Preparation and Crystal Structure of Guanidinium Cyclododecaphosphate Hexahydrate: [C(NH2)3]12P12O36 · 6H2O

The title compound was prepared by ion exchange from the potassium salt, K₁₂P₁₂O₃₆ · 19/2H₂O. It represents a second new structural type of [P₁₂O₃₆]^12? ring anions. This sparingly water soluble salt is hexagonal, space group P6₃, with Z = 2 and the cell dimensions: a = 15.904(7), c = 16.67(2) Å. The crystal structure was solved by direct methods and refined to a final R value of 0.050. The ring anion is located around the threefold axis and hence has a threefold symmetry. The stacking of the rings creates large channels, parallel to the c direction, in which the guanidinium groups and the water molecules are located. Three of the six independent guanidinium groups are located on the threefold axes. The cohesion of the structure is performed by the numerous H-bonds generated by the organic cations and the water molecules.     

Preparation and crystal data for two trimetaphosphate tellurates: Te(OH)6 · 2Na3P3O9 · 6H2O and Te(OH)6 · K3P3O9 · 2H2O

Te(OH)₆ · 2Na₃P₃O₉ · 6H₂O, is hexagonal (P6₃/m) with a = 11,67(1), c = 12,12(1) Å, Z = 2 and D_x = 2,225 g/cm³. Te(OH)₆ · K₃P₃O₉ · 2H₂O, is monoklin (P2₁/c) with a = 19,61(5), b = 7,456(1), c = 14,84(6) Å, = 108,01(4), Z = 4 and D_x = 2,506 g/cm³. Both compounds are the first examples of phosphate tellurates in which the anion phosphate is condensed to the ring anion P₃O₉. As in phosphate tellurates already described the phosphate groups are independent of the TeO₆ octahedra.     

Alkalimolybdotellurate: Darstellung und Kristallstruktur von Rb6[TeMo6O24] · 10H2O und Rb6[TeMo6O24] · Te(OH)6 · 6H2O

Alkaline Molybdotellurates: Preparation and Crystal Structures of Rb₆[TeMo₆O₂₄] · 10H₂O and Rb₆[TeMo₆O₂₄] · Te(OH)₆ · 6H₂O Single crystals of Rb₆[TeMo₆O₂₄] · 10 H₂O and Rb₆[TeMo₆O₂₄] · Te(OH)₆ · 6 H₂O, respectively, were grown from aqueous solution. Rb₆[TeMo₆O₂₄] · 10 H₂O possesses the space group P1 . The lattice dimensions are a = 963.40(13), b = 972.56(12), c = 1 056.18(13) pm, α = 97.556(10), β = 113.445(9), γ = 102.075(10)°; Z = 1, 2 860 reflections, 215 parameters refined, R_g = 0.0257. The centrosymmetrical [TeMo₆O₂₄]^6? anions are stacked parallel to [010]. Rb(2) is coordinated with one exception by water molecules only. Folded chains consisting of [TeMo₆O₂₄]^6? anions and Rb(2) coordination polyhedra which are linked to pairs represent the prominent structural feature. Rb₆[TeMo₆O₂₄] · Te(OH)₆ · 6 H₂O crystallizes monoclinically in the space group C2/c with a = 1 886.4(3), b = 1 000.9(1), c = 2 126.5(3) pm, and β = 115.90(1)°; Z = 4, 3 206 reflections, 240 parameters refined, R_g = 0.0333. It is isostructural in high extent with (NH₄)₆[TeMo₆O₂₄] · Te(OH)₆ · 7 H₂O. Hydrogen bonds between Te(OH)₆ molecules and [TeMo₆O₂₄]^6? anions establish infinite strands. The [TeMo₆O₂₄]^6? anions gather around Te(OH)₆ providing channel-like voids extending parallel to [001].     

