Zur Chemie und Strukturchemie von Phosphiden und Polyphosphiden. 42. Trilithiumheptaphosphid Li3P7: Darstellung,Struktur und Eigenschaften

Chemistry and Structural Chemistry of Phosphides and Polyphosphides. 42. Trilithiumheptaphosphide Li₃P₇: Preparation, Structure, and Properties Trilithium heptaphosphide, Li₃P₇, has been prepared by reaction of the elements at 870 K in Nb and Ta ampoules, respectively. The bright yellow (solventfree) substance crystallizes in a new structure type (P2₁2₁2₁; a = 974.2(1) pm; b = 1053,5(1) pm; c = 759,6(1) pm; Z = 4). The structure is closely related to the plastically crystalline Rb₃P₇ type of structure (Li₃Bi variant). The heptaphosphanortricyclene anions P₇^3? are surrounded by 12 Li cations and connected one to each other in a complex manner. The anion exhibits a differentation of distances and angles typical for ionic nortricyclenes X₇^3? (P? P distances: d?(basis) = 224.9 pm; d?(basis-bridge) = 214.7 pm; d?(bridge-bridgehead) = 217.6 pm). The distances Li to P are in the range of 250 ≤ d(Li? (2b)P^?) ≤ 270 pm. The P? P and Li? P bond distances are equivalent to meaningful Pauling bond orders PBO. On heating in closed ampoules, Li₃P₇ shows an endothermic effect at 900 K, corresponding to a first order phase transition into a HT phase of unknown nature up to now. On thermal decomposition no congruent dissociative sublimation occurs in contrast to the other heptaphosphides M₃P₇, but LiP and Li₃P are formed, the latter evaporates congruently dissociative, Solutions of Li₃P₇ in en show valence fluctuation of the P₇^3? anions already at room temperature (δ ³¹P-NMR = ? 122.1). Further reactions of Li₃P₇ are reported as well as the structural differences between Li₃P₇ and the solvates Li₃P_7solv3 are discussed.     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur der bekannten Zintl‐Phasen Cs3Sb7 und Cs4Sb2

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the known Zintl Phases Cs₃Sb₇ and Cs₄Sb₂ Cs₃Sb₇ and Cs₄Sb₂ were synthesized from the elements and their crystal structures were determined on the basis of single crystal x‐ray data. Cs₃Sb₇ crystallizes in the monoclinic system with space group P2₁/c (a = 1605.7(1) pm, b = 1571.1(1) pm, c = 2793.9(2) pm, β = 96.300(2)°, Z = 16) and contains anions Sb₇^3–. In the structure of Cs₄Sb₂ (orthorhombic, space group Pnma, a = 1598.5(3) pm, b = 631.9(2) pm, c = 1099.5(2) pm, Z = 4) dumbbells Sb₂^4– are present.     

Polymorphie von Cs2NaMnF6. Die Kristallstrukturen der Hochdruck- und der Hochtemperaturmodifikation

Polymorphism of Cs₂NaMnF₆. Crystal Structures of the High Pressure and the High Temperature Phase Cs₂NaMnF₆ has been prepared in three polymorphous forms and investigated by X-ray diffraction. Under high pressure (> 5 kbar) a cubic α-phase was formed with elpasolite structure (space group Fm3m, a = 876.2 pm, Z ? 4, R ? 0.045 for 12 powder reflections). By quenching from 700°C a high temperature γ-form could be trapped with 12L-Cs₂NaCrF₆ structure (space group R¯3m, Z = 6, R_w ? 0.041 for 419 independent single crystal reflections). The “normal” β-phase is a low symmetric variant of this 12L-type. The influence of the Jahn-Teller effect on the structures and the polymorphism is discussed.     

