Synthesis and characterization of cobalt(II) and manganese(II) xylaratogermanates: The molecular and crystal structures of the [M(H2O)6][Ge(μ3-L)2{M(H2O)2}2] · 4H2O · nCH3CN Complexes (M = Co, n = 0; M = Mn, n = 1)

A synthetic procedure was developed, and heteropolynuclear coordination compounds—the products of the interaction of germanium tetrachloride with xylaric (trihydroxyglutaric) acid HOOC-CH(OH)-CH(OH)-CH(OH)-COOH (H₅L) and the acetates of the 3d metals Mn(II) and Co(II)—were prepared. The compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, thermogravimetry, and IR spectroscopy. The X-ray diffraction analysis of the [M(H₂O)₆][Ge(μ₃-L)₂{M(H₂O)₂}₂] · 4H₂O · nCH₃CN complexes, where M = Co, n = 0 (I) and M = Mn, n = 1 (II), was performed. The crystals of I are monoclinic, a = 10.752(2) Å, b = 11.830(2) Å, and c = 10.772(2) Å, β = 94.741(3)°, V = 1365.4(5) ų, Z = 2, space group P2₁/n, R1 = 0.0309 for 3200 reflections with I > 2σ(I). The crystals of II are triclinic, a = 9.5330(17) Å, b = 9.7415(17) Å, and c = 10.3935(18) Å, α = 115.024(2)°, β = 97.580(3)°, γ = 111.535(3)°, V = 764.9(2)ų, Z = 1, space group $P\bar 1$ , R1 = 0.0621 for 3028 reflections with I > 2σ(I). The bimetallic anions [Ge(μ₃-L)₂{M(H₂O)₂}₂]^2?, the cations [M(H₂O)₆]²⁺, and crystal water molecules form the basis of compounds I and II (the acetonitrile molecule is also a constituent of compound II). In the centrally symmetrical trinuclear complex anion, the Ge(1) atom is bound to two M(1) atoms through two completely deprotonated bridging ligands. The Ge(1) atom is coordinated to the six alcohol oxygen atoms of two ligands L^5? at the apexes of a distorted octahedron (the average Ge(1)-O distances in I and II are 1.8858(14) and 1.892(3)Å, respectively). The coordination polyhedron of the M(1) atom in the complex anion is a strongly distorted octahedron. The base of the coordination polyhedron is formed by the two bridging alcohol oxygen atoms (the average M(1)-O distances in I and II are 2.1756(14) and 2.255(3) Å, respectively) of two L^5? ligands and by the oxygen atoms of two water molecules (the average M(1)-O distances in I and II are 2.0693(17) and 2.175(4) Å, respectively). In the centrally symmetrical complex cation, the coordination polyhedron of the M(2) atom is a somewhat distorted octahedron. The M(2)-O(H₂O) bond lengths in I and II vary in the ranges of 2.0137(17)-2.1555(17) and 2.140(5)-2.172(4) Å, respectively (the average lengths are 2.0375(17) and 2.166(4) Å, respectively). The cations and anions are joined by a branched system of hydrogen bonds.     

Tunability of the M(II)M(III)/M(II)(2) and M(III)(2)/M(II)M(III) (M=Mn, Co) couples in bis-μ-O,O'-carboxylato-μ-OR bridged complexes

