A mixed‐valence chloride‐bridged (pincer)IrIII–(diene)IrI complex

The title compound, [2,6‐bis(di‐tert‐butylphosphino)phenyl‐1κ³P,C¹,P′]di‐μ‐chlorido‐1:2κ⁴Cl:Cl‐(2η⁴‐cycloocta‐2,5‐diene)hydrido‐1κH‐diiridium(I,III) hexane hemisolvate, [Ir₂(C₈H₁₂)(C₂₄H₄₃P₂)Cl₂H]·0.5C₆H₁₄ or [(^tBuPCP)IrH(μ₂‐Cl)₂Ir(COD)][^tBuPCP is κ³‐2,6‐(^tBu₂PCH₂)₂C₆H₃ and COD is η⁴‐2,5‐cyclooctadiene], is an Ir^III/Ir^I dimer bridged by two chloride ions. The Ir₂Cl₂ framework is nearly planar, with a dihedral angle of 13.04 (4)° between the two Ir centers. The compound was isolated as a hexane hemisolvate. A list of distances found in Ir(PCP) compounds is given.     

Generation and Reactivity of {(Ethane‐1,2‐diyl)bis[diisopropylphosphine‐κP]}‐{[2,4,6‐tri(tert‐butyl)phenyl]phosphino‐κP}rhodium ([Rh{PH(tBu3C6H2)}(iPr2PCH2CH2PiPr2)]): Catalytic C−P Bond Formation via Intramolecular C−H/P−H Dehydrogenative Cross‐Coupling

The complex [Rh(η³‐benzyl)(dippe)] ( 1 ; dippe=bis(diisopropylphosphino)ethane=(ethane‐1,2‐diyl)bis[diisopropylphosphine]) reacted cleanly with Mes*PH₂ ( 2 ; Mes*=2,4,6‐^tBu₃C₆H₂) to provide a new Rh species [Rh(H)(dippe)(L)] ( 3 ), L being the 2,3‐dihydro‐3,3‐dimethyl‐1H‐phosphindole ligand 4 (=^tBu₂C₆H₂(CMe₂CH₂PH)) (Scheme 1). Complex 3 was converted to the corresponding chloride [Rh(Cl)(dippe)(L)] ( 6 ) when treated with CH₂Cl₂, whereas the dimeric species [Rh₂{μ‐^tBu₂C₆H₂(CMe₂CH₂P)}(μ‐H)(dippe)₂] ( 7 ) was formed upon thermolysis in toluene (Scheme 2). The structures of 6 and 7 ⋅C₇H₈ were determined by X‐ray crystallography. Complexes 1 and 3 served as catalyst precursors for the dehydrogenative coupling of C−H and P−H bonds in the conversion of 2 to 4 (Scheme 3). Deuteration studies with Mes*PD₂ exposed a complex series of bond‐activation pathways that appear to involve C−H activation of the dippe ligand by the Rh‐atom (Schemes 4 and 5)     

Ligand Bridged Heterodinuclear Transition Metal Complexes – Syntheses,Structures and Electrochemical Investigations

The syntheses of the homo‐ and hererobimetallic compounds [L_n¹M(η⁵‐C₅H₄)CMe₂(η⁵‐C₉H₆)²ML_n] ( 2a‐5d ), [(C₉H₇)CMe₂(η⁵‐C₅H₄)Fe(η⁵‐C₅H₄)CMe₂(η⁵‐C₉H₆)²ML_n] ( 6a‐c ), and [(η⁵‐C₅H₄)CMe₂(η⁵‐C₉H₆)²ML_n]₂Fe ( 7a‐b ) are reported with ¹ML_n = Rh(cod) 2 , Ir(cod) 3 , Mn(CO)₃ 4 and FeCp 5 , ²ML_n = Rh(cod) a , Ir(cod) b , Mn(CO)₃ c and FeCp d , respectively. Crystal structures of 3a, 3b and 5c are described showing two different ligand conformations in form of two rotamers. The energetic difference between these both rotamers is insignificant small in the gas phase according to DFT calculations. The rotation barrier for the species has been determined to 23 kJ/mol. According to the absence of intermolecular interactions in the solid state, the preference for one of the conformers is deduced from packing effects. All complexes are investigated by cyclic voltammetry. The shift of the redox potentials with respect to the mononuclear reference systems is a suitable tool to determine intermetallic electronic interaction. For some compounds, the normal behaviour with an increasing separation of the redox potentials is observed. A second group of complexes shows the opposite behaviour with a decreasing in the potential differences. A mechanism of intramolecular catalytic oxidation is supposed for that species.     