Die Antimonid–Triantimonidometallate(III) Cs6K3Sb[AlSb3] und Cs6K3Sb[GaSb3]

The Antimonide Triantimonidometallates(III) Cs₆K₃Sb[AlSb₃] and Cs₆K₃Sb[GaSb₃] The novel compounds Cs₆K₃Sb[AlSb₃] and Cs₆K₃Sb[GaSb₃] are formed from stoichiometric mixtures of Cs, AlSb (GaSb) and KSb in sealed niobium ampoules at 950 K. The hexagonal structures are especially characterized by one-dimensional rod packings ¹∞[Cs₆K₃Sb] which are formed from columns of condensed (Cs₆K_6/2) icosahedra. The icosahedra are centered by Sb^3-? anions. The trigonal planar anions [AlSb₃]^6-? and [GaSb₃]^6-? are embedded between the icosahedra columns, and they are coordinated by alkali metal atoms. The FIR spectra were assigned to the vibrations of the [MSb₃]^6-? anions, with respect to the 6 m2-D_3h symmetry. (P6₃/mmc, No. 194; a = 1101.7 and 1097.2 pm; c = 1158.9 and 1150.1 pm; Z = 2; Single crystal data: 574 and 546 reflections; R = 0.073 and 0.029. Distances:d(Al? Sb) = 265.4 pm; d(Ga? Sb) = 265.1 pm; d(Sb? Cs) = 401.6–423.0 pm; d(Sb? K) = 358.6–367.3 pm).     

Zur Chemie und Strukturchemie von Phosphiden und Polyphosphiden. 36. Tetrakaliumhexaphosphid: Darstellung,Struktur und Eigenschaften von α-K4P6 und β-K4P6

Chemistry and Structural Chemistry of Phosphides and Polyphosphides. 36. Tetrapotassiumhexaphosphide: Preparation, Structure, and Properties of α-K₄P₆ and β-K₄P₆ Tetrapotassiumhexaphosphide has been prepared quantitatively by reaction of the elements at 870 K in sealed Nb and Ta ampoules, respectively. Two crystalline modifications are formed: α-K₄P₆ is stable below 850 K, β-K₄P₆ is stable above this temperature. Both compounds are black semiconductors (E_G(α) = 0.55 eV) with metallic lustre. The orthorhombic structures are defect variants of the hexagonal AlB₂ type structures (K₄P₆□₂) and of a different stacking sequence of this type. Characteristic building units are planar isometric P₆ rings, formed by a specific ordering of defects in the partial structure of the major component. The short P? P distances (215.5 pm and 215.0 pm, respectively) are about 30 pm shorter than the distances compared with a single bond (221 pm). They represent one double bond which is delocalized about six bonds or an aromatic 2π-system. The thermal decomposition in tantalum crucibles, the reaction with quartz walls as well as the reaction with benzophenone in monoglyme yields quantitatively K₃P₇. The reaction with RCl ? Me₃SnCl in monoglyme at 223 K results in the formation of P₇R₃ with high yield (75%). Very probably the valence fluctuating hexaphosphene(4) system is formed at 195 K in the primary reaction step (³¹P-NMR, singulett at 473 ppm downfield).     

Zur Chemie und Strukturchemie der Phosphide und Polyphosphide. 20. Darstellung,Struktur und Eigenschaften der Alkalimetallmonophosphide NaP und KP

Chemistry and Structural Chemistry of Phosphides and Polyphosphides. 20. Preparation, Structure, and Properties of the Alkali Metal Monophosphides NaP and KP The monophosphides NaP and KP were prepared by reaction of the elements in sealed glass ampoules at 725 K and 765 K, respectively. NaP yields as black reflecting needles, whereas KP is formed as microcrystalline substance with colour of coke. The compounds react very rapidly with aqueous reagents forming solid polymeric yellow phosphanes (PH)_x and partially gaseous products. NaP and KP crystallize in the novel orthorhombic NaP type (P 2₁2₁2₁; a = 603,8 pm; b = 564.3 pm; c = 1 014.2 pm and a = 650.0 pm; b = 601.6 pm; c = 1 128.8 pm; Z = 8, respectively) characterized by onedimensional infinite ¹∞(P^?) helices of covalent twofold bonded P-atoms with mean bond length P? P = 223.9 pm. The compounds can be described as Zintl-phases with M⁺ and P^? with respect to the structure. The range of existence of the NaP type and the LiAs type structure can be separated by the radii ratios. The volume increment for P^? is V(P^?) = 18.0 cm³mol^?1. For the bond energy E(P? P) in the monophosphides a value of 248 kJ · mol^?1 is calculated. The structures are discussed in detail together with related compounds.     