A comparison of the electrochemical properties of a series of dinuclear complexes [M(2)(L)(RCO(2))(2)](+) with M = Mn or Co, L = 2,6-bis(N,N-bis-(2-pyridylmethyl)-sulfonamido)-4-methylphenolato (bpsmp(-)) or 2,6-bis(N,N-bis(2-pyridylmethyl)aminomethyl)-4-tert-butylphenolato (bpbp(-)) and R = H, CH(3), CF(3) or 3,4-dimethoxybenzoate demonstrates: (i) The electron-withdrawing sulfonyl groups in the backbone of bpsmp(-) stabilize the [M(2)(bpsmp)(RCO(2))(2)](+) complexes in their M(II)(2) oxidation state compared to their [M(2)(bpbp)(RCO(2))(2)](+) analogues. Manganese complexes are stabilised by approximately 550 mV and cobalt complexes by 650 mV. (ii) The auxiliary bridging carboxylato ligands further attenuate the metal-based redox chemistry. Substitution of two acetato for two trifluoroacetato ligands shifts redox couples by 300-400 mV. Within the working potential window, reversible or quasi-reversible M(II)M(III)? M(II)(2) processes range from 0.31 to 1.41 V for the [Co(2)(L)(RCO(2))(2)](+/2+) complexes and from 0.54 to 1.41 V for the [Mn(2)(L)(RCO(2))(2)](+/2+) complexes versus Ag/AgCl for E(M(II)M(III)/M(II)(2)). The extreme limits are defined by the complexes [M(2)(bpbp)(CH(3)CO(2))(2)](+) and [M(2)(bpsmp)(CF(3)CO(2))(2)](+) for both metal ions. Thus, tuning the ligand field in these dinuclear complexes makes possible a range of around 0.9 V and 1.49 V for the one-electron E(M(II)M(III)/M(II)(2)) couple of the Mn and Co complexes, respectively. The second one-electron process, M(II)M(III)? M(III)(2) was also observed in some cases. The lowest potential recorded for the E°(M(III)(2)/M(II)M(III)) couple was 0.63 V for [Co(2)(bpbp)(CH(3)CO(2))(2)](2+) and the highest measurable potential was 2.23 V versus Ag/AgCl for [Co(2)(bpsmp)(CF(3)CO(2))(2)](2+).     

Synthesis and X-Ray Crystal Structure of Two Novel Complexes: [M II(phen)3]2V4O12·phen·22H2O(M II=Co, Ni; phen=phenanthroline)

Summary. Two novel compounds, [Co(phen)₃]₂V₄O₁₂·phen·22H₂O (1) and [Ni(phen)₃]₂ V₄O₁₂·phen·22H₂O (2), were prepared from KVO₃–1,10-phenanthroline (phen)–Co(NO₃)₂, resp. NiCl₂–H₂O reaction systems. The compounds 1 and 2 are isomorphous and crystallize in triclinic system, space group P-1. Their crystal structures are formed by two types of layers parallel to 001: a cationic one consisting of [M^II(phen)₃]²⁺ ions and an anionic one containing the cyclic V₄O₁₂ ^4– anions. The solvate phenanthroline and crystal water molecules are located in the cationic and anionic layers, respectively. The IR spectra of 1 and 2 are consistent with the presence of the cyclic V₄O₁₂ ^4– anions in the complexes.Received November 13, 2002; accepted (revised) February 3, 2003 Published online June 2, 2003     

Hexaaquacobalt(II) and hexaaquacadmium(II) 4-nitro-2,3,5,6-tetraoxopyridinates [M(H2O)6](C5HN2O6)2 · 2H2O (M = Co and Cd): Synthesis, structures, and properties

The complexes [Cd(H₂O)₆](C₅HN₂O₆)₂ · 2H₂O (I) and [Co(H₂O)₆](C₅HN₂O₆)₂ · 2H₂O (II) were obtained in the crystalline state by reactions of cobalt chloride and cadmium chloride with ammonium 4-nitro-2,3,5,6-tetraoxopyridinate, (NH₄)₂ · (C₅HO₆N₂)₂. Their cocrystallization gave the heterometallic complex [Cd_0.32Co_0.68(H₂O)₆](C₅HN₂O₆)₂ · 2H₂O (III). The crystal and molecular structures of complexes I-III were determined by X-ray diffraction. It was demonstrated that the complexation reactions occur by replacement of two ammonium cations 4-nitro-2,3,5,6-tetraoxopyridinate by the complex cations [M(H₂O)₆]²⁺. The tetraoxopyridinate anions and the complex cations are hydrogen-bonded through the coordinated and crystallization water molecules as well as through the O atoms of the organic anion. The thermolysis of complexes I and II was examined by TGA.     

