Synthesis,Structure, and Properties of LiNb6Cl15

Black single crystals of LiNb₆Cl₁₅ were obtained from reactions of Nb powder, NbCl₅ and LiCl in sealed niobium tubes at 850°C. The heavy atom structure of LiNb₆Cl₁₅ (Ia3 d (no. 230), Z = 16, a = 2055.5(2) pm at 100 K, R(F) = 0.028, R(F²) = 0.053) is isotypic with the structure of Ta₆Cl₁₅. The [Nb₆Cl₁₂]²⁺ clusters in the structure are three-dimensionally interconnected via three additional Cl^a?a. These bridge all vertices of niobium clusters, consistent with [Nb₆Cl₁₂ⁱCl]^? (the Nb? Cl^a–a? Nb angles are 140°). At low temperatures the lithium ions are disordered over one-third of sites (48 f), occupying cavities inside of two distorted corner-sharing tetrahedra of chloride. These positions for lithium represent the narrowest sections of infinite channels in the structure built up by chloride. An increased lithium ion mobility is obtained above 170 K by ⁷Li-NMR measurements.     

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.     

Neubestimmung der Kristallstruktur von NbOCl3

NbOCl₃ was obtained from a reaction of NbCl₅ and Nb₂O₅ at 260?C. Contrary to the literature data, NbOCl₃ crystallizes in the non‐centrosymmetric space group P&4macr;2₁m as determined by single‐crystal and powder X‐ray diffraction data (crystal: a = b = 1089.59(6) pm, c = 394.79(2) pm, Z = 4, R₁ = 0.0229, wR₂ = 0.0459, powder: a = b = 1086.36(6) pm, c = 393.65(2) pm). The niobium atoms are surrounded by distorted octahedra built of four chlorine atoms and two oxygen atoms in trans positions. Two such octahedra are edge‐bridged through shared chlorine atoms, forming dimers. These units are linked to each other by apical oxygen atoms forming one‐dimensional Nb₂Cl₆O₂ chains parallel [001]. Contrary to the literature data two different Nb‐O distances are obtained.     

Caesiumchromhalogenide Cs3CrCl6, Cs3Cr2Cl9 und Cs3CrBr6 – Darstellung,Eigenschaften, Kristallstruktur

Cesium Chromium Halides Cs₃CrCl₆, Cs₃Cr₂Cl₉, and Cs₃CrBr₆ – Preparation, Properties, Crystal Structure The crystal structures of Cs₃CrCl₆ and Cs₃Cr₂Cl₉ were determined and redetermined by X‐ray single‐crystal studies (space group Pnnm, Z = 6, a = 1115.6(2) pm, b = 2291.3(5) pm, c = 743.8(1) pm, R_f = 7.73%, 1025 unique reflections with I > 2σ(I) (Cs₃CrCl₆); P6₃/mmc, Z = 2, a = 721.7(2) pm und c = 1791.0(1) pm; R_f = 2.06%, 395 unique reflections with I > 2.5σ(I) (Cs₃Cr₂Cl₉). The structure of Cs₃CrCl₆ consists of two different isolated CrCl₆ octahedra and five crystallographic different Cs⁺ ions. The CrCl₆ octahedra form ropes in the direction [001]. Because of orientational disordering of the Cr(1)Cl₆ octahedra and the an only half‐occupation of some cesium and chlorine sites Cs₃CrCl₆ is strongly disordered in direction of the (020) plane. The ionic conductivity of Cs₃CrCl₆, which was expected owing to the great disorder, however, is with 7.3 × 10^–5 Ω^–1 cm^–1 at 740 K relatively small. The compound Cs₃CrBr₆, which was firstly prepared by quenching stoichiometric amounts of CsBr and CrBr₃ from 833 K, is metastable at ambient temperature. It is probably isostructural to Cs₃CrCl₆ as shown by X‐ray powder photographs.     

Struktur und elektrochemische Untersuchung von Nb3Cl8

Structure and Electrochemical Study of Nb₃Cl₈ The compound Nb₃Cl₈ was synthesized from NbCl₅ and niobium metal in a sealed quartz ampoule at 700 °C. Single crystals, obtained from LiCl melt were used for X‐ray structure determination (space group P 3 m1, Z = 2, lattice parameters a = b = 672.95(7) pm, c = 1223.2(2) pm (at 100 K), R1 = 0.029, wR2 = 0.064 for all independent reflections). Electrical resistivity measurements are reported. Electrochemical intercalation of lithium into the structure of Nb₃Cl₈ was studied.     

