Synthese und spektroskopische Charakterisierung von [Rh(SeCN)6]3– und trans‐[Rh(CN)2(SeCN)4]3–, Kristallstruktur von (Me4N)3[Rh(SeCN)6]

Synthesis and Spectroscopic Characterization of [Rh(SeCN)₆]^3– and trans ‐[Rh(CN)₂(SeCN)₄]^3–, Crystal Structure of (Me₄N)₃[Rh(SeCN)₆] Treatment of RhCl₃ with KSeCN in acetone yields a mixture of selenocyanato‐rhodates(III), from which [Rh(SeCN)₆]^3– and trans‐[Rh(CN)₂(SeCN)₄]^3– have been isolated by ion exchange chromatography on diethylaminoethyl cellulose. The X‐ray structure determination on a single crystal of (Me₄N)₃[Rh(SeCN)₆] (trigonal, space group R3, a = 14.997(2), c = 24.437(3) Å, Z = 6) reveals, that the compound crystallizes isotypically to (Me₄N)₃[Ir(SCN)₆]. The exclusively via Se coordinated selenocyanato ligands are bonded with the average Rh–Se distance of 2.490 Å and the Rh–Se–C angle of 104.6°. In the low temperature IR and Raman spectra the metal ligand stretching modes ν(RhSe) of (n‐Bu₄N)₃[Rh(SeCN)₆] ( 1 ) and trans‐(n‐Bu₄N)₃[Rh(CN)₂(SeCN)₄] ( 2 ) are in the range of 170–250 cm^–1. In 2 ν_as(CRhC) is observed at 479 cm^–1. The vibrational spectra are assigned by normal coordinate analysis based on the molecular parameters of the X‐ray determination. The valence force constants are f_d(RhSe) = 1.08 ( 1 ), 1.10 ( 2 ) and f_d(RhC) = 3.14 mdyn/Å ( 2 ). f_d(RhS) = 1.32 mdyn/Å is determined for [Rh(SCN)₆]^3–, which has not been calculated so far. The ¹⁰³Rh NMR resonances are 2287 ( 1 ), 1680 ppm ( 2 ) and the ⁷⁷Se NMR resonances are –32.7 ( 1 ) and –110.7 ppm ( 2 ). The Rh–C bonding of the cyano ligand in 2 is confirmed by a dublett in the ¹³C NMR spectrum at 136.3 ppm.     

Oxidative Addition of Diphenyl Disulfide/Thiophenol to [Mn(CO)5]−: Crystal Structure of cis-[Mn(CO)4(SPh)2]−

Oxidative addition of diphenyl disulfide to the coordinatively unsaturated [Mn(CO)₅]^? led to the formation of low-spin, six-coordinate cis-[Mn(CO)₄(SPh)₂]^?. The complex cis-[PPN][Mn(CO)₄(SPh)₂] crystallized in monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 9.965(2) Å, b = 24.604(5) Å, c = 19.291(4) Å, β = 100.05(2)°, V = 4657(2)ų, and Z = 4; final R = 0.036 and R_w = 0.039. Thermal transformation of cis-[Mn(CO)₄(SPh)₂]^? to [(CO)₃Mn(μ-SPh)₃Mn(CO)₃]^? was completed overnight in THF at room temperature. Additionally, reaction of [Mn(CO)₅]^? and PhSH in 1:2 mole ratio also led to cis-[PPN](Mn(CO)₄(SPh)₂]. Presumably, oxidative addition of PhSH to [Mn(CO)₄]^? was followed by a Lewis acid-base reaction to form cis-[Mn(CO)₄(SPh)₂]^? with evolution of H₂.     

