Tetracarbonyliron adducts of Cp2Cr2(CO)4(μ-η2-P2). Syntheses and crystal structures of Cp2Cr2(CO)4P2[Fe(CO)4] m (m=1 and 2)

Cp₂Cr₂(CO)₄( - ² - P₂), 1, reacts with one molar equivalent of Fe₂(CO)₉ in THF to yield the mono- and di-iron complexes, Cp₂Cr₂(CO)₄P₂[Fe(CO)₄], 2, (16.5% yield) and Cp₂Cr₂(CO)₄P₂[Fe(CO)₄]₂, 3, (16.9% yield), as dark magenta brown and dark greenish brown crystals, respectively. Both complexes were characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Crystal data –2: space group =P2₁/c,a=17.024(1) Å,b=8.180(1) Å,c=30.891(2) Å, =100.953(5)°,V=4223.4(7)ų,Z=8, 3743 observed reflections,R _F=0.033; 3: space group P1,a=10.209(2) Å,b=10.212(2) Å,c=15.989(3) Å, =106.93(1)°, =91.87(1)°, =119.50(1)°,V=1356.5(4) ų,Z=2, 3489 observed reflections,R _F=0.029.     

Mo2(O2CPh)6(PEt3)2, the second example of bridging Y11-02CR for dimolybdenum (III) compounds

From the reaction or Mo₂Cl₆(THF)₃ with excess of NaO₂CPh and PEt₃ in THF three types of crystals have been obtained and recrystallized in CH₂Cl₂. They are brown compound Mo₂(O₂CPh)₆(PEt₃)2·2CH₂Cl₂ (1), yellow-Mo₂(O₂CPb)₄ (2), and black Mo₄O₆(O₂CPh)₆(PEt₃)₂.CH₂Cl₂ (3). When a strict ratio of MO₂Cl₆(THF)₃:NaO₂CPh = 1:2 was applied, Mo₂(O₂CPh)₄(THF)₂, (4) was the only compound separated from the THF reaction mixture. Their structures have been determined by X-ray crystallography. There are three coordination modes of benzoate in 1: bridging ²-O₂CPh, bridging ¹-O₂CPh and terminal O₂CPh groups. Compound 2 is chemically well known, but was found to pack differently from the previously reported structure. Mo₄O₆(O₂CPh)₆(PEt₃)₂·CH₂C1₂ (3) is a mixed-valence Mo (IV, V) tetranuclear compound in a butterfly arrangement. A molecule of 4 is actually a MO₂(O₂CPh)₄ molecule with two THIF molecules axially coordinating to the molybdenum atoms. The crystallographic data for these compounds are as follows: 1, triclinicPl witha = 11.612(3) Å, b = 11.970(2) Å,c=12.135(3) Å,=95.55(2)°,=117.51(2)°,98.84(2)°,V=l450.8(7) ų,Z=1,R=0.0673, and R _w ,=0.0936; 2, monoclinicP2₁/n witha = 14,437(2) Å,b=5.6168(7) Å,c=15.979(3) Å,=93,93(l)°,V=1292.7(4) ų,Z=2,R=0.0217, and R_w=0.0352; 3, trigonal (hexagonal setting)R3¯ witha=28.83(4) Å,c=44.98(2) Å,V=323570(10) ų,Z=18,R=0.067, andwR2=0203; 4 monoclinicP2₁/c witha=9.456(4) Å,b=17.757(8) Å,c=10.887(3) Å,=109.63(2)°,V=1722(2)ų Z=2,R=0.0330, andR _w = 0.0451.     

Synthesis of a novel chromium-phosphate built up with unprecedented [CR9P12O58H12] clusters under hydrothermal conditions

A new chromium-phosphate has been prepared under hydrothermal conditions for the first time. It crystallizes in the Monoclinic system, space group C2/c, a=17.002(3) Å, b=26.333(5) Å, c=16.017(4) Å, β=96.63 (3)°, V=7123.07(2) Å³ and Z=4. The crystal structure displays a centrosymmetric complex aggregate [Cr₉P₁₂O₅₈H₁₂]¹⁷⁻, constructed from the unprecedented enneanucleus chromic core Cr₉O₁₀ with peripheral ligations provided by 12 phosphate groups. The sodium ions and water as guests fill in the cavities among the clusters to satisfy the charge balance and keep the structural stability. The magnetic measurement indicates the existence of antiferromagnetic interactions.     

