 12. Triphenylmethane-chlorosulfane, -bromosulfane, and -iodosulfane Vibrational frequencies of the triphenylmethanehalogenosulfanes Ph₃CSX (X = Cl, Br, I) are assigned under special consideration of the S—I frequency at 370 cm^?1. Ph₃CSBr crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 with a = 877.1(4) pm, b = 939.7(9) pm, c = 1035.5(9) pm, α = 113.29(9)°, β = 98.88(9)°, γ = 97.34(9)°, Z = 2 and d(S–Br) = 216.9(2) pm according to a X-ray structure analysis at 163 K.     

Beiträge zur Strukturchemie phosphorhaltiger Ketten und Ringe. 16. Die Molekül- und Kristallstruktur des Triisopropyl-undecaphosphans P11(i-Pr)3

Structural Chemistry of Phosphorus Containing Chains and Rings. 16. Molecular and Crystal Structure of the Triisopropylundecaphosphane P₁₁(i-Pr)₃ The compound 4,7,11-triisopropyl-pentacyclo[6.3.0.0^2.6.0^3.10.0^5.9]undecaphosphane, C₉H₂₁P₁₁, crystallizes triclinically in the space group P1 with a = 1 045.3 pm, b = 1 057.2 pm, c = 1 075,0 pm, α = 101.00°, β = 98.89°, γ = 112.27° and Z = 2. The main structural feature is a phosphorus skeleton with approximate symmetry D₃ composed of six five-membered rings which are asymmetrically substituted by the isopropyl groups. The (average) bond lengths are d(P? P) = 221.6 pm, d(P? C) = 187.5 pm, d(C? C) = 151.4 pm, d(C? H) = 108 pm with 217.6 ≤ d(P? P) ≤ 226.4 pm. The geometry of the substituents is quite normal.     

Alkalimetall‐Oxoantimonate: Synthesen,Kristallstrukturen und Schwingungsspektren von ASbO2 (A = K,Rb), A4Sb2O5 (A = K,Rb, Cs) und Cs3SbO4

Alkaline Metal Oxoantimonates: Synthesis, Crystal Structures, and Vibrational Spectroscopy of ASbO₂ (A = K, Rb), A₄Sb₂O₅ (A = K, Rb, Cs), and Cs₃SbO₄ The compounds ASbO₂ (A = K/Rb; monoclinic, C2/c, a = 785.4(3)/799.6(1) pm, b = 822.1(4)/886.32(7) pm, c = 558.7(3)/559.32(5) pm, β = 124.9(1)/123.37(6)°, Z = 4) are isotypic with CsSbO₂ and the corresponding bismutates. The structures of the antimonates A₄Sb₂O₅ (A = K/Rb: orthorhombic, Cmcm, a = 394.9(1)/407.34(7) pm, b = 1807.4(1)/1893.5(1) pm, c = 636.34(9)/655.60(8) pm, Z = 2) and Cs₄Sb₂O₅ (monoclinic, Cm, a = 1059.81(7) pm, b = 692.68(8) pm, c = 811.5(1) pm, β = 98.7(1)°, Z = 2) both contain the anion [O₂SbOSbO₂]^4–. Cs₃SbO₄ (orthorhombic, Pnma, a = 1296.1(1) pm, b = 919.24(8) pm, c = 679.95(6) pm, Z = 4) crystallizes with the K₃NO₄ structure type.     

Röntgenstrukturanalysen von Cyclododekaschwefel (S12) und Cyclododekaschwefel-1-Kohlendisulfid (S12 · CS2) [1]

X-Ray Structural Analyses of Cyclododecasulfur (S₁₂) and Cyclododecasulfur-1-Carbon-disulfide (S₁₂ · CS₂) S₁₂ · CS₂ crystallizes in space group R&3macr;m–D with hexagonal lattice constants a = 1066.8(3), c = 1155.1(4) pm, Z = 3, d_calc. = 2.04 g · cm^?3. The S₁₂ molecules occupy sites of D_3d symmetry with bond distance (d_ss) of 205.4(1) pm, bond angles (α) of 105.80(5) and 106.65(6)º and torsional angle (τ) of 87.20(7)º. The CS₂ molecule interacts only very weakly with the S₁₂ units. S₁₂ crystallizes in space group Pnnm–D with lattice constants a = 472.5(2), b = 910.4(3), c = 1453.2(3) pm, Z = 2, d_calc = 2.045 g · cm^?3. The molecules with mean parameters d = 205.2 pm, α 106.6º, τ 88.0º occupy sites of C_2h symmetry.     

