Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Schwefels. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [O3SS(NPPh3)2] · CH3CN, [SO(NPPh3)2] und [SCl(NPMe3)2]Cl

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Sulfur. Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [O₃SS(NPPh₃)₂] · CH₃CN, [SO(NPPh₃)₂], and [SCl(NPMe₃)₂]Cl The title compounds have been prepared by the reaction of Me₃SiNPPh₃ with SO₂ and SOCl₂, respectively, and by the reaction of Me₃SiNPMe₃ with S₂Cl₂. They form colourless, moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [O₃SS((NPPh₃)₂)] · CH₃CN : Space group Pca2₁, Z = 4, structure solution with 4016 observed unique reflections, R = 0.050. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 1865.1, b = 1168.4, c = 1569.0 pm. The compound has a zwitterionic structure with a S? S bond length of 218.2 pm and bond lengths S? N of 161.2 and P? N of 160.1 pm. [SO(NPPh₃)₂] : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 2854 observed unique reflections, R = 0.113. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1173.1, b = 1585.6, c = 1619.2 pm, b? = 98.13°. The compound forms monomeric molecules, in which the positions of S and N atoms are disordered in two positions. The bond lengths are S? N 166 pm and P? N 163 pm in average. [SCl(NPMe₃)₂]Cl : Space group P1 , Z = 2, structure solution with 2416 observed unique reflections, R = 0.038. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 613.2, b = 1030.3, c = 1111.4 pm, α = 88.48°, b? = 88.01°, γ = 83.10°. The compound forms ions [SCl(NPMe₃)₂]⁺ and Cl^?. In the cation the sulfur atom is ?-tetrahedrally coordinated with a long S? Cl distance of 246.9 pm and bond lengths S? N of 155.3 pm and P? N of 164.3 pm in average.     

Reaktionen silylierter Phosphanimine mit Iodmonochlorid und Iodtrichlorid. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Me3SiNPMe3 · ICl], [Ph3PNCl · ICl] und [Me3PN(H)PMe3] [ICl2]2

Reactions of Silylated Phosphorane Imines with Iodine Monochloride and Iodine Trichloride. The Crystal Structures of [Me₃SiNPMe₃ · ICl], [Ph₃PNCl · ICl], and [Me₃PN(H)PMe₃][ICl₂]₂ The donor-acceptor complex [Me₃SiNPMe₃ · ICl] has been prepared from Me₃SiNPMe₃ and ICl in acetonitrile solution forming yellow-orange crystals. [Ph₃PNCl · ICl] can be prepared by the reaction of Me₃SiNPPh₃ with ICl₃ in dichloromethane solution forming pale yellow crystals. [Me₃PN(H)PMe₃][ICl₂]₂ is formed in a small amount by a slow reaction of Me₃SiNPMe₃ with ICl₃ in CCl₄ suspension in the presence of traces of moisture. All samples are characterized by IR spectroscopy and by X-ray structure analyses. [Me₃SiNPMe₃ · ICl] (1) : Space group Iba2, Z = 8, structure solution with 1 727 observed unique reflections, R = 0.051. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 1 510.7, b = 1 862.8, c = 988.9 pm. 1 has a molecular structure in which the N atom of the phosphorane imine is connected with the iodine atom of the ICl molecule in a linear arrangement N? I? Cl. Bond lengths N? I = 222.7 pm, I? Cl = 265.1 pm. [Ph₃PNCl · ICl] (2) : Space group Pna2₁, Z = 4, structure solution with 1 530 observed unique reflections, R = 0.030. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 1 522.8, b = 1 408.3, c = 865.8 pm. 2 has a molecular structure in which the N atom of the N chlorophosphorane imine is connected with the iodine atom of the ICl molecule in a linear arrangement. Bond lengths N? Cl = 174.4 pm, N? I = 229.5 pm, I? Cl = 251.2 pm. [Me₃PN(H)PMe₃][ICl₂]₂ (3) : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 1 989 observed unique reflections, R = 0.029. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1 223.1, b = 1 090.2, c = 1 482.8 pm, β = 112.21°. 3 consists of [Me₃PN(H)PMe₃]²⁺ ions and ICl₂^? anions. The PNP bond angle of the dication amounts to 134.4° with PN distances of 165.6 and 166.1 pm, approximately according to double bonds.     

Halogeno-Nitrosylkomplexe von Molybdän und Wolfram. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Na2(15-Krone-5)2(CH3CN)][MoCl4(NO)2] und [Na(15-Krone-5)]2[MoF4Cl(NO)]