Crystal structure, thermal and magnetic properties of Cr2V4O13

Cr₂V₄O₁₃, a tetravanadate of Cr³⁺ has been prepared by repeated heating of stoichiometric amounts of Cr₂O₃ and V₂O₅ and its crystal structure is refined by Rietveld refinement of the powder XRD data. This compound crystallizes in a monoclinic lattice with unit cell parameters: a=8.2651(3), b=9.2997(3), c=14.5215(5) Å, β=102.618(3)°, V=1089.21(6) Å³ and Z=4 (Space group: P2₁/c). The U shaped (V₄O₁₃)⁶⁻ formed by corner connected VO₄ tetrahedra links the Cr₂O₁₀ (dimers of two edge shared CrO₆ octahedra) forming a three dimensional network structure of Cr₂V₄O₁₃. This compound is stable up to 635 °C and peritectically decomposes to orthorhombic CrVO₄ and V₂O₅ above this temperature. A possible long range antiferromagnetic ordering below 10 K is suggested from the squid magnetometry and electron paramagnetic resonance (epr) spectroscopic studies of Cr₂V₄O₁₃.     

Interaction of Np(V) with N,N-Dimethylacetamide

A new Np(V) complex [(NpO₂)(NO₃)(DMAA)₂(H₂O)] was synthesized and its crystal structure was determined. Its absorption spectra were recorded in IR and near-IR regions. The unit cell parameters are a = 9.389(3) Å, b = 8.075(3) Å, c = 20.956(7) Å, = 92.53(3)°, space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, V = 1585.8(9) ų, R = 0.054, wR(F ²) = 0.170. The coordination polyhedron of the Np atom is a pentagonal bipyramid with the O atoms of two DMAA molecules, bidentate nitrate ion, and the water molecule in its equatorial plane.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Acid Phosphites RbH2PO3, CsH2PO3, and TlH2PO3

The reaction of Rb, Cs, or Tl carbonates with a solution of phosphorous acid gave crystalline acid phosphites RbH₂PO₃(I), CsH₂PO₃(II), and TlH₂PO₃(III). The crystal structures of the compounds were studied by a single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis at 150 K: I, monoclinic system, a= 7.530(2) Å, b= 8.634(2) Å, c= 12.426(2) Å, = 102.46(3)°, V= 788.8(3) ų, Z= 8, space group P2₁/c, R ₁= 0.0409; II, monoclinic system, a= 7.930(2) Å, b= 8.929(2) Å, c= 13.163(3) Å, = 104.84(3)°, V= 900.9(4) ų, Z= 8, space group P2₁/c, R ₁= 0.0239; III, orthorhombic system, a= 6.603(1) Å, b= 6.785(1) Å, c= 8.836(2) Å, V= 395.9(1) ų, Z= 4, space group Pna2₁, R ₁= 0.0350. The PHO₃tretrahedra in structures I–IIIare joined via hydrogen bonds into infinite zigzag-like chains [HPHO₃] ^n– _n, which form layers alternating with layers of metal cations. The layers of anionic chains are wavelike in Iand IIand planar in III. Apparently, IIIis not isostructural to Ior IIdue to the fact that Tl(I) has a stereochemically active pair of electrons.     

A novel dimeric complex of dysprosium with pyridine-3-carboxylic acid: structure and photophysical properties

A dimeric complex [Dy(NIC)₃(H₂O)₂]₂ (HNIC = pyridine-3-carboxylic acid) has been synthesized. X-ray analysis reveals that it forms a novel dimeric structure through bridged oxygen atoms of carboxylate groups. The title complex crystallizes in space group P2₁/c, with a = 9.560(3), b = 11.601(4), c = 17.731(5)?Å, β = 91.572(4)°, V = 1965.7(10)?ų, D _c = 1.909?Mg/m³, Z = 2, F(000) = 1100, GOF = 0.956, R ₁ = 0.0248. Photophysical properties have been studied with ultraviolet absorption, excitation and emission spectra. The complex exhibits strong blue emission.     