Darstellung sowie Kristall- und Molekülstruktur von Triphenylphosphinoxidhydrogenfluorid, (C6H5)3PO · HF

Preparation, Crystal and Molecular Structure of Triphenylphosphineoxide Hydrogen - fluoride (C₆H₅)₃PO · HF (C₆H₅)₃PO · HF was prepared from hydrofluoric acid (40%) and (C₆H₅)₃PO in benzene. It crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 1 032.8(3), b = 1 051.0(7), c = 1695.5(2) pm, β = 121.95(2)° and Z = 4; d (calc./obs.) 1.27/1.26 g ° cm^?3. The structure was determined by direct methods from 2 709 independent reflections and has been refined by full matrix least squares methods to R = 0.049. In the compound HF and (C₆H₅)₃PO are linked by a short H-bond. Some distances: O? F 238.4(5), O? H 142.3, H? F 99.8, P? O 149.5(4) pm. Angle O? H? F 159.8°.     

Synthese,Eigenschaften und Struktur von LiAuI4 und KAuI4 mit einer Diskussion der kristallchemischen Verwandtschaft zwischen den Halogenoauraten RbAuCl4, AgAuCl4, RbAuBr4 und LiAuI4

Synthesis, Properties, and Structure of LiAuI₄ and KAuI₄ with a Discussion of the Crystal Chemical Relationship between the Halogenoaurates RbAuCl₄, AgAuCl₄, RbAuBr₄ and LiAuI₄ The alkalimetal iodo aurates(III) MAuI₄ (M ? Li, K) are obtained in form of single crystals from MI, Au and I₂ in a sealed glass ampoule by heating to 550°C and slow cooling to 300°C. KAuI₄ crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 968.6(4); b = 704.5(2), c = 1393.2(7) pm; β = 100.95(2)° and Z = 4. The crystal structure is built up from square planar AuI₄^? anions and K⁺ cations. The cations are coordinated by eight I atoms of neighbouring AuI₄^? anions with distances K? I between 350.0 and 369.6 pm. At 100°C KAuI₄ is reduced to form K₃Au₃I₈, which at 180°C decomposes to KI, Au and I₂ LiAuI₄ forms black, moisture sensitive needles, decomposing in the absence of iodine at 20°C to LiI, Au and I₂. It crystallizes in a variant of the RbAuBr₄ type structure with the space group P2₁/a and a = 1511.7(4); b = 433.9(4); c = 710.0(2) pm; β = 121.50(2)°; Z = 2. The crystal chemical relationship between the structures of RbAuCl₄, RbAuBr₄, AgAuCl₄ and LiAuI₄ is discussed.     

Untersuchungen an Polyhalogeniden. XVII. Darstellung und Kristallstruktur von Urotropiniumtriiodid,UrHI3

Studies on Polyhalides. 17. Preparation and Crystal Structure of Urotropinium Triiodide, UrHI₃ Urotropinium triiodide C₆H₁₃N₄I₃ is formed by the reaction of equimolar amounts of urotropinium iodide and iodine in ^tBuOH as red-brown cube-like crystals melting at 402 K under decomposition. The compound crystallizes monoclinically in the space group P2₁/c with a = 952.0(3) pm, b = 1 160.2(6) pm, c = 1 149.9(4) pm, β = 92.22(3)° and Z = 4. The till now not described crystal structure (R = 0.027 for 1 860 observed reflexes) contains urotropinium ions UrH⁺ and slightly distorted triiodide ions I₃^?(d(I—I) = 292.3(1), 294.1(1) pm, φ(I—I—I) = 178.27(2)°) which are linked to ion pairs by a rather short contact (d(I …? I) = 389.0(1) pm, φ(I—I …? I) = 149.12(2)°).