Anion⋅⋅⋅Anion Attraction in Complexes of MCl3− (M=Zn,Cd, Hg) with CN−

High-level ab initio calculations show that the MCl₃⁻ anions comprising Group 2B M atoms Zn, Cd, and Hg form a stable complex with the CN⁻ anion, despite the like charge of the two ions. The complexation occurs despite a negative π-hole region above the M atom of MCl₃⁻. The dimerization distorts the planar geometry of MCl₃⁻ into a pyramidal shape which reduces the negative potential above the M atom, facilitating a close approach of the two anions, with R(M⋅⋅⋅C)∼2 Å, and an overall attractive electrostatic attraction within the dimer. In the gas phase, this dimer is less stable than the pair of separated ions by some 30 kcal/mol. However, the dissociation must surmount an energy barrier of roughly 25 kcal/mol which occurs at an intermolecular distance of 4 Å. In aqueous solution, the dimerization process is exothermic and barrier-free, with a binding energy in the 11–18 kcal/mol range.     

An Infrared Spectroscopic Study of Pyrazine- and 4,4′-bipyridyl-Td-type Clathrates: Mn (pyrazine) M(CN)4 benzene (M = Cd or Hg) and Mn (4,4′-bipyridyl) M(CN)4. benzene (M = Zn, Cd or Hg)

The infrared spectra of the title compounds have been reported. The spectral data suggest that the host framework of these compounds are similar to those of the en-T_d-type clathrate compounds. There is good evidence for hydrogen bonding from ligand molecules to benzene molecules as a to hydrogen bond.     

An Infrared and Raman Spectroscopic Study of pn-Td-Type dl% -Propylenediaminemetal(II) Tetracyanometallate(II) Benzene Clathrates: M(dl-pn)M'(CN)4.nC6H6 (M = Mn, M' = Zn, Cd or Hg; M = Cd, M' = Cd or Hg; 1≤n≤1.5)

IR spectra of Mn(dl-propylenediamine)M(CN)4.nC6H6 (M = Zn, n = 1.25; M = Cd, n = 1.00 or M = Hg, n = 1.18), and IR and Raman spectra of Cd(dl-propylenediamine)M(CN) 4. 1.5C6H6 (M = Cd or Hg) are reported. The spectral data suggest that the former three compounds are similar in structure to the latter two pn-Td-type clathrates.     

Ab initio calculation of structure and transport properties of He…X (X = Zn, Cd, Hg) van der Waals complexes

The ground state ab initio CCSD(T) potential curves using various basis sets (aug-cc-pVXZ-PP (X = D, T, Q, 5)) is obtained for the dimers of helium with IIb group metals. The effect of the position of the (mid) bond-functions on the interaction energy is discussed. A Symmetry Adapted Perturbation Theory decomposition of the interaction energy is provided and the trends in the dimer stabilizing and destabilizing contributions are depicted. The spline fitted potential curves are applied together with rigorous statistical formulae in order to obtain the transport coefficients (viscosity coefficients, diffusion coefficients) and the second virial coefficient both for pure constituents and mixtures. The obtained theoretical results are compared with available experimental data. Molecular dynamics is used to obtain reliable values of the diffusion coefficients for all the systems under study.     

NATURE OF SELENOCYANATE BONDING IN THE COMPLEXES OF MM'(NCSe)4 (M=Co,Ni, Zn,Cd; M′=Zn,Cd, Hg); WITH LEWIS BASES (PART II)

Abstract

Complexes of [MM′(NCSe)₄] (M=Co, Ni, Zn, Cd; M′=Zn, Cd, Hg;) with certain ligands (L), viz., ethylenediamine(en), isonicotinic acid hydrazide(inh), 3-aminopyridine(apy), pyridine(py), pyrazine 2-carboxamide(pza), pyrazine 2–3-dicarboxamide(pzd) and tetrahydrofuran(thf) have been synthesized and characterized. Their molar conductance, magnetic moments, infrared and electronic spectral studies indicate that these complexes are of three types: (i) cationic-anionic, viz., [ML₆] [M′(NCSe)₄] (M=Ni, M′=Cd, L=inh; M=Cd, M′=Hg, L=py; and M=Zn, M′=Cd, Hg; L=en;) (ii) monomeric bridged, viz., L₄ M(NCSe)₂ M′(SeCN)₂ (M=Co, Ni; M′=Cd, Hg; L=pzd;) (iii) polymeric bridged, viz., [dbnd](SeCN)₂ L₂ M(NCSe)₂ Hg (M=Co, Ni; M′=Zn, Cd, Hg; L=thf, pza and apy). The nature of bonding in these complexes has been related to the softness difference of M and M′ and the basicity of the ligands.     