Flexidentate Coordination Behavior and Chemical Non-Innocence of a Bis(1,3-Diphosphacyclobutadiene) Sandwich Anion

The homoleptic 1,3-diphosphacyclobutadiene sandwich complex [Co(η⁴-1,3-P₂C₂tBu₂)₂]⁻ behaved as a versatile and highly flexible metalloligand toward Ni²⁺, Ru²⁺, Rh⁺, and Pd²⁺ cations, forming a range of unusual oligonuclear compounds. The reaction of [K(thf)₂{Co(η⁴-1,3-P₂C₂tBu₂)₂}] with [Ni₂Cp₃]BF₄ initially afforded the σ-complex [CpNi{Co(η⁴-1,3-P₂C₂tBu₂)₂}(thf)] ( 2 ), which converted into [Co(η⁴-CpNi{1,3-P₂C₂tBu₂-κP,κC})(η⁴-1,3-P₂C₂tBu₂)] ( 3 ) below room temperature. The structure of 3 contains an unprecedented 1,4-diphospha-2-nickelacyclopentadiene moiety formed by an oxidative addition of a ligand P−C bond onto nickel. At elevated temperatures, 3 isomerized to [Co(η⁴-CpNi{1,4-P₂C₂tBu₂-κ²P,P})(η⁴-1,3-P₂C₂tBu₂)] ( 4 ), which features a 1,3-diphospha-2-nickelacyclopentadiene unit. Transmetalation of [K(thf)₂{Co(η⁴-1,3-P₂C₂tBu₂)₂}] with [Cp*RuCl]₄ (Cp*=C₅Me₅) afforded tetranuclear [(Cp*Ru)₃(μ-Cl)₂{Co(η⁴-1,3-P₂C₂tBu₂)₂}] ( 5 ), in which the [Co(η⁴-1,3-P₂C₂tBu₂]⁻ anion acts as a chelate ligand toward Ru²⁺. The diphosphido complex [(Cp*Ru)₂(μ,η²-P₂)(μ,η²-C₂tBu₂)] ( 6 ) was formed as a byproduct. Pure compound 6 was isolated after prolonged heating of the reaction mixture. The reaction of [K(thf)₂{Co(η⁴-1,3-P₂C₂R₂)₂}] (R=tBu; adamantyl, Ad) with [RhCl(cod)]₂ (cod=1,5-cyclooctadiene) afforded unprecedented π-complexes [Rh(cod){Co(η⁴-1,3-P₂C₂R₂)₂}] ( 7 : R=tBu; 8 : R=Ad), in which one μ:η⁴:η⁴-P₂C₂R₂ ligand bridges two metal atoms. The pentanuclear complex [Pd₃(PPh₃)₂{Co(η⁴-1,3-P₂C₂tBu₂)₂}₂] ( 10 ), featuring a Pd₃ chain and a rare 1,4-diphospha-2-butene ligand, was synthesized by reacting [K(thf)₂{Co(η⁴-1,3-P₂C₂tBu₂)₂}] with cis-PdCl₂(PPh₃)₂. The redox properties of selected compounds were analyzed by cyclic voltammetry, whereas DFT calculations gave additional insight into the electronic structures. The results of this study revealed several remarkable and previously unrecognized properties of the [Co(P₂C₂tBu₂)₂]⁻ anion.     

Formation and Reactivity of an Aluminabenzene Ligand at Pentadienyl‐Supported Rare‐Earth Metals

The half‐open rare‐earth‐metal aluminabenzene complexes [(1‐Me‐3,5‐tBu₂‐C₅H₃Al)(μ‐Me)Ln(2,4‐dtbp)] (Ln=Y, Lu) are accessible via a salt metathesis reaction employing Ln(AlMe₄)₃ and K(2,4‐dtbp). Treatment of the yttrium complex with B(C₆F₅)₃ and tBuCCH gives access to the pentafluorophenylalane complex [{1‐(C₆F₅)‐3,5‐tBu₂‐C₅H₃Al}{μ‐C₆F₅}Y{2,4‐dtbp}] and the mixed vinyl acetylide complex [(2,4‐dtbp)Y(μ‐η¹:η³‐2,4‐tBu₂‐C₅H₄)(μ‐CCtBu)AlMe₂], respectively.     