Halogeno-Nitrosyl Complexes of Molybdenum and Tungsten. Crystal Structures of [Na₂(15-Crown-5)₂(CH₃CN)][MoCl₄(NO)₂] and [Na(15-Crown-5)]₂[MoF₄Cl(NO)] MoCl₂(NO)₂ and WCl₂(NO)₂, respectively, react with excess sodium fluoride in acetonitrile at room temperature and in the presence of 15-crown-5 to give crystalline mixtures, which consist of the title compounds, respectively of [Na(15-crown-5)]₂[WCl₄(NO)₂] and [Na(15-crown-5)]₂[WF₄Cl(NO)], and which can be separated by selection. The complexes are characterized by their i.r. spectra, the molybdenum compounds additionally by crystal structure determinations. [Na₂(15-crown-5)₂(CH₃CN)][MoCl₄(NO)₂]: Space group P2₁, Z = 2, 5415 independent unique reflexions, R = 0.039. Lattice dimensions at ?10°C: a = 984.3, b = 1231.1, c = 1483.0 pm, β = 105.67°. The compound consists of cations [Ne(l5-crown-5)(CH₃CN)]⁺, in which the sodium ion is surrounded by the five O-atoms of the crown ether and by the N-atom of the acetonitrile molecule, as well as of anions, which form an ion pair {Na(15-crown-5)[MoCl₄(NO)₂]}^?. In the in pairs the sodium ion is coordinated by the five oxygen atoms of the crown ether and by two chlorine atoms of the [MoCI₄(NO)₂]^2? unit. The nitrosyl ligands take the cis-position a t the molybdenum atom which is in a distorted octahedrally fashion. [Na(15-crown-5)]₂[MoF₄Cl(NO)]. Space group C2/c, Z = 4, 1933 independent unique reflexions, R = 0.078. Lattice dimensions at ?7O°C: D : 1.585.8, b = 1171.5, c = 1771.5 pm, β = 114.91°. The compound forms an ion triple, in which the sodium ions are linked to five oxygen atoms each of the crown ether molecules, and to two F-atoms of the [MoF₄Cl(NO)]^2? unit. The F-atom which is arranged in trans-position to the nitrosyl ligand coordinates with both sodium ions; thus an unusual T-shaped arrangement results for this F-atom. The sole terminal F-Atom and the Cl-atom are disordered in two positions.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Niob und Tantal. Die Kristallstrukturen von [NbCl4(NPiPr3)(CH3CN)], [NbCl3(NPiPr3)2], [TaCl4(NPiPr3)]2 und [TaCl3(NPiPr3)2]

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Niobium and Tantalum. Crystal Structures of [NbCl₄(NPⁱPr₃)(CH₃CN)], [NbCl₃(NPⁱPr₃)₂], [TaCl₄(NPⁱPr₃)]₂, and [TaCl₃(NPⁱPr₃)₂] The title compounds have been prepared from the pentachlorides of niobium and tantalum with the silylated phosphorane imine Me₃SiNPⁱPr₃. They are characterized by IR spectroscopy and crystal structure determinations. NbCl₄(NPⁱPr₃)(CH₃CN)] . Space group Pna2₁, Z = 4, 2102 observed unique reflections, R = 0.022. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1627.2, b = 876.3, c = 1335.3 pm. The compound forms monomeric molecules with the acetonitrile molecule in trans position to the phosphorane iminato group. This group shows a short NbN distance of 178.2 pm with a NbNP bond angle of 165.2°. [NbCl₃(NPⁱPr₃)₂] . Space group Cc, Z = 4, 2534 observed unique reflections, R = 0.046. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 1302.65, b = 1321.69, c = 1672.04 pm, β = 111.713°. The compound forms monomeric molecules with a distorted bipyramidal surrounding of the niobium atom and equatorially arranged phosphorane iminato groups. [TaCl₄(NPⁱPr₃)]₂ . Space group Pbca, Z = 4, 1537 observed unique reflections, R = 0.037. Lattice dimensions at ?40°C: a = 1420.6, b = 1483.9, c = 1622.0 pm. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules with dissimilarly long Ta₂Cl₂ bridges and equatorially arranged phosphorane iminato groups. [TaCl₃(NPⁱPr₃)₂] . Space group Cc, Z = 4, 5737 observed unique reflections, R = 0.039. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1303.9, b = 1327.2, c = 1682.1 pm, β = 111,92°. The compound is isotypical with the corresponding niobium compound.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Titan(IV) und Titan(III). Die Kristallstrukturen von [TiCl2(OMe)(NPPh3)]2, [TiBr2(NPPh3)]2 · 3 C7H8 sowie von [Ph3PNH2]Br · CH2Cl2

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Titanium(IV) and Titanium(III). The Crystal Structures of [TiCl₂(OMe)(NPPh₃)]₂, [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ · 3C₇H₈, and [Ph₃PNH₂]Br · CH₂Cl₂ TiCl₃(NPPh₃) reacts with a solution of methyllithium in diethyl ether in the presence of lithiummethylate forming yellow [TiCl₂(OMe)(NPPh₃)]₂. On reaction with benzyl magnesium bromide TiCl₃(NPPh₃) in diethyl ether is converted into green [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ under reduction and ligand exchange. [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ crystallizes from toluene with three molecules C₇H₈. [Ph₃PNH₂]Br · CH₂Cl₂ originates as a side product of this reaction. The products are characterized by their i.r. spectra and by crystal structure analyses. [TiCl₂(OMe)(NPPh₃)]₂ . Space group P1 , Z = 2, structure solution with 2909 independent reflections, R = 0.063. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 1005.1, b = 1044.5, c = 1068.6 pm, α = 66.98°, β = 89.35°, γ = 80.24°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules with μ₂-OMe bridges and five-fold coordinated titanium atoms. The (NPPh₃^?) ligand is terminally connected with a Ti = N distance of 174.8 pm and with a TiNP bond angle of 165.3°. [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ · 3 C₇H₈ . Space group P1 , Z = 2, structure solution with 5548 independent reflections, R = 0.053. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 983.3, b = 1162.7, c = 1376.5 pm, α = 100.53°, β = 110.30°, γ = 105.24°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules with μ₂-NPPh₃ bridges and tetrahedral coordination at the titanium atoms. With 195.9 pm the Ti–N bonds correspond with single bonds. The Ti …? Ti distance of 260.0 pm is exceptionally short. [Ph₃PNH₂]Br · CH₂Cl₂ . Space group P1 , Z = 1, structure solution with 3091 independent reflections, R = 0.049. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 909.4, b = 1004.4, c = 1158.5 pm, α = 108.09°, β = 94.67°, γ = 91.92°. The bromide ions are bonded to a one-dimensional infinite network via hydrogen bridge bonds of the cation and of the dichloromethane.     

