Silylmethyl and related complexes II. Preparation,spectra, and thermolysis of the tetraneopentyls of titanium,zirconium, and hafnium

The preparation and characterisation of the Group IVA neopentyls (Me₃CCH₂)₄M (M = Ti, Zr, or Hf) is described. Spectroscopic data (IR, Raman, mass, ¹H NMR, and PE) are provided; IR and Raman bands have been assigned by comparison with results on Group IVB analogues (M = Ge or Sn). MC₄ stretching vibrations fall in the range 540–485 cm^?1, and bending modes at 240–283 cm^?1. Thermal decomposition gives neopentane as the sole detectable product; qualitatively, stability increases in the order M = Ti < Zr < Hf and for R₄M : R = Me ? Me₃CCH₂ ≈ Me₃SiCH₂. (Me₃CCH₂)₄Ti is aerobically oxidised in benzene to give (Me₃CCH₂O)₄Ti     

Transition‐Metal Complexes [(PMe3)2Cl2M(E)] and [(PMe3)2(CO)2M(E)] with Naked Group 14 Atoms (E=C–Sn) as Ligands; Part 1: Parent Compounds

The equilibrium geometries and bond dissociation energies of 16‐valence‐electron(VE) complexes [(PMe₃)₂Cl₂M(E)] and 18‐VE complexes [(PMe₃)₂(CO)₂M(E)] with M=Fe, Ru, Os and E=C, Si, Ge, Sn were calculated by using density functional theory at the BP86/TZ2P level. The nature of the M? E bond was analyzed with the NBO charge decomposition analysis and the EDA energy‐decomposition analysis. The theoretical results predict that the heavier Group 14 complexes [(PMe₃)₂Cl₂M(E)] and [(PMe₃)₂(CO)₂M(E)] with E=Si, Ge, Sn have C_2v equilibrium geometries in which the PMe₃ ligands are in the axial positions. The complexes have strong M? E bonds which are slightly stronger in the 16‐VE species 1ME than in the 18‐VE complexes 2ME . The calculated bond dissociation energies show that the M? E bonds become weaker in both series in the order C>Si>Ge>Sn; the bond strength increases in the order Fe<Ru<Os for 1ME , whereas a U‐shaped trend Ru<Os<Fe is found for 2ME . The M? E bonding analysis suggests that the 16‐VE complexes 1ME have two electron‐sharing bonds with σ and π symmetry and one donor–acceptor π bond like the carbon complex. Thus, the bonding situation is intermediate between a typical Fischer complex and a Schrock complex. In contrast, the 18‐VE complexes 2ME have donor–acceptor bonds, as suggested by the Dewar–Chatt–Duncanson model, with one M←E σ donor bond and two M→E π‐acceptor bonds, which are not degenerate. The shape of the frontier orbitals reveals that the HOMO?2 σ MO and the LUMO and LUMO+1 π* MOs of 1ME are very similar to the frontier orbitals of CO.     

Derives β-alcenyles des metaux de la colonne IVB : II. Action des halogenures organometalliques,de type R3MX,sur le magnesien du bromure de crotyle

The main Group IVB organometallic halides, R₃MX (M = Si, Ge, Sn, Pb; R = CH₃, C₆H₅) react with crotylmagnesium bromide in ether and THF, to give the corresponding organometallic allylic compounds. Generally, mixtures of the two primary (Z + E) and the secondary isomers are obtained.     

Reactivity of allylic and vinylic silanes,germanes, stannanes and plumbanes toward SH2′ or SH2 substitution by carbon- or heteroatom-centered free radicals

Compounds of the type CH₂CHCH₂MR₃ and E-PhCHCHMR₃ (M  Si, Ge, Sn, Pb) were allowed to react with a series of heteroatom-centered radicals (PhY ·, Y = S, Se, Te, derived from PhYYPh) and carbon-centered radicals ((CH₃)₂CH · derived from (CH₃)₂CHHgCl). We report that alkenylplumbanes and, under forcing conditions, alkenylgermanes undergo S_H2 or S_H2′ substitution of the metal by chain mechanism analogous to those previously reported for alkenylstannanes. Alkenylsilanes are unreactive.Based solely upon product yields, the following trends were observed: The reactivity of the alkenylmetals follow the order metal = Pb > Sn > Ge (> Si). The allylmetals were more reactive then the β- metallostyrenes toward the reactants employed in this study. The chalcogen series PhYYPh exhibits the reactivity order Y = S > Se > Te.     