Darstellung der Dichlormethyleniminium-Salze Cl2CNClH+ MF6− und Cl2CNClCH3+ MF6− (M = As,Sb) und Kristallstruktur von Dichlormethyleniminiumhexachloroantimonat Cl2CNH2+SbCl6−

Synthesis of the Dichloromethyleneiminium Salts Cl₂C?NClH⁺MF₆^? and Cl₂C?NClCH₃⁺ MF₆^? (M = As, Sb) and Crystal Structure of Dichloromethyleneiminium-hyxachloroantimonate Cl₂C?NH₂⁺SbCl₆^? The N-chloro-dichloromethyleneiminium salts Cl₂C=NCIH⁺MF₆^? (M = As, Sb) are prepared by protonationof trichloromethyleneimine in the superacide system HF/MF5 at 195 K. The synthesis of the N-chloro-N-methyl-dichloromethyleneiminium salts Cl₂C?NClCH₃⁺MF₆^? (M = As, Sb) is proceeded by methylation of perchloromethylenimine by CH₃OSO⁺MF₆^? in SO₂ also at low temperature. All salts are characterized by vibrational and NMR spectra. The dichloromethyleneiminiumhexachloroantimonate crystallizes in the space group P2₁/c with a = 971.3(4)pm, b = 1134.0(4)pm, c = 2154.2(7)pm β = 102.04(3)° and Z = 8.     

Pr8Cl7B7: preparation, structure, bonding, properties

Pr₈Cl₇B₇ is prepared from stoichiometric mixtures of PrCl₃3, Pr and B at 1220 K in closed Ta capsules. Pr₈Cl₇B₇ forms golden coloured needles sensitive to moist air. It crystallizes in the space group P1 with a = 773.1(2) pm, b = 903.0(2) pm, c = 1419.4(3) pm, a = 81.55(3)°, β = 82.18(3)°, and γ = 64.76(3)°. In the crystal structure Pr₆ trigonal prisms are condensed to double chains which run parallel [100]. Some of the prisms and rectangular prism faces are centered by boron atoms which leads to B₃, B₆, B₈ rings, and B₂ dumbbells condensed into ribbons. These Pr₈B₇ strands are surrounded and held together by the Cl atoms. Pr₈Cl₇B₇ is a metallic conductor and shows Curie Weiss behavior with μ_eff = 3.48 μ_B. According to extended Hückel calculations, the distribution of valence electrons is best described by a formulation Pr₈¹⁸⁺Cl₇⁷⁻B₇¹¹⁻. Bonding within the boron ribbons is thus nearly optimal, while the average 4f² 5d^3/4 configuration of Pr accounts for both the observed magnetic moment and metallic conductivity.     

Low-temperature crystal growth of Cs2LiLuCl6-II and Cs2KScCl6 under reducing conditions and their structural refinement

Cs₂LiLuCl₆ (form II, metastable at room temperature) and Cs₂KScCl₆ were obtained as single crystals from reaction of CsLu₂Cl₇: Li = 1:1 and Cs₃Sc₂Cl₉: K = 1:2 in arc-welded tantalum tubes at 500°C. They crystallize with the cubic face-centered K₂NaAlF₆-type structure (elpasolite, Fm3m, Z = 4) with a = 1040.9 pm, x(Cl) = 0.2483(4) [Cs₂LiLuCl₆-II] and a = 1087.3(3) pm, x(Cl) = 0.2263(6) [Cs₂KScCl₆].     

Sr5[NbN4]N ‐ A Nitridoniobate(V) Nitride Containing Isolated [NbN4]7‐ Tetrahedra and Octahedral Chains 1(Sr4Sr2/2N7+)

Sr₅[NbN₄]N (transparent, red single crystals) was synthesized by reaction of Sr2N with Nb under nitrogen at ambient pressure and 1223 K. The crystal structure was solved and refined in the space group Pbcm (no. 57), Z = 4, with lattice constants a = 646.6(3) pm, b = 1792.5(9) pm, c = 729.8(4) pm, and R = 0.019, wR² = 0.034. The crystal structure contains both isolated tetrahedra [NbN₄]^7‐ as well as chains of corner sharing octahedra 1(Sr₄Sr_2/2N⁷⁺). Strontium is irregularly coordinated by nitrogen (CN = 4 ‐ 6, Sr‐N: 252.3(4) ‐ 340.8(3) pm); nitrogen is located in a distorted octahedral environment by strontium and niobium (Nb‐N: 194.5(4) ‐ 199.2(2) pm). By formal reduction of the structural building units to their centers a close structural relationship to both the NiAs and the CaSi type structure is evident.     