Synthesis and Reactivity of Boron‐, Silicon‐, and Tin‐Bridged ansa‐Cyclopentadienyl–Cycloheptatrienyl Titanium Complexes (Troticenophanes)

A novel one‐pot method was developed for the preparation of [Ti(η⁵‐C₅H₅)(η⁷‐C₇H₇)] (troticene, 1 ) by reaction of sodium cyclopentadienide (NaCp) with [TiCl₄(thf)₂], followed by reduction of the intermediate [(η⁵‐C₅H₅)₂TiCl₂] with magnesium in the presence of cycloheptatriene (C₇H₈). The [n]troticenophanes 3 (n=1), 4 , 8 , 10 (n=2), and 11 (n=3) were synthesized by salt elimination reactions between dilithiated troticene, [Ti(η⁵‐C₅H₄Li)(η⁷‐C₇H₆Li)] ? pmdta ( 2 ) (pmdta=N,N′,N′,N′′,N′′‐pentamethyldiethylenetriamine), and the appropriate organoelement dichlorides Cl₂Sn(Mes)₂ (Mes=2,4,6‐trimethylphenyl), Cl₂Sn₂(tBu)₄, Cl₂B₂(NMe₂)₂, Cl₂Si₂Me₄, and (ClSiMe₂)₂CH₂, respectively. Their structural characterization was carried out by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction and multinuclear NMR spectroscopy. The stanna[1]‐ and stanna[2]troticenophanes 3 and 4 represent the first heteroleptic sandwich complexes bearing Sn atoms in the ansa bridge. The reaction of 3 with [Pt(PEt₃)₃] resulted in regioselective insertion of the [Pt(PEt₃)₂] fragment into the Sn? C_ipso bond between the tin atom and the seven‐membered ring, which afforded the platinastanna[2]troticenophane 5 . Oxidative addition was also observed upon treatment of 4 with elemental sulfur or selenium, to produce the [3]troticenophanes [Ti(η⁵‐C₅H₄SntBu₂)(η⁷‐C₇H₆SntBu₂)E] ( 6 : E=S; 7 : E=Se). The B? B bond of the bora[2]troticenophane 8 was readily cleaved by reaction with [Pt(PEt₃)₃] to form the corresponding oxidative addition product [Ti(η⁵‐C₅H₄BNMe₂)(η⁷‐C₇H₆BNMe₂)Pt(PEt₃)₂] ( 9 ). The solid‐state structures of compounds 5 , 6 , and 9 were also determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction.     

Der Dihydridoiridium(III)‐Komplex [IrH2Cl(PiPr3)2] als Molekülbaustein für unsymmetrische Rhodium–Iridiumund Iridium–Iridium‐Zweikernverbindungen

The Dihydridoiridium(III) Complex [IrH₂Cl(P i Pr₃)₂] as a Molecular Building Block for Unsymmetrical Binuclear Rhodium–Iridium and Iridium–Iridium Compounds The title compound [IrH₂Cl(PiPr₃)₂] ( 3 ) reacts with the chloro‐bridged dimers [RhCl(PiPr₃)₂]₂ ( 1 ) and [IrCl(C₈H₁₄)(PiPr₃)]₂ ( 5 ) by cleavage of the Cl‐bridges to give the unsymmetrical binuclear complexes 4 and 6 with Rh(μ‐Cl)₂Ir and Ir(μ‐Cl)₂Ir as the central building block. The reactions of 3 with the bis(cyclooctene) and (1,5‐cyclooctadiene) compounds [MCl(C₈H₁₄)₂]₂ ( 7 , 8 ) and [MCl(η⁴‐C₈H₁₂)]₂ ( 9 , 10 ) (M = Rh, Ir) occur analogously and afford the rhodium(I)‐iridium(III) and iridium(I)‐iridium(III) complexes 11 – 14 in 70–80% yield. Treatment of [(η⁴‐C₈H₁₂)M(μ‐Cl)₂IrH₂(PiPr₃)₂] ( 13 , 14 ) with phenylacetylene leads to the formation of the substitution products [(η⁴‐C₈H₁₂)M(μ‐Cl)₂IrH(C≡CPh)(PiPr₃)₂] ( 15 , 16 ) without changing the central molecular core. Similarly, the compound [(η⁴‐C₈H₁₂)Rh(μ‐Br)₂IrH(C≡CPh)(PiPr₃)₂] ( 18 ) has been prepared; it was characterized by X‐ray crystallography.     

