(PPh4)2[MoN(N3)3Cl]2; Synthese,IR-Spektrum und Kristallstruktur

(PPh₄)₂[MoN(N₃)₃Cl]₂; Synthesis, IR Spectrum, and Crystal Structure The title compound is formed in the reaction of molybdenum (II) benzoate with trimethylsilyl azide and PPh₄Cl in dichloro methane forming dark red single crystals. A PPh₃Me⊕ salt of the ion [MoN(N₃)₃Cl]₂^2? is obtained from (PPh₃Me)₂MoNCl₄] treated with silver azide in CH₂Cl₂ suspension. The solvent CH₂Cl₂ participates in both reactions as oxidizing agent. (PPh₄)₂[MoN(N₃)₃Cl₂ is characterized by a structural analysis based upon X-ray data: space group P1 , Z = 1, a = 1050.7 pm; b = 1185.4 pm; c = 1190.8 pm; α = 98.90°; β = 106.87°; γ = 103.97° (4505 independent, observed reflexions, R = 0.039). The compound consists of PPh₄⊕ cations and centrosymmetric anions [MoN(N₃)₃Cl₂^2? in which the molybdenum atoms are bridged by the N_α atoms of two azide groups; the resulting Mo? N bond lengths are 208 pm and 260 pm. In trans position to the long Mo? N bond the terminal nitrido ligand is situated, the Mo?N distance of 164 pm corresponds to a triple bond. Two terminal azido ligands and the chloro ligand are filling up the coordination sphere of the molybdenum atoms to a coordination number of six. The i.r. spectrum is reported and assigned.     

Nitrido-Azido-Komplexe des Molybdän(VI): Synthese und Kristallstruktur von [MoN(N3)2(terpy)]+ [MoN(N3)4]−·MoN(N3)3 (terpy)

Nitrido-Azido-Complexes of Molybdenum(VI). Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [MoN(N₃)₂(terpy)]⁺[MoN(N₃)₄] ^? · MoN(N₃)₃(terpy) (CH₃)₃SiN₃ reacts with Mo(CO)₃(terpy) in CH₃CN yielding red crystals of [MoN(N₃)₂(terpy)]⁺[MoN(N₃)₄] ^?· MoN(N₃)₃(terpy) (space group P1 , a = 1039.3 pm, b = 1384.6 pm, c = 1685.4 pm, α = 112.4°, β = 108.1°, γ = 88.3°, Z = 2, R = 0.035 for 4376 independent reflections). The structure consists of three different mononuclear complexes. In the neutral complex MoN(N₃)₃(terpy) Mo exhibits the coordination number 7 in form of a distorted pentagonal bipyramid, with the terpyridine ligand and two azido groups in the equatorial plane. The axial positions are occupied by the nitrido ligand and another azido group. The triply bonded nitrido nitrogen atom (Mo1? N1 = 165.6 pm) causes a strong trans effect resulting in a long distance of 245.7 pm to N_α of the trans bonded azido group. The cationic complex [MoN(N₃)₂(terpy)]⁺ derives from MoN(N₃)₃-(terpy) by abstraction of the trans bonded azido group. For the molybdenum atom remains the coordination number 6 in form of the rarely found pentagonal pyramid. In the anion [MoN(N₃)₄]^? the molybdenum atom exhibits the coordination number 5 in form of a tetragonal pyramid with the nitrido ligand in the apex. The square basic plane is formed by the N_α atoms of the azido groups.     

Azidokomplexe von Mangan(II) und Cobalt(II) Die Kristallstrukturen von (PPh4)2[Mn(N3)4] und (PPh4)2[Co(N3)3Cl]

Azido Complexes of Manganese(II) and Cobalt(II). Crystal Structures of (PPh₄)₂[Mn(N₃)₄] and PPh₄₂[Co(N₃)₃Cl] (PPh₄)₂[Mn(N₃)₄] and (PPh₄)₂[Co(N₃)₃Cl] were obtained as light-brown and green blue, nonexplosive crystalline compounds, respectively. They are only slightly sensitive to moisture and were obtained from the tetrachloro complexes (PPh₄)₂MCl₄ by reactions with silver azide in dichloromethane. The compounds were characterized by thier i.r. spectra and by crystal structure analyses. Both crystallized in the monoclinic space group C2/c, Z = 4, but they are not isotypic. (PPh₄)₂[Mn(N₃)₄]: structure determination with 711 independent reflexions, R = 0.097; a = 2249.1, b = 1499.6, c = 1370.3 pm, β = 104.86°. (PPh₄)₂[Co(N₃)Cl]: 2753 reflexions, R = 0.075; a = 1119.7, b = 1899.2, c = 2115.4 pm, β = 90.47°. The structures consist of PPh₄⁺ ions and of anions that are situated on twofold crystallographic rotation axes. The anions show positional disorder, statistically assuming two different orientations with probabilities of 50% each; in the case of [Co(N₃)₃Cl]^2?, the Cl atom is superimposed statistically with an azido group, whereas the [Mn(N₃)₄]^2? ion is tilted by about 20° from the ideal position to two sides of the crystallographic axis. In both compounds the cation form layers and the anions are located between the layers.     