Syntheses,crystal structures and magnetic properties of heteronuclear bimetallic compounds of [Cu(pdc)2][M(H2O)5]·2H2O [M=Ni(II), Co(II), Mn(II); pdc=2,6-pyridinedicarboxylato]

The complexes [M(H₂O)₅][Cu(pdc)₂]·2H₂O [M=Ni(II) 1, Co(II) 2, Mn(II) 3; pcd=2,6-pyridinedicarboxylato] are prepared and their crystal structures, magnetic susceptibilities and UV-Visible properties reported. In all cases, the Cu(II) ion occupies the chelating site in the pdc ligand, while the M(II) occurs as a pentaaqua ion bridged to the [Cu(pdc)₂] moiety through a carboxylate as demonstrated by both UV-Visible spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Single crystal X-ray diffraction shows the three complexes to be isostructural. Weak antiferromagnetic interactions between the metal ions are observed in 1 and 3, while the magnetic behavior of 2 is dominated by single ion anisotropy.     

Two isotypic transition metal germanophosphates M(II)4(H2O)4[Ge(OH)2(HPO4)2(PO4)2] (M(II) = Fe, Co): synthesis, structure, Mössbauer spectroscopy, and magnetic properties

Synthetic, structural, thermogravimetric, M?ssbauer spectroscopic, and magnetic studies were performed on two new isotypic germanophosphates, M(II)(4)(H(2)O)(4)[Ge(OH)(2)(HPO(4))(2)(PO(4))(2)] (M(II) = Fe, Co), which have been prepared under hydro-/solvo-thermal conditions. Their crystal structures, determined from single crystal data, are built from zigzag chains of M(II)O(6)-octahedra sharing either trans or skew edges interconnected by [GeP(4)O(14)(OH)(4)](8-) germanophosphate pentamers to form three-dimensional neutral framework structure. The edge-sharing M(II)O(6)-octahedral chains lead to interesting magnetic properties. These two germanophosphates exhibit a paramagnetic to antiferromagnetic transition at low temperatures. Additionally, two antiferromagnetic ordering transitions at around 8 and 6 K were observed for cobalt compound while only one at 19 K for the iron compound. Low-dimensional magnetic correlations within the octahedral chains are also observed. The divalent state of Fe in the iron compound determined from the M?ssbauer study and the isothermal magnetization as well as thermal analyses are discussed.     

Syntheses and X-ray Characterization of Novel [M4(H2O)2(XW9O34)2] n− (M=CuII, X=CuII; and M=FeIII, X=FeIII) Polyoxotungstates

Two novel examples of sandwich type heteropolyanions were synthesized and characterized by X-ray crystal structure and elemental analysis as well as infrared spectroscopy. Na₁₃[H₃Cu₄(H₂O)₂(CuW₉O₃₄)₂]39H₂O (1) and Na₉K[Fe₄(H₂O)₂(FeW₉O₃₄)₂]32H₂O (2) were prepared in aqueous solution by reaction of sodium tungstate with Fe^III and Cu^II cations, respectively. 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n (a=13.054(3) Å, b=17.729(4) Å, c=20.998(4) Å, =93.50(3)°), while 2 is triclinic, space group P¯1 (a=12.316(2) Å, b=13.716(3) Å, c=14.925(3) Å, =99.36(3)°, =104.21(3)°, =101.55(3)°). Each anion consists of two [XW₉O₃₄] ^n– moieties (X=Fe^III, n=11 (1) and Cu^II, n=12 (2)) which can be described as -B-isomers of the defect Keggin anion. These units are linked via a belt of four Fe^IIIO₆ or Cu^IIO₆ groups. Two transition metal atoms fill their octahedral coordination sphere with one additional water ligand.     

Copper(II), nickel(II) and palladium(II) complexes of the diamide ligand N,N′-bis(2-carbamoylethyl)ethylenediamine (H2L) and the crystal structure of the carbonyl-oxygen-bonded copper(II) complex [Cu(H2L)](ClO4)2

The preparation of the diamide ligand N,N-bis(2-carbamoylethyl)ethylenediamine (H2L) by Michael addition of ethylenediamine to acrylamide is described. The copper(II) complex [Cu(H2L)](ClO4)2 and the deprotonated complex [CuL]·H2O have been prepared and characterized as has the blue octahedral nickel(II) complex [Ni(H2L)](ClO4)2. The crystal structure of the carbonyl-oxygen-bonded copper(II) complex [Cu(H2L)] (ClO4)2 has been determined (R=5.5%). The stepwise protonation equilibria of the ligand have been studied by potentiometric titration, giving values of logK1= 8.71 and logK2=5.74 at 25°C and I=0.1moldm–3 (NaClO4). The interaction of copper(II) with the ligand (H2L/Cu(II)=1:1) can be fitted to the set of equilibria:With nickel(II), only two complexes, [Ni(H2L)]2+ and [NiL], occur and they have formation constants of log110=7.39 and log 11–2=–11.49. With palladium- (II) the system is similar to that with copper(II) with three complex species, 110, 11–1 and 11–2, with log 110=15.48, log 11–1=11.88 and log 11–2=7.32.     