Bildung und Strukturen von [{η2‐tBu2P–P=P–PtBu2}Pt(PR3)2]

Coordination Chemistry of P‐rich Phosphanes and Silylphosphanes. XVIII. Syntheses and Structures of [{η²‐^tBu₂P–P=P–P^tBu₂}Pt(PR₃)₂] ^tBu₂P–P=P(Me)^tBu₂ reacts with [{η²‐C₂H₄} · Pt(PR₃)₂] as well as with [{η²‐^tBu₂P–P}Pt(PR₃)₂] yielding [{η²‐^tBu₂P–P=P–P^tBu₂}Pt(PR₃)₂]; PR₃ = PMe₃ 3 a , PEtPh₂ 3 b , 1/2 dppe 3 c , PPh₃ 3 d , P(p‐Tol)₃ 3 e . All compounds are characterized by ¹H and ³¹P NMR spectra, for 3 b and 3 d also crystal structure determinations were performed. 3 b crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 (No. 2) with a = 1212.58(7), b = 1430.74(8), c = 1629.34(11) pm, α = 77.321(6), β = 70.469(5), γ = 87.312(6)°. 3 d crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 (No. 2) with a = 1122.60(9), b = 1355.88(11), c = 2025.11(14) pm, α = 83.824(9), β = 82.498(9), γ = 67.214(8)°.     

Nitric Oxide Insertion Reactivity with the Bismuth–Carbon Bond: Formation of the Oximate Anion, [ON(C6H2tBu2O)]−, from the Oxyaryl Dianion, (C6H2tBu2O)2−

The first example of NO insertion into a Bi?C bond has been found in the direct reaction of NO with a Bi³⁺ complex of the unusual (C₆H₂tBu₂‐3,5‐O‐4)^2? oxyaryl dianionic ligand, namely, Ar′Bi(C₆H₂tBu₂‐3,5‐O‐4) [Ar′=2,6‐(Me₂NCH₂)₂C₆H₃] ( 1 ). The oximate complexes [Ar′Bi(ONC₆H₂‐3,5‐tBu₂‐4‐O)]₂(μ‐O) ( 3 ) and Ar′Bi(ONC₆H₂‐3,5‐tBu₂‐4‐O)₂ ( 4 ) were formed as a mixture, but can be isolated in pure form by reaction of NO with a Bi³⁺ complex of the [O₂C(C₆H₂tBu₂‐3‐5‐O‐4]^2? oxyarylcarboxy dianion, namely, Ar′Bi[O₂C(C₆H₂tBu₂‐3‐5‐O‐4)‐κ²O,O’]. Reaction of 1 with Ph₃CSNO gave an oximate product with (Ph₃CS)^1? as an ancillary ligand, (Ph₃CS)(Ar′)Bi(ONC₆H₂‐3,5‐tBu₂‐4‐O) ( 5 ).     

Ligand‐Controlled Formation of a Low‐Valent Pincer Rhodium(I)–Dioxygen Adduct Bearing a Very Short O?O Bond

Treatment of [{Me₂C₆H(CH₂P^tBu₂)₂}Rh(η¹‐N₂)] ( 1a ) with molecular oxygen (O₂) resulted in almost quantitative formation of the dioxygen adduct [{Me₂C₆H(CH₂P^tBu₂)₂}Rh(η²‐O₂)] ( 2a ). An X‐ray diffraction study of 2a revealed the shortest O? O bond reported for Rh? O₂ complexes, indicating the formation of a Rh^I? O₂ adduct, rather than a cyclic Rh^III η²‐peroxo complex. The coordination of the O₂ ligand in 2a was shown to be reversible. Treatment of 2a with CO gas yielded almost quantitatively the corresponding carbonyl complex [{Me₂C₆H(CH₂P^tBu₂)₂}Rh(CO)] ( 3a ). Surprisingly, treatment of the structurally very similar pincer complex [{C₆H₃(CH₂PⁱPr₂)₂)}Rh(η¹‐N₂)] ( 1b ) with O₂ led to partial decomposition, with no dioxygen adduct being observed.     

Synthesis of a Stable Biphenyl‐Bis(carbene) and ‐Bis(silylene) [M{(NCH2But)2C6H3‐3,4}]2 (M = C or Si)

Treatment of the biphenyl derivative [S=C{(NCH₂Bu^t)₂C₆H₃‐3,4}]₂ or [Cl₂Si{(NCH₂Bu^t)₂C₆H₃‐3,4}]₂ with C₈K afforded the new bis(carbene) 1 or the first bis(silylene) 2 , respectively. The X‐ray structure of 2 is presented.     