Electronic structure and related properties for quasi-binary (GaP)1−x (ZnSe) x crystals

The results of pseudopotential calculations of the band structure and related electronic and optical properties of quasi-binary (GaP)_1?x (ZnSe) _x crystals in the zinc blende structure are presented. Trends in bonding and ionicity are discussed in terms of electronic charge densities. Moreover, the composition dependence of the refractive index and dielectric constants are reported. The computed values are in reasonable agreement with experimental data. The results suggest that for a proper choice of the composition x, (GaP)_1?x (ZnSe) _x could provide more diverse opportunities to achieve the desired electronic and optical properties of the crystals which would improve the performances of devices fabricated on them.     

Cyclic M（S02） （M=Zn,Cd） and its Anions： Matrix Infrared Spectra and DFT Calculations

Reaction of laser ablated zinc and cadmium atoms with SO2 molecules was studied by low temperature matrix isolation infrared spectroscopy. Cyclic M（SO2） and anion M（SO2）-（M=Zn, Cd） were produced in excess argon and neon, which were identified by 34SO2 and S18O2 isotopic substitutions. The observed infrared spectra and molecular structures were confirmed by density functional theoretical calculations. Natural charge distributions indicated significant electron transfer from s orbitals of zinc or cadmium metal atom to S02 ligand and cyclic M（SO2） complexes favored ＂ion pair＂ M＋（SO2）-formation, which were trapped in low temperature matrices. In addition Zn-O or Cd-O bond in M（SO2） exhibited strong polarized covalent character. Reaction of Hg atom with SO2 was also investigated, but no reaction product was observed, due to the relativistic effect that resulted in the contraction of 6s valence shell and high ionization potential of Hg atom.     

Different conjugated system Cd(II)/Hg(II) Schiff base complexes: syntheses,supramolecular metal−organic frameworks,luminescent properties and DFT study

A series of different conjugated systems of 2D/3D supramolecular metal-organic frameworks (SMOFs) are constructed by C/O?H?Cl hydrogen bonds and π?π interactions. These complexes, [HgL¹Cl₂] (1), [HgL²Cl₂] (2), [HgL³Cl₂] (3), [CdL⁴Cl₄]₂ (4), and [CdL⁵Cl₂(CH₃OH)] (5), have been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X–ray diffraction, ¹H NMR, FT–IR, and EA. The X-ray diffraction analyses reveal that 1 features a 3D supramolecular framework with {4⁴·6⁶} topology structure, while 2, 3, and 5 exhibit 3D 6-connected {4¹²·6³} topology structures. Complex 4 shows a two-dimensional layer with 4⁴ topology structure. Based on these varied structures caused by different conjugated system, the emission maximum wavelengths of 1–5 can be tuned in a large range of 492–587 nm. Both electron-donating ability and the conjugated system in general can support λ_em shift to red direction. In order to have better understanding of electronic transitions of the complexes, a time-dependent DFT study has been performed. The enhancement of the fluorescence intensities for the complexes compared to the ligands indicates potential to serve as photoactive materials.     

Electronic Structures, (d-p)π Conjugation Effects, and Spectroscopic Properties of Polyoxometalates: M6O19 2− (M=Cr, Mo, W)

The electronic structures and bonding of isopoly oxometalates M₆O₁₉ ^2– (M=Cr, Mo, W) have been investigated by using ab initio and relativistic density functional methods. We have discussed the role of the central oxygen atom and the (d-p) conjugation interactions between the metal and bridging oxygen atoms. It is found that there exist 12 three-centered two-electron (d-p-d) bonds for the three M₄(-O)₄ planar rings in M₆O₁₉ ^2– ions and these hexametalates are considered to have quasi-aromaticity. The (d-p) conjugation effects play essential role in stabilizing these cluster compounds, and the reduced (d-p) conjugation effects account for the instability of the isopoly oxochromate ion, Cr₆O₁₉ ^2–. The vibrational spectra and electronic spectra of M₆O₁₉ ^2– ions are evaluated and assigned theoretically and the calculated spectra are in fairly good agreement with the measured experimental results.     