Cs6[TeMo6O24] · 2 Te(OH)6 · 4 H2O ? eine Tellursäure-reiche Einschlußverbindung

Cs₆[TeMo₆O₂₄] · 2 Te(OH)₆ · 4 H₂O – A Telluric Acid-rich Inclusion Compound Single crystals of Cs₆[TeMo₆O₂₄] · 2 Te(OH)₆ · 4 H₂O have been grown from aqueous solution. It crystallizes triclinically in space group P1 with Z = 1, a = 1 086.6(1), b = 1 095.6(1), c = 1 105.5(1) pm, α = 118.83(1), β = 106.22(1) and γ = 100.00(1)°. X-ray structure determination (5 755 reflections, 251 parameters, R_g = 0.0355) revealed an infinite chain consisting of hydrogen bonded (OH …? O 259.4(5) – 267.4(6) pm) Te(OH)₆ molecules and [TeMo₆O₂₄]^6? anions to be the Prominent structural feature. Further hydrogen bonds between neighbouring Te(OH)₆ molecules connect these chains to yield a two-dimensionally infinite arrangement.     

Preparation,Crystal Structure and Vibrational Spectra of Ca2P2O6·2H2O and [Ca(H2O)3(H2P2O6)]·0.5(C12H24O6)·H2O

The calcium salts Ca₂P₂O₆ · 2H₂O ( 1 ) and [Ca(H₂O)₃(H₂P₂O₆)] · 0.5(C₁₂H₂₄O₆) · H₂O ( 2 ) were prepared and structurally characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pbca and compound 2 in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n. The crystal structure of compound 1 consists of chains of edge‐sharing [CaO₇] polyhedra linked by hypodiphosphate(IV) anions to form a three‐dimensional network. The crystal structure of compound 2 consists of alternated layers of crown ether and water molecules and respective ionic units. Within the layers of ionic units the Ca²⁺ cations are octahedrally coordinated by three monodentate dihydrogenhypodiphosphate(IV) anions and three water molecules. The IR/Raman spectra of the title compounds were recorded and interpreted, especially with respect to the [P₂O₆]^4– and [H₂P₂O₆]^2– groups. The phase purity of 2 was verified by powder diffraction measurements.     

Water-rich molybdotellurates: Preparation and crystal structure of Li6[TeMo6O24] · 18 H2O and Li6[TeMo6O24] · Te(OH)6 · 18 H2O

Li₆[TeMo₆O₂₄] · 18 H₂O is triclinic (space group P1 , a = 1 041.7(1), b = 1 058.6(1), c = 1 070.8(1) pm, α = 61.08(1), β = 60.44(1), γ = 73.95(1)°). Single crystal X-ray structure analysis (Z = 1, 295 K, 317 parameters, 3 973 reflections, R_g = 0.0250) revealed an infinite branched chain of edge-sharing Li coordination polyhedra to be the prominent structural feature. One of the four crystallographically independent Li⁺ is coordinated octahedrally. The coordination polyhedra of the remaining Li⁺ are distorted trigonal bipyramids. Only three unique oxygen atoms (O(9), O(10), O(12)) of the centrosymmetric [TeMo₆O₂₄]^6? anion are bound to Li⁺. The further positions in the coordination spheres of the Li⁺ are occupied by water molecules. Intermolecular hydrogen bonds involve mainly oxygen atoms of the [TeMo₆O₂₄]^6? anion as nearly equivalent proton acceptors without regard to their different bonding modes to Te and Mo, respectively. Li₆[TeMo₆O₂₄] · Te(OH)₆ · 18 H₂O crystallizes monoclinically in space group P2₁/n with Z = 4, a = 994.1(3), b = 2 344.8(10), c = 1 764.9(4) pm, and β = 91.36(4)°. Single crystal structure analysis with least squares refinement of 627 parameters (5 900 reflections, 295 K) converged to R_g = 0.0324. There are six unique Li⁺ cations. The coordination polyhedra of Li(1), Li(2), Li(3), and Li(4) are linked by common edges to yield an eight membered centrosymmetric strand. The coordination polyhedra of the remaining two Li⁺ sites (Li(5), Li(6)) are connected to a dimeric unit via a common corner. All oxygen atoms of the Te(OH)₆ molecule are involved in the coordination of Li⁺. However, only three oxygen atoms (O(13), O(18), O(23)) of the [TeMo₆O₂₄]^6? anion which lacks crystallographic symmetry are involved in the coordination of Li⁺. The oxygen atoms of the anion act as proton acceptors in hydrogen bonds of predominantly medium strength. Te(OH)₆ molecules and [TeMo₆O₂₄]^6? anions connected by strong hydrogen bonds form an infinite chain.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von Pb2P4O12 · 3 H2O