Die Kristallstrukturen der Polytelluride [Ca(DMF)6]Te4, [Sr(15-Krone-5)2]Te4 · H2O, {[BaCl(18-Krone-6)(DMF)2]2[BaCl(18-Krone-6)(DMF) (H2O)]2(Te4)2} und [Ph3PNPPh3]2Te5 · 2 DMF

Crystal Structures of the Polytellurides [Ca(DMF)₆]Te₄, [Sr(15-Crown-5)₂]Te₄ · H₂O, {[BaCl(18-Crown-6)(DMF)₂]₂[BaCl(18-Crown-6)(DMF) (H₂O)]₂(Te₄)₂}, and [Ph₃PNPPh₃]₂Te₅ · 2 DMF The title compounds were formed by alkalimetal polytelluride solutions in dimethylformamide (DMF) in the presence of the corresponding counter ions as well as in the presence of 15-crown-5 or 18-crown-6. Single crystals were obtained upon using additional diethylether. [Ca(DMF)₆]Te₄: Space group C2/c, Z = 4, 1024 observed unique reflections, R = 0.055. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1776.1; b = 813.0 c = 2545.9pm; β = 102.90°. The compound consists of centrosymmetric [Ca(DMF)⁶]²⁺ ions, in which the calcium ions are octahedrally coordinated by the six oxygen atoms of the DMF molecules, and chain-like Te [Sr)15-crown-5)₂]Te₄ · H₂O: Space group C2/c, Z = 4, 3322 observed unique reflections, R = 0.058. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1450.5; b = 1407.3; c = 1660.9 pm; β = 110.22°. The compounds forms centrosymmetric cations [Sr(15-crown-5) ₂]²⁺, in which the Sr²⁺ ion is sandwich-like surrounded by the ten oxygen atoms of the crown ether molecules, and chain-like Te₄^2? ions, which are associated in the lattice forming polymeric chains. {[BaCl(18-crown-6)(DMF) ₂]₂[BaCl(18-crown-6)(DMF)· (H₂O)] ₂(Te₄)₂}: Space group P1 , Z = 1, 3189 observed unique reflections, R = 0.054. Lattice dimensions at 19°C: a = 986.1; b = 1052.8; c = 2696.4 pm; α = 89.34°; β = 88.68°; γ = 89.56°. The compound consists of chain-like Te ions without symmetry and of the two somewhat different cations [BaCl(18-crown-6)(DMF) ₂]₂²⁺, in which the Ba²⁺ ions dimerize via centroysmmetric rings. Along with the six oxygen atoms of the crown ether molecules and the oxygen atoms of the DMF molecules, the oxygen atoms of the DMF and water molecule, respectively, the Ba⁺ ions achieve coordination number ten. [Ph₃PNPPh₃]₂Te₅ · 2DMF: Space group Pc, Z = 2, 5971 observed unique reflections, R = 0.058. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 20°C: a = 1085.2; b = 1287.0; c = 2715.9 pm; β = 90.19°. The compounds consists of [Ph₃PNPPh₃]₊ ions, chain-like Te₅^2? ions, and incorporate DME molecules without bonding interaction. The ₅^2? ions are associate via polymeric chains in which left- and right handed individuals are alternating.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Antimons. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Sb2Cl5(NPMe3)2][SbCl6] · CH3CN und [SbCl(NPPh3)]2[SbCl6]2 · 6 CH3CN

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Antimony. The Crystal Structures of [Sb₂Cl₅(NPMe₃)₂][SbCl₆] · CH₃CN and [SbCl(NPPh₃)]₂[SbCl₆]₂ · 6 CH₃CN The title compounds are formed by reaction of antimony pentachloride in acetonitrile solution with the phosphorane iminato complexes SbCl₂(NPMe₃) and SbCl₂(NPPh₃), respectively, which themselves are synthesized by reaction of antimony trichloride with Me₃SiNPR₃ (R = Me, Ph). The complexionic compounds are characterized by ¹²¹Sb Mössbauer spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [Sb₂Cl₅(NPMe₃)₂][SbCl₆] · CH₃CN: Space group P4₁, Z = 4, 3 698 observed unique reflections, R = 0.022. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = b = 1 056.0(1), c = 2 709.6(2) pm. The structure consists of SbCl₆^? ions and cations [Sb₂Cl₅(NPMe₃)₂(CH₃CN)]⁺, in which one Sb^III atom and one Sb^V atom are bridged by the N atoms of the phosphorane iminato ligands. [SbCl(NPPh₃)]₂[SbCl₆]₂ · 6 CH₃CN: Space group P1 , Z = 2, 5 958 observed unique reflections, R = 0.033. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 989.4(11), b = 1 273(1), c = 1 396(1) pm, α = 78.33(7), β = 77.27(8)°, γ = 86.62(8)°. The structure consists of SbCl₆^? ions and centrosymmetric cations [SbCl(NPPh₃)(CH₃CN)₂]₂²⁺, in which the antimony atoms are bridged by the N atoms of the phosphorane iminato ligands.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Seltenerd-Komplexe [LaI2(THF)5]+I3−, [SmCl3(THF)4], [ErCl2(THF)5]+ [ErCl4(THF)2]−, [ErCl3(DME)2] und [Na(18-Krone-6)(THF)2]+ [YbBr4(THF)2]−