Synthesis and magnetic properties of copper(II)-MII-copper(II) trinuclear complexes with N,N′-bis(2-aminoethyl)oxamidocopper(II) [M = Co and Ni]

Summary Two novel trinuclear complexes were prepared, namely [Cu₂(oxae)₂(H₂O)₂M] (ClO₄)₂, [oxae = N,N-bis(2-aminoethyl) oxamido dianion; M = Co and Ni]. Based on elemental analyses, conductivity measurements and i.r. spectra, the complexes are proposed to have extended oxamidobridged structures. The magnetic susceptibility of [Cu₂-(oxae) ₂(H₂O)₂Co](ClO₄)₂ were measured over the 4–300 K range and the observed data were successfully simulated by an equation based on the spin Hamiltonian, =–2J(₁·₂·₂·₃). The exchange integral, J, was found to be equal to –29.2 cm^–1, indicating an antiferromagnetic spin-exchange interaction between the adjacent metal ions.     

Structural,infrared spectral and thermogravimetric analysis of a hydrogen-bonded assembly of cobalt(II) and nickel(II) mixed complex cations with hexamethylenetetraamine and aqua ligands: {[M(hmt)2(H2O)4][M(H2O)6]}(SO4)2·6H2O

The synthesized cobalt(II) and nickel(II) complexes {[M(hmt)₂(H₂O)₄][M(H₂O)₆]}(SO₄)₂·6H₂O [M?=?Co(II) (1) and Ni(II) (2), hmt?=?hexamethylenetetraamine] share the same general formula and chemical name {[bis(hexamethylenetetraamine)tetraaquametal(II)][hexaaquametal(II)]} disulfate hexahydrate. Complexes 1 and 2 have been characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectroscopy, thermal analysis and magnetic moment determination. Each complex has two different cationic complexes co-crystallizing with the sulfate anions. The crystal structure of 1has been determined. Both complex cations in 1 have distorted octahedral geometry and they are linked to the sulfate anions through the coordinated and lattice water molecules. Each sulfate anion is hydrogen bonded to ten water molecules; two of its oxygen atoms have two hydrogen bonds each while the other two oxygen atoms have three hydrogen bonds each. The three uncoordinated nitrogen atoms of hmt in each [Co(hmt)₂(H₂O)₄]²⁺ cation are hydrogen bonded to water molecules of adjacent [Co(H₂O)₆]²⁺ cations. The thermal decomposition of 1 has been investigated further by analyzing the FTIR spectra of the residues formed from each decomposition step, and the data have contributed to establishing the thermal decomposition pathway of both 1and 2.     

Bending modes of the water molecules and the MO stretching modes in the series MF2 · 4H2O (M = Fe,Co, Ni,Zn)

The infrared spectra of the series MF₂·4X₂O (M = Fe, Co, Ni, Zn; X = H, D) are reported in the frequency ranges of the bending vibrations of the water molecules (ν₂) at 296 and ∼100 K and the MO lattice vibrations (ν_MO) at 296 K. Four ν_MO vibrations consisting of two doublets are identified using deuterium substitution. The various ν_ZnO vibrations correlate well with the metal-oxygen distances R(ZnO), and this correlation is further used to calculate R(MO)'s of the remainder of the series and to refine R(ZnO). Four ν₂(H₂O, HDO, D₂O) vibrations, consisting of two sharp overlapping bands flanked by two broad shoulders, are identified. The number of ν₂(H₂O) components, the sequence of ν₂ in the series and the correlation with R(MO) suggest that the ν₂ frequencies are mainly determined by R(MO). Using this assignment the two types of ν₂ bands are assigned to the two types of crystallographically distinct water molecules found in the MF₂·4H₂O structure.     