Synthesis and Crystal Structure Determination of Pb₂P₄O₁₂ · 3 H₂O Pb₂P₄O₁₂ · 3 H₂O precipitates at mixing aqueous solutions of Pb(NO₃)₂ and Na₄P₄O₁₂ (25°C). Crystal growth was achieved by applying gel-techniques (Agar-Agar-gel). The crystal structure (P1 , a = 786.4(3), b = 914.4(3), c = 1021.6(3) pm, α = 97.42(2)°, β = 100.63(2)°, γ = 114.92(2)°; Z = 2; 4160 unique diffractometer data, R = 0.05) contains cyclo-tetraphosphate anions with point symmetry D_2d. Lead is coordinated by eight oxygen, the polyhedra deriving from a square antiprism.     

Synthese,IR-Spektrum und Kristallstruktur von Sb12O18(OH)2Cl22 · 2CH2Cl2

Synthesis, IR Spectrum, and Crystal Structure of Sb₁₂O₁₈(OH)₂Cl₂₂ · 2CH₂Cl₂ The title compound has been prepared by the reaction of Sb₅O₇Cl₁₁ with dichloromethane at 20°C, forming colourless, moisture sensitive crystals. Sb₁₂O₁₈(OH)₂Cl₂₂ · 2CH₂Cl₂ crystallizes monoclinically in the space group P2₁/n with two formula units per unit cell. Structure solution with 2696 unique observed reflections, R = 0.042. Lattice dimensions at 19°C: a = 1350.2, b = 1466.7, c = 1392.9 pm, b? = 97.925°. The distorted octahedrally coordinated antimony atoms, bridged by oxygen atoms, exhibit a molecular array which may be seen as a fragment of the rutile type structure, isolated by terminal chloride ligands. The solvate molecule is associated by a hydrogen bridge OH···Cl.     

Das Lanthan‐Dodekahydro‐closo‐Dodekaborat‐Hydrat [La(H2O)9]2[B12H12]3·15 H2O und sein Oxonium‐Chlorid‐Derivat [La(H2O)9](H3O)Cl2[B12H12]·H2O

The Lanthanum Dodecahydro‐closo‐Dodecaborate Hydrate [La(H₂O)₉]₂[B₁₂H₁₂]₃·15 H₂O and its Oxonium‐Chloride Derivative [La(H₂O)₉](H₃O)Cl₂[B₁₂H₁₂]·H₂O By neutralization of an aqueous solution of the free acid (H₃O)₂[B₁₂H₁₂] with basic La₂O₃ and after isothermic evaporation colourless, face‐rich single crystals of a water‐rich lanthanum(III) dodecahydro‐closo‐dodecaborate hydrate [La(H₂O)₉]₂[B₁₂H₁₂]₃·15 H₂O are isolated. The compound crystallizes in the trigonal system with the centrosymmetric space group (a = 1189.95(2), c = 7313.27(9) pm, c/a = 6.146; Z = 6; measuring temperature: 100 K). The crystal structure of [La(H₂O)₉]₂[B₁₂H₁₂]₃·15 H₂O can be characterized by two of each other independent, one into another posed motives of lattice components. The [B₁₂H₁₂]²⁻ anions (d(B–B) = 177–179 pm; d(B–H) = 105–116 pm) are arranged according to the samarium structure, while the La³⁺ cations are arranged according to the copper structure. The lanthanum cations are coordinated in first sphere by nine oxygen atoms from water molecules in form of a threecapped trigonal prism (d(La–O) = 251–262 pm). A coordinative influence of the [B₁₂H₁₂]²⁻ anions on La³⁺ has not been determined. Since “zeolitic” water of hydratation is also present, obviously the classical H–O^δ–···^+δH–O‐hydrogen bonds play a significant role in the stabilization of the crystal structure. During the conversion of an aqueous solution of (H₃O)₂[B₁₂H₁₂] with lanthanum trichloride an anion‐mixed salt with the composition [La(H₂O)₉](H₃O)Cl₂[B₁₂H₁₂]·H₂O is obtained. The compound crystallizes in the hexagonal system with the non‐centrosymmetric space group (a = 808.84(3), c = 2064.51(8) pm, c/a = 2.552; Z = 2; measuring temperature: 293 K). The crystal structure can be characterized as a layer‐like structure, in which [B₁₂H₁₂]²⁻ anions and H₃O⁺ cations alternate with layers of [La(H₂O)₉]³⁺ cations (d(La–O) = 252–260 pm) and Cl⁻ anions along [001]. The [B₁₂H₁₂]²⁻ (d(B–B) = 176–179 pm; d(B–H) = 104–113 pm) and Cl⁻ anions exhibit no coordinative influence on La³⁺. Hydrogen bonds are formed between the H₃O⁺ cations and [B₁₂H₁₂]²⁻ anions, also between the water molecules of [La(H₂O)₉]³⁺ and Cl⁻ anions, which contribute to the stabilization of the crystal structure.     