Die Kristallstrukturen der Azido‐Platinate (AsPh4)2[Pt(N3)4] und (AsPh4)2[Pt(N3)6]

Crystal Structures of the Azido Platinates (AsPh₄)₂[Pt(N₃)₄] and (AsPh₄)₂[Pt(N₃)₆] The crystal structures of the two homoleptic azido platinates (AsPh₄)₂[Pt(N₃)₄] ( 1 ) and (AsPh₄)₂[Pt(N₃)₆] ( 2 ) were determined by X‐ray diffraction at single crystals. In 1 the [Pt(N₃)₄]^2– ions are without crystallographic site‐symmetry, and the platinum atoms show a planar surrounding. The [Pt(N₃)₆]^2– ions in 2 are centrosymmetric (C_i) with an octahedral surrounding at the platinum atoms. While 1 is highly explosive, 2 is of significantly greater stability. This behaviour is explained by the packing conditions. 1 : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 6, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1045.3(1), b = 1620.2(1), c = 4041.0(3) pm; β = 96.70(1)°; R₁ = 0.0654. 2 : Space group P1, Z = 1, lattice dimenstions at –80 °C: a = 1027.6(1), b = 1049.1(2), c = 1249.9(3) pm; α = 88.27(1)°, β = 74.13(1)°, γ = 67.90(1)°; R₁ = 0.0417.     

Über die Schichtstruktur von Cu2(H2O)4[C4H4N2][C6H2(COO)4]·2H2O

The Layered Structure of Cu₂(H₂O)₄[C₄H₄N₂][C₆H₂(COO)₄]·2H₂O Triclinic single crystals of Cu₂(H₂O)₄[C₄H₄N₂][C₆H₂(COO)₄]·2H₂O have been grown in an aqueous silica gel. Space group (Nr. 2), a = 723.94(7) pm, b = 813.38(14) pm, c = 931.0(2) pm, α = 74.24(2)°, β = 79.24(2)°, γ = 65.451(10)°, V = 0.47819(14) nm³, Z = 1. Cu²⁺ is coordinated in a distorted, octahedral manner by two water molecules, three oxygen atoms of the pyromellitate anions and one nitrogen atom of pyrazine (Cu—O 194.1(2)–229.3(3) pm; Cu–N 202.0(2) pm). The connection of Cu²⁺ and [C₆H₂(COO)₄)]^4? yields infinite strands, which are linked by pyrazine molecules to form a two‐dimensional coordination polymer. Thermogravimetric analysis in air showed that the dehydrated compound was stable between 175 and 248 °C. Further heating yielded CuO.     

Crystal Structures of (PPh3)2Pd(N3)2, (AsPh3)2Pd(N3)2, (2‐Chloropyridine)2Pd(N3)2, [(AsPh4)2][Pd2(N3)4Cl2], [(PNP)2][Pd(N3)4], [(AsPh4)2][Pt(N3)4] · 2 H2O,and [(AsPh4)2][Pt(N3)6]

The crystal structures of the monomeric palladium(II) azide complexes of the type L₂Pd(N₃)₂ (L = PPh₃ ( 1 ), AsPh₃ ( 2 ), and 2‐chloropyridine ( 3 )), the dimeric [(AsPh₄)₂][Pd₂(N₃)₄Cl₂] ( 4 ), the homoleptic azido palladate [(PNP)₂][Pd(N₃)₄] ( 5 ) and the homoleptic azido platinates [(AsPh₄)₂][Pt(N₃)₄] · 2 H₂O ( 6 ) and [(AsPh₄)₂][Pt(N₃)₆] ( 7 ) were determined by X‐ray diffraction at single crystals. 1 and 2 are isotypic and crystallize in the triclinic space group P1. 1 , 2 and 3 show terminal azide ligands in trans position. In 4 the [Pd₂(N₃)₄Cl₂]^2– anions show end‐on bridging azide groups as well as terminal chlorine atoms and azide ligands. The anions in 5 and 6 show azide ligands in equal positions with almost local C_4h symmetry at the platinum and palladium atom respectively. The metal atoms show a planar surrounding. The [Pt(N₃)₆]^2– anions in 7 are centrosymmetric (idealized S₆ symmetry) with an octahedral surrounding of six nitrogen atoms at the platinum centers.     