Formation of 18e− and 16e− Acyl(η3‐cyclooctenyl)rhodium(III) Complexes in the Reaction of Cationic (Cycloocta‐1,5‐diene)rhodium(I) Compounds with 2‐(Diphenylphosphino)benzaldehyde

The reaction of cationic diolefinic rhodium(I) complexes with 2‐(diphenylphosphino)benzaldehyde (pCHO) was studied. [Rh(cod)₂]ClO₄ (cod=cycloocta‐1,5‐diene) reacted with pCHO to undergo the oxidative addition of one pCHO with (1,2,3‐η)cyclooct‐2‐en‐1‐yl (η³‐C₈H₁₃) formation, and the coordination of a second pCHO molecule as (phosphino‐κP)aldehyde‐κO(σ‐coordination) chelate to give the 18e⁻ acyl(allyl)rhodium(III) species [Rh(η³‐C₈H₁₃)(pCO)(pCHO)]ClO₄ (see 1 ). Complex 1 reacted with [Rh(cod)(PR₃)₂]ClO₄ (R=aryl) derivatives 3 – 6 to give stable pentacoordinated 16e⁻ acyl[(1,2,3‐η)‐cyclooct‐2‐en‐1‐yl]rhodium(III) species [Rh(η³‐C₈H₁₃)(pCO)(PR₃)]ClO₄ 7 – 10 . The (1,2,3‐η)‐cyclooct‐2‐en‐1‐yl complexes contain cis‐positioned P‐atoms and were fully characterized by NMR, and the molecular structure of 1 was determined by X‐ray crystal diffraction. The rhodium(III) complex 1 catalyzed the hydroformylation of hex‐1‐ene and produced 98% of aldehydes (n/iso=2.6).     

Water‐soluble and Halogen‐free Hexaammine Complexes of Metal Ions of Group 9 – Synthesis,Crystal Structures,and Vibrational Spectra

Reaction of [M(NH₃)₆]Cl₃ (M = Co, Rh, Ir) and [Ir(NH₃)₅(OH₂)]Cl₃ with (NH₄)₂C₂O₄ · H₂O in aqueous solution resulted in the isolation of [M(NH₃)₆]₂(C₂O₄)₃ · 4 H₂O and [Ir(NH₃)₅(OH₂)]₂(C₂O₄)₃ · 4 H₂O, respectively. The complexes have been characterized by X‐ray crystallography, IR and UV/VIS spectroscopy. The isomorphous compounds crystallize in the orthorhombic space group Pnnm (No. 58). Four molecules of crystal water are involved in an extended three‐dimensional hydrogen bonding network. The librational modes of the lattice water around 600 cm^–1 allow the characterization of [Ir(NH₃)₆]₂(C₂O₄)₃ · 4 H₂O and [Ir(NH₃)₅(OH₂)]₂(C₂O₄)₃ · 4 H₂O, respectively, by IR spectroscopy. The band around 600 cm^–1 shows a significant frequency shift in the IR spectra of the hexaammine and aquapentaammine complex of iridium(III) and, by that, a distinction is possible.     

Ligand‐Centred Reactivity of Bis(picolyl)amine Iridium: Sequential Deprotonation,Oxidation and Oxygenation of a “Non‐Innocent” Ligand

Treatment of [Ir(bpa)(cod)]⁺ complex [ 1 ]⁺ with a strong base (e.g., tBuO^?) led to unexpected double deprotonation to form the anionic [Ir(bpa?2H)(cod)]^? species [ 3 ]^?, via the mono‐deprotonated neutral amido complex [Ir(bpa?H)(cod)] as an isolable intermediate. A certain degree of aromaticity of the obtained metal–chelate ring may explain the favourable double deprotonation. The rhodium analogue [ 4 ]^? was prepared in situ. The new species [M(bpa?2H)(cod)]^? (M=Rh, Ir) are best described as two‐electron reduced analogues of the cationic imine complexes [M^I(cod)(Py‐CH₂‐N?CH‐Py)]⁺. One‐electron oxidation of [ 3 ]^? and [ 4 ]^? produced the ligand radical complexes [ 3 ]^. and [ 4 ]^.. Oxygenation of [ 3 ]^? with O₂ gave the neutral carboxamido complex [Ir(cod)(py‐CH₂‐N‐CO‐py)] via the ligand radical complex [ 3 ]^. as a detectable intermediate.     

Ein‐ und zweikernige Rhodiumkomplexe mit Arsino(phosphino)methanen in unterschiedlichen Koordinationsformen