Zur Koordination des Aluminiums in den Calciumaluminathydraten 2 CaO · Al2O3 · 8 H2O und CaO · Al2O3 · 10 H2O

On the Coordination of Al in the Calcium Aluminate Hydrates 2 CaO · Al₂O₃ · 8 H₂O and CaO · Al₂O₃ · 10 H₂O By investigations with high-resolution ²⁷Al-NMR in solids it is shown that in the compound 2 CaO · Al₂O₃ · 8 H₂O the Al merely exist in octahedral coordination. According to this and considering its structural relationship with 4 CaO · Al₂O₃ · 19 H₂O the dicalcium aluminate hydrate is proposed to be formulated as [Ca₂Al(OH)₆][Al(OH)₃ (H₂O)₃]OH. Likewise for the compound CaO · Al₂O₃ · 10 H₂O the octahedral coordination of the Al is proved by ²⁷Al-NMR. This result corresponds with literature according to which a constitution as cyclohexaaluminate Ca₃[Al₆(OH)₂₄] · 18 H₂O is proposed.     

Die Kristallstruktur des Bleicyclotetraphosphat-2-Hydrats,Pb2P4O12 · 2H2O

Crystal Structure of Lead Cyclotetraphosphate-2-Hydrate, Pb₂P₄O₁₂ · 2H₂O By heating of Pb₂P₄O₁₂ · 4 H₂O crystals at 100°C, Pb₂P₄O₁₂ · 2 H₂O is formed topotactically. The triclinic crystals are twinned on (010). Space group: P1 , unit cell: a = 8.02 ± 0.02, b = 10.58 ± 0.02, c = 7.53 ± 0.02 Å, α = 98.8 ± 0.2, β = 108.7 ± 0.2, γ = 82.6 ± 0.3°. The crystal structure was determined by Patterson and Fourier methods and refined by least-squares calculations. The structure consists of two crystallographically different P₄O₁₂^4? ring anions, point symmetry 1 , connected by Pb and hydrogen bonds. Both Pb atoms are coordinated by eight oxygen atoms. The polyhedra of either Pb are interconnected by common edges forming sheets and chains. Pb(1) is joined with four, Pb(2) with five P₄O₁₂^4? anions.     