Drei Alkalimetall‐Erbium‐Thiophosphate: Von der Schichtstruktur bei KEr[P2S7] zur dreidimensionalen Vernetzung in NaEr[P2S6] und Cs3Er5[PS4]6

Three Alkali‐Metal Erbium Thiophosphates: From the Layered Structure of KEr[P₂S₇] to the Three‐Dimensional Cross‐Linkage in NaEr[P₂S₆] and Cs₃Er₅[PS₄]₆ The three alkali‐metal erbium thiophosphates NaEr[P₂S₆], KEr[P₂S₇], and Cs₃Er₅[PS₄] show a small selection of the broad variety of thiophosphate units: from ortho‐thiophosphate [PS₄]^3? and pyro‐thiophosphate [S₃P–S–PS₃]^4? with phosphorus in the oxidation state +V to the [S₃P–PS₃]^3? anion with a phosphorus‐phosphorus bond (d(P–P) = 221 pm) and tetravalent phosphorus. In spite of all differences, a whole string of structural communities can be shown, in particular for coordination and three‐dimensional linkage as well as for the phosphorus‐sulfur distances (d(P–S) = 200 – 213 pm). So all three compounds exhibit eightfold coordinated Er³⁺ cations and comparably high‐coordinated alkali‐metal cations (CN(Na⁺) = 8, CN(K⁺) = 9+1, and CN(Cs⁺) ≈ 10). NaEr[P₂S₆] crystallizes triclinically ( ; a = 685.72(5), b = 707.86(5), c = 910.98(7) pm, α = 87.423(4), β = 87.635(4), γ = 88.157(4)°; Z = 2) in the shape of rods, as well as monoclinic KEr[P₂S₇] (P2₁/c; a = 950.48(7), b = 1223.06(9), c = 894.21(6) pm, β = 90.132(4)°; Z = 4). The crystal structure of Cs₃Er₅[PS₄] can also be described monoclinically (C2/c; a = 1597.74(11), b = 1295.03(9), c = 2065.26(15) pm, β = 103.278(4)°; Z = 4), but it emerges as irregular bricks. All crystals show the common pale pink colour typical for transparent erbium(III) compounds.     

Zur Chemie und Strukturchemie von Phosphiden und Polyphosphiden. 581) Tetrabariumtriphosphid,Ba4P3: Darstellung und Kristallstruktur

Chemistry and Structural Chemistry of Phosphides and Polyphosphides. 58. Tetrabariumtriphosphide, Ba₄P₃: Preparation and Crystal Structure Ba₄P₃ is obtained from the elements in the molar ratio 4:3 or by reaction of Ba₃P₂ and Ba₅P₄ in the molar ratio 1:1 (steel ampoules with inner corundum crucibles; 1 490 K). The greyish black, easily hydrolysing compound crystallizes in a new structure type oP56. The structure shows two crystallographically independent dumbbells P₂^4? (d(P? P) = 225 and 232 pm) and isolated ions P^3? corresponding to (Ba²⁺)₈(P₂^4?)₄(P^3?)₄. The partial structure of the Ba atoms forms a complex network of trigonal prisms with tetrahedral and square pyramidal holes, as well as polyhedra with 14 faces (CN 10) which are icosahedron derivatives. The P^3? anions center trigonal prisms and the 14 face polyhedron. The P-atoms of the P₂^4? dumbbells center neighboring trigonal prisms with common square faces. (Pbam (no. 55); a = 1 325.4(2) pm, b = 1 256.2(2) pm, c = 1 127.3 pm; Z = 8).     