Mono‐ and Dinuclear Rhodium Complexes with Arsino(phosphino)methanes in Different Coordination Modes The cyclooctadiene complex [Rh(η⁴‐C₈H₁₂)(κ²‐tBu₂AsCH₂PiPr₂)](PF₆) ( 1a ) reacts with CO and CNtBu to give the substitution products [Rh(L)₂(κ²‐tBu₂AsCH₂PiPr₂)](PF₆) ( 2 , 3 ). From 1a and Na(acac) in the presence of CO the neutral compound [Rh(κ²‐acac)(CO)(κ‐P‐tBu₂AsCH₂PiPr₂)] ( 4 ) is formed. The reactions of 1a , the corresponding B(Ar_F)₄‐salt 1b and [Rh(η⁴‐C₈H₁₂)(κ²‐iPr₂AsCH₂PiPr₂)](PF₆) ( 5 ) with acetonitrile under a H₂ atmosphere affords the complexes [Rh(CH₃CN)₂(κ²‐R₂AsCH₂PiPr₂)]X ( 6a , 6b , 7 ), of which 6a (R = tBu; X = PF₆) gives upon treatment with Na(acac‐f₆) the bis(chelate) compound [Rh(κ²‐acac‐f₆)(κ²‐tBu₂AsCH₂PiPr₂)] ( 8 ). From 8 and CH₃I a mixture of two stereoisomers of composition [Rh(CH₃)I(κ²‐acac‐f₆)(κ²‐tBu₂AsCH₂PiPr₂)] ( 9/10 ) is generated by oxidative addition, and the molecular structure of the racemate 9 has been determined. The reactions of 1a and 5 with CO in the presence of NaCl leads to the formation of the “A‐frame” complexes [Rh₂(CO)₂(μ‐Cl)(μ‐R₂AsCH₂PiPr₂)₂](PF₆) ( 11 , 12 ), which have been characterized crystallographically. From 11 and 12 the dinuclear substitution products [Rh₂(CO)₂(μ‐X)(μ‐R₂AsCH₂PiPr₂)₂](PF₆) ( 13 ‐ 16 ) are obtained by replacing the bridging chloride for bromide, hydride or hydroxide, respectively. While 12 (R = iPr) reacts with NaI to give the related “A‐frame” complex 18 , treatment of 11 (R = tBu) with NaI yields the mononuclear chelate compound [RhI(CO)(κ²‐tBu₂AsCH₂PiPr₂)] ( 20 ). The reaction of 20 with CH₃I affords the acetyl complex [RhI₂{C(O)CH₃}(κ²‐tBu₂AsCH₂PiPr₂)] ( 21 ) with five‐coordinate rhodium atom.     

The Versatile Coordination Modes of Monophosphine‐o‐Carborane in the Formation of Iridium and Rhodium Complexes: Synthesis,Reactivity, and Characterization

Monophosphine‐o‐carborane has four competitive coordination modes when it coordinates to metal centers. To explore the structural transitions driven by these competitive coordination modes, a series of monophosphine‐o‐carborane Ir,Rh complexes were synthesized and characterized. [Cp*M(Cl)₂{1‐(PPh₂)‐1,2‐C₂B₁₀H₁₁}] (M=Ir ( 1 a ), Rh ( 1 b ); Cp*=η⁵‐C₅Me₅), [Cp*Ir(H){7‐(PPh₂)‐7,8‐C₂B₉H₁₁}] ( 2 a ), and [1‐(PPh₂)‐3‐(η⁵‐Cp*)‐3,1,2‐MC₂B₉H₁₀] (M=Ir ( 3 a ), Rh ( 3 b )) can be all prepared directly by the reaction of 1‐(PPh₂)‐1,2‐C₂B₁₀H₁₁ with dimeric complexes [(Cp*MCl₂)₂] (M=Ir, Rh) under different conditions. Compound 3 b was treated with AgOTf (OTf=CF₃SO₃^?) to afford the tetranuclear metallacarborane [Ag₂(thf)₂(OTf)₂{1‐(PPh₂)‐3‐(η⁵‐Cp*)‐3,1,2‐RhC₂B₉H₁₀}₂] ( 4 b ). The arylphosphine group in 3 a and 3 b was functionalized by elemental sulfur (1 equiv) in the presence of Et₃N to afford [1‐{(S)PPh₂}‐3‐(η⁵‐Cp*)‐3,1,2‐MC₂B₉H₁₀] (M=Ir ( 5 a ), Rh ( 5 b )). Additionally, the 1‐(PPh₂)‐1,2‐C₂B₁₀H₁₁ ligand was functionalized by elemental sulfur (2 equiv) and then treated with [(Cp*IrCl₂)₂], thus resulting in two 16‐electron complexes [Cp*Ir(7‐{(S)PPh₂}‐8‐S‐7,8‐C₂B₉H₉)] ( 6 a ) and [Cp*Ir(7‐{(S)PPh₂}‐8‐S‐9‐OCH₃‐7,8‐C₂B₉H₉)] ( 7 a ). Compound 6 a further reacted with nBuPPh₂, thereby leading to 18‐electron complex [Cp*Ir(nBuPPh₂)(7‐{(S)PPh₂}‐8‐S‐7,8‐C₂B₉H₁₀)] ( 8 a ). The influences of other factors on structural transitions or the formation of targeted compounds, including reaction temperature and solvent, were also explored.     