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of the Rare-Earth Complexes [LaI₂(THF)₅]⁺I₃^?, [SmCl₃(THF)₄], [ErCl₂(THF)₅]⁺ [ErCl₄(THF)₂]^?, [ErCl₃(DME)₂], and [Na(18-Crown-6)(THF)₂]⁺[YbBr₄(THF)₂]^? [LaI₂(THF)₅]⁺I₃^? ( 1 ) is obtained as red crystals from lanthanum powder and 1,2-diiodoethane in THF on exposure to light. Space group Pbcn, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at ?83°C: a = 1264.9, b = 2218.9, c = 1199.1 pm, R = 0.031. The lanthanum atom of the cation of 1 is coordinated with iodine atoms in the axial positions in a pentagonal-bipyramidal way. [SmCl₃(THF)₄] ( 2 ) originates as colourless crystals on heating SmCl₃ with excess THF in the presence of Me₃SiNPEt₃. Space group P2₁/c, Z = 8, lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 3092.7, b = 826.2, c = 1758.3 pm, β = 93.85°, R = 0.054. Just like the known sample that crystallizes within the space group F2dd, 2 forms monomeric molecules in which the samarium atom is coordinated with two chlorine atoms in the axial positions in a distorted pentagonal-bipyramidal way. [ErCl₂(THF)₅]⁺[ErCl₄(THF)₂]^? ( 3 ). Pale pink single crystals of 3 were prepared according to the described method by reaction of erbium powder with trimethylchlorosilane and methanol in THF. Space group C2/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1246.3, b = 1145.7, c = 2726.0 pm, β = 91.293°, R = 0.036. The erbium atom of the cation of 3 has a pentagonal-bipyramidal coordination with the chlorine atoms in the axial positions. Within the anion the THF molecules are in trans-arrangement of the octahedrally coordinated erbium atom. [ErC1₃(DME)₂] ( 4 ) originates as pink single crystals from ₃ with excess boiling 1,2-dimethoxyethane. Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1137.2, b = 886.5, c = 1561.1 pm, β = 104.746°, R = 0.032. 4 forms monomeric molecules in which the erbium atom has a pentagonal-bipyramidal surrounding with two chlorine atoms in the axial positions. [Na(18-Krone-6)(THF)₂]⁺ [YbBr₄(THF)₂]^? ( 5 ) is formed as by-product by the reaction of YbBr₃ with NaN(SiMe₃)₂ in THF in the presence-of 18-crown-6 forming colourless crystals. Space group P1 , Z = 1, lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 934.6, b = 988.9, c = 1208.0 pm, α = 73.82°, β = 72.98°, γ = 76.89°, R = 0.029. 5 contains isolated [YbBr₄(THF)₂]^?ions, in which the THF molecules are arranged in trans-position.     

Silylierte Phosphanimin-Komplexe von Chrom(II), Palladium(II) und Kupfer(II). Die Kristallstrukturen von [CrCl2(Me3SiNPMe3)2], [PdCl2(Me3SiNPEt3)2] und [CuCl2(Me3SiNPMe3)]2

Silylated Phosphaneimine Complexes of Chromium(II), Palladium(II), and Copper(II). The Crystal Structures of [CrCl₂(Me₃SiNPMe₃)₂], [PdCl₂(Me₃SiNPEt₃)₂], and [CuCl₂(Me₃SiNPMe₃)]₂ The title compounds have been prepared by the reaction of the silylated phosphaneimines Me₃SiNPR₃ (R = CH₃, C₂H₅) with CrCl₂(THF)₂, PdCl₂ and CuCl₂, respectively, in dichloromethane suspensions. All donor-acceptor complexes were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [ CrCl₂(Me₃SiNPMe₃ )₂]: Space group Pccn, Z = 4, structure determination with 2104 observed unique reflections, R = 0.045. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1326.3, b = 1562.5, c = 1171.5 pm. Within the monomeric molecular structure the chromium atom is planarly coordinated within the trans-configuration of the Cl atoms and the N atoms with distances of Cr? Cl = 235.94 pm and Cr? N = 211.7 pm. [ PdCl₂(Me₃SiNPEt₃)₂ ]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, structure determination with 2412 observed unique reflections, R = 0.031. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 917.3, b = 1390.2, c = 1161.7 pm, β = 95.80°. Within the monomeric molecular structure the palladium atom is planarly coordinated within the trans-configuration of the Cl atoms and the N atoms with distances of Pd? Cl = 222.9 pm and Pd? N = 209.5 pm. [ CuCl₂(Me₃SiNPMe₃)₂ ]: Space group Pbca, Z = 4, structure determination with 1861 observed unique reflections, R = 0.067. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1440.2, b = 1205.1, c = 1536.5 pm. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the Cu atoms are linked via almost symmetrical chloro-bridges with Cu? Cl distances of 231.4 pm. The distance Cu? N is 196.7 pm.     