Neue Phosphido-verbrückte Mehrkernkomplexe des Ag,Cd und Zn Die Kristallstrukturen von [Ag4(PPh2)4(PMe3)4], [Ag6(PPh2)6(PtBu3)2] und [M4Cl4(PPh2)4(PnPr3)2] (M = Zn,Cd)

New Phosphido-bridged Multinuclear Complexes of Ag, Cd and Zn. The Crystal Structures of [Ag₄(PPh₂)₄(PMe₃)₄], [Ag₆(PPh₂)₆(P^tBu₃)₂] and [M₄Cl₄(PPh₂)₄(PⁿPr₃)₂] (M = Zn, Cd) AgCl reacts with Ph₂PSiMe₃ in the presence of a tertiary Phosphine PMe₃ or P^tBu₃ to form the multinuclear complexes [Ag₄(PPh₂)₄(PMe₃)₄] ( 1 ) and [Ag₆(PPh₂)₆(P^tBu₃)₂] ( 2 ). In analogy to that MCl₂ reacts with Ph₂PSiMe₃ in the presence of PⁿPr₃ to form the two multinuclear complexes [M₄Cl₄(PPh₂)₄(PⁿPr₃)₂] (M = Zn ( 3 ), Cd ( 4 )). The structures were characterized by X-ray single crystal structure analysis ( 1 : space group Pna2₁ (Nr. 33), Z = 4, a = 1 313.8(11) pm, b = 1 511.1(6) pm, c = 4 126.0(18) pm, 2 : space group P–1 (Nr. 2), Z = 2, a = 1 559.0(4) pm, b = 1 885.9(7) pm, c = 2 112.4(8) pm, α = 104.93(3)°, β = 94.48(3)°, γ = 104.41(3)°; 3 : space group C2/c (Nr. 15), Z = 4, a = 2 228.6(6) pm, b = 1 847.6(6) pm, c = 1 827.3(6) pm, β = 110.86(2); 4 : space group C2/c (Nr. 15), Z = 4, a = 1 894.2(9) pm, b = 1 867.9(7) pm, c = 2 264.8(6) pm, β = 111.77(3)°). 3 and 4 may be considered as intermediates on the route towards polymeric [M(PPh₂)₂]_n (M = Zn, Cd).     

Azidokomplexe des Zirkoniums: ZrCl3N3, [ZrCl4N3]22⊝, [ZrCl4(N3)2]2⊝; die Kristallstruktur von (PPh4)2[ZrCl4N3]2

Azido Complexes of Zirconium: ZrCl₃N₃, [ZrCl₄N₃]₂^2?, [ZrCl₄(N₃)₂]^2?; Crystal Structure of (PPh₄)₂ [ZrCl₄N₃]₂ Highly explosive ZrCl₃N₃ is formed by the reaction of ZrCl₄ with iodine azide in dichloromethane suspension. According to the i.r. spectra, the compound is polymeric by azide and chlorine bridges. Zirconium tetrachloride reacts with one and two moles of tetraphenylphosphonium azide respectively, forming the thermally and mechanically stable complexes (PPh₄)₂[ZrCl₄N₃]₂ and (PPh₄)₂[ZrCl₄(N₃)₂]. The crystal structure of (PPh₄)₂[ZrCl₄N₃]₂ was determined by X-ray methods (1942 reflexions, R = 6.5%). The complex crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with two formula units per unit cell. The structure consists of tetraphenylphosphonium cations and dimeric anions [ZrCl₄N₃]₂^2?, in which the Zr atoms are linked by the α-N atoms of the azide groups, forming a centrosymmetric Zr₂N₂ ring with symmetry D_2h. According to the i.r. spectra, the azide groups in the complex (PPh₄)₂[ZrCl₄(N₃)₂] are covalently bonded at the Zr atom in trans positions.     