Transition‐Metal Complexes [(PMe3)2Cl2M(E)] and [(PMe3)2(CO)2M(E)] with Naked Group 14 Atoms (E=C–Sn) as Ligands; Part 2: Complexation with W(CO)5

Density functional calculations at the BP86/TZ2P level were carried out to understand the ligand properties of the 16‐valence‐electron(VE) Group 14 complexes [(PMe₃)₂Cl₂M(E)] ( 1ME ) and the 18‐VE Group 14 complexes [(PMe₃)₂(CO)₂M(E)] ( 2ME ; M=Fe, Ru, Os; E=C, Si, Ge, Sn) in complexation with W(CO)₅. Calculations were also carried out for the complexes (CO)₅W–EO. The complexes [(PMe₃)₂Cl₂M(E)] and [(PMe₃)₂(CO)₂M(E)] bind strongly to W(CO)₅ yielding the adducts 1ME–W(CO)₅ and 2ME–W(CO)₅ , which have C_2v equilibrium geometries. The bond strengths of the heavier Group 14 ligands 1ME (E=Si–Sn) are uniformly larger, by about 6–7 kcal mol^?1, than those of the respective EO ligand in (CO)₅W‐EO, while the carbon complexes 1MC–W(CO)₅ have comparable bond dissociation energies (BDE) to CO. The heavier 18‐VE ligands 2ME (E=Si–Sn) are about 23–25 kcal mol^?1 more strongly bonded than the associated EO ligand, while the BDE of 2MC is about 17–21 kcal mol^?1 larger than that of CO. Analysis of the bonding with an energy‐decomposition scheme reveals that 1ME is isolobal with EO and that the nature of the bonding in 1ME–W(CO)₅ is very similar to that in (CO)₅W–EO. The ligands 1ME are slightly weaker π acceptors than EO while the π‐acceptor strength of 2ME is even lower.     

Chemical bonding in “early–late” transition metal complexes [(H2N)3M–M′(CO)4] (M = Ti, Zr, Hf; M′ = Co, Rh, Ir)

Quantum chemical DFT calculations at the BP86/TZ2P level have been carried out for the complex [HSi(SiH₂NH)₃Ti–Co(CO)₄], which is a model for the experimentally observed compound [MeSi{SiMe₂N(4-MeC₆H₄)}₃Ti–Co(CO)₄] and for the series of model systems [(H₂N)₃M–M′(CO)₄] (M = Ti, Zr, Hf; M′ = Co, Rh, Ir). The Ti–Co bond in [HSi(SiH₂NH)₃Ti–Co(CO)₄] has a theoretically predicted BDE of D _e = 59.3 kcal/mol. The bonding analysis suggests that the titanium atom carries a large positive charge, while the cobalt atom is nearly neutral. The covalent and electrostatic contributions to the Ti–Co attraction have similar strength. The Ti–Co bond can be classified as a polar single bond, which has only little π contribution. Calculations of the model compound (H₂N)₃Ti–Co(CO)₄ show that the rotation of the amino groups has a very large influence on the length and on the strength of the Ti–Co bond. The M–M′ bond in the series [(H₂N)₃M–M′(CO)₄] becomes clearly stronger with Ti < Zr < Hf, while the differences between the bond strengths due to change of the atoms M′ are much smaller. The strongest M–M′ bond is predicted for [(H₂N)₃Hf–Ir(CO)₄].     

Hydridoorganostannylene Coordination: Group 4 Metallocene Dichloride Reduction in Reaction with Organodihydridostannate Anions

Organodihydridoelement anions of germanium and tin were reacted with metallocene dichlorides of Group 4 metals Ti, Zr and Hf. The germate anion [Ar*GeH₂]⁻ reacts with hafnocene dichloride under formation of the substitution product [Cp₂Hf(GeH₂Ar*)₂]. Reaction of the organodihydridostannate with metallocene dichlorides affords the reduction products [Cp₂M(SnHAr*)₂] (M=Ti, Zr, Hf). Abstraction of a hydride substituent from the titanium bis(hydridoorganostannylene) complex results in formation of cation [Cp₂M(SnAr*)(SnHAr*)]⁺ exhibiting a short Ti–Sn interaction. (Ar*=2,6-Trip₂C₆H₃, Trip=2,4,6-triisopropylphenyl).     