Hydrogen peroxide oxidation of di(hydroxo)platinum(II) species in carboxylic acids

A facile procedure for synthesizing the mono(hydroxo)tris(carboxylato)platinum(IV) species has been achieved. The reaction of [Pt^II(OH)₂(dmpda)] (dmpda=2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine) with a 30% aqueous solution of H₂O₂ in the presence of a carboxylic acid produces a stable [Pt^IV(OOCR)₃(OH)(dmpda)] (R=Me, Et) complex in high yield. The crystal structures of [Pt^IV(OOCMe)₃(OH)(dmpda)] . H₂O (triclinic P1 bar, a=8.761(2) Å, b=9.245(3) Å, c=10.659(2) Å, =106.25(2)°, =93.90(2)°, =98.92(2)°, V=813.1(3) ų, Z=2, R= 0.0474) and [Pt^IV(OOCEt)₃(OH)(dmpda)] (monoclinic P2₁/c, a=12.777(4) Å, b=10.514(2) Å, c=14.971(3) Å, =107.40(2)°, V=1919.2(8) ų, Z=4, R=0.0611) show that the hydroxyl group has been selectively positioned at an axial site. The intramolecular hydrogen bond between the OH and C=O moiety exists (O(H)...=C, 2.83 Å for [Pt^IV(OOCMe)₃(OH)(dmpda)] · H₂O; 2.72 Å for [Pt^IV(OOCEt)₃(OH)(dmpda)]. Formation of the axial-mono(hydroxo)tris(carboxylato)platinum(IV) species may be ascribed to a combination of `reactive-equatorial effects' with `cis-addition' in the carboxylic acid.     

Synthesis and Structural Investigation of a Series of Noncentrosymmetric Cyclohexaphosphates: M(C6H5NH3)4P6O18?8H2O (M: Cd, Cu, Co)

Three new noncentrosymmetric cyclohexaphosphates with the general formula M(C₆H₅NH₃)₄ P₆O₁₈⋅8H₂O (M: Cd, Cu, Co) are synthesized. They crystallize in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁, Z = 2 and are isostructural. We have determined their structure from the Cd salt. This Cd salt exhibits the following unit-cell parameters: a = 9.852(1), b = 24.784(4), c = 9.2078(8) Å, β = 107.92(9)^∘, V = 2139.2(9) ų. The structure has been solved using direct method and refined to a reliability R factor of 0.042. The structure can be described as infinite anionic layers with composition of [Cd(P₆O₁₈)(H₂O)₈]⁴⁻ and parallel to the (1 0 1) plane. The charge compensation and the three-dimensional cohesion are performed by the protonated amine located between these inorganic layers.     

Cation and anion coordination chemistry of palladium(II) with polyazacycloalkanes. Thermodynamic and structural studies

The interaction of PdCl ₄ ^2– with the macrocyclic ligands of the series [3k]aneN _k has been studied both in solution and in the solid state. [18]aneN₆ and [21]aneN₇ form both mono- and binuclear Pd²⁺ complexes, whose stability constants have been determined in 0.5 mol dm^–3 NaCl at 298.15 K. [21]aneN₇ also forms, in solution, a trinuclear species in which an amino group deprotonates to bridge two Pd²⁺ ions, as observed in the solid state. The crystal structure of the complexes [Pd₂([18]aneN₆)Cl₂][ClO₄]₂ and [Pd₃([21]aneN₇)Cl₃][ClO₄]₂ · H₂O have been solved by single crystal X-ray analysis. C₁₂H₃₀N₆Cl₄O₈Pd₂: monoclinic, space group C2/m,a = 10.876(2),b = 18.117(2),c = 7.043(2) Å, = 113.78(2)°,V = 1270(12) ų,Z = 2,D _calc = 1.92 g cm^-3, = 16.94 cm^–1.R = 0.063,R _w = 0.059. C₁₄H₃₆N₇CI₅O₉Pd₃: orthorhombic, space groupPcab,a = 13.125(7),b = 13.213(3),c = 33.570(5) Å,V = 5822(3) ų,Z = 8,D _calc = 2.15 g cm^–3, = 21.20 cm^–1.R = 0.074,R _w = 0.061. In very acidic solutions the polyammonium cations (H _k [3k]aneN _k ) ^k+ interact with PdCl ₄ ^2– forming second sphere coordinated species. These reactions have been followed by a microcalorimetric technique in 2 mol dm^–3 HCl solutions. The slowness of the reactions of (H₁₀[30]aneN₁₀)¹⁰⁺ with PdCl ₄ ^2– has been interpreted in terms of inclusion of the anion into the receptor's cavity as shown by the crystal structure of [(PdCl₄)(H₁₀[30]aneN₁₀)][PdCl₄]₂Cl₄: triclinic, space group PT,a = 7.760(3),b = 11.448(4),c = 13.399(11) Å, = 96.31(8)°, = 104.50(6)°, = 92.30(3)°,Z = 1.R = 0.046 andR _w = 0.039.This paper is dedicated to the memory of the late Dr C. J. Pedersen.     