Thermal isomerization of ruthenium hydride compounds containing asymmetric bidentate pyrrole‐imine ligands

A series of ruthenium hydride compounds containing substituted bidentate pyrrole‐imine ligands were synthesized and characterized. Reacting RuHCl(CO)(PPh₃)₃ with one equivalent of [C₄H₃NH(2‐CH=NR)] in ethanol in the presence of KOH gave compounds {RuH(CO)(PPh₃)₂[C₄H₃N(2‐CH=NR)]} where trans‐Py‐Ru‐H 1, R = CH₂CH₂C₆H₉; cis‐Py‐Ru‐H 2, R = Ph‐2‐Me; and cis‐Py‐Ru‐H 3, R = C₆H₁₁. Heating trans‐Py‐Ru‐H 1 in toluene at 70°C for 12 hr resulted a thermal conversion of the trans‐Py‐Ru‐H 1 into its cis form, {RuH(CO)(PPh₃)₂[C₄H₃N(2‐CH=NCH₂CH₂C₆H₉)]} (cis‐Py‐Ru‐H 1) in very high yield. The ¹H NMR spectra of trans‐Py‐Ru‐H 1, cis‐Py‐Ru‐H 2, cis‐Py‐Ru‐H 3, and cis‐Py‐Ru‐H 1 all show a typical triplet at ca. δ–11 for the hydride. The trans and cis form indicate the relative positions of pyrrole ring and hydride. The geometries of trans‐Py‐Ru‐H 1, cis‐Py‐Ru‐H 1, and cis‐Py‐Ru‐H 3 are relatively similar showing typical octahedral geometries with two PPh₃ fragments arranged in trans positions.     

Lanthanide Coordination Polymers Constructed from Infinite Rod‐Shaped Secondary Building Units and Flexible Ligands

Three lanthanide coordination polymers constructed from infinite rod‐shaped secondary building units (SBUs), [Nd₂(H₂O)₂(cis‐chdc)₂(trans‐chdc)]?2H₂O ( 1 ), Nd₂(H₂O)₄(trans‐chdc)₃ ( 2 ), and [Sm₂(H₂O)₂(cis‐chdc)(trans‐chdc)₂]?4H₂O ( 3 ) (chdcH₂=1,4‐cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid), were hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. The structures of 1 – 3 are modulated by different ratios of the cis and trans configurations of chdc^2? ligands, which was achieved by temperature control in the hydrothermal reactions. Crystal‐structure analysis revealed that 1 is a four‐connected pcu‐type rod packing network built from cross‐linking of rod‐shaped neodymium–oxygen SBUs by cis‐ and trans‐chdc^2? ligands in a 2:1 ratio, 2 displays a complicated six‐connected hex‐type rod packing structure built by connection of rod‐shaped neodymium–oxygen SBUs and trans‐chdc^2? ligands, and 3 features an unprecedented five‐connected rod packing pattern constructed from rod‐shaped samarium–oxygen SBUs and cis‐ and trans‐chdc^2? ligands in a 1:2 ratio.     

Thermally Induced trans-to-cis Isomerization and Its Photoinduced Reversal Monitored using Absorption and Luminescence: Cooperative Effect of Metal Coordination and Steric Substituent

For ethene derivatives with large groups the cis-isomer is often quite unstable and unavailable. Herein, we report an exception of two stable coordination complexes, (cis- L )ZnCl₂, starting from trans-1,2-bis(1-R-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)ethene (R=H, L1 ; R=CH₃, L2 ) ligands under solvothermal condition (T ≥140 °C). Using the intensity of the absorption and luminescence spectra as probes we proposed its progressive cis-to-trans reversal upon irradiation with UV light, which was confirmed by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD). Similar results observed in the series of (cis- L2 )M^IICl₂ [M=Fe ( 4 ), Co ( 5 ), Ni ( 6 )] demonstrate the universal strategy. The results of PXRD, NMR spectroscopy, ESI-MS and DFT calculations support the above conclusion. NMR spectroscopy indicates that irradiation of 1 converts an optimized 71 % of the cis-isomer to trans, whereas the free trans- L1 ligand transforms to only 15 % cis-isomer under similar conditions.     