Synthesis,characterization, and biological activity studies of copper(II)–metal(II) binuclear complexes of dipyridylglyoxal bis(2-hydroxybenzoyl hydrazone)

A new series of copper(II) mononuclear and copper(II)–metal(II) binuclear complexes [(H₂L)Cu] ? H₂O, [CuLM] ? nH₂O, and [Cu(H₂L)M(OAc)₂] ? nH₂O, n = 1–2, M = Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), or Zn(II), and L is the anion of dipyridylglyoxal bis(2-hydroxybenzoyl hydrazone), H₄L, were synthesized and characterized. Elemental analyses, molar conductivities, and FT-IR spectra support the formulation of these complexes. IR data suggest that H₄L is dibasic tetradentate in [(H₂L)Cu] ? H₂O and [Cu(H₂L)M(OAc)₂] ? nH₂O but tetrabasic hexadentate in [CuLM] ? nH₂O (n = 1–2). Thermal studies indicate that waters are of crystallization and the complexes are thermally stable to 347–402°C depending upon the nature of the complex. Magnetic moment values indicate magnetic exchange interaction between Cu(II) and M(II) centers in binuclear complexes. The electronic spectral data show that d–d transitions of CuN₂O₂ in the mononuclear complex are blue shifted in binuclear complexes in the sequences: Cu–Cu > Cu–Ni > Cu–Co > Cu–Zn, suggesting that the binuclear complexes [CuLM] ? nH₂O are more planar than the mononuclear complex. The structures of complexes were optimized through molecular mechanics applying MM ⁺force field coupled with molecular dynamics simulation. [(H₂L)Cu] ? nH₂O, [CuLM] ? nH₂O, and the free ligand were screened for antimicrobial activities on some Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial species. The free ligand is inactive against all studied bacteria. The screening data showed that [CuLCu] ? H₂O > [(H₂L)Cu] ? H₂O > [CuLZn] ? H₂O > [CuLNi] ? 2H₂O ≈ [CuLCo] ? H₂O in order of biological activity. The data are discussed in terms of their compositions and structures.     

β-Position Electronic Effects on the Singlet–Triplet Gaps of Divalent Five-Membered Rings XC4H3M (M˭C,Si, and Ge)

Abstract

Full geometry optimizations were carried out on the singlet and triplet states of β-substituted divalent five-membered rings XC₄H₃M (X? ?NH₂, ?OH, ?CH₃ ?H, ?CH₃, ?Br, ?Cl, ?F, ?CF₃, and ?NO₂; M?C, Si, and Ge) by the B3LYP method by using 6-311++G** basis set. The thermal energy gaps, ΔE_t–s; enthalpy gaps, ΔH_t–s; and Gibbs free energy gaps, ΔG_t–s, between the singlet (s) and triplet (t) states of the above structures were calculated by using the GAUSSIAN 03 program. The ΔG_t–s of XC₄H₃C was changed in the order: X? ?Cl > ?Br > ?CH₃ > ?H > ?CF₃ > ?F > ?NO₂ > ?OH > ?NH₂. The changes of ΔG_t–s for XC₄H₃Si and XC₄H₃Ge were in the order: X? ?NH₂ > OH > F > Cl > Br > CH₃ > H > CF₃ > NO₂. The geometrical parameters, including bond lengths (R), bond angles (A), dihedral angles (D), natural bonding orbital (NBO) charge at atoms, HOMO and LUMO, and dipole moments, were presented and discussed.

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Solvent extraction of hafnium(IV)

^{175, 181}Hafnium(IV) was extracted by HDBP in 2-ethylhexanol from 1–10M solutions of HClO₄, HCl and HNO₃, and 1–8M H₂SO₄. As with low polar organic phase diluents, the acidity dependence of the distribution ratio of Hf, D, passes through a minimum for HClO₄, HCl, and H₂SO₄ whereas only an increase of D can be observed with increasing HNO₃ concentration. From the slope analysis the following complexes were found to be extracted (HDBP=HA): HfA₄ at <4M HClO₄ and <5M HCl, lg K_extr=9, HfX₄(HA)₄ (X=ClO ₄ ⁻ , Cl⁻ or NO ₃ ⁻ ) at >5M HClO₄, >7M HCl and 1–10M HNO₃, Hf(SO₄)A₂(HA)_3–4 at <3M H₂SO₄, and Hf(SO₄)₂ (HA)₄ at >6M H₂SO₄. Coextraction of sulphate with hafnium from H₂SO₄ solutions was evidenced in experiments with macro concentrations of Hf(IV) and³⁵SO ₄ ²⁻ . Part XX: Coll. Czech. Chem. Commun., 40 (1975) 3617.     