A re-investigation of the crystal structure and luminescence of BaCa2MgSi2O8:Eu

Barium calcium magnesium silicate (BaCa₂MgSi₂O₈), a compound whose space group was obtained via X-ray diffraction data, was re-investigated using neutron diffraction techniques. A combined powder X-ray and neutron Rietveld method revealed that BaCa₂MgSi₂O₈ crystallizes in the trigonal space group P3? (Z=1, a=5.42708(5) Å, c=6.79455(7) Å, V=173.310(4) Å³; R_p/R_wp=5.52%/7.63%), instead of the previously believed space group P3?m1. The difference in the two structures arises from the displacement of the O2 atom. Blue emission from Ba_0.98Eu_0.02Ca₂MgSi₂O₈ under 325-nm excitation is ascribed to the 4f⁶5d¹→4f⁷ transitions of Eu²⁺ ions at Ba sites and Ca sites. Site assignment of Eu²⁺ ions in the titled compound was performed by analysis of emission spectra at temperatures in the range of 4.2-300 K.     

Facile generation of platinum(IV) compounds with mixed labile moieties. Hydrogen peroxide oxidation of platinum(II) to platinum(IV) compounds

Hydrogen peroxide oxidation of platinum(II) compounds containing labile groups such as Cl, OH, and alkene moieties has been carried out and the products characterized. The reactions of [Pt^II (X)₂ (N–N)] (X = Cl, OH, X₂ = isopropylidenemalorate (ipm); N–N 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine [(dmpda), N-isopropyl-1,3-propanediamine (ippda)] with hydrogen peroxide in an appropriate solvent at room temperature affords [Pt^IV (OH)(Y)(X)₂(N–N)] (Y = OH, OCH₃). The crystal structures of [Pt^IV(OH)(OCH₃)(Cl)₂(dmpda)]·2H₂O (P-1 bar, a = 6.339(2) Å , b = 9.861(1) Å, c = 11.561(1) Å, a = 92.078(9)°, β = 104.78(1)°, γ=100.54(1)°, V = 684.3(2) ų, Z = 2R = 0.0503) and [Pt^IV(OH)₂(ipm)(ippda)]·3H₂O (C 2/c, a = 27.275(6) Å, b=6.954(2) Å, c = 22.331(4) Å, β = 118.30(2)°, V = 3729(2) ų, Z = 8, R = 0.0345) have been solved and refined. The local geometry around the platinum(IV) atom approximates to a typical octahedral arrangement with two added groups (OH and OCH₃; OH and OH) in a transposition. The platinum(IV) compounds with potential labile moieties may be important intermediate species for further reactions.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Absorption Spectra of Neptunium(V) Di(acetamido) Nitrate (NpO2)(NO3)(CH3CONH2)2

The crystal structure of (NpO₂)(NO₃)(CH₃CONH₂)₂ was determined. The crystallographic data were are follows: a = 5.766(3) Å, b = 13.154(5) Å, c = 14.027(6) Å, V = 1064.0(8) ų, space group Pnma, Z = 4, _calcd = 2.804 g/cm³, R = 0.046, R _w = 0.102. The coordination polyhedron of Np is a pentagonal bipyramid whose equatorial positions are occupied by the oxygen atoms of the neighboring NpO₂ group, acetamide molecules, and of the nitrate ion. The IR and electronic absorption spectra of the compound were measured.     

Inclusion complexes of the natural product gossypol. Clathrate type inclusion complexes of gossypol with carbonyl group containing guests

The crystal structures of 2:1 inclusion complexes of gossypol with methyl propionate (GPMEP) and ethyl acetoacetate (GPEAA) have been determined by X-ray structure analysis. The crystals of GPMEP, C₃₀H₃₀O₈l/2 C₄H₈O₂, are monoclinic, space groupC2/c,a=11.079(3),b = 30.724(7), c = 16.515(5) Å, = 90.46(2)°,V = 5621(3) Å,Z = 8,D _x = 1.33 g cm^–3. The structure has been refined to the finalR value of 0.059 for 1899 observed reflections. The crystals of GPEAA, C₃₀H₃₀O₈l/2 C₆H₁₀O₃, are monoclinic, space groupC2/c,a=11.095(2),b=30.604(9),c = 16.955(5) Å, = 88.27(2)°,V = 5754(3) Å,Z = 8,D _x = 1.35 g cm^–3. The structure has been refined to the finalR value of 0.056 for 2502 observed reflections.In contrast to previously investigated inclusion complexes of gossypol the host molecules do not form centrosymmetric dimersvia hydrogen bonds. In the crystal structures the racemic gossypol is separated into enantiomers forming alternating bimolecular layers. Nearly perpendicular to these chiral bilayers run elongated cavities enclosed on each side by layers of opposite chirality. The surface of these layers is hydrophobic, the polar groups are hidden inside the layer. Guest molecules which are hydrogen bonded to the host are included in cylindrically shaped cavities. Possible hydrogen bonds between host and guest are analysed for this isostructural class of complexes.     