Homo‐ and Heterodinuclear Ir and Rh Imine‐functionalized Protic NHC Complexes: Synthetic,Structural Studies,and Tautomerization/Metallotropism Insights

The influence of the potentially chelating imino group of imine‐functionalized Ir and Rh imidazole complexes on the formation of functionalized protic N‐heterocyclic carbene (pNHC) complexes by tautomerization/metallotropism sequences was investigated. Chloride abstraction in [Ir(cod)Cl{C₃H₃N₂(DippN=CMe)‐κN3}] ( 1 a ) (cod=1,5‐cyclooctadiene, Dipp=2,6‐diisopropylphenyl) with TlPF₆ gave [Ir(cod){C₃H₃N₂(DippN=CMe)‐κ²(C2,N_imine)}]⁺[PF₆]^? ( 3 a ⁺[PF₆]^?). Plausible mechanisms for the tautomerization of complex 1 a to 3 a ⁺[PF₆]^? involving C2?H bond activation either in 1 a or in [Ir(cod){C₃H₃N₂(DippN=CMe)‐κN3}₂]⁺[PF₆]^? ( 6 a ⁺[PF₆]^?) were postulated. Addition of PR₃ to complex 3 a ⁺[PF₆]^? afforded the eighteen‐valence‐electron complexes [Ir(cod)(PR₃){C₃H₃N₂(DippN=CMe)‐κ²(C2,N_imine)}]⁺[PF₆]^? ( 7 a ⁺[PF₆]^? (R=Ph) and 7 b ⁺[PF₆]^? (R=Me)). In contrast to Ir, chloride abstraction from [Rh(cod)Cl{C₃H₃N₂(DippN=CMe)‐κN3}] ( 1 b ) at room temperature afforded [Rh(cod){C₃H₃N₂(DippN=CMe)‐κN3}₂]⁺[PF₆]^? ( 6 b ⁺[PF₆]^?) and [Rh(cod){C₃H₃N₂(DippN=CMe)‐κ²(C2,N_imine)}]⁺[PF₆]^? ( 3 b ⁺[PF₆]^?) (minor); the reaction yielded exclusively the latter product in toluene at 110 °C. Double metallation of the azole ring (at both the C2 and the N3 atom) was also achieved: [Ir₂(cod)₂Cl{μ‐C₃H₂N₂(DippN=CMe)‐κ²(C2,N_imine),κN3}] ( 10 ) and the heterodinuclear complex [IrRh(cod)₂Cl{μ‐C₃H₂N₂(DippN=CMe)‐κ²(C2,N_imine),κN3}] ( 12 ) were fully characterized. The structures of complexes 1 b , 3 b ⁺[PF₆]^?, 6 a ⁺[PF₆]^?, 7 a ⁺[PF₆]^?, [Ir(cod){C₃HN₂(DippN=CMe)(DippN=CH)(Me)‐κ²(N3,N_imine)}]⁺[PF₆]^? ( 9 ⁺[PF₆]^?), 10? Et₂O ? toluene, [Ir₂(CO)₄Cl{μ‐C₃H₂N₂(DippN=CMe)‐κ²(C2,N_imine),κN3}] ( 11 ), and 12? 2 THF were determined by X‐ray diffraction.     

Ansa‐Complexes of [Mn(η5‐C5H5)(η6‐C6H6)]: Preparation,Characterization, and Reactivity of [n]Manganoarenophanes (n=1, 2, 3)

We report the synthesis of [n]manganoarenophanes (n=1, 2) featuring boron, silicon, germanium, and tin as ansa‐bridging elements. Their preparation was achieved by salt‐elimination reactions of the dilithiated precursor [Mn(η⁵‐C₅H₄Li)(η⁶‐C₆H₅Li)]?pmdta (pmdta=N,N,N′,N′,N′′‐pentamethyldiethylenetriamine) with corresponding element dichlorides. Besides characterization by multinuclear NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis, the identity of two single‐atom‐bridged derivatives, [Mn(η⁵‐C₅H₄)(η⁶‐C₆H₅)SntBu₂] and [Mn(η⁵‐C₅H₄)(η⁶‐C₆H₅)SiPh₂], could also be determined by X‐ray structural analysis. We investigated for the first time the reactivity of these ansa‐cyclopentadienyl–benzene manganese compounds. The reaction of the distannyl‐bridged complex [Mn(η⁵‐C₅H₄)(η⁶‐C₆H₅)Sn₂tBu₄] with elemental sulfur was shown to proceed through the expected oxidative addition of the Sn?Sn bond to give a triatomic ansa‐bridge. The investigation of the ring‐opening polymerization (ROP) capability of [Mn(η⁵‐C₅H₄)(η⁶‐C₆H₅)SntBu₂] with [Pt(PEt₃)₃] showed that an unexpected, unselective insertion into the C_ipso?Sn bonds of [Mn(η⁵‐C₅H₄)(η⁶‐C₆H₅)SntBu₂] had occurred.     