Die Kristallstruktur des Natriumoxohydroxoaluminathydrates Na2[Al2O3(OH)2] · 1,5 H2O

The Crystal Structure of the Sodium Oxohydroxoaluminate Hydrate Na₂[Al₂O₃(OH)₂] · 1.5 H₂O The crystal structure of the sodium oxohydroxoaluminate hydrate Na₂[Al₂O₃(OH)₂] ·s 1.5 H₂O (up to now described as Na₂O · Al₂O₃ · 2.5 H₂O and Na₂O · Al₂O₃ · 3 H₂O, respectively) was solved. The X-ray single crystal diffraction analysis (tetragonal, space group P-42₁m, a = 10.522(1) Å, c = 5.330(1) Å, Z = 4) results in a polymeric layered structure, consisting of AlO_3/2(OH) tetrahedral groups. Between these layers the Na⁺ ions are situated, which form tetrameric groups of face-linked NaO₆ octahedra. The involved O^2? ions are due to Al? O? Al bridges, Al? OH groups and water of crystallization. ²⁷Al and ²³Na MAS NMR investigations confirm the crystal structure analysis. The relations between the crystallization behaviour of the compound and the constitution of the aluminate anions in the corresponding sodium aluminate solution and in the solid, respectively, are discussed.     

Orthotelluric Acid as Substitute for Crystal‐Water: Syntheses and Crystal Structure of the Co‐crystallate [Te(OH)6 · 2 Adenine · 4 H2O] and the Disodium Ditellurate(VI) Aggregate {[Te2O2(OH)6(ONa)2]2[NaOH · 12.5 H2O]}

Supramolecular aspects on Te(OH)₆ as substitute for crystal‐water in adenine hydrate complexes and the first disodium ditellurate(VI) are reported. The co‐crystallate [Te(OH)₆ · 2 adenine · 4 H₂O] ( 1 ) has been prepared in 41% yield from the 1 : 1 mixing of Te(OH)₆ with the nitrogenous base adenine. The adduct of infinite stacks of adenine molecules, Te(OH)₆ and water not only proves that Te(OH)₆ mimicks the role of water in the related hydrate adenine · 3 H₂O but also shows that the inclusion of Te(OH)₆ raises the number of HO–H and N–HO contacts and therefore increases the distance between the adenine rings to 3.31 Å in 1 in comparison to that in adenine trihydrate (3.22 Å). Additionally, the disodium ditellurate(VI) aggregate {[Te₂(O)₂(OH)₆(ONa)₂]₂ [NaOH · 12.5 H₂O]} ( 2 ) resulted from the reaction of 1 with 2 molar equivalents of aqueous NaOH. Dinuclear 2 represents the first X‐ray diffraction characterized example of a sodium tellurate(VI) constructed from [Te₂O₄(OH)₆]^2– dianions.     

Ein anionischer Oxohydroxo‐Komplex mit Bismut(III): Na6[Bi2O2(OH)6](OH)2 · 4H2O

An Anionic Oxohydroxo Complex with Bismuth(III): Na₆[Bi₂O₂(OH)₆](OH)₂ · 4H₂O Colourless, plate‐like, air sensitive crystals of Na₆[Bi₂O₂(OH)₆](OH)₂ · 4H₂O are obtained by reaction of Bi₂O₃ or Bi(NO₃)₃ · 5H₂O in conc. NaOH (58 wt %) at 200 °C followed by slow cooling to room temperature. The crystal structure (triclinic, P 1¯, a = 684.0(2), b = 759.8(2), c = 822.7(2) pm, α = 92.45(3)°, ß = 90.40(3)°, γ = 115.60(2)°, Z = 1, R1, wR2 (all data), 0, 042, 0, 076) contains dimeric, anionic complexes [Bi₂O₂(OH)₆]^4— with bismuth in an ψ¹‐octahedral coordination of two oxo‐ and three hydroxo‐ligands. The thermal decomposition was investigated by DSC/TG or DTA/TG and high temperature X‐ray powder diffraction measurements. In the final of three steps the decomposition product is Na₃BiO₃.     