Comparative Study of Phosphine and N‐Heterocyclic Carbene Stabilized Group 13 Adducts [L(EH3)] and [L2(E2Hn)]

Quantum chemical calculations using density functional theory at the BP86/TZ2P level have been carried out to determine the geometries and stabilities of Group 13 adducts [(PMe₃)(EH₃)] and [(PMe₃)₂(E₂H_n)] (E=B–In; n=4, 2, 0). The optimized geometries exhibit, in most cases, similar features to those of related adducts [(NHC^Me)(EH₃)] and [(NHC^Me)₂(E₂H_n)] with a few exceptions that can be explained by the different donor strengths of the ligands. The calculations show that the carbene ligand L=NHC^Me (:C(NMeCH)₂) is a significantly stronger donor than L=PMe₃. The equilibrium geometries of [L(EH₃)] possess, in all cases, a pyramidal structure, whereas the complexes [L₂(E₂H₄)] always have an antiperiplanar arrangement of the ligands L. The phosphine ligands in [(PMe₃)₂(B₂H₂)], which has C_s symmetry, are in the same plane as the B₂H₂ moiety, whereas the heavier homologues [(PMe₃)₂(E₂H₂)] (E=Al, Ga, In) have C_i symmetry in which the ligands bind side‐on to the E₂H₂ acceptor. This is in contrast to the [(NHC^Me)₂(E₂H₂)] adducts for which the NHC^Me donor always binds in the same plane as E₂H₂ except for the indium complex [(NHC^Me)₂(In₂H₂)], which exhibits side‐on bonding. The boron complexes [L₂(B₂)] (L=PMe₃ and NHC^Me) possess a linear arrangement of the LBBL moiety, which has a B?B triple bond. The heavier homologues [L₂(E₂)] have antiperiplanar arrangements of the LEEL moieties, except for [(PMe₃)₂(In₂)], which has a twisted structure in which the PInInP torsion angle is 123.0°. The structural features of the complexes [L(EH₃)] and [L₂(E₂H_n)] can be explained in terms of donor–acceptor interactions between the donors L and the acceptors EH₃ and E₂H_n, which have been analyzed quantitatively by using the energy decomposition analysis (EDA) method. The calculations predict that the hydrogenation reaction of the dimeric magnesium(I) compound L′MgMgL′ with the complexes [L(EH₃)] is energetically more favorable for L=PMe₃ than for NHC^Me.     

Two germatranes with bulky substituents

In 1‐adamantyl‐2,8,9‐trioxa‐5‐aza‐1‐germabicyclo­[3.3.3]undecane or 1‐adamantylgermatrane, [Ge(C₁₀H₁₅)(C₆H₁₂NO₃)], (I), and (2,8,9‐trioxa‐5‐aza‐1‐germabicyclo­[3.3.3]undecan‐1‐yl)methyl N‐cyclo­hexyl­carbamate or [(germatran‐1‐yl)meth­yl] N‐cyclo­hexyl­carbamate, [Ge(C₆H₁₂NO₃)(C₈H₁₄NO₂)], (II), the Ge atoms are characterized by trigonal–bypiramidal configurations. The Ge⋯N distances [2.266 (3) and 2.206 (3) Å in (I) and (II), respectively] are among the longest observed in germatranes. The significant distortion of the apical N—Ge—C angle in (II) is caused by crystal packing effects.     

The dinuclear scandium(III) cyclooctatetraenyl chloride complex di‐μ‐chlorido‐bis[(η8‐cyclooctatetraene)(tetrahydrofuran‐κO)scandium(III)]

Only a few cyclooctatetraene dianion (COT) π‐complexes of lanthanides have been crystallographically characterized. This first single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction characterization of a scandium(III) COT chloride complex, namely di‐μ‐chlorido‐bis[(η⁸‐cyclooctatetraene)(tetrahydrofuran‐κO )scandium(III)], [Sc₂(C₈H₈)₂Cl₂(C₄H₈O)₂] or [Sc(COT)Cl(THF)]₂ (THF is tetrahydrofuran), (1), reveals a dimeric molecular structure with symmetric chloride bridges [average Sc—Cl = 2.5972 (7) Å] and a η⁸‐bound COT ligand. The COT ring is planar, with an average C—C bond length of 1.399 (3) Å. The Sc—C bond lengths range from 2.417 (2) to 2.438 (2) Å [average 2.427 (2) Å]. Direct comparison of (1) with the known lanthanide (Ln) analogues (La, Ce, Pr, Nd, and Sm) illustrates the effect of metal‐ion (M ) size on molecular structure. Overall, the M —Cl, M —O, and M —C bond lengths in (1) are the shortest in the series. In addition, only one THF molecule completes the coordination environment of the small Sc^III ion, in contrast to the previously reported dinuclear Ln–COT–Cl complexes, which all have two bound THF molecules per metal atom.     