DFT evaluation of the electronic structures and spectroscopic properties of the self-assembled [Pt2M4(C ≡ CH)8] (M=Cu,Ag) clusters

Science China Chemistry - Electronic structures and spectroscopic properties of self-assembled [Pt2M4(C≡CH)8] (M=Cu, Ag) clusters have been studied by the TD-DFT (time-dependent density...     

The isolation and characterization of the first examples of pairs of α- and β-isomers of dirhenium(II) of type Re2X4(LL)2 (X = Cl or Br,LL = bidentate phosphine ligand)

The complexes Re₂Br₄(depe)₂ and Re₂X₄(dppee)₂ (X = Cl or Br, depe = Et₂PCH₂CH₂PEt₂, dppee = cis-Ph₂PCHCHPPh₂) have been prepared in their α- (eclipsed rotational geometry, chelating phosphine ligands) and β- (staggered rotational geometry, bridging phosphine ligands) isomeric forms. The chloro complex β-Re₂Cl₄(depe)₂ has also been isolated. In the case of α- and β- Re₂Br₄(depe)₂, the preparations involve the reactions of Re₂Br₄(P-n-Pr₃)₄ with depe in toluene-ethanol. While α-Re₂X₄(dppee)₂ are prepared from the reactions of (n-Bu₄N)₂Re₂X₈ with dppee in various solvents, the β-isomers are obtained upon reacting Re₂X₄(PR₃)₄ (R = Et or n-Pr) with dppee in benzene. These are the first examples of triply bonded dirhenium(II) complexes that have been isolated in both their α- and β-forms. β-Re₂X₄(dppee)₂ (X = Cl or Br) constitute the first examples of complexes of this structural type which contain both CC and MM units within the same fused decalin-like ring system. The isomers β-Re₂Cl₄(depe)₂ and β-Re₂X₄(dppee)₂ (X = Cl or Br) are oxidized by NOPF₆ in acetonitrile to give paramagnetic β-[Re₂Cl₄(depe)₂]PF₆ and β-[Re₂X₄(dppee)₂]PF₆. These oxidized complexes in turn react with CH₃CN in the presence of T1PF₆ to afford β-[Re₂Cl₃(depe)₂(NCMe)](PF₆)₂ and β-[Re₂X₃(dppee)₂(NCMe)](PF₆)₂, respectively. The cleavage of the ReRe bonds of α- and β-Re₂Cl₄(dppee)₂ occurs upon their reaction with CCl₄-CH₂Cl₂ to give cis-ReCl₄(dppee). The related bromo complex cis-ReBr₄(dppee) is formed when β-Re₂Br₄(dppee)₂ is reacted with CH₂Cl₂-Br₂.     

Complexation of the zinc(II) ion with 2,2′-bipyridine and 1,10-phenanthroline in 4-methylpyridine and solvation structure of the manganese(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II), and zinc(II) ions in 4-methylpyridine and 3-methylpyridine

Complexation of the zinc(II) ion with 2,2-bipyridine (bpy) and 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) has been calorimetrically studied in 4-methylpyridine (4Me-py) containing 0.1 mol dm^–3 (n-C₄H₉)₄NClO₄ as a constant ionic medium at 25°C. The formation of [ZnL]²⁺, [ZnL₂]²⁺, and [ZnL₃]²⁺ (L=bpy, phen), and their formation constants, reaction enthalpies and entropies were determined. Our EXAFS (extended X-ray absorption fine structure) measurements showed that the solvation structure of the manganese(II), cobalt(II), and nickel(II) ions is six-coordinate octahedral in 4Me-py and 3-methylpyridine (3Me-py), while that of the zinc(II) ion is four-coordinate tetrahedral in 4Me-py. Since [ZnL₃]²⁺ is expected to have an octahedral structure, a tetrahedral-to-octahedral structural change should take place at a certain step of complexation. The thermodynamic parameters, especially reaction entropies, indicate that the structural change occurs at the formation of [Zn(bpy)₂]²⁺ and [Zn(phen)]²⁺.     