Darstellung,Kristallstrukturen, Schwingungsspektren und Normalkoordinatenanalyse von vier bindungsisomeren Tetrachlorodirhodanoosmaten(IV)

Preparation, Crystal Structures, Vibrational Spectra, and Normal Coordinate Analysis of Four Linkage Isomeric Tetrachlorodirhodanoosmates(IV) By treatment of cis- or trans-[OsCl₄I₂]^2? with (SCN)₂ in dichloromethane the linkage isomers cis-[OsCl₄(NCS)₂]^2? ( 1 ), trans-[OsCl₄(NCS)(SCN)]^2? ( 2 ), cis-[OsCl₄(NCS)(SCN)]^2? ( 3 ) and trans-[OsCl₄(SCN)₂]^2? ( 4 ) are formed which have been separated by ion exchange chromatography on diethylaminoethyl cellulose. The X-Ray structure determinations on single crystals of cis-(Ph₄As)₂[OsCl₄(NCS)₂] (triclinic, space group P1 , a = 10.019(5), b = 11.702(5), c = 21.922(5) Å, α = 83.602(5)°, β = 85.718(5)°, γ = 73.300(5)°, Z = 2), trans-(Ph₄As)₂[OsCl₄ · (NCS)(SCN)] (monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 18.025(5), b = 11.445(5), c = 23.437(5) Å, β = 94.208(5)°, Z = 4), cis-(Ph₄As)₂[OsCl₄(NCS)(SCN)] (triclinic, space group P1 , a = 10.579(5), b = 11.682(5), c = 22.557(5) Å, α = 81.073(5)°, β = 85.807(5)°, γ = 87.677(5)°, Z = 2) and trans-(Ph₄As)₂ · [OsCl₄(SCN)₂] (triclinic, space group P1 , a = 10.615(5), b = 11.691(5), c = 11.907(5) Å, α = 111.314(5)°, β = 96.718(5)°, γ = 91.446(5)°, Z = 1) reveal the complete ordering of the complex anions. The via N or S coordinated thiocyanate groups are located nearly direct above one of the cis-positioned Cl ligands with Os? N? C angles of 171.2° and 174.3° ( 1 ), 162.3° ( 2 ), 172° ( 3 ) and Os? S? C angles of 108.3° ( 2 ), 105.7° ( 3 ) and 105.5° ( 4 ). Using the molecular parameters of the X-Ray determinations the low temperature (10 K) IR and Raman spectra of the (n-Bu₄N) salts of all four linkage isomers are assigned by normal coordinate analyses based on a modified valence force field. The valence force constants are f_d(OsN) = 1.59 ( 1 ), 1.67 ( 2 ), 1.60 ( 3 ) and f_d(OsS) = 1.27 ( 2 ), 1.31 ( 3 ) and 1.32 mdyn Å^?1 ( 4 ). Taking into account increments of the trans influence a good agreement between observed and calculated frequencies is achieved.     

Thermisches Verhalten von 1,2-Dipropenylbenzolen

1-cis, 2-cis-Dipropenylbenzene (cis, cis- 1 ) isomerises thermally at 215–235° with 1st order kinetics to give trans, cis- 1 and vice versa. At equilibrium 89% trans, cis- and 11% cis, cis- 1 are present. It is shown by thermal rearrangement of cis, cis-2′, 2″-d₂- 1 that the isomerisation is attributable to aromatic [1, 7a]-sigmatropic H-shifts. trans, trans- 1 rearranges thermally at 225–245° to yield 2, 3-dimethyl-1, 2-dihydronaphthalene ( 2 ). The formation of 2 can be visualized by disrotatory ring closure followed by an aromatic [1, 5s]-sigmatropic H-shift. 2 is also formed when, cis, cis- or trans, cis- 1 are heated for 153 h at 225°. Besides 2 a small amount (3%) of 1-ethyl-1, 2-dihydronaphthalene ( 5 ) is formed. The rearrangement of trans, trans- 1 and trans, trans-2′, 2″-d₂- 1 shows a secondary isotope effect k_H/k_D = 0,90.     