A Theoretical Study of the Reductive Elimination of CH3EH3 from cis‐[Pt(CH3)(EH3)(PH3)2] (E = Si,Ge) in the Presence of Acetylene

The reaction mechanism of the elimination of CH₃EH₃ from the platinum complexes cis‐[Pt(CH₃) · (EH₃)(PH₃)₂] (E = Si, Ge) in the presence of acetylene has been studied using gradient‐corrected DFT calculations at the B3LYP level. The reaction proceeds in two steps. The first step is the formation of the acetylene complex [Pt(CH₃)(HCCH)(EH₃)(PH₃)] which occurs in a associative/dissociate pathway via the five‐coordinated intermediate [Pt(CH₃)(HCCH)(EH₃)(PH₃)₂]. The rate‐determining step is the elimination of CH₃EH₃ via a four‐coordinated transition state. The alternative mechanism via direct dissociation from the five‐coordinated intermediates has higher activation barriers. The calculated activation energies of the model reactions are in good agreement with experimental results. The silyl complex has a lower barrier for the elimination reaction than the germyl complex. The calculated transition states show that the reason for the lower barrier is the strength of the nascending C–Si bond, which is higher than the C–Ge bond. The results are in agreement with the postulated mechanism of Ozawa et al. (Organometallics, 1998 , 17, 1018).     

Hydrometallation of the Iminoboranes tBuB(NtBu) and [tBu(Me3Si)N]B(NtBu)

The hydrometallation of the iminoboranes XB(NtBu) ( 1 a : X = tBu; 1 b : X = tBu(Me₃Si)N) with Cp₂ZrHCl and Cp₂HfHCl gives products of the type X–BH=N(tBu)–MCp₂–Cl ( 7 a , b : M = Zr; 8 a , b : M = Hf). There is a B–H–M (3c2e) bond interaction. The BN multiple bond of the iminoboranes is more or less side‐on bound to the metal. Hence, iminoboranes again turn out to behave as analogues of alkynes.     

Thermally Stable Heterobinuclear Bivalent Group 14 Metal Complexes Ar2M−Sn[1,8-(NR)2C10H6] (M=Ge,Sn; Ar=2,6-(Me2N)2C6H3; R=CH2tBu)

The first thermally robust Ge ^II −Sn ^II compound 1 and the structurally characterized Sn^II-Sn^II analogue 2 , which maintain their structural integrity in solution, were obtained by treating MAr₂ (M=Ge, Sn; Ar=2,6-(Me₂N)₂C₆H₃) with Sn[1,8-(NR₂)₂C₁₀H₆] (R=CH₂tBu). On the basis of structural and spectroscopic data, the M−Sn bond is regarded as the interaction of a MAr₂ donor with an Sn[1,8-(NR₂)₂C₁₀H₆] acceptor.     

Ethylene and propylene polymerization by the new substituted bridged (cyclopentadienyl)(fluorenyl) zirconocenes

Eight Cs‐symmetric complexes, R₁R₂C(Cp)(Flu)MCl₂ [R₁ = R₂ = CH₃CH₂CH₂, M = Zr (1), Hf (2); R₁ = R₂ = p? CH₃OC₆H₄, M = Zr (3), Hf (4); R₁ = p? ^tBuC₆H₄, R₂ = Ph, M = Zr (5), Hf (6); R₁ = R₂ = p? ^tBuC₆H₄, M = Zr (7); R₁ = R₂ = PhCH₂, M = Zr (8)] have been synthesized and characterized. Zirconocenes all showed the same high catalytic activities in ethylene polymerization as complex Ph₂C(Cp)(Flu)ZrCl₂ (9). However, in the propylene polymerization, the catalytic activities decreased in the order 5 ≈ 9 > 7 > 8. Introduction of ^tBu decreased the activities, probably due to the bulk steric hindrance. The polypropylene produced by 5 and 7 with ^tBu substituent showed a higher molecular weight (Mη) than that produced by 9. The ¹³C NMR spectrum revealed the polymers from 7 and 8 to have shorter average syndiotactic block length than polymer produced by 9. It was noted that [mm] stereodefect of polypropylene by 8 could not be observed from ¹³C NMR, which showed that the benzyl on bridge carbon 8 prevented chain epimerization and enatiofacial misinsertion in polymerization. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Side‐chain conformations in the isomorphous polyfluorinated {4,4′‐bis[(2,2‐difluoroethoxy)methyl]‐2,2′‐bipyridine‐κ2N,N′}dichloridopalladium and ‐platinum complexes