[Co(g5‐Me5C5)(g3‐tBu2PPCH–CH3)] aus [Co(g5‐Me5C5)(g2‐C2H4)2] und tBu2P–P=P(Me)tBu2

Coordination Chemistry of P‐rich Phosphanes and Silylphosphanes. XVII [1] [Co(g⁵‐Me₅C₅)(g³‐^tBu₂PPCH–CH₃)] from [Co(g⁵‐Me₅C₅)(g²‐C₂H₄)₂] and ^tBu₂P–P=P(Me)^tBu₂ [Co(η⁵‐Me₅C₅)(η³‐^tBu₂PPCH–CH₃)] 1 is formed in the reaction of [Co(η⁵‐Me₅C₅)(η²‐C₂H₄)₂] 2 with ^tBu₂P–P 4 (generated from ^tBu₂P–P=P(Me)^tBu₂ 3 ) by elimination of one C₂H₄ ligand and coupling of the phosphinophosphinidene with the second one. The structure of 1 is proven by ³¹P, ¹³C, ¹H NMR spectra and the X‐ray structure analysis. Within the ligand ^tBu₂P¹P²C¹H–CH₃ in 1 , the angle P1–P2–C1 amounts to 90°. The Co, P1, P2, C1 atoms in 1 look like a „butterfly”︁. The reaction of 2 with a mixture of ^tBu₂P–P=P(Me)^tBu₂ 3 and ^tBu–C?P 5 yields [Co(η⁵‐Me₅C₅){η⁴‐(^tBuCP)₂}] 6 and 1 . While 6 is spontaneously formed, 1 appears only after complete consumption of 5 .     

Reactivity of the Latent 12‐Electron Fragment [Rh(PiBu3)2]+ with Aryl Bromides: Aryl?Br and Phosphine Ligand C?H Activation

Oxidative addition of aryl bromides to 12‐electron [Rh(PiBu₃)₂][BAr^F₄] (Ar^F=3,5‐(CF₃)₂C₆H₃) forms a variety of products. With p‐tolyl bromides, Rh^III dimeric complexes result [Rh(PiBu₃)₂(o/p‐MeC₆H₄)(μ‐Br)]₂[BAr^F₄]₂. Similarly, reaction with p‐ClC₆H₄Br gives [Rh(PiBu₃)₂(p‐ClC₆H₄)(μ‐Br)]₂[BAr^F₄]₂. In contrast, the use of o‐BrC₆H₄Me leads to a product in which toluene has been eliminated and an isobutyl phosphine has undergone C? H activation: [Rh{PiBu₂(CH₂CHCH₃C H₂)}(PiBu₃)(μ‐Br)]₂[BAr^F₄]₂. Trapping experiments with ortho‐bromo anisole or ortho‐bromo thioanisole indicate that a possible intermediate for this process is a low‐coordinate Rh^III complex that then undergoes C? H activation. The anisole and thioanisole complexes have been isolated and their structures show OMe or SMe interactions with the metal centre alongside supporting agostic interactions, [Rh(PiBu₃)₂(C₆H₄O Me)Br][BAr^F₄] (the solid‐state structure of the 5‐methyl substituted analogue is reported) and [Rh(PiBu₃)₂(C₆H₄S Me)Br][BAr^F₄]. The anisole‐derived complex proceeds to give [Rh{PiBu₂(CH₂CHCH₃C H₂)}(PiBu₃)(μ‐Br)]₂[BAr^F₄]₂, whereas the thioanisole complex is unreactive. The isolation of [Rh(PiBu₃)₂(C₆H₄O Me)Br][BAr^F₄] and its onward reactivity to give the products of C? H activation and aryl elimination suggest that it is implicated on the pathway of a σ‐bond metathesis reaction, a hypothesis strengthened by DFT calculations. Calculations also suggest that C? H bond cleavage through phosphine‐assisted deprotonation of a non‐agostic bond is also competitive, although the subsequent protonation of the aryl ligand is too high in energy to account for product formation. C? H activation through oxidative addition is also ruled out on the basis of these calculations. These new complexes have been characterised by solution NMR/ESIMS techniques and in the solid‐state by X‐ray crystallography.