Rhodium(I) carbonyl complexes of ether‐phosphine ligands and their reactivity

The reactions of dimeric complex [Rh(CO)₂Cl]₂ with hemilabile ether‐phosphine ligands Ph₂P(CH₂) _nOR [n = 1, R = CH₃ (a); n = 2, R = C₂H₅ (b)] yield cis‐[Rh(CO)₂Cl(P ～ O)] (1) [P ～ O = η ¹‐(P) coordinated]. Halide abstraction reactions of 1 with AgClO₄ produce cis‐[Rh(CO)₂(P ∩ O)]ClO₄ (2) [P ∩ O = η ²‐(P,O)chelated]. Oxidative addition reactions of 1 with CH₃I and I₂ give rhodium(III) complexes [Rh(CO)(COCH₃)ClI(P ∩ O)] (3) and [Rh(CO)ClI₂(P ∩ O)] (4) respectively. The complexes have been characterized by elemental analyses, IR, ¹H, ¹³C and ³¹P NMR spectroscopy. The catalytic activity of 1 for carbonylation of methanol is higher than that of the well‐known [Rh(CO)₂I₂]^? species. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Addition of benzenethiol to terminal alkynes catalyzed by hydrotris(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)borate-Rh(III) bis(thiolate) complex: Mechanistic studies with characterization of the key intermediate

The Rh(III)-thiolate complex [Tp^∗Rh(SPh)₂(MeCN)] (2; Tp^∗ = hydrotris(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)borate) readily undergoes substitution of MeCN by XyNC (Xy = 2,6-dimethylphenyl) to give the isocyanide complex [Tp^∗Rh(SPh)₂(XyNC)] (3), whereas reaction of 2 with terminal alkynes results in the formation of the rhodathiacyclobutene complex [Tp^∗Rh(SPh){η²-CHCR(SPh)}] (4; R = aryl, alkyl). Molecular structures of 3 and 4 (R = CH₂Ph) have been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 2 as well as [Tp^∗Rh(cyclooctene)(MeCN)] have been found to catalyze regioselective addition of benzenethiol to terminal alkynes RCCH at 50 °C to give R(PhS)CCH₂ in moderate to high yields. The above products are selectively formed when R = CH₂Ph and n-C₆H₁₃, while cis-RCHCHSPh and RC(SPh)₂CH₃ are also obtained as by-products when R = p-MeOC₆H₄. Catalytic cycle involving 2 and 4 is proposed based on the mechanistic studies using NMR measurement.     

Syntheses and Structures of Four New Tellurium(II) Complexes

The four Te^II complexes, cis‐[TeCl₂{(ⁱPrNH)₂CS}₂] ( 1 ), cis‐[TeCl₂{(ⁱBuNH)₂CS}₂] ( 2 ), trans‐[TeCl₂{(PhNMe)₂CS}₂] ( 3 ), and trans‐[TeCl₂{(Et₂N)₂CS}₂] ( 4 ), have been synthesised and their molecular structures solved by means of X‐ray crystallography. All four complexes are square planar, those with disubstituted thiourea ligands have a cis configuration, those with tetrasubstituted thioureas have a trans configuration. The Te–S bond lengths in 1 and 2 average 2.4994 and 2.5213 Å, respectively. The Te–Cl bonds trans to the Te–S bonds have average lengths of 2.8754 and 2.8334 Å, reflecting the trans influence of the two disubstituted thioureas. In 3 and 4 with identical ligands trans to each other, the average Te–S and Te–Cl bond lengths are 2.6834 and 2.5964 Å, respectively.     