Alkalimetall‐Oxoantimonate: Synthesen,Kristallstrukturen und Schwingungsspektren von ASbO2 (A = K,Rb), A4Sb2O5 (A = K,Rb, Cs) und Cs3SbO4

Alkaline Metal Oxoantimonates: Synthesis, Crystal Structures, and Vibrational Spectroscopy of ASbO₂ (A = K, Rb), A₄Sb₂O₅ (A = K, Rb, Cs), and Cs₃SbO₄ The compounds ASbO₂ (A = K/Rb; monoclinic, C2/c, a = 785.4(3)/799.6(1) pm, b = 822.1(4)/886.32(7) pm, c = 558.7(3)/559.32(5) pm, β = 124.9(1)/123.37(6)°, Z = 4) are isotypic with CsSbO₂ and the corresponding bismutates. The structures of the antimonates A₄Sb₂O₅ (A = K/Rb: orthorhombic, Cmcm, a = 394.9(1)/407.34(7) pm, b = 1807.4(1)/1893.5(1) pm, c = 636.34(9)/655.60(8) pm, Z = 2) and Cs₄Sb₂O₅ (monoclinic, Cm, a = 1059.81(7) pm, b = 692.68(8) pm, c = 811.5(1) pm, β = 98.7(1)°, Z = 2) both contain the anion [O₂SbOSbO₂]^4–. Cs₃SbO₄ (orthorhombic, Pnma, a = 1296.1(1) pm, b = 919.24(8) pm, c = 679.95(6) pm, Z = 4) crystallizes with the K₃NO₄ structure type.     

Der erste Vertreter des K2PtCl6-Typs bei Fluoriden A2[PtF6]: β-Cs2[PtF6]

The First Fluoride A₂[PtF₆] of the K₂PtCl₆ Type: β-Cs₂[PtF₆] For the first time, yellow cubic single crystals of Cs₂[PtF₆] have been obtained by solid state reaction, heating (Pt-tube, 35 d, 800°C) the fluorination product of an intimate mixture of (NH₄)₂PtCl₆ and 2 CsCl (diluted F₂, F₂:N₂ = 1:5, 10 d, 400°C). The new form is isostructural with K₂PtCl₆: Fm3 m; a = 905.5(2) pm; Z = 4 (Guinier-de Wolff data, CuKα₁); R = 2.32% (SHELX-76); 1398 I₀(hkl), Image-Plate diffractometer data (Stoe IPDS). It is compared with already known α-Cs₂[PtF₆] (K₂GeF₆-type, P3 m1). The Madelung-Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, and Mean Fictive Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are calculated and discussed in comparison with the data of further Hexafluoroplatinates(IV). A complete analysis of MAPLE was carried out for the title compound as well as for the α- and a hypothetical α′-form.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von Cs3Y7Se12

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Cs₃Y₇Se₁₂ The oxidation of yttrium metal with selenium in the presence of CsCl (7 d, 700°C, evacuated silicia tubes) results in the formation of pale yellow, lath-shaped single crystals of Cs₃Y₇Se₁₂. The crystal structure (orthorhombic, Pnnm, Z = 2, a = 1272.8(3), b = 2627.7(5), c = 413.32(8) pm) consists of edge- and vertex-connected [YSe₆] octahedra forming a rocksalt-related network [Y₇Se₁₂]^3?. One-dimensional infinite channels along [001], apt to take up extra cations, provide coordination numbers of 6 and 7 + 1, respectively, for two crystallographically different Cs⁺.     

Zur Chemie und Strukturchemie der Phosphide und Polyphosphide. 26. Dibariumheptaphosphidchlorid Ba2P7Cl,eine Verbindung mit dem polycyclischen Anion P