Die Kristallstrukturen der Hexachlorometallate NH4[SbCl6], NH4[WCl6], [K(18‐Krone‐6)(CH2Cl2)]2[WCl6]·6CH2Cl2 und (PPh4)2[WCl6]·4CH3CN

Crystal Structures of the Hexachlorometalates NH₄[SbCl₆], NH₄[WCl₆], [K(18‐crown‐6)(CH₂Cl₂)]₂[WCl₆]·6CH₂Cl₂ and (PPh₄)₂[WCl₆]·4CH₃CN The crystal structures of the title compounds were determined by single crystal X‐ray methods. NH₄[SbCl₆] and NH₄[WCl₆] crystallize isotypically in the space group C2/c with four formula units per unit cell. The NH₄⁺ ions occupy a twofold crystallographic axis, whereas the metal atoms of the [MCl₆]^— ions occupy a centre of inversion. There exist weak interionic hydrogen bridges. [K(18‐crown‐6)(CH₂Cl₂)]₂[WCl₆]·6CH₂Cl₂ crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group R3¯/m with Z = 3. The compound forms centrosymmetric ion triples, in which the potassium ions are coordinated with a WCl₃ face each. In trans‐position to it the chlorine atom of a CH₂Cl₂ molecule is coordinated so that, together with the oxygen atoms of the crown ether, coordination number 10 is achieved. (PPh₄)₂[WCl₆]·4CH₃CN crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with Z = 4. This compound, too, forms centrosymmetric ion triples, in which in addition the acetonitrile molecules are connected with the [WCl₆]^2— ion via weak C—H···Cl contacts.     

Sterisch abgeschirmte Nitridokomplexe von Molybdän und Wolfram Die Kristallstrukturen von [MoN(NPh2)3] und [W4N4(NPh2)6(OnC4H9)2]

Stericly Shielded Nitrido Complexes of Molybdenum and Tungsten. The Crystal Structures of [MoN(NPh₂)₃] and [W₄N₄(NPh₂)₆(OⁿC₄H₉)₂] The reactions of MoNCl₃ and WNCl₃, respectively, with lithium diphenylamide in tetrahydrofurane produce the monomeric nitrido complexes MN(NPh₂)₃ with CN = 4 at the metal atoms. In the presence of lithium-n-butyl LiNPh₂ and WNCl₃ also form the tetrameric nitrido complex [W₄N₄(NPh₂)₆(OⁿC₄H₉)₂] which contains W^V and W^VI. The compounds are characterized by their i.r. spectra, by X-ray structural analysis, and, partially, by ¹H and ¹³C n.m.r. spectroscopy. MoN(NPh₂)₃: Space group P1 , Z = 2, 4060 observed independent reflexions, R = 0.031. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 956.2(4) pm, b = 1 015.9(2) pm, c = 1 598.1(3) pm; α = 79.06(2)°, β = 85.67(3)°, γ = 82.57(3)°. The compound forms monomeric molecules with Mo?N bond lengths of 163.4 pm and mean Mo? NPh₂ distances of 199.2 pm. [W₄N₄(NPh₂)₆(OⁿC₄H₉)₂]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, 1903 observed independent reflexions, R=0.039. Lattice parameters at 19°C: a = 1582.2(3) pm, b = 1182.4(2) pm, c = 2053.3(4) pm; β = 103.77(2)°. The compound forms centrosymmetric molecules, in which the central W–W dumb-bell (bond length 253.5 pm) is linked by the nitrido ligands of two WN₂(NPh₂)₂=units in a T shaped order of the N-atoms.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Titans. Die Kristallstrukturen von [TiCl2(NPPh3)2] und [TiCl3(NPMe2Ph)(CH3CN)]2

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Titanium. The Crystal Structures of [TiCl₂(NPPh₃)₂] and [TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph)(CH₃CN)]₂ [TiCl₂(NPPh₃)₂] has been prepared by the reaction of [TiCl₃(NPPh₃)] with excess Me₃SiNPPh₃ in a melt at 220°C, forming colourless crystals. [TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph)(CH₃CN)]₂ is formed as yellow, moisture sensitive crystals from acetontrile solutions of [TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph)]₂, which on its part has been obtained by the reaction of TiCl₄ with Me₃SiNPMe₂Ph. The complexes are characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [TiCl₂(NPPh₃)₂] . Space group Fdd2, Z = 8, structure refinement with 2875 observed unique reflections, R = 0.039. Lattice dimensions at 19°C: a = 2080.9, b = 3308.5, c = 973.6 pm. The compound forms monomeric molecules with bond lengths TiN of 179.0 pm and PN of 156.8 pm, which correspond with double bonds. The bond angle TiNP is 166.6°. [TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph)(CH₃CN)]₂ . Space group P1 , Z = 1, structure refinement with 2577 unique reflections, R = 0.039 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 856.6, b = 923.1, c = 1008.3 pm, α = 81.23°, β = 71.63°, γ = 81.41°. The compound forms centrosymmetric, dimeric molecules, in which the titanium atoms are linked via chloro bridges TiCl₂Ti with TiCl bond lengths of 243.9 and 270.3 pm. In trans-position to the longer TiCl bonds the nitrogen atoms of the phosphorane iminato groups are coordinated with bond lengths TiN of 173.9 pm and PN of 161.4 pm which again correspond with double bonds. The bond angle TiNP is 156.4°.     