Kristallstruktur von Cadmium-Kupfer-Hydroxidnitrat,CdCu3 (OH)6 (NO3)2·H2O

The crystal structure of cadmium copper hydroxide nitrate, CdCu₃ (OH)₆ (NO₃)₂ · H₂O, has been determined from three dimensional single crystal X-ray data. One single elementary cell of the compound has to be of triclinic symmetry, but as either the crystal is built up from such triclinic domains grown together regularly at angles of 120 degrees, or the nitrate groups of the whole crystal are distributed statistically over three possible orientations standing at 120 degree angles respectively to each other, the structure can also be described in the hexagonal system: a = 6.522 ± 0.005 Å, c = 7.012 ± 0.006 Å, space group D – P 3 m 1, cell content one formula unit. Mixed layers (00.1) of Cu and Cd atoms are embedded between layers consisting of the OH groups and one oxygen atom per nitrate group. The nitrate groups extend with their trigonal plane nearly perpendicular to the layers (00.1) and connect them by hydrogen bridges between the remaining two oxygen atoms and OH groups of the next layer. The Cd atoms are coordinated octahedrally by six equidistant OH groups, and the Cu atoms have a strongly distorted octahedral (4 + 2) coordination with four OH groups and two nitrate oxygens. Thermogravimetric measurements allowed to distinguish the crystal water molecule from variable amounts of excess water. The hydrogen bonds between OH groups and nitrate oxygen atoms and the deformation of the nitrate groups were confirmed by infrared spectra.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis of a New Vanadium Tellurate(VI) with a Novel Chain Structure: (NH4)4{(VO2)2[Te2O8(OH)2]}·2H2O

A new ammonium vanadium tellurate, (NH₄)₄{(VO₂)₂[Te₂O₈(OH)₂]}·2H₂O ( 1 ) was hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectrum, TG analysis, and single crystal X–ray diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/n, a = 7.3843(15) Å, b = 17.111(3) Å, c = 7.3916(15) Å, β = 118.88(3)°, V = 817.9(3) ų, Z = 2, R1 (I>2σ(I)) = 0.0235, wR2 (all data) = 0.0462. The structure of 1 consists of infinite anionic chains, {(VO₂)₂[Te₂O₈(OH)₂]}^4? which contain octahedral VO₆ and TeO₅OH units. Each octahedral VO₆ and TeO₅OH unit is connected by sharing an edge to form V₂O₁₀ and Te₂O₈(OH)₂ binuclear units. The V₂O₁₀ and Te₂O₈(OH)₂ binuclear units are alternatively connected to one another, creating complete infinite {(VO₂)₂[Te₂O₈(OH)₂]}^4? chains along the c direction. The anionic chains are separated by ammonium cations and water molecules that link the chains through a network of hydrogen bonds. In addition, the structure contains an extended network of O–H·····O hydrogen bonds between the chains.     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur von Cobalt(II)-Hexaoxodiphosphat(P?P)(4−)-dodecahydrat,Co2P2O6 · 12 H2O

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Cobalt(II)-hexaoxodiphosphate(P? P)(4?)-dodecahydrate, Co₂P₂O₆ · 12 H₂O Co₂P₂O₆ · 12H₂O was obtained by cleavage and simultaneous oxidation of cyclo-hexaphosphate(III) in a solution of ethanol and aqueous ammonia. The crystal structure has been determined (1 898 independent diffractometer data): space group Pbam (No. 55), a = 6.710(2), b = 12.196(2), c = 10.073(3) Å, V = 825.3(1) ų, Z = 2, R = 0.060. The P₂O₆^4? anions show site symmetry C_2h and are connected to form chains via cobalt. Two cobalt ions together with two sets of four water molecules and two oxygen atoms of P₂O₆^4? form pairs of edge connected octahedra. The common edges are formed by the oxygen atoms of the P₂O₆ groups.     