Chemistry and Structural Chemistry of Phosphides and Polyphosphides. 26. Dibariumheptaphosphidechloride Ba₂P₇Cl, a Compound with the Polycyclic Anion P Ba₂P₇Cl is formed by the synthesis of Ba₃P₁₄ from the elements in a melt of BaCl₂ (dehydrated) at 1170 K. The compound forms light rubyred platelets which decompose in protic systems immediately to phosphanes. Ba₂P₇Cl crystallizes in the space group P2₁/m with Z = 2 formular units (a = 1172.6(2) pm; b = 682.9(1) pm; c = 633.7(1) pm; β = 95.27(2)°). The structure (964 reflexions hkl, R = 0.035) is related to the NaCl type, in which the half of the anionic positions is occupied by the gravi-centers of the polycyclic anions P. The bond lengths d(P? P) show the typical topological dependence for the anionic heptaphosphanortricyclene system: (d : 226.4 pm in the three-membered ring; 214.5 pm ring to bridge; 217.2 pm bridge to bridge head). The Ba atoms are surrounded by 9 and 10 non metallic atoms, respectively. Cl^? is coordinated tetrahedrally by Ba.     

Einkristallstrukturuntersuchungen an hexagonalen Fluorperowskiten AMIIF3 (MII = Mg,Mn, Fe,Co, Ni)

Single Crystal Structural Studies at Hexagonal Fluoride Perovskites AM^IIF₃ (M^II = Mg, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni) At single crystals of nine fluoride phases AMF₃ the hexagonal perovskite structures were refined by X‐ray methods, of RbNiF₃ below T_C £ 145 K, too. The hexagonal 6 L type (P6₃/mmc, Z = 6) is found at: RbMgF₃ (a = 585.7(1); c = 1426.0(1) pm), CsMnF₃ (624.4(1); 1515.4(4) pm), CsFeF₃ (616.8(1); 1488.4(6) pm), Rb_0.63Cs_0.37CoF₃ (599.1(1); 1460.3(4) pm), RbNiF₃ (128 K: 582.6(1); 1426.4(6) pm), Cs₂BaLiNi₂F₉ (593.1(1); 1447.1(4) pm). Of the hexagonal‐rhombohedral 9 L type (R 3 m, Z = 9) are CsCoF₃ (620.1(1); 2264.0(7) pm) and yellow CsNiF₃ (614.7(1); 2235.3(6) pm), prepared at lower temperatures resp. under high pressure, whereas light green CsNiF₃ (625.5(1); 524.2(1) pm) belongs to the 2 L type (P6₃/mmc, Z = 2). The occurence of these structures and the interatomic distances observed, comparing also normal and high pressure phases, are discussed in connection with the tolerance factor.     

Preparation and crystal structure of barium caesium undecaphosphide-ammonia (1/11) BaCsP11 · 11 NH3

The new compound BaCsP₁₁ · 11 NH₃ was prepared in liquid ammonia, using Cs₃P₁₁ and a cation exchange resin loaded with Ba²⁺ cations as starting materials. BaCsP₁₁ · 11 NH₃ forms yellow crystals which decompose at 246 K under loss of the ammonia of crystallisation. The crystal structure was determined from single-crystal X-ray diffractometer data: P2₁/a, a = 1599.9(2) pm, b = 1793.9(3) pm, c = 1998.1(7) pm, β = 93.02(4)°, Z = 8, wR₂ = 0.118 (R₁ = 0.047) for 8969 structure factors and 631 variable parameters. The Cs⁺ cations are co-ordinated by undecaphosphatrishomocubane anions P₁₁^3? in such a way that one-dimensionally infinite chains [CsP₁₁]^2? result which are separated by Ba(NH₃)_n²⁺ (n = 8 and 9). Only one Ba? P contact is observed.     