Reaktionen von MoNCl3 und WNCl3 mit elementarem Fluor. Kristallstrukturen von [MoO2F2(THF)2] und [WF4(NCl)(CH3CN)]

Reactions of MoNCl₃ and WNCl₃ with Elemental Fluorine. Crystal Structures of [MoO₂F₂(THF)₂] and [WF₄(NCl)(CH₃CN)] The nitrido chlorides MoNCl₃ and WNCl₃ as well as WCl₄(NCl) react with elemental fluorine forming the N-chloro imido complexes MoF₄(NCl) and WF₄(NCl), which were characterized by IR spectroscopy. With tetrahydrofurane MoF₄(NCl) reacts to give [MoF₄(NCl)(THF)], which in THF solution slowly converts into [MoO₂F₂(THF)₂]. From WF₄(NCl) with acetonitrile the complex [WF₄(NCl)(CH₃CN)] is obtained. Both donor acceptor complexes were characterized by crystal structure determinations. [MoO₂F₂(THF)₂] : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, structure solution with 1823 unique reflections, R = 0.033 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?40°C: a = 636.2, b = 1119.5, c = 1625.2 pm; β = 93.92(1)º. The compound has a monomeric molecular structure with the fluorine atoms in trans-position to one another and with the oxygen atoms of the THF molecules in trans to the oxo ligands. [WF₄(NCl)(CH₃CN)] : Space group P2₁/m, Z = 2, structure solution with 1119 unique reflections, R = 0.038 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 511.7, b = 714.9, c = 1002.5 pm; β = 102.59(10)º. The compound has a monomeric molecular structure in which the nitrogen atom of the acetonitrile molecule coordinates in trans-position to the N-chloro imido group W?N? Cl. The structural parameters of this group are WN = 172.2 pm, NCl = 161.1 pm, WNCl = 178.6º.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Schwefels. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [SO(Cl)(NPPh3)], [SO2(Cl)(NPPh3)] und [SCl(NPPh3)2]Cl

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Sulfur. Synthesis and Crystal Structures of [SO(Cl)(NPPh₃)], [SO₂(Cl)(NPPh₃)], and [SCl(NPPh₃)₂]Cl The title compounds have been prepared by the reaction of Me₃SiNPPh₃ with SOCl₂, SO₂Cl₂, and SCl₂, respectively. They form colourless, moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [SO(Cl)(NPPh₃)]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, structure determination with 2 434 observed unique reflections, R = 0.047. Lattice dimensions at 19°C: a = 1 304.8, b = 996.5, c = 1 339.5 pm, β = 93.75°. The compound forms monomeric molecules with a remarkably long S? Cl bond of 234.2 pm and distances SN and PN of 154.6 and 161.6 pm, respectively, which agree with double bonds. [SO₂(Cl)(NPPh₃)]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, structure solution with 2 872 observed, unique reflections, R = 0.047. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 956.9, b = 1 909, c = 1 002.0 pm, β = 106.06°. The compound forms monomeric molecules with distances S? Cl of 207.1 pm, SN of 154.5 pm, and PN of 161.6 pm. [SCl(NPPh₃)₂]Cl: Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 5 224 observed, unique reflections, R = 0.042. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 1 108.6, b = 1 603.8, c = 1 840.5 pm, β = 99.98°. The compound forms ions [SCl(NPPh₃)₂]⁺ and Cl^?. In the cation the sulfur atom is φ-tetrahedrally coordinated with a long S? Cl distance of 248.5 pm and SN bond lengths of 154.5 and 156.0 pm.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Phosphaniminato-Komplexe [MCl2(NPPh3)]2 mit M = Al und Ga, [SbCl2(NPMe3)(DMF)]2 sowie des Phosphanimin-Komplexes [Ph3PNH · BF3] · THF

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of the Phosphorane Iminato Complexes [MCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂ with M = Al and Ga, [SbCl₂(NPMe₃)(DMF)]₂, and of the Phosphorane Imine Complex [Ph₃PNH · BF₃] · THF The phosphorane iminato complexes [MCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂ with M = Al and Ga and [SbCl₂(NPMe₃)(DMF)]₂ are formed as colourless crystals by reactions of the anhydrous trichlorides MCl₃ (M = Al, Ga, Sb) with the corresponding silylated phosphorane imines Me₃SiNPR₃ in acetonitrile and in dimethyl formamide, respectively. The phosphorane imine derivative [Ph₃PNH · BF₃] · THF is formed from Me₃SiNPPh₃ and boron trifluoride etherate in boiling tetrahydrofuran. The compounds are characterized by their i. r. spectra and by crystal structure analyses. [AlCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂ : Space group P1 , Z = 1, structure solution with 1 585 observed unique reflections, R = 0.061. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 917.6, b = 1 053.5, c = 1 145.2 pm, α = 111.72°, β = 100.80°, γ = 109.95°. [GaCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂ : Space group P1 , Z = 1, structure solution with 2 586 observed unique reflections, R = 0.066. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 917.5, b = 1 058.3, c = 1 153.7 pm, α = 105.52°, β = 107.75°, γ = 109.88°. In both compounds the metal atoms are linked to planar M₂N₂ four-membered rings via the N-atoms of the phosphorane iminato groups. [SbCl₂(NPMe₃)(DMF)]₂ : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, structure solution with 3 805 observed unique reflections, R = 0.038. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1 913.0, b = 726.8, c = 2 040.7 pm, β = 113.62°. The unit cell contains two symmetry independent dimeric molecules, in which the antimony atoms are centrosymmetricly μ₂ linked via the N-atoms of the phosphorane iminato groups. Along with the oxygen atom of the dimethyl formamide molecule the Sb atoms achieve a ψ-octahedral environment. [Ph₃PNH · BF₃] · THF : Space group C2/c, Z = 8, structure solution with 2 048 observed unique reflections, R = 0.058. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 2 460.4, b = 869.2, c = 1 978.0 pm, β = 116.35°.     