Thiokomplexe des Molybdäns Kristallstruktur eines Mischkristalls (PPh3Me)2[Mo2Br6(NO)4]/(PPh3Me)2[Mo2Br6S2(NO)2]

Thiocomplexes of Molybdenum. Crystal Structure of a Mixed Single Crystal (PPh₃Me)₂[Mo₂Br₆(NO)₄]/(PPh₃Me)₂[Mo₂Br₆S₂(NO)₂] The reactions of (PPh₄)₂MoS₄ with MoBr₄ and MoBr₂(NO)₂ resp. lead to the binuclear complexes (PPh₄)₂[S₂MoS₂MoBr₃(SMe₂)] and (PPh₄)[S₂MoS₂MoBr₂(NO)₂], in which the molybdenum atoms are linked by sulfido bridges. The preparation of (PPh₃Me)₂S₆ and (AsPh₄)₂S₇ from Na₂S₄ and PPh₃MeBr, and AsPh₄Cl, respectively, in ethanol solution is described. Disulfido briges are a feature of (AsPh₄)₂[Mo₂Br₆(S₂)₂(SMe₂)₂], which is obtained from MoBr₄(SMe₂)₂ and (AsPh₄)₂S₇. Mixed single crystals containing 2/3 (PPh₃Me)₂[Mo₂Br₆(NO)₄] and 1/3 (PPh₃Me)₂[Mo₂Br₆S₂(NO)₂] are formed in the reaction of MoBr₂(NO)₂ with (PPh₃Me)₂S₆, as shown by X-ray single crystal structure determination. The compound crystallizes monoclinic in the space group C2/c (Internat. Tab. Nr. 15) with four formula units per unit cell (2351 independent observed reflexions, R_w = 0.037). The cell parameters are a = 1603 pm, b = 1549 pm, c = 1863 pm; β = 92.2°. The complexes consist of PPh₃Me^⊕ cations and the dimeric anions [Mo₂Br₆(NO)₄]^2? and [Mo₂Br₆S₂(NO)₂]^2? which occur in the ratio 2:1. In these the molybdenum atoms are connected via MoBr₂Mo bridges of slightly different lengths (Mo? Br 265 pm and 267 pm) forming a controsymmetric double octahedron. All molybdenum atoms have two terminal bromo ligands with Mo? Br bond lengths of 258 pm and 260 pm; in the [Mo₂Br₆(NO)₄]^2? ion each molybdenum has two covalently bonded nitrosyl groups on cis-position with Mo? N bond lengths of 183 pm. In the [Mo₂Br₆S₂(NO)₂]^2? ion one of the two nitrosyl groups at each metal atom is substituted by a terminal sulfido ligand with a Mo? S bond length of 240 pm. The i.r. spectra are reported.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von (Ph3PNPPh3)2[Cu(N3)4]

Inhaltsübersicht. Die Titelverbindung entsteht neben CuN₃ · PPh₃ bei der Einwirkung von Natriumazid auf CuCl₂ und Triphenylphosphan in siedendem Acetonitril bei Anwesenheit von 15-Krone-5 als Lösungsvermittler für NaN₃. (Ph₃PNPPh₃)₂[Cu(N₃)₄] bildet schwarze Kristalle, die wir durch das IR-Spektrum und durch eine röntgenographische Strukturanalyse charakterisiert haben. Raumgruppe Pbca, Z = 4, (4245 beobachtete unabhängige Reflexe, R = 7,2%), Gitter-abmessungen (20°C):a = 1980, 1;b = 1618,8; c = 2014,3 pm. Die Verbindung besteht aus Kationen [Ph₃PNPPh₃]⁺ und Anionen [Cu(N₃)₄]^2– der Symmetrie C_i, in denen das Cu-Atom planar von den α-N-Atomen der Azidgruppen mit Cu–N-Abständen von 197,2(4) und 189,5(4) pm umgeben ist. Synthesis and Crystal Structure of (Ph₃PNPPh₃)₂[Cu(N₃)₄] The title compound is prepared besides CuN₃ · PPh₃ by the reaction of sodium azide with CuCl₂ and PPh₃ in boiling acetonitrile in the presence of 15-crown-5. (Ph₃PNPPh₃)₂[Cu(N₃)4] forms black crystals, which have been characterized by their IR spectrum as well as by an X-ray structure determination. Space group Pbca, Z = 4 (4245 observed independent reflexions, R = 0.072), lattice dimensions (20°C): A = 1980.1; b = 1618.8; c = 2014.3 pm. The compound consists of Ph₃PNPPh₃⁺ cations and anions [Cu(N₃)₄]^2– with symmetry C₁, in which the copper atom is planarly surrounded by the four nitrogen atoms of the azide groups with bond lengths Cu–N of 197.2(4) and 189.5(4) pm, respectively.     