Neue Fluorozirconate und ‐hafnate mit V2+ und Ti2+

New Fluorozirconates and ‐hafnates with V²⁺ and Ti²⁺ During investigations of the systems MF₂/KF/MF₄ e. g. MF₂/NaF/MF₄ (M²⁺ = Ti²⁺, V²⁺, M⁴⁺ = Zr⁴⁺, Hf⁴⁺) we obtained blue crystals of VZrF₆, VHfF₆, KVZrF₇, blue‐green crystals of NaVHf₂F₁₁, yellow crystals of TiHfF₆ and NaTiHf₂F₁₁, and yellow to rubyred crystals of TiZrF₆, respectively. According to single crystal data, VZrF₆ VHfF₆ and TiZrF₆ crystalizes in the ordered ReO₃‐type (cubic, Fm3m, a = 812,1(5), 804,2(8), and 821,0(2) pm, Z = 4). TiHfF₆ crystalizes in a high‐temperature‐modification (cubic, ReO₃‐type, Pm3m, a = 392,3(2) pm, Z = 2). KVZrF₇ is isotyic to KPdZrF₇ (orthorhombic, Pnna, a = 1109,8(6), b = 788,0(7), c = 648,0(15) pm, Z = 4). NaTiHf₂F₁₁ and NaVHf₂F₁₁ crystalizes monoclinic (C2/m, a = 910,5(7), b = 675,9(7), c = 773,6(5) pm, β = 116,10(6)° and a = 917,7(5), b = 685,7(5), c = 752,4 pm, β = 118,28(1)°, Z = 2, respectively) and are also isotypic to already known AgPdZr₂F₁₁.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur des Fluorid‐ino‐Oxosilicats Cs2YFSi4O10

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Fluoride ino‐Oxosilicate Cs₂YFSi₄O₁₀ The novel fluoride oxosilicate Cs₂YFSi₄O₁₀ could be synthesized by the reaction of Y₂O₃, YF₃ and SiO₂ in the stoichiometric ratio 2 : 5 : 3 with an excess of CsF as fluxing agent in gastight sealed platinum ampoules within seventeen days at 700 °C. Single crystals of Cs₂YFSi₄O₁₀ appear as colourless, transparent and water‐resistant needles. The characteristic building unit of Cs₂YFSi₄O₁₀ (orthorhombic, Pnma (no. 62), a = 2239.75(9), b = 884.52(4), c = 1198.61(5) pm; Z = 8) comprises infinite tubular chains of vertex‐condensed [SiO₄]^4? tetrahedra along [010] consisting of eight‐membered half‐open cube shaped silicate cages. The four crystallographically different Si⁴⁺ cations all reside in general sites 8d with Si–O distances from 157 to 165 pm. Because of the rigid structure of this oxosilicate chain the bridging Si–O–Si angles vary extremely between 128 and 167°. The crystallographically unique Y³⁺ cation (in general site 8d as well) is surrounded by four O^2? and two F^? anions (d(Y–O) = 221–225 pm, d(Y–F) = 222 pm). These slightly distorted trans‐[YO₄F₂]^7? octahedra are linked via both apical F^? anions by vertex‐sharing to infinite chains along [010] (?(Y–F–Y) = 169°, ?(F–Y–F) = 177°). Each of these chains connects via terminal O^2? anions to three neighbouring oxosilicate chains to build up a corner‐shared, three‐dimensional framework. The resulting hexagonal and octagonal channels along [010] are occupied by the four crystallographically different Cs⁺ cations being ten‐, twelve‐, thirteen‐ and fourteenfold coordinated by O^2? and F^? anions (viz.[(Cs1)O₁₀]^19?, [(Cs2)O₁₀F₂]^21?, [(Cs3)O₁₂F]^24?, and [(Cs4)O₁₂F₂]^25? with d(Cs–O) = 309–390 pm and d(Cs–F) = 360–371 pm, respectively).     

Einkristallstrukturbestimmungen der kubischen Hochdruckelpasolithe Rb2LiFeF6 und Cs2NaFeF6: Druck-Abstands-Paradoxon ohne Änderung der Koordinationszahl

Single Crystal Structure Determinations of the Cubic High Pressure Elpasolites Rb₂LiFeF₆ and Cs₂NaFeF₆: Pressure-Distance Paradox without Change of Coordination Number At single crystals of metastable high pressure phases of Rb₂LiFeF₆ (a = 824.4 pm) and Cs₂NaFeF₆ (a = 873,9 pm) the parameters of the cubic elpasolite structure (Fm3 m, Z = 4) were determined by X-ray methods. Compared to the 12L-structures of the normal pressure phases (R3 m, hex. Z = 6) only the distances within the 12-coordination, Rb? F = 291.7 resp. Cs? F = 309.9 pm, are compressed by 2–3%. However, the octahedral distances Fe? F = 194.6 pm and Li? F = 217.6 pm resp. Fe? F = 194.9 pm and Na? F = 242.0 pm, are enlarged by 1–4%, though there was no increase in coordination number. This paradoxical behaviour is discussed. Difference Fourier syntheses reveal disorder only for the lithium positions in Rb₂LiFeF₆, which are 30 pm off-center, corresponding to a splitting of distances Li? F into 188, 247 and 4 × 220 pm.     