Phosphanimin- und Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Magnesium. Die Kristallstrukturen von [MgBr1,25I0,75(Me3SiNPMe3)(OEt2)], [MgI2(Me3SiNPMe3)2], [Mg2I2(Me3SiNPMe2CH2)Me3SiNPMe2CH2CH(Me)O)(OEt2)] und [MgBr(NPMe3)]4·C7H8

Phosphaneimine and Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Magnesium. The Crystal Structures of [MgBr_1,25I_0,75(Me₃SiNPMe₃)(OEt₂)], [MgI₂(Me₃SiNPMe₃)₂], [Mg₂I₂(Me₃SiNPMe₂CH₂)(Me₃SiNPMe₂CH₂CH(Me)O)(OEt₂)], and [MgBr(NPMe₃)]₄ · C₇H₈ By reactions of the silylated phosphaneimine Me₃SiNPMe₃ with the Grignard reagents EtMgBr and MeMgI, respectively, the carbanionic phosphoraneiminato derivatives [XMg(CH₂PMe₂NSiMe₃)]_n (X ? Br, I) can be isolated as main products. The by-products of these reactions, [MgBr_1.25I_0.75(Me₃SiNPMe₃)(OEt₂)], [MgI₂(Me₃SiNPMe₃)₂] and [Mg₂I₂(CH₂PMe₂NSiMe₃)(O(Me)CHCH₂PMe₂NSiMe₃)(OEt₂)] were identified by crystal structure determinations. The phosphoraneiminato complex [MgBr(NPMe₃)]₄ · C₇H₈ with hetero cubane structure is formed by a metathesis reaction of [ZnBr(NPMe₃)]₄ with RMgBr (R ? Ph. Mes).     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Mangan(II) und Nickel(II) mit Heterocubanstruktur. Die Kristallstrukturen von [MCl(NPEt3)]4 mit M = Mn und Ni

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Manganese(II) and Nickel(II) with Heterocubane Structure. Crystal Structures of [MCl(NPEt₃)]₄ with M = Mn and Ni The phosphoraneiminato complexes [MCl(NPEt₃)]₄ with M = manganese and nickel as well as [MnBr(NPEt₃)]₄ are formed from the anhydrous halides MX₂ and excess phosphoraneimine Me₃SiNPEt₃ by fusion reaction. They form paramagnetic, moisture-sensitive, orange (M = Mn) and turquoisegreen (M = Ni) crystals, respectively, which are characterized by i.r. spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [MnCl(NPEt₃)]₄ ( 1 ): Space group C2/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 3 591 unique reflections, (2 811 > 2σ(I)) R = 0.036. Lattice dimensions at -50°C: a = 2104.3, b = 1100.6, c = 1966.5 pm, β = 115.87°. [NiCl(NPEt₃)]₄ ( 2 ): Space group C2/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 2 711 unique reflections, (1611 > 2σ(I)) R = 0.056. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 2051.6, b = 1099.2, c = 1954.6 pm, β = 115.80°. 1 and 2 are isostructural with one another. They form heterocubane structures in which the metal atoms are linked via μ₃-N-bridges of the phosphoraneiminato groups with M₄N₄ bridge-type bond angles close to 90°.     

Oxo-Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Molybdän und Wolfram. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Mo(O)2(NPPh3)2] und [WO(NPPh3)3]2[W6O19]

Oxo-phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Molybdenum and Tungsten. Crystal Structures of [Mo(O)₂(NPPh₃)₂] and [WO(NPPh₃)₃]₂[W₆O₁₉] The dioxo-phosphoraneiminato complexes [Mo(O)₂(NPPh₃)₂] ( 1 ) and [W(O)₂(NPPh₃)₂] ( 2 ) originate from hydrolysis of the nitrido complexes [MN(NPPh₃)₃] (M = Mo, W). They form colourless crystals, which are characterized by IR and NMR spectroscopy as well as by mass spectrometry. According to the crystal structure analysis of 1 (space group Fdd2, Z = 8; lattice dimensions at –83 °C: a = 1953.3(1), b = 3275.8(3), c = 953.4(1) pm) there are monomeric molecules with tetrahedrally coordinated molybdenum atoms. The distances MoO of 171.2 pm and MoN of 185.9 pm correspond to double bonds. In dichloromethane solution 2 undergoes further hydrolysis with colourless crystals of [WO(NPPh₃)₃]₂[W₆O₁₉] ( 3 ) originating, which are characterized crystallographically (space group Pbcn, Z = 4; lattice dimensions at –50 °C: a = 3225.1(6), b = 1803.6(3), c = 1811.9(3) pm). 3 consists of cations [WO(NPPh₃)₃]⁺ with tetrahedrally coordinated tungsten atoms and of the known [W₆O₁₉]^2– anions. The tungsten atoms of the cations show distances WO of 171.8 pm and WN of 182 pm which correspond to double bonds as in 1 .     