Iridium-Catalyzed Regioselective B(3)-Alkenylation/B(3,6)-Dialkenylation of o-Carboranes by Direct B−H Activation

Iridium-catalyzed formal alkyne hydroboration with cage B−H of o-carborane has been achieved, leading to the controlled synthesis of a series of 3,6-[trans-(AlkCH=CH)]₂-o-carboranes (Alk=alkyl), 3-cis-(ArCH=CH)-o-carboranes (Ar=aryl), and 3-cis-(ArCH=CH)-6-trans-(AlkCH=CH)-o-carboranes in high yields with excellent regio- and very good cis–trans selectivity. The most electron-deficient B(3,6)−H vertices favor oxidative addition on electron-rich metal centers, which is responsible for the regioselectivity. On the other hand, the configuration of the resultant olefinic units is dominated by alkyne substituents. Alkyl groups lead to a trans-configuration whereas bulky aryl substitutions result in cis-configuration.     

Stereospecific Olefin Synthesis via Lithium Vinylcuprates

The conjugate addition of cis- or trans-1-alkenyl-cuprolithium complexes (R? CH?CH? )₂CuLi · X_n

1 R ? alkyl, X ? ligands such as ether, tetrahydrofuran, (CH₃O)₃P and (n-Bu)₃P. Physical studies to determine the structure of these copper reagents are in progress, see footnote ²⁰ of reference [1].

to α, β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds was found to occur with high retention of double bond geometry, affording isomerically pure cis- or trans-γ, δ-ethylenic carbonyl compounds. The same 1-alkenylcuprates also react stereospecifically with alkyl halides to give isomerically pure cis- or trans-olefins.     

Coinage Metal Complexes of a Tellurium Diimide: cis→trans Isomerization and Metal–Metal Interactions

The different coordination behavior of the ligand tBuN=Te(μ-NtBu)₂Te=NtBu (L) towards Cu⁺ and Ag⁺ results from a cis→trans isomerization. The two Cu⁺ ions in [Cu₂L₃]²⁺ (shown schematically) bridge trans and cis isomers of the ligand, whereas the Ag⁺ ions in [Ag₂L₂]²⁺ link two trans ligands and exhibit a weak Ag⋅⋅⋅Ag interaction.     

Rhodium(III) halide complexes with sulphur donors. The crystal structure ofmer-tris(o-ethylthiocarbamate)-trichlororhodium(III)acetone(1/1)

Summary The complexes [Rh(TC)₃Cl₃] · Me₂CO and [Rh(TC)₃X₃] · 0.5 Me₂CO (TC=O-ethylthiocarbamate; X=Br or I) have been prepared and characterized by i.r. and¹H n.m.r. spectroscopy.The crystal structure of [Rh(TC)₃Cl₃] · Me₂CO has been determined by x-ray diffractometer data and refined to R=0.040. Crystals are monoclinic, space group P2₁, with a=9.101(5), b=15.785(8), c=8.776(5) Å, and =103.00(3)°; Dx=1.57 gcn^–3 for Z=2. The complex is monomeric with octahedral Rh. Relevant distances are Rh-Cl (trans to one another) 2.354(2) and 2.353(2) Å, Rh-Cl (trans to S) 2.388(2) Å; Rh-S (trans to one another) 2.376(3) and 2.369(3) Å, Rh-S (trans to Cl) 2.332(3) Å. There is intramolecular, and possibly intermolecular, hydrogen bonding in the structure.     

Triaziridine 7. Mitteilung. Stabile pyramidale Konfigurationen an den Stickstoff-Atomen von Dialkyl-und Trialkyl-triaziridinen