Symmetric and asymmetric triple excitation corrections for the orbital-optimized coupled-cluster doubles method: improving upon CCSD(T) and CCSD(T)(Λ): preliminary application

Symmetric and asymmetric triple excitation corrections for the orbital-optimized coupled-cluster doubles (OO-CCD or simply "OD" for short) method are investigated. The conventional symmetric and asymmetric perturbative triples corrections [(T) and (T)(Λ)] are implemented, the latter one for the first time. Additionally, two new triples corrections, denoted as OD(Λ) and OD(Λ)(T), are introduced. We applied the new methods to potential energy surfaces of the BH, HF, C(2), N(2), and CH(4) molecules, and compare the errors in total energies, with respect to full configuration interaction, with those from the standard coupled-cluster singles and doubles (CCSD), with perturbative triples [CCSD(T)], and asymmetric triples correction (CCSD(T)(Λ)) methods. The CCSD(T) method fails badly at stretched geometries, the corresponding nonparallelity error is 7-281 kcal mol(-1), although it gives reliable results near equilibrium geometries. The new symmetric triples correction, CCSD(Λ), noticeably improves upon CCSD(T) (by 4-14 kcal mol(-1)) for BH, HF, and CH(4); however, its performance is worse than CCSD(T) (by 1.6-4.2 kcal mol(-1)) for C(2) and N(2). The asymmetric triples corrections, CCSD(T)(Λ) and CCSD(Λ)(T), perform remarkably better than CCSD(T) (by 5-18 kcal mol(-1)) for the BH, HF, and CH(4) molecules, while for C(2) and N(2) their results are similar to those of CCSD(T). Although the performance of CCSD and OD is similar, the situation is significantly different in the case of triples corrections, especially at stretched geometries. The OD(T) method improves upon CCSD(T) by 1-279 kcal mol(-1). The new symmetric triples correction, OD(Λ), enhances the OD(T) results (by 0.01-2.0 kcal mol(-1)) for BH, HF, and CH(4); however, its performance is worse than OD(T) (by 1.9-2.3 kcal mol(-1)) for C(2) and N(2). The asymmetric triples corrections, OD(T)(Λ) and OD(Λ)(T), perform better than OD(T) (by 2.0-6.2 kcal mol(-1)). The latter method is slightly better for the BH, HF, and CH(4) molecules. However, for C(2) and N(2) the new results are similar to those of OD(T). For the BH, HF, and CH(4) molecules, OD(Λ)(T) provides the best potential energy curves among the considered methods, while for C(2) and N(2) the OD(T) method prevails. Hence, for single-bond breaking the OD(Λ)(T) method appears to be superior, whereas for multiple-bond breaking the OD(T) method is better.     

DFT study on activation of carbon dioxide by (tBuArN)3M≡N (M=Nb,V,Ta): the electronic structure and activity

The reaction mechanism for the reduction of CO(2) gas activated by (tBuArN)(3)M≡N was studied by the means of density functional theory (DFT) calculations. The calculations indicated that this reaction has a two step reaction mechanism. From our calculations, we found that (tBuArN)(3)Ta≡N held the best activity among the three (tBuArN)(3)M≡N complexes studied. Our results also indicated that the reaction of (tBuArN)(3)M≡N with CO(2) occurred under orbital control involving the HOMO-3 orbital of (tBuArN)(3)M≡N, which could give higher overlapping with the LUMO of the CO(2) molecule. The substitutions on the amino donor ligands studied here took larger effect on the HOMO structure of the (tBuArN)(3)M≡N molecules. The electronic structure of the (tBuArN)(3)M≡N complexes also showed their ability for activating CO(2) molecules, in the order of M = V < Nb < Ta.     