Ein- und zweikernige Dinitrosylkomplexe von Molybdän und Wolfram. Die Kristallstrukturen von (PPh3Me)2[WCl4(NO)2], (PPh3Me)2[MoCl3(NO)2]2 und von (PPh3Me)2[WCl3(NO)2]2

Mono- and Binuclear Dinitrosyl Complexes of Molybdenum and Tungsten. Crystal Structures of (PPh₃Me)₂[WCl₄(NO)₂], (PPh₃Me)₂[MoCl₃(NO)₂]₂, and (PPh₃Me)₂[WCl₃(NO)₂]₂ The complexes (PPh₃Me)₂[MCl₄(NO)₂] (M = Mo, W), and (PPh₃Me)₂[MCl₃(NO)₂]₂, respectively, are prepared by reactions of the polymeric compounds MCl₂(NO)₂ with triphenylmethylphosphonium chloride in CH₂Cl₂, forming green crystals. According to the IR spectra the nitrosyl groups are in cis-position in all cases. The tungsten compounds as well as (PPh₃Me)₂[MoCl₃(NO)₂]₂ were characterized by structure determinations with X-ray methods. (PPh₃Me)₂[WCl₄(NO)₂]: space group C2/c, Z = 4. a = 1874, b = 1046, c = 2263 pm, β = 119.99°. Structure determination with 3492 independent reflexions, R = 0.057. The compound consists of PPh₃Me^⊕ ions, and anions [WCl₄(NO)₂]^2? with the nitrosyl groups in cis-position (symmetry C_2v). (PPh₃Me)₂[WCl₃(NO)₂]₂: Space group C2/c, Z = 4. Structure determination with 2947 independent reflexions, R = 0.059. (PPH₃Me)₂[MoCl₃(NO)₂]₂: Space group P1 , Z = 1. a = 989, b = 1134, c = 1186 pm; α = 63.25°, β = 80.69°, γ = 69.94°. Structure determination with 3326 independent reflexions, R = 0.046. The compounds consist of PPh₃Me^⊕ ions, and centrosymmetric anions [MCl₃(NO)₂]₂^2?, in which the metal atoms are associated via MCl₂M bridges of slightly different lengths. One of the NO groups is in an axial position, the other one in equatorial position (symmetry C_2h).     

Die Kristallstrukturen von (NH4)2[ReCl6], [ReCl2(CH3CN)4]2[ReCl6] · 2CH3CN und [ReCl4(18-Krone-6)]

The Crystal Structures of (NH₄)₂[ReCl₆], [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]₂[ReCl₆] · 2CH₃CN and [ReCl₄(18)(Crown-6)] Brown single crystals of (NH₄)₂[ReCl₆] are formed by the reaction of NH₄Cl with ReCl₅ in a suspension of diethylether. [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]₂[ReCl₆] · 2CH₃CN crystallizes as brown crystal plates from a solution of ReCl₅ in acetonitrile. Lustrous green single crystals of [ReCl₄(18-crown-6)] are obtained by the reaction of 18-crown-6 with ReCl₅ in a dichloromethane suspension. All rhenium compounds are characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. (NH₄)₂[ReCl₆]: Space group Fm3 m, Z = 4, 75 observed unique reflections, R = 0.01. Lattice constant at ?70°C: a = 989.0(1) pm. The compound crystallizes in the (NH₄)₂[PtCl₆] type, the Re? Cl distance is 235.5(1) pm. [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]₂[ReCl₆] · 2CH₃CN: Space group P1, Z = 1, 2459 observed unique reflections, R = 0.12. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 859.0(1), b = 974.2(7), c = 1287.3(7) pm, α = 102.69(5)°, b? = 105.24(7)°, γ = 102.25(8)°. The structure consists of two symmetry-independent [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]⁺ ions with trans chlorine atoms, [ReCl₆]^2? ions, and included acetonitrile molecules. In the cations the Re? Cl bond lengths are 233 pm in average, in the anion they are 235 pm in average. [ReCl₄(18-crown-6)]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, 3 633 observed unique reflections, R = 0.06. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1040.2(4), b = 1794.7(5), c = 1090.0(5) pm, b? = 108.91(4)°. The compound forms a molecular structure, in which the rhenium atom is octahedrally coordinated by the four chlorine atoms and by two oxygen atoms of the crown ether molecule.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von (PPh4)2[Mo2NCl9]2, einem μ-Nitridokomplex mit Molybdän(V), und -(VI)