Stable Pyramidal configurations at the Nitrogen Atoms of Dialkyl-and Trialkyl-triaziridines Stereochemical features of the recently synthesized nine samples of di- and trialkyl-triaziridines, namely the 1,3-cyclopentylen-(series a ) and the two stereoisomers of the diisopropyl derivatives (series b and c ), containing as the third substituent an H-atom ( 2 ), a CH₃ group ( 3 )or a CH₂OH group ( 4 ), were elaborated on the basis of the ¹H-, ¹³C-, and ¹⁵N-NMR spectra. The three N-atoms of the saturated N₃-homocycle were found to be stable to pyramidal inversion in all cases. According to their NMR spectra, 2 – 4 of the series a and b possess twofold symmetry (C_s), while 2 – 4 of series c are asymmetric. Thus, series c has the trans-configuration at N(2)/N(3) and, consequently, the cis-configuration at N(1)/N(2), while series a and b have the cis-configuration at N(2)/N(3) and -since the all-cis-arrangement is excluded-the trans-configuration at N(1)/N(2). The asymmetry of the trans-configurated 2c turned into twofold symmetry (C₂), when a little CF₃COOH was added. The ¹H- and ¹³C-NMR data of series b and c of our alkyl-triaziridines exhibit a shielding effect, according to which there are two types of i-Pr groups, i-Pr(a) and i-Pr(b). They differ in the NMR signals of the H- and the C-atoms of their CH groups: the H-atoms of i-Pr(a) are more deshielded by 0.75–1.111 ppm and its C-atoms are more shielded by 10.0–160.0 ppm as compared to the corresponding atoms of i-Pr(b). i-Pr(a) is cis (on the N₃-homocycle) to a large substituent (such as i-Pr, Me, CH₂OH) and to a lone pair, while i-Pr(b)is cis only to a small (H) or to no substituent and to one or two lone pairs. An analogous effect appears in the NMR signals of the CH₃ and CH₂OH groups at N(1) of 3 and 4 in the series b and c .     

Cyanidverbrückte Koordinationspolymere aus cis‐ oder trans‐[Ru(tBuNC)4(CN)2] und MnCl2: Zum Einfluß unterschiedlicher Topologien auf die magnetischen Eigenschaften von Materialien

Cyanide Bridged Coordination Polymers from cis‐ or trans‐[Ru(^tBuNC)₄(CN)₂] and MnCl₂: About the Influence of Different Topologies on the Magnetic Properties of Materials The reaction of cis‐ or trans‐[Ru(^tBuNC)₄(CN)₂] with MnCl₂ as an additional transition metal fragment yields the one dimensional coordination polymers {cis‐[Ru(CN)₂(^tBuNC)₄] MnCl₂}_n, ( 1 ), and {trans‐[Ru(CN)₂(^tBuNC)₄]MnCl₂}_n, ( 2 ), with a different arrangement of the metal centers caused by the different stereochemistry of the starting compounds. The variation of the Ru‐C‐N‐Mn geometry nevertheless leads to significant differences in the magnetic properties of 1 and 2 . The coordination polymer derived from trans‐[Ru(^tBuNC)₄(CN)₂] shows a more efficient antiferromagnetic intrachain interaction between the manganese centers compared to the cis‐derivative.     

METAL ISOTOPE EFFECT ON METAL-LIGAND VIBRATIONS: V. CIS AND TRANS Ni(II) PHOSPHINE-HALIDE COMPLEXES

Abstract

Infrared spectra (4000–200 cm^?1) have been reported for Ni(DPE)X₂ where X is Cl, Br and I and DPE is 1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane. The Ni[sbnd]X and Ni[sbnd]P stretching bands have been assigned based on the observed isotopic shifts due to the ⁵⁸Ni-⁶²Ni substitution. The Ni[sbnd]X stretching frequencies are always lower and the Ni[sbnd]P stretching frequencies are always higher in the cis-complexes such as Ni(DPE)X₂ than in the corresponding trans-complexes such as Ni(PEt₃)₂X₂. These differences between cis and trans configurations have been attributed to the strong trans-effect of phosphine ligands.     