Identification of a new family of phosphate compounds,AIBII6(P2O7)2P3O10: structures of KMn6(P2O7)2P3O10 and AgMn6(P2O7)2P3O10

Two members of a new family of inorganic phosphates of general formula A^IB^II₆(P₂O₇)₂P₃O₁₀; KMn₆(P₂O₇)₂P₃O₁₀ (a=5.405(2), b=26.918(11), c=6.660(5), β=107.31(3)°, V=925.1(9) Å³, space group P2₁/m, Z=2, D_calc=3.481 Mg m⁻³, R=0.0377 for 2235 observed reflections) and AgMn₆(P₂O₇)₂P₃O₁₀ (a=5.424(7), b=26.97(4), c=6.627(9), β=106.81(7)°, V=928(2) Å³, space group P2₁/m, Z=2, D_calc=3.716 Mg m⁻³, R=0.0594 for 1577 observed reflections) have been synthesized and identified by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The isostructural complexes present an interesting comparison of silver and potassium bonding.     

The crystal structure of dibenzo-14-crown-4, a preorganized basis of square pyramid coordination for lithium ions

Dibenzo-14-crown-4 (DB14C4) has a high selectivity for Li⁺. The rigidity of the molecule caused by the two benzene rings suggests that this is a preorganized ligand for metal ions and particularly for Li⁺. A single crystal structure study of the molecule was performed. The crystal data are: space groupP2₁,a = 12.811(2),b = 5.106(1),c = 12.816(3)Å, = 115.44(1)°,V = 757.0(2)ų withZ = 2. The structure was refined toR = 0.049 andR _w, = 0.058 using 1804 unique data withF < 4(F). The conformation of the free ligand was found to be similar to that of the complexed ligand and the conformational parameters of the free ligand and its derivatives are compared to Li⁺ complexes of the ligand and its derivatives.This paper is dedicated to the memory of the late Dr C. J. Pedersen.     

Crystal structure of LiFe3+(SeO3)2

Summary Single crystals of LiFe³⁺(SeO₃)₂ were prepared by hydrothermal synthesis. The crystal structure of LiFe³⁺(SeO₃)₂ is reported: tetragonal, space group I 2d,a=10.649(2) Å,c=9.959(2) Å,V=1129.4 ų,Z=8, 1268 unique reflections,R=0.037. The structure contains LiFeO₈ groups, built up by FeO₆ octahedra edgesharing with strongly distorted LiO₄ tetrahedra. These LiFeO₈ groups share corners with trigonal pyramidal SeO₃ groups to form a three dimensional network. The mean bondlengths are 1.994 Å, 2.006 Å and 1.699 Å for Li-O, Fe-O and Se(IV)-O, respectively.

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Die Kristallstruktur von LiFe³⁺(SeO₃)₂

Zusammenfassung Einkristalle von LiFe³⁺(SeO₃)₂ wurden auf hydrothermalem Weg dargestellt und ihre Kristallstruktur bestimmt: tetragonal, Raumgruppe I 2d,a=10.649(2) Å,c=9.959(2) Å,V=1129.4 ų,Z=8, 1268 unabhängige Reflexe,R=0.037. Kennzeichnend für die Atomanordnung sind LiFeO₈ Gruppen, die aus FeO₆ Oktaedern und mit ihnen kantenverknüpften, stark verzerrten LiO₄ Tetraedern aufgebaut sind. Diese LiFeO₈ Baueinheiten bilden, mit trigonal pyramidalen SeO₃ Gruppen über Ecken verbunden, ein dreidimensionales Netzwerk. Die Mittelwerte der Li-O, Fe-O and Se(IV)-O Abstände sind 1.994 Å, 2.006 Å und 1.699 Å.