Oxidative Addition von N‐Chlortriphenylphosphanimin an Phosphortrichlorid und Antimontrichlorid. Kristallstrukturen von (Cl3PNPPh3)2[PCl6][ClHCl],[SbCl4(HNPPh3)2][SbCl6] und [Sb(NPPh3)4][SbCl6]

Oxidative Addition of N‐chlorotriphenylphosphoraneimine onto Phosphorus(III) Chloride and Antimony(III) Chloride. Crystal Structures of (Cl₃PNPPh₃)₂[PCl₆][ClHCl], [SbCl₄(HNPPh₃)₂][SbCl₆], and [Sb(NPPh₃)₄][SbCl₆] Phosphorus(III) chloride reacts with N‐chlorotriphenylphosphoraneimine, ClNPPh₃, in CH₂Cl₂ solution strongly exothermically via oxidative addition to give (Cl₃PNPPh₃)₂[PCl₆][ClHCl] ( 1 ). As a by‐product, Ph₃PNP(O)Cl₂ can be obtained, which is formed from PCl₃ and ClNPPh₃ in the presence of POCl₃. In contrast to these results, antimony(III) chloride reacts with ClNPPh₃ in CH₂Cl₂ solution to give a mixture of the phosphoraneimine complex [SbCl₄(HNPPh₃)₂][SbCl₆] ( 2 ) and the phosphoraneiminato complex [Sb(NPPh₃)₄][SbCl₆] ( 3 ). The complexes 1 ‐ 3 were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by single crystal X‐ray determinations. 1 : Space group C2/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 3282.0(2), b = 798.7(1), c = 1926.1(2) pm, β = 107.96(1)°, R₁ = 0.0302. 1 contains [Cl₃PNPPh₃]⁺ cations with PN bond lengths of 152.5(2) and 160.9(2) pm, and a PNP bond angle of 140.5(1)°. 2 ·CH₂Cl₂: Space group , Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1031.2(1), b = 1448.3(2), c = 1811,4(2) pm, α = 70.96(1)°, β = 87.67(1)°, γ = 75.37(1)°, R₁ = 0.0713. 2 ·CH₂Cl₂ contains cations [SbCl₄(HNPPh₃)₂]⁺ with octahedrally coordinated Sb atom and the HNPPh₃ ligand molecules being in trans‐position. Sb–N bond lengths are 207.6(6) and 209.3(6) pm, PN bond lengths 162.3(7) and 160.8(7), which approximately corresponds with double bonds. 3 ·0.5CH₂Cl₂: Space group P4/n, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = b = 1678.8(1), c = 1244.3(1) pm, R₁ = 0.0618. 3 ·0.5CH₂Cl₂ contains [Sb(NPPh₃)₄]⁺ cations with tetrahedrally coordinated Sb atom and short Sb–N bond lengths of 193.7(6) pm. The PN distances of the phosphoraneiminato ligands, (NPPh₃)^? with 156.5(6) pm, correspond with double bonds, the SbNP bond angles are 130.6(3)°.     

Zur Thermochemie und Struktur von Berylliumchlorid

Thermochemistry and Structure of Beryllium Chloride BeCl₂ is dimorphous, with a transition point at 405°C. The transition enthalpy and transition entropy have been determined by solution calorimetry: Δ_UH° = 2.9 kJmol^?1 and Δ_US° = 9.7 JK^?1mol^?1. The previously known SiS₂-type structure of BeCl₂ is that of the high temperature phase. The structure of the phase stable at room temperature has been determined from single crystal data. a = 1 062.4(6) pm, c = 1 804(2) pm, I4₁/acd, Z = 32, R = 0.038 (Mg(NH₂)₂-type). The structure consists of P₄O₁₀-like [Be₄Cl₆Cl_4/2]-units, connected by their terminal anions.     

Reactions of Chalcogen Oxide Chlorides EOCl2 (E = S,Se) with Group 5 Metal Chlorides

The tantalum derivative TaCl₅(SOCl₂), thermally unstable above 290 K, was prepared from Ta₂Cl₁₀ and SOCl₂ and studied by X‐ray crystallography at 180 K. Tantalum atom is octahedrally coordinated by five chlorides at Ta–Cl distances comprised between 2.32 and 2.36 Å and by the oxygen atom of SOCl₂ at the Ta–O distance of 2.34 Å. No evidence for the existence of an analogous compound of niobium(V) has been obtained. The halides of Group 5, M₂Cl₁₀, M = Nb, Ta, react with SeOCl₂ to give the solid adducts MCl₅(SeOCl₂) stable at room temperature. The reaction of NbCl₅(SeOCl₂) with SOCl₂ affords [SeCl₃][NbCl₆] which contains trigonal‐pyramidal (SeCl₃)⁺ cations with Se–Cl distances of 2.13–2.16 Å and octahedral [NbCl₆]^– anions (Nb–Cl: 2.27–2.45 Å). A distorted octahedral coordination around the selenium atom is achieved by additional interactions [Se…Cl, 2.81–2.98 Å] between selenium and the [NbCl₆]^– anion.     