A Variable-Pressure 2D 1H-NMR Study of the Mechanism of Trimethyl Phosphate Intermolecular Exchange and cis/trains-Isomerisation of Tetrachlorobis(trimethyl phosphate)zirconium(IV)

In chloroform, [ZrCl₄·2(MeO)₃PO] exists in both cis- and trans-isomeric forms. Three reactions can be envisaged in the presence of excess (MeO)₃PO = L: (1) cis-[ZrCl₄·2L] + *L?cis-[ZrCl₄·L*L]+ L; (2) trans-[ZrCl₄·2L] + *L ? trans-[ZrCl₄·L*L] + L; (3) cis-[ZrCl₄·2L]? trans-[ZrCl₄·2L]. To distinguish between these possible reaction pathways, we have used 2D ₁H-NMR spectroscopy. For the first time, variable-pressure 2D exchange spectra were used for mechanistic assignments. cis/trans-Isomerisation was found to be the fastest reaction (in CHCl₃/CDCl₃), with a small acceleration at higher pressure: it is concluded to be an intramolecular process with a slightly contracted six-coordinate transition state. The intermolecular (MeO)₃PO exchange on the cis- and trans-isomer are second-order processes and are strongly accelerated by increased pressure: I_a mechanisms are suggested without ruling out limiting A mechanisms.     

Kristallstrukturen,Schwingungsspektren und Normalkoordinatenanalyse von cis-(Et4N)[OsF2Cl4] und trans-(Ph4P)[OsF2Cl4]

Crystal Structures, Vibrational Spectra, and Normal Coordinate Analysis of cis -(Et₄N)[OsF₂Cl₄] and trans -(Ph₄P)[OsF₂Cl₄] By oxidation of the pure fluorochloroosmates(IV) with KBrF₄ or PbO₂/trifluoracetic acid in dichloromethane the mixed pentavalent complex anions cis-[OsF₂Cl₄]^– and trans-[OsF₂Cl₄]^– are formed. X-ray structure determinations on single crystals have been performed of cis-(Et₄N) · [OsF₂Cl₄] ( 1 ) (monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, a = 7.519(2), b = 17.648(2), c = 11.942(4) Å, β = 105.98(2)°, Z = 4) and trans-(Ph₄P)[OsF₂Cl₄] ( 2 ) (tetragonal, space group P4/n, a = 12.677(2), c = 7.743(1) Å, Z = 2). Based on the molecular parameters of the X-ray determinations and assuming C_2v point symmetry for the anion of 1 and D_4h point symmetry for the anion of 2 the IR and Raman spectra have been assigned by normal coordinate analysis. Due to the stronger trans influence of chlorine as compared with fluorine for F ^· –Os–Cl′ axes significally different valence force constants are observed in comparison with symmetrically coordinated axes: f_d(OsF ^· ) = 3.35, f_d(OsF) = 3.73, f_d(OsCl′) = 2.05 and f_d(OsCl) with 1.98 and 2.00 mdyn/Å.     

The influence of the ligands on the catalytic activity of a series of RhI complexes in reactions with phenylacetylene: Synthesis of stereoregular poly(phenyl) acetylene

The catalytic activity of a series of [Rh L-L chel]X complexes, in which we have varied the unsaturated ligand [L-L = cis, cis-cycloocta 1,5-diene(cod) or 2,5-norbornadiene(nbd) the nitrogen chelating ligand [chel = 2,2′-bipyridine(bipy), 2,2′-dipyridylamine(dipyam), 2,2′-bipyrazine (bipz), 4,4′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine (4,4′-Me₂bipy)] and the counter ion [X = PF₆, ClO₄, BPh₄], has been examined in reactions with phyenylacetylene (PA). The catalytic behaviour of the [Rh(cod)Cl₂],tmeda (tmeda = N,N,N′,N′tetramethylethylendiamine), [Rh(cod)Cl₂],teda] (teda = triethylendiamine), of the dimer [Rh(cod)Cl]₂, and the use of NaOH as cocatalyst in different reaction conditions was also examined. The influence of the ligands on the catalytic activity of these Rh^I complexes is discussed. ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectra have shown that highly stereoregular polyphenylacetilene can be obtained. Conditions for homogeneous doping of PPA, to obtain materials whose conductivity varies over 10–11 magnitude orders, are proposed. The stability of the doped polymers is also discussed.