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of (PPh₄)₂[Mo₂NCl₉]₂, a μ-Nitrido Complex with Molybdenum (V) and (VI) The title compound is formed as a by-product in the partial oxidation of Mo₂NCl₇ with chlorine in POCl₃ solution, when the reaction mixture is treated with PPh₄Cl. The crystals, which are sensitive to moisture, are black in reflectance and red in transmittance. A more effective synthesis is the direct reaction of PPh₄[MoNCl₄] with MoCl₅ in dichloro methane. (PPh₄)₂[Mo₂NCl₉]₂ was characterized by the i.r. spectrum and by a structural analysis with X-ray data. The compound crystallizes triclinic in the space group P1 with two formula units per unit cell (9225 independent observed reflexions, R = 0.058). The cell parameters are (20°C): a = 1144 pm, b = 1517 pm, c = 2000 pm, α = 79.8°, β = 80.1°, γ = 72.1°. (PPh₄)₂[Mo₂NCl₉]₂ consists of PPh₄⊕ cations and the anions [Mo₂NCl₉]₂^22?, which dimerize via chloro bridges with Mo? Cl bons lengths of 243 pm and 287 pm. In the [Mo₂NCl₉]₂^2? units the molybdenum atoms are linked by Mo^VI?N? Mo^V bridges (bond angles 179° and 174°, resp.) with Mo? N bond lengths of 167 pm and 212 pm.     

Ein oktaedrischer Niobcluster mit sechs terminalen Azidgruppen: Die Struktur von Rb4[Nb6Br12(N3)6](H2O)2

An Octahedral Niobium Cluster containing Six Terminal Azide Groups: The Structure of Rb₄[Nb₆Br₁₂(N₃)₆](H₂O)₂ Six terminal halide ligands of [Nb₆Br₁₂Br₆]^4? can be substituted in solution by azide ions. Single-crystals of Rb₄[Nb₆Br₁₂(N₃)₆](H₂O)₂ were obtained during the evaporation of the water/methanol solvent, and structurally characterized by X-ray methods: Space group P2₁/c, Z = 2, a = 970.8(5) pm, b = 1525.4(7) pm, c = 1280.0(7) pm, β = 97.15(6)°. The [Nb₆Br₁₂(N₃)₆]^4? ions contain six terminal azide groups at the corners of the octahedral niobium cluster (d _Nb–N = 227 pm). The [Nb₆Br₁₂(N₃)₆]^4? ions are interconnected by Rb⁺ and H₂O. Crystals of Rb₄[Nb₆Br₁₂(N₃)₆](H₂O)₂ are explosive towards heat or mechanic pressure.     

Thiocyanate Compounds of [Nb6Cl12]2+: The structure of A4[Nb6Cl12(NCS)6](H2O)4 (A = K,Rb, NH4)

New compounds of the general formula A₄[Nb₆Cl₁₂(NCS)₆](H₂O)₄ (A = K, Rb, NH₄) were synthesized from Nb₆Cl₁₄ and ASCN in aqueous solutions. X-ray structure refinements were performed on single-crystal data of the three compounds. They are isotypic and crystallize with the space group P1 (Z = 1) and the lattice parameters: a = 877.9(3) pm, b = 1176.6(3) pm, c = 1187.0(3) pm, α = 114.29(1)°, β = 98.96(2)°, γ = 100.91(2)° for K₄[Nb₆Cl₁₂(NCS)₆](H₂O)₄ ( 1 ); a = 887.6(3) pm, b = 1184.0(4) pm, c = 1195.4(4) pm, α = 114.95(2)°, β = 98.84(2)°, γ = 101.31(2)° for Rb₄[Nb₆Cl₁₂(NCS)₆](H₂O)₄ ( 2 ) and a = 886.0(4) pm, b = 1181.1(6) pm, c = 1183.9(6) pm, α = 114.49(2)°, β = 99.48(3)°, γ = 101.53(1)° for (NH₄)₄[Nb₆Cl₁₂(NCS)₆](H₂O)₄ ( 3 ). Each centrosymmetric [Nb₆Cl₁₂(NCS)₆]^4? ion of the isotypic compounds contains six terminal thiocyanate groups being bound to the corners of the octahedral niobium cluster through the nitrogen atoms (d_{Nb? N} = 221.5(6)–224.3(6) pm, bond angles Nb? N? C 168.6(5)–176.4(6)°). The [Nb₆Cl₁₂(NCS)₆]^4? ions are linked via A? S and A? Cl interactions with the A cations. Half of the cations occur to be disordered along two crystallographic sites.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Polytelluridokomplexe (PPh4)4[M2Te12] von Kupfer(I) und Silber(I)