     

Neptunium(IV) Complex with Carbamide [Np(Urea)8]SiW12O40 · 2Urea · H2O: Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Properties

The synthesis and crystal structure of [Np(Urea)₈]SiW₁₂O₄₀ · 2Urea · H₂O complex are reported. Crystallographic parameters: space groups C2/c, a = 18.972(5) Å, b = 18.891(5) Å, c = 16.654(4) Å, = 100.847(6)°, Z = 4, V = 5862(3) ų, (calcd) = 4.226 g/cm³. Thermal properties of this compound are studied; absorption spectra in the IR and visible regions are measured.     

Copper(II) Complexes with N-(3-Hydroximino-2-methylbutan-2-yl)methylamine (HL): Synthesis and Properties. Crystal and Molecular Structures of [Cu(HL)Cl2] and [Cu(HL)(H2O)2SO4]n

Paramagnetic copper(II) complexes with N-(3-hydroximino-2-methylbutan-2-yl)methylamine (HL), namely, Cu(HL)Cl₂(I), Cu(HL)(SO₄) · 2H₂O (II), and Cu(HL)(NO₃)₂(III), were obtained. The crystal structures of I and II were determined. The blue crystals of these compounds are monoclinic. For I(C₆H₁₄Cl₂CuN₂O): a = 8.820(1) Å, b = 6.511(1) Å, c = 18.255(2) Å, = 92.86(1)° V = 1047.0(2) ų, space group P2₁/c, _calcd = 1.679 g/cm³, Z = 4 for R ₁ = 0.0250; for II(C₆H₁₈CuN₂O₇S): a = 9.999(2) Å, b = 9.927(2) Å, c = 12.963(3) Å, = 106.37(3)°, V = 1234.5(4) ų, space group P2₁/c, _calcd = 1.753 g/cm³, Z = 4 for R ₁ = 0.0324. Crystals of I have a molecular structure. The Cu coordination polyhedron is a square bipyramid (2N + 2Cl + Cl + Cl) due to additional contacts with two Cl atoms from the neighboring molecules. Structure II is built from polymeric chains. The environment of the Cu atom is a distorted cis-octahedron (2N + 2O(H₂O) + 2O(SO₄)). Complexes I–IIIare characterized by IR and EPR spectroscopy.     

Synthesis and structural investigation of the compounds containing HF2 anions: Ca(HF2)2, Ba4F4(HF2)(PF6)3 and Pb2F2(HF2)(PF6)

Three new compounds Ca(HF₂)₂, Ba₄F₄(HF₂)(PF₆)₃ and Pb₂F₂(HF₂)(PF₆) were obtained in the system metal(II) fluoride and anhydrous HF (aHF) acidified with excessive PF₅. The obtained polymeric solids are slightly soluble in aHF and they crystallize out of their aHF solutions. Ca(HF₂)₂ was prepared by simply dissolving CaF₂ in a neutral aHF. It represents the second known compound with homoleptic HF environment of the central atom besides Ba(H₃F₄)₂. The compounds Ba₄F₄(HF₂)(PF₆)₃ and Pb₂F₂(HF₂)(PF₆) represent two additional examples of the formation of a polymeric zigzag ladder or ribbon composed of metal cation and fluoride anion (MF⁺)_n besides PbF(AsF₆), the first isolated compound with such zigzag ladder. The obtained new compounds were characterized by X-ray single crystal diffraction method and partly by Raman spectroscopy. Ba₄F₄(HF₂)(PF₆)₃ crystallizes in a triclinic space group P1¯ with a=4.5870(2) Å, b=8.8327(3) Å, c=11.2489(3) Å, α=67.758(9)°, β=84.722(12), γ=78.283(12)°, V=413.00(3) Å³ at 200 K, Z=1 and R=0.0588. Pb₂F₂(HF₂)(PF₆) at 200 K: space group P1¯, a=4.5722(19) Å, b=4.763(2) Å, c=8.818(4) Å, α=86.967(10)°, β=76.774(10)°, γ=83.230(12)°, V=185.55(14) ų, Z=1 and R=0.0937. Pb₂F₂(HF₂)(PF₆) at 293 K: space group P1¯, a=4.586(2) Å, b=4.781(3) Å, c=8.831(5) Å, α=87.106(13)°, β=76.830(13)°, γ=83.531(11)°, V=187.27(18) Å³, Z=1 and R=0.072. Ca(HF₂)₂ crystallizes in an orthorhombic Fddd space group with a=5.5709(6) Å, b=10.1111(9) Å, c=10.5945(10) Å, V=596.77(10) Å³ at 200 K, Z=8 and R=0.028.