Phosphates M 0.5(1 + x) 2+ Cr x Ti2 − x (PO4)3: Synthesis, structure, and catalytic properties

Complex phosphates of titanium, chromium, and metals(2+) of the general formula M_{0.5(1 + x} )Cr _x Ti_{2 ? x} (PO₄)₃ (M = Mg, Ca, Mn, Ni, Sr, Ba, and Pb) were synthesized. Their phase formation was studied by means of X-ray powder diffraction, electron probe microanalysis, differential thermal analysis, and IR spectroscopy. Individual phases and solid solutions crystallizing in kosnarite and langbeinite structure types were identified; their crystallographic parameters were calculated. The catalytic properties of phosphates Ca_{0.5(1 + x} )Cr _x Ti_{2 ? x} (PO₄)₃ in methanol conversion were studied.     

Synthesis,structure, and electrochemical properties of [M(N-MeIm)6]2+ (M = Ni,Co, Cu) associated with [HgCl4]2−

Reaction of Hg(NO₃)₂ with 4 equivalent KI in water afford K₂[HgI₄]. By using K₂[HgI₄] as the precursor, three new heterobimetallic compounds [Ni(N-MeIm)₆][HgI₄] (I), [Co(N-MeIm)₆][HgI₄] (II), and [Cu(N-MeIm)₆][HgI₄] (III) have been characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, and the singlecrystal X-ray crystallorgraphy analysis. Three complexes are isomorphous and crystallized in monoclinic symmetry space group P2₁/c. The coordination around each center metal(II) atom is octahedral with six nitrogen atoms of N-MeIm ligand. Each structure contains one tetrahedral [HgI₄]^2? as an anion to balance the charge of the molecular. Thermogravimetry analysis indicates these complexes have the similar departure process and cyclic voltammogram exhibits a significant pair of redox peaks.     

Cyclohexylamine) 2 M(CN) 4 ⋅2C 6 H 6 (M = Cd or Hg)

Two new title compounds have been prepared in powder form. Their spectral data are found to be consistent with the structure foundin Hofmann-T_d-type clathrates.     

Synthesis and characterization of M(II) (M = Cd,Hg and Pb) complexes with naphthodiaza-crown macrocyclic ligand and study of metal ion recognition by fluorescence, 1H NMR spectroscopy,and DFT calculation

To find metal ion recognition by L (L = O₂N₂-donor naphthodiaza-crown macrocyclic ligand), the complexes [ML]²⁺ (M = Cd, Hg and Pb) were synthesized and characterized by IR, ¹H, ¹³C NMR, and mass spectrometry, as well as elemental microanalysis. Hg(II) showed perceptible enhancement of the fluorescence of L in which ultra-low limit of detection for Hg(II) by L was determined as 1 nM in ethanol and DMSO. L reserved selectivity of Hg(II) in its binary mixtures with metal cations in solution. A 1 : 1 stoichiometry was found for the interaction of Hg(II) with L while Benesi–Hildebrand method was applied to calculate its complexation binding constant (K_BH) employing fluorescence spectrophotometry. The monitoring of the chemical shifts in ¹H NMR spectra of these complexes demonstrated that the central macrocycle of L was tailored for the size of Hg(II). Density functional theory calculations using B₃LYP/6–31G* basis set demonstrated that the macrocycle cavity of L was properly fitted for complex formation with Hg(II) cation, while both Cd(II) and Pb(II) cations did not form strong bonds with L from inadequate cation size. The present study shows detection method of Hg(II) and also possible application of naphthodiaza as an appropriate fluorophore macrocyclic ligand for detecting other metal ions.     

Electronic structure and bonding of transition metal complexes MCO (MCu,Fe, Ti)

SCF-CI calculations with pseudopotentials using the CIPSI iterative algorithm have been carried out for various properties of CuCO, FeCO and TiCO complexes such as geometries, dissociation energies, dipole moments, force constants and vibration frequencies. These observables are compared to experimental data available for corresponding triatomic systems and, possibly, for chemisorbed CO. Their variations from Cu to Fe and Ti are rationalized in terms of σ donation and π back-donation effects computed from the molecular charge distribution.     