Analysis of M···H-Si interactions in [{M(CpSiMe2H)Cl3}2], (M = Zr, Hf, Ti and Mo) complexes

For the d(0) complex [{Zr(CpSiMe(2)H)Cl(3)}(2)] which contains a linear Si-H···Zr interaction across the dimer, DFT calculations are in good agreement with X-ray structures. The BP86 functional shows a slightly stronger interaction than B3LYP but for qualitative purposes either functional is sufficient. QTAIM analysis shows a bond critical point (bcp) for the interaction, a small negative value for the total energy density [H((r))] and the H atomic basin decreases in energy, E(H), and atomic volume compared to the free ligand. NBO analysis showed E(2) for Si-H σ to Zr(dz(2)) donation at 42.8 kcal mol(-1) and a 34% spatial overlap for the interaction consistent with an inverse hydrogen bond. The Wiberg bond index for the interaction is 0.1735 (0.7205 for the Si-H bond), ν((Si-H)) and (1)J((Si-H)) at 2060 cm(-1) and 145.4 Hz compared to 2183 cm(-1) and 172.1 Hz in the free ligand. Using a "synthesis by computation" approach to forming like complexes, similar features were found for [{Hf(CpSiMe(2)H)Cl(3)}(2)]. The titanium complex [{Ti(CpSiMe(2)H)Cl(3)}(2)] does not contain any Si-H···Ti interaction as rotation about the C-Si bond of the ligand occurs to place the Si-H bond hydrogen closer to a terminal chloro ligand across the dimer. An increase in electron density on the metal in the d(2) complex [{Mo(CpSiMe(2)H)Cl(3)}(2)] results in a stronger interaction with a distinct QTAIM analysis bcp [ρ((r)) 0.0448 a.u.], a small negative value for H((r)) and a much reduced H atomic volume. NBO analysis shows E(2) for Si-H σ to Mo(dz(2)) donation at 143.1 kcal mol(-1) and a 29% spatial overlap. Mo(dz(2)) to Si-H σ* donation (back donation) is minimal [E(2) 1.3 kcal mol(-1), ~1% spatial overlap]. The Wiberg bond index is 0.3114 (0.5667 for the Si-H bond), ν((Si-H)) 2015 cm(-1) and (1)J((Si-H)) 120.6 Hz.     

Nickel(II), copper(II), palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes of bidentate SN ligands derived from S-alkyldithiocarbazates and the X-ray crystal structures of the [Ni(tasbz)2] and [Cu(tasbz)2] · CHCl3 complexes

New complexes of general empirical formula, [M(NS)₂] · nCHCl₃ (M = Ni^II, Cu^II, Pd^II or Pt^II; NS = anionic form of the thiophene-2-aldehyde Schiff bases of S-methyl- and S-benzyldithiocarbazate; n = 0, 1) have been synthesized and characterized by physico-chemical techniques. Magnetic and spectroscopic evidence support a square-planar structure for these complexes. The crystal structures of the [Ni(tasbz)₂] and [Cu(tasbz)₂] · CHCl₃ complexes (tasbz = anionic form of the thiophene-2-aldehyde Schiff base of S-benzyldithiocarbazate) have been determined by X-ray diffraction. Both complexes have a trans-planar structure in which the two Schiff base ligands are coordinated to the metal(II) ion as uninegatively charged bidentate ligands via the thiolate sulfur and the azomethine nitrogen atoms. This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Synthesis,crystal structure of Gd(H2O)(C2O4)2 · NH4 and of La(C2O4)2 · NH4. Characterization of the Ln(H2O)(C2O4)2 · NH4 with Ln=Eu…Yb

Single crystals of two lanthanide complexes, presenting similar formula Ln(H₂O)_x(C₂O₄)₂ · NH₄ with Ln=La, x=0 and Ln=Gd, x=1, have been prepared, in closed system at 200 °C. The gadolinium complex is bi-dimensional. A layer is built by the packing of the basic unit, [Gd(C₂O₄)]₄. The gadolinium atoms are related only by bischelating oxalate ligands, the ammonium ion and the water molecule (bound to the gadolinium atom) are localized into the interlayer space. The lanthanum complex is tri-dimensional. The basic building unit remains approximately the same and the packing of these units form a layer. However, within these units, the lanthanum atoms are related by either an oxalate ligand or an edge. Moreover, an oxalate ligand assumes the connection between the layers. The ammonium ion is localized into two sets of intersecting channels. Pure phase of the gadolinium complex has been prepared at 100 °C and extended to some lanthanide elements, Eu…Yb. As the size of the lanthanide ionic radius is decreasing, it is noticeable that the a unit–cell constant follows an expansion pattern while the others two follow an usual contraction one. The thermal behavior of this family shows that the anhydrous compounds are obtained and that some water molecule is sorbed during the cooling. Thus, the anhydrous compounds present a relatively open-framework with some small micropores.     