Darstellung und Charakterisierung der Fulleren-Kokristallisate C60 · 12 C6H12, C70 · 12 C6H12, C60 · 12 CCl4, C60 · 2 CHBr3, C60 · 2 CHCl3, C60 · 2 H2CCl2

Synthesis and Characterization of the Fullerene Co-Crystals C₆₀ · 12 C₆H₁₂, C₇₀ · 12 C₆H₁₂, C₆₀ · 12 CCl₄, C₆₀ · 2CHBr₃, C₆₀ · 2CHCl₃, C₆₀ · 2H₂CCl₂ By crystallization of fullerenes from non-polar solvents (C₆H₁₂, CCl₄, CHBr₃, CHCl₃, H₂CCl₂) compounds of the following compositions were obtained: C₆₀ · 12C₆H₁₂, C₇₀ · 12C₆H₁₂, C₆₀ · 12CCl₄, C₆₀ · 2CHCl₃, C₆₀ · 2CHBr₃ and C₆₀ · 2H₂CCl₂. Lattice parameters have been determined by X-ray diffraction of powder samples; according to single-crystal examinations on C₆₀ · 12C₆H₁₂, C₆₀ · 12CCl₄ and C₆₀ · 2CHBr₃ the fullerene is orientationally disordered. C₆₀ · 12C₆H₁₂, cubic, a = 28.167(1) Å; C₇₀ · 12C₆H₁₂, cubic, a = 28.608(2) Å; C₆₀ · 12CCl₄, cubic, a = 27.42(1) Å; C₆₀ · 2CHBr₃, hexagonal, a = 10.212(1), c = 10.209(1) Å; C₆₀ · 2CHCl₃, hexagonal, a = 10.08(1), c = 10.11(2) Å; C₆₀ · 2H₂CCl₂, tetragonal, a = 16.400(1) Å, c = 11.645(7) Å.     

Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Two Molybdenum~phosphate Cluster Compounds: (C_(14)N_(14)H_(63) )Na(H_2Mo_6P_4O_(31))_2·8H_2Oand(C_(14)N_(14)H_(63))Na(H_2Mo_6P_4O_(31) )_2·5H_2O

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Hydroxo‐bridged Tetranuclear CuII Complexes: {[Cu(bpy)(OH)]4Cl2}Cl2 · 6 H2O and {[Cu(phen)(OH)]4(H2O)2}]Cl4 · 4 H2O

The blue tetranuclear Cu^II complexes {[Cu(bpy)(OH)]₄Cl₂}Cl₂ · 6 H₂O ( 1 ) and {[Cu(phen)(OH)]₄(H₂O)₂}Cl₄ · 4 H₂O ( 2 ) were synthesized and characterized by single crystal X‐ray diffraction. ( 1 ): P 1 (no. 2), a = 9.240(1) Å, b = 10.366(2) Å, c = 12.973(2) Å, α = 85.76(1)°, β = 75.94(1)°, γ = 72.94(1)°, V = 1152.2(4) ų, Z = 1; ( 2 ): P 1 (no. 2), a = 9.770(3) Å, b = 10.118(3) Å, c = 14.258(4) Å, α = 83.72(2)°, β = 70.31(1)°, γ = 70.63(1)°, V = 1252.0(9) ų, Z = 1. The building units are centrosymmetric tetranuclear {[Cu(bpy)(OH)]₄Cl₂}²⁺ and {[Cu(phen)(OH)]₄(H₂O)₂}⁴⁺ complex cations formed by condensation of four elongated square pyramids CuN₂(OH)₂L^ap with the apical ligands L^ap = Cl, H₂O, OH. The resulting [Cu₄(μ₂‐OH)₂(μ₃‐OH)₂] core has the shape of a zigzag band of three Cu₂(OH)₂ squares. The cations exhibit intramolecular and intermolecular π‐π stacking interactions and the latter form 2D layers with the non‐bonded Cl^– anions and H₂O molecules in between (bond lengths: Cu–N = 1.995–2.038 Å; Cu–O = 1.927–1.982 Å; Cu–Cl^ap = 2.563; Cu–O^ap(OH) = 2.334–2.369 Å; Cu–O^ap(H₂O) = 2.256 Å). The Cu…Cu distances of about 2.93 Å do not indicate direct interactions, but the strongly reduced magnetic moment of about 2.74 B.M. corresponds with only two unpaired electrons per formula unit of 1 (1.37 B.M./Cu) and obviously results from intramolecular spin couplings (χ_m(T‐θ) = 0.933 cm³ · mol^–1 · K with θ = –0.7 K).