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of the Polytellurido Complexes (PPh₄)₄[M₂Te₁₂] of Copper(I) and Silver(I) The title compounds have been prepared as black crystal needles by reactions of Na₂Te₃ with CuCl and AgNO₃, respectively, in dimethylformamide in the presence of PPh₄Br. With regard to the large cell dimensions the crystal structure determinations were done by an imaging plate instrument. (PPh₄)₄[Cu₂Te₁₂]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 6, 51 338 detected reflections, structure determination with 14 177 unique reflections with I > 4σ(I), R = 0.081. Lattice dimensions at ? 50°C: a = 1 704.5, b = 1 694.5, c = 5 044 pm, β = 94.20°. (PPh₄)₄[Ag₂Te₁₂]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 6, 80 811 detected reflections, structure determination with 16 092 unique reflections with I > 3σ(I), R = 0.052. Lattice dimensions at ? 50°C: a = 1 703.8, b = 1 722.9, c = 5 123 pm, β = 94.65°. The structures of the isotypic compounds consist of six symmetry independent PPh₄⁺ ions and two symmetry independent anions [M₂Te₁₂]^4?, in which the metal atoms of two (MTe₄)^?-fivering fragments are linked by a Te₄^2? chain.     

(PPh4)2[OsCl3(NO)(SnCl3)2] Synthese,IR-Spektrum und Kristallstruktur

(PPh₄)₂[OsCl₃(NO) (SnCl₃)₂]; Preparation, I.R. Spectrum, and Crystal Structure (P(C₆H₅)₄)₂[OsCl₃(NO)(SnCl₃)₂] yields from the reaction of OsCl₃(NO) with PPh₄-[SnCl₃] in dichloro methane forming red crystals. The complex crystallizes monoclinic in the space group C2/c with four formula units per unit cell. The crystal structure was determined by aid of X-ray diffraction data (2261 independent, observed reflexions, R = 4.9%). The cell parameters are a = 1369, b = 1989, c = 2088 pm, β = 99.54°. The structure consists of tetraphenyl phosphonium cations and [OsCl₃(NO)(SnCl₃)₂]^2?-anions. In the anion the osmium is coordinated octahedrally by three chlorine atoms (mean bond length r Os? Cl 238 pm), two SnCl₃ groups in transposition to each other (r Os? Sn 265 pm) and the N-atom of the covalently bonded nitrosyl ligand (r Os? N 173 pm). The i.r. spectrum of the anion is reported and assigned.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Thiochloroantimonate(III) PPh4[Sb2SCl5] und (PPh4)2[Sb2SCl6] · CH3CN

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of the Thiochloroantimonates(III) PPh₄[Sb₂SCl₅] and (PPh₄)₂[Sb₂SCl₆]. CH₃CN (PPh₄)₂Sb₃Cl₁₁, obtained from Sb₂S₃, PPh₄Cl and HCl, reacts with Na₂S₄ in acetonitrile forming PPh₄[Sb₂SCl₅]. From this and Na₂S₄ or from (PPh₄)₂[Sb₂Cl₈] and Na₂S₄ or K₂S₅ in acetonitrile (PPh₄)₂[Sb₂SCl₆] · CH₃CN is obtained. Data obtained from the X-ray crystal structure determinations are: PPh₄[Sb₂SCl₅], monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 1002.9(3), b = 1705.6(5), c = 1653.7(5) pm, β = 99.12(2)°, Z = 4, R = 0.068 for 1283 reflextions; (PPh₄)₂[Sb₂SCl₆] · CH₃CN, triclinic, space group P1 , a = 1287.8(7), b = 1343.6(9), c = 1696.5(9) pm, α = 69.82(5), β = 85.08(4), γ = 71.54(6)°, Z = 2, R = 0.059 for 6409 reflexions. In every anion two Sb atoms are linked via one sulfur and one ore two chloro atoms, respectively. Paris of [SbSCl₅]^? ions are associated via Sb …? S and Sb …? Cl contacts forming dimer units. In both compounds every Sb atom has a distorted octahedral coordination when the lone electron pair is included in the counting.     