Phosphanimin- und Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Eisen. Die Kristallstrukturen von [FeCl3(Me3SiNPEt3)], [FeCl2(Me3SiNPEt3)]2, [FeCl2(NPEt3)]2 und [Fe(O2C?CH3)2(NPEt3)]2

Phosphanimine and Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Iron. The Crystal Structures of [FeCl₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)], [FeCl₂(Me₃SiNPEt₃)]₂, [FeCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂, and [Fe(O₂C? CH₃)₂(NPEt₃)]₂ The phosphanimine complexes [FeCl₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)] (red-orange) and [FeCl₂(Me₃SiNPEt₃)]₂ (colourless) have been prepared by reactions of Me₃SiNPEt₃ with FeCl₃ and FeCl₂, respectively, in CH₂Cl₂ suspensions. Thermal decomposition of these donor-acceptor complexes in boiling toluene leads to the phosphoraneiminato complex [FeCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂ (black), whereas [Fe(O₂C? CH₃)₂(NPEt₃)]₂ (brown) is formed from iron(II) acetate and Me₃SiNPEt₃ in boiling acetonitrile. The complexes are characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [FeCl₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)] (1) : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 8, structure determination with 4 673 unique reflections, R = 0.033. Lattice dimensions at ?15°C: a = 1 607.8, b = 1 602.0, c = 1 417.2 pm, β = 106.56°. 1 forms monomeric molecules with tetrahedrally coordinated iron atoms. Bond lengths in average: Fe? N = 196.9 pm, Fe? Cl = 219.7 pm. [FeCl₂(Me₃SiNPEt₃)]₂ (2) : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure determination with 4 992 unique reflections, R = 0.048. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 1 457.9, b = 1 685.4, c = 1 507.3 pm, β = 116.74°. 2 forms dimeric molecules, which are associated by chloro bridges. The iron atoms are tetrahedrally coordinated with trans positions of the phosphanimine ligands. Both lengths in average: Fe? N = 202.2 pm, Fe? Cl_terminal = 224.7 pm, Fe? Cl bridge = 241.0 pm. [FeCl₂(NPEt₃)]2 (3): Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, structure determination with 2763 unique reflections, R = 0.039. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 799.1, b = 1009.0, c = 1441.9 pm, β = 93.45°. 3 forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the tetrahedrally coordinated iron atoms are associated by the nitrogen atoms of the phosphoraneiminato ligands. Bond lengths in average: Fe? N = 191.4 pm, Fe? Cl = 222.7 pm. [Fe(O₂C? CH₃)₂(NPEt₃]2 (4): Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, structure determination with 3005 observed unique reflections, R = 0.034. Lattice dimensions at -65°C: a = 886.4, b = 1444.6 pm, β = 90.60°. 4 forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the octahedrally coordinated iron atoms are associated by the nitrogen atoms of the phosphoraneiminato ligands with bond lengths Fe? N of 191.9 and 195.0 pm. The acetate groups are coordinated in a chelating fashion.     

Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe von Bismut(III). Die Kristallstrukturen von [BiF2(NPEt3)(HNPEt3)]2 und [Bi2I(NPPh3)4]I3

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Bismuth(III). Crystal Structures of [BiF₂(NPEt₃)(HNPEt₃)]₂ and [Bi₂I(NPPh₃)₄]I₃ [BiF₂(NPEt₃)(HNPEt₃)]₂ ( 1 ) has been obtained by the reaction of BiF₃ with Me₃SiNPEt₃ at 100 °C and subsequent extraction with 1,2‐dimethoxyethane in the presence of traces of water forming pale‐yellow, moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by a crystal structure determination. Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –83 °C: a = 2105.0, b = 1195.8, c = 728.2 pm, β = 92.55°. 1  forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the Bi atoms are linked via Bi–N bonds of varying length (213.9 and 240.1 pm) of the NPEt₃^– groups to form a Bi₂N₂ four‐membered ring. The longer one of the two Bi–N bonds is trans to one terminal F atom. [Bi₂I(NPPh₃)₄]I₃ ( 2 ) has been obtained by the reaction of bismuth with N‐iodine triphenylphosphaneimine in dichloromethane forming red crystals. Crystal structure determination of 2 · 2.5 CH₂Cl₂: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –50 °C: a = 1542.6, b = 2409.1, c = 2173.5 pm, β = 105.82°. In 2 the Bi atoms are linked via two N atoms of two NPPh₃^– groups to form a non‐planar Bi₂N₂ four‐membered ring with a fold angle of 27° along the N…N connection line. The two remaining NPPh₃^– groups are terminally connected and bent in the same direction. The iodide ion caps the two Bi atoms so that a [Bi₂I(NPPh₃)₄]⁺ cation is formed.