Vibrational Spectroscopic Studies on the Td-Type Clathrates: M(trimethylenediamine)M'(CN)4⋅2C6H6 (M=Mn or Cd, M';=Cd or Hg)

IR spectra of Mn(C3H10N2)M(CN)42C6H6 (M=Cd or Hg),and IR and Raman spectra of Cd(C3H10N2)M(CN)4 2C6H6(M=Cd or Hg) are reported. The spectral data suggest that the former twocompounds are similar in structure to the latter two Td-type clathrates.     

Assembly of One to Four As4 Analogues, (Ge2As2)2− or (Ge3As)3−, in the Coordination Sphere of [PhM]+, [MesM]+, or M2+ (M=Zn,Cd, Hg)

Pseudo-tetrahedral units of p-block atoms proved to be excellent building blocks for novel molecular architectures and for introducing new elemental combinations which are not otherwise accessible. In this work, we present a series of clusters obtained by reactions of binary Ge/As anions with [MPh₂] (M=Zn, Cd, Hg; Ph=phenyl). The study is grounded on the fact that the binary reactant gained by extracting the solid ‘K₂GeAs’ with ethane-1,2-diamine (en) co-exists as (Ge₂As₂)²⁻ and (Ge₃As)³⁻ in solution. This allows for a larger variety of products by ‘selecting’ the most suitable species for the final ternary complex to crystallize. The reactions afforded the unprecedented first step of the corresponding interaction, thus attachment of (MPh)⁺ to a pseudo-tetrahedral unit in [PhZn(Ge₃As)]²⁻ ( 1 ) and [PhHg(Ge₃As)]²⁻ ( 2 ), and complex anions with two, three, or four units, [(Ge₃As)Zn(Ge₂As₂)]³⁻ ( 3 ), [Cd₃(Ge₃As)₃]³⁻ ( 4 ), and [Zn₃(Ge₃As)₄]⁶⁻ ( 5 ). Quantum chemistry confirmed the compositions and the positions of the Ge or As atoms, beside explaining structural peculiarities. The subtle impact of different [MR₂] reactants was additionally studied by corresponding reactions using [ZnMes₂] (Mes=mesityl), which showed success in selectively crystallizing [MesZn(Ge₃As)]²⁻ ( 6 ). Based on our findings, we derive a suggestion of the underlying reaction cascade.     

Self-assembly, crystal structures, and properties of metal-2-sulfoterephthalate frameworks based on [M4(μ3-OH)2]6+ clusters (M = Co, Mn, Zn and Cd)

Hydro- and solvo-thermal reactions of d-block metal ions (Mn(2+), Co(2+), Zn(2+) and Cd(2+)) with monosodium 2-sulfoterephthalate (NaH(2)stp) form six 3D coordination polymers featuring cluster core [M(4)(μ(3)-OH)(2)](6+) in common: [M(2)(μ(3)-OH)(stp)(H(2)O)] (M = Co (1), Mn (2) and Zn (3)), [Zn(2)(μ(3)-OH)(stp)(H(2)O)(2)] (4), [Zn(4)(μ(3)-OH)(2)(stp)(2)(bpy)(2)(H(2)O)]·3.5H(2)O (5) and [Cd(2)(μ(3)-OH)(stp) (bpp)(2)]·H(2)O (6) (stp = 2-sulfoterephthalate, bpy = 4,4'-bipyridine and bpp = 1,3-di(4-pyridyl)propane). All these coordination polymers were characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy, thermogravimetric and elemental analysis. Complexes 1-3 are isostructural coordination polymers with 3D frameworks based on the chair-like [Zn(4)(μ(3)-OH)(2)](6+) core and the quintuple helixes. In complex 4, there exist double helixes in the 3D framework based on the chair-like cluster cores. Complex 5 possesses a 2-fold interpenetration structure constructed from boat-like cluster core and the bridging ligands stp and bpy. For complex 6, the chair-like cluster cores and stp ligands form a 2D (4,4) network which is further pillared by bpp linkers to a 3D architecture. Magnetic studies indicate that complex 1 exhibits magnetic ordering below 4.9 K with spin canting, and complex 2 shows weak antiferromagnetic coupling between the Mn(II) ions with g = 2.02, J(wb) = -2.88 cm(-1), J(bb) = -0.37 cm(-1). The fluorescence studies show that the emissions of complexes 3-6 are attributed to the ligand π-π* transition.