Die Strukturen der Heptahetero-Nortricyclene P7(Sime3)3 und P4(Sime2)3

The Structures of the Heptahetero-Nortricyclenes P₇(Sime₃)₃ and P₄(Sime₂)₃ Tris(trimethylsilyl)heptaphospha-nortricyclene P₇(Sime₃)₃ 1 and Hexamethyl-trisila-tetraphospha-nortricyclene P₄Si₃me₆ 2 are structural analogons to the hetero-nortricyclenes P and P₄S₃. 1 crystallizes in the space group P2₁ with a = 965.7 pm, b = 1746.5 pm, c = 693.3 pm, β = 99.61° and Z = 2 formula units. In the P₇ system tge P? P bond lengths differ functionally, namely 221.4 pm in the three-membered ring, 219.2 pm at the ring atoms and 217.9 pm at the bridgehead atom. The P? Si and Si? C bond lengths are 228.8 pm and 187.8 pm respectively. 2 crystallizes in the space group R3 with a_R = 1129.3 pm, α_R = 50.01° (hexagonal axes: a = 954.7 pm, c = 2956.9 pm) and Z = 2 formula units. In the P₄Si₃ systems the bond lengths are P? P = 220.2 pm, P? Si = 228.3 pm and 224.7 pm (to the bridgehead atom). The Si? C bond lengths are 187.3 pm. The structures are discussed with related compounds.     

Beiträge zur Strukturchemie phosphorhaltiger Ketten und Ringe. 16. Die Molekül- und Kristallstruktur des Triisopropyl-undecaphosphans P11(i-Pr)3

Structural Chemistry of Phosphorus Containing Chains and Rings. 16. Molecular and Crystal Structure of the Triisopropylundecaphosphane P₁₁(i-Pr)₃ The compound 4,7,11-triisopropyl-pentacyclo[6.3.0.0^2.6.0^3.10.0^5.9]undecaphosphane, C₉H₂₁P₁₁, crystallizes triclinically in the space group P1 with a = 1 045.3 pm, b = 1 057.2 pm, c = 1 075,0 pm, α = 101.00°, β = 98.89°, γ = 112.27° and Z = 2. The main structural feature is a phosphorus skeleton with approximate symmetry D₃ composed of six five-membered rings which are asymmetrically substituted by the isopropyl groups. The (average) bond lengths are d(P? P) = 221.6 pm, d(P? C) = 187.5 pm, d(C? C) = 151.4 pm, d(C? H) = 108 pm with 217.6 ≤ d(P? P) ≤ 226.4 pm. The geometry of the substituents is quite normal.     

Kristallstruktur des „supramolekularen”︁ Komplexes [Cs2(18-Krone-6)][HgI4] mit ungewöhnlich koordinierten Cs-Ionen

Crystal Structure of the “Supramolecular” Complex [Cs₂(18-crown-6)][HgI₄] with Unusually Coordinated Cs Ions The reaction of 18-crown-6, 1,4,7,10,13,16-hexaoxacyclooctadecane, with HgI₂/CsI in methanol yields crystals of [Cs₂(C₁₂H₂₄O₆)][HgI₄]. The compound crystallizes monoclinically, space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 1574.8(3), b = 1067.0(3), c = 1693.2(6) pm, and β = 98.29(3)º. The structure consists of a network made up of two different types of [Cs-(18-crown-6)-Cs]²⁺ cations, interconnected by [HgI₄]^2? anions. The cations form an “anti-sandwich” structure with relatively short Cs ? Cs distances of 382 pm in the first type of cations and a longer distance of 480 pm in the second type of cations.