Neue Phosphor-verbrückte Übergangsmetall-Komplexe Die Kristallstrukturen von [Co4(CO)10(PiPr)2], [Fe3(CO)9(PtBu)(PPh)], [Cp3Fe3(CO)2(PPtBu)(PtBu)], [(NiPPh3)2(PiPr)6], [(NiPPh3)Ni{(PtBu)3}2] und [Ni8(PtBu)6(PPh3)2]

New Phosphorus-bridged Transition Metal Complexes The Crystal Structures of [Co₄(CO)₁₀(PⁱPr)₂], [Fe₃(CO)₉(P^tBu)(PPh)], [Cp₃Fe₃(CO)₂(PP^tBu)· (P^tBu)], [(NiPPh₃)₂(PⁱPr)₆], [(NiPPh₃)Ni{(P^tBu)₃}₂], and [Ni₈(P^tBu)₆(PPh₃)₂] By the reaction of cyclophosphines with transition metal carbonyl-derivatives polynuclear complexes are built, in which the PR-ligands (R = organic group) are bonded in different ways to the metal. Depending on the reaction conditions the following compounds can be characterized: [Co₄(CO)₁₀ · (PⁱPr)₂] ( 2 ), [Fe₃(CO)₉(P^tBu)(PPh)] ( 3 ), [Cp₃Fe₃(CO)₂(PP^tBu) · (P^tBu)] ( 4 ), [(NiPPh₃)₂(PⁱPr)₆] ( 5 ), [(NiPPh₃)Ni{(P^tBu)₃}₂] ( 6 ) and [Ni₈(P^tBu)₆(PPh₃)₂] ( 7 ). The structures of 2–7 were obtained by X-ray single crystal structure analysis ( 2 : space group Pccn (No. 56), Z = 4, a = 1001,4(2) pm, b = 1375,1(3) pm, c = 1675,5(3) pm; 3 : space group P2₁ (No. 4), Z = 2, a = 914,3(4) pm, b = 1268,7(4) pm, c = 1028,2(5) pm, β = 101,73(2)°; 4 : space group P1 (No. 2), Z = 2, a = 946,0(5) pm, b = 1074,4(8) pm, c = 1477,7(1,0) pm, α = 107,63(5)°, β = 94,66(5)°, γ = 111,04(5)°; 5 : space group P1 (No. 2), Z = 2, a = 1213,6(2) pm, b = 1275,0(2) pm, c = 2038,8(4) pm, α = 92,810(10)°, β = 102,75(2)°, γ = 93,380(10)°; 6 : space group P1 (No. 2), Z = 2, a = 1157,5(5) pm, b = 1371,9(6) pm, c = 1827,6(10) pm; α = 69,68(3)°, β = 80,79(3)°, γ = 69,36(3)°; 7 : space group P3 (No. 147), Z = 1, a = 1114,1(2) pm, b = 1114,1(2) pm, c = 1709,4(3) pm).     

Die Bromokomplexe von Molybdän(IV) [MoBr6]2⊖ und [Mo2Br10]2⊖. Die Kristallstruktur von (PPh3Me)2[MoBr6] · 2 CH2Br2

Bromo Complexes of Molybdenum(IV) [MoBr₆]^2? and [Mo₂Br₁₀]^2?. Crystal Structure of (PPh₃Me)₂[MoBr₆] · 2 CH₂Br₂ The bromomolybdates(IV) (PPh₃Me)₂[MoBr₆] · 2 CH₂Br₂ and (PPh₄)₂[Mo₂Br₁₀] are obtained by reactions of molybdenum tetrabromide with PPh₃MeBr and PPh₄Br, respectively. They form black-brown, hydrolysis sensitive crystal powders. The crystal structure of (PPh₃Me)₂[MoBr₆] · 2 CH₂Br₂ was determined by X-ray diffraction (2376 independent observed reflexions, R = 0.082). Crystal data: a = 1024, b = 1131, c = 1179 pm, α = 108.2°, β = 106.8°, γ = 99.0°, space group P1 , Z = 1. The compound consists of PPh₃Me⁺ ions, CH₂Br₂ molecules and nearly octahedral [MoBr₆]^2? ions with MoBr bond lengths between 252.7 and 254.0 pm.