Vibrational spectra of double oxalates of the type M(I)2Cu(C2O4)(2)·2H2O (MI=Na+, K+, NH4+)

The infrared and Raman spectra of Na2Cu(C2O4)(2)·2H2O, K2Cu(C2O4)(2)·2H2O and (NH4)2Cu(C2O4)(2)·2H2O were recorded and briefly discussed on the basis of their structural peculiarities and by comparison with the vibrational spectra of other metallic oxalates.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and properties of the dimeric copper(II) complex, [Cu2(Hboa)2(H2O)2] · (ClO4)2 (H2boa = biacetyl oxime azine)

The crystal structure of the polyhydrazone dioxime-containing dimeric copper(II) (polyhydrazone dioxime: HON=CMe[CMe=NN=CMe] _n CMe=NOH) complex, [Cu₂(Hboa)₂(H₂O)₂] · (ClO₄)₂ (1) (H₂boa = biacetyl oxime azine) has been determined. Complex (1) contains an unusual six-membered ring, which is composed of two oxime groups and two Cu^II ions. The variable temperature magnetic susceptibility of (1) in the 5–300 K range has been interpreted in terms of a Cu^II dimer. The magnetic behavior shows that the bridging six-membered ring mediates very strongly in the antiferromagnetic exchange interaction, with the fitting value J = –361(1) cm^–1 and the e.p.r. g-value of 2.193.     

1D and 2D assembly structures by imidazole···chloride hydrogen bonds of iron(II) complexes [Fe(II)(HL(n-Pr))3]Cl·Y (HL(n-Pr) = 2-methylimidazol-4-yl-methylideneamino-n-propyl; Y = AsF6, BF4) and their spin states

Two Fe(II) complexes fac-[Fe(II)(HL(n-Pr))(3)]Cl·Y (Y = AsF(6) (1) and BF(4) (2)) were synthesized, where HL(n-Pr) is 2-methylimidazole-4-yl-methylideneamino-n-propyl. Each complex-cation has the same octahedral N(6) geometry coordinated by three bidentate ligands and assumes facial-isomerism, fac-[Fe(II)(HL(n-Pr))(3)](2+) with Δ- and Λ-enantiomorphs. Three imidazole groups per Δ- or Λ-fac-[Fe(II)(HL(n-Pr))(3)](2+) are hydrogen-bonded to three Cl(-) ions or, from the viewpoint of the Cl(-) ion, one Cl(-) ion is hydrogen-bonded to three neighbouring fac-[Fe(II)(HL(n-Pr))(3)](2+) cations. The 3?:?3 NH···Cl(-) hydrogen bonds between Δ- or Λ-fac-[Fe(II)(HL(n-Pr))(3)](2+) and Cl(-) generate two kinds of assembly structures. The directions of the 3?:?3 NH···Cl(-) hydrogen bonds and hence the resulting assembly structures are determined by the size of the anion Y, though Y is not involved into the network structure and just accommodated in the cavity. Compound 1 has a 1D ladder structure giving a larger cavity, in which the Δ- and Λ-fac-[Fe(II)(HL(n-Pr))(3)](2+) enantiomorphs are bridged by two NH···Cl(-) hydrogen bonds. Compound 2 has a 2D network structure with a net unit of a cyclic trimer of {fac-[Fe(II)(HL(n-Pr))(3)](2+)···Cl(-)}(3) giving a smaller cavity, in which Δ- or Λ-fac-[Fe(II)(HL(n-Pr))(3)](2+) species with the same chirality are linked by NH···Cl(-) hydrogen bonds to give a homochiral 2D network structure. Magnetic susceptibility and M?ssbauer spectral measurements demonstrated that compound 1 showed an abrupt one-step spin crossover with 4.0 K thermal hysteresis of T(c↓) = 125.5 K and T(c↑) = 129.5 K and compound 2 showed no spin transition and stayed in the high-spin state over the 5-300 K temperature range.