The polyfluorinated title compounds, [M Cl₂(C₁₆H₁₆F₄N₂O₂)] or [4,4′‐(HCF₂CH₂OCH₂)₂‐2,2′‐bpy]M Cl₂ [M = Pd, ( 1 ), and M = Pt, ( 2 )], have –C(H_α)₂OC(H_β)₂CF₂H side chains with H‐atom donors at the α and β sites. The structures of ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) are isomorphous, with the nearly planar (bpy)M Cl₂ molecules stacked in columns. Within one column, π‐dimer pairs alternate between a π‐dimer pair reinforced with C—H…Cl hydrogen bonds (α,α) and a π‐dimer pair reinforced with C—H_β…F(—C) interactions (abbreviated as C—H_β…F—C,C—H_β…F—C). The compounds [4,4′‐(CF₃CH₂OCH₂)₂‐2,2′‐bpy]M Cl₂ [M = Pd, ( 3 ), and M = Pt, ( 4 )] have been reported to be isomorphous [Lu et al. (2012). J. Fluorine Chem. 137 , 54–56], yet with disorder in the fluorous regions. The molecules of ( 3 ) [or ( 4 )] also form similar stacks, but with alternating π‐dimer pairs between the (α,β; α,β) and (β,β) forms. Through (C—)H…Cl hydrogen‐bond interactions, one molecule of ( 1 ) [or ( 2 )] is expanded into an aggregate of two inversion‐related π‐dimer pairs, one pair in the (α,α) form and the other pair in the (C—H_β…F—C,C—H_β…F—C) form, with the plane normals making an interplanar angle of 58.24 (3)°. Due to the demands of maintaining a high coordination number around the metal‐bound Cl atoms in molecule ( 1 ) [or ( 2 )], the ponytails of molecule ( 1 ) [or ( 2 )] bend outward; in contrast, the ponytails of molecule ( 3 ) [or ( 4 )] bend inward.     

Aminosilylgermylenes: (E)-Digermene versus Germylene Crystallization [1]

The diaminosilylene tBuNCH₂CH₂NtBuSi: reacted with the diaminogermylenes RNCH₂CH₂NRGe: R = 2,6-Me₂C₆H₃, iPr, by silylene insertion into one of the Ge–N bonds to furnish the aminosilylgermylenes 8 , R = 2,6-Me₂C₆H₃, and 9 , R = iPr. The X-ray structure analyses of these compounds revealed that 8 remains monomeric in the crystal with weak Ge … Ge interactions to the germanium atom of a neighbouring germylene molecule, whereas 9 dimerizes to give the strongly twisted (E)-1,2-diamino-1,2-disilyldigermene (E)- 10 with a long Ge–Ge double bond of 246 pm and a large trans-bent angle of 47.3°.     

Efficient structural modification of electron-withdrawing substituents on Pt(II) complexes for red emitters: A theoretical study

In this study, the electronic structures and optical properties of a cyclometalated Pt(II) complex (M1) and a series of derivatives (M1–F, M1–CF₃, and M1–CN) with electron-withdrawing substituents (–F, –CF₃, and –CN) at the carbazole moiety were theoretically investigated by density functional theory and time-dependent density functional theory. The calculation results reveal that these Pt complexes display deep red phosphorescence emission above Λ = 640 nm. When the ³MLCT/π → π* to triplet metal-centered ³MC/d–d state decay mechanism is taken into consideration, the nonradiative decay rate constant (k_nr) decreased in the order M1 > M1–CF₃ > M1–F > M1–CN. The <T₁|H_SOC|S_m> and kr values of M1-F are similar with those of M1, however the Knr rate ofM1-F is larger than that of M1. M1–F is expected to have improved quantum yields. Moreover, through the analyses of the HOMO/LUMO level and triplet energy, it is found that the introduction of –F and –CN substituents in M1 results in efficient energy transfer from the host material 4,4′-N,N′-dicarbazole-biphenyl to these complexes. In view of the electroluminescent applications in organic light-emitting diodes, M1–F can serve as efficient deep-red guest materials with improved electron injection and transport ability.