Synthesis,structures and luminescence of two new Europium(II) Silicate-Chlorides,Eu2SiO3Cl2 and Eu5SiO4Cl6

Eu₂SiO₃Cl₂ and Eu₅SiO₄Cl₆ were prepared by reaction of EuCl₂ with EuSiO₃ and Eu₂SiO₄, respectively, Sr₂SiO₃Cl₂: Eu²⁺ from mixtures of SrCO₃, Eu₂O₃, SrCl₂ · 6H₂O and SiO₂ under reducing conditions. The crystal structures of Eu₂SiO₃Cl₂ [a = 1118.7(5), c = 952.6(1) pm, tetragonal, I4/m, Z = 8, R = 3.3, R_w = 3.0%] and Eu₅SiO₄Cl₆ [a = 900.4(1), b = 1401.7(2), c = 1112.3(2) pm, β = 103.51(1)°, monoclinic, C2/c, Z = 4, R = 3.6, R_w = 2.6%] were determined from four-circle diffractometer data and compared with related compounds. The luminescence properties were investigated at 300 K and at 4.2 K; all compounds show intense bluish-green photoluminescence. Sr₂SiO₃Cl₂:Eu²⁺ shows thermoluminescence.     

Ca3Cl2CBN,eine Verbindung mit dem neuen Anion CBN4−

Ca₃Cl₂CBN, a Compound with the New CBN^4? Unit The new compound Ca₃Cl₂CBN was obtained from the reaction of Ca and CaCl₂ with CaCN₂, B and C or with BN and C, in sealed tantalum containers at 900°C. The crystal structure is related with the structure of Ca₃Cl₂C₃ whereas the C₃^4? units (C_2v symmetry) are substituted by isoelectronic CBN^4? anions (C_s symmetry): Ca₃Cl₂CBN, Pnma, a = 1 386.7(9) pm, b = 384.7(3) pm, c = 1 124.7(6) pm, Z = 4; R = 0.055, R_w = 0.036 for 380 independent intensities. The CBN^4? units are located between layers of Ca²⁺ that are interconnected by Cl^?. The bond angle (C? B? N) is 176° and bond distances are d_{C? B} = 144 pm and d_{B? N} = 138 pm, respectively.     

Die Clusterazide M2[Nb6Cl12(N3)6]·(H2O)4—x (M = Ca,Sr, Ba)

The Cluster Azides M₂[Nb₆Cl₁₂(N₃)₆]·(H₂O)_4—x (M = Ca, Sr, Ba) The isotypic cluster compounds M₂[Nb₆Cl₁₂(N₃)₆] · (H₂O)_4—x (M = Ca (1) , M = Sr (2) and M = Ba (3) ) have been synthesized by the reaction of an aequeous solution of Nb₆Cl₁₄ with M(N₃)₂. 1 , 2 and 3 crystallize in the space group Fd3¯ (No. 227) with the lattice constants a = 1990.03(23), 2015.60(12) and 2043, 64(11) pm, respectively. All compounds contain isolated 16e— clusters whose terminal positions are all occupied by orientationally disordered azide ligands.     

Quaternäre Chloride des zweiwertigen Europiums mit dreiwertigen Übergangsmetallen: Synthese und Kristallstruktur von Na6Eu3M4Cl24 (M = Ti,V, Cr)

Quaternary Chlorides of Divalent Europium and Trivalent Transition Metal Ions: Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Na₆Eu₃M₄Cl₂₄ (M = Ti, V, Cr) The reaction of EuCl₂, NaCl and MCl₃ (M = Ti, V, Cr) yields the chlorides Na₆Eu₃M₄Cl₂₄. According to X‐ray single crystal investigations, their crystal structure is a variant of the monoclinic cryolite‐type structure. One crystallographic site is occupied by Na1 and Eu simultaneously. For charge compensation the Na2 site is not fully occupied. In Na₆Eu₃Ti₄Cl₂₄ (P2₁/n, Z = 1/2, a = 663.8(1) pm, b = 718.3(1) pm, c = 953.3(2) pm, β = 91.55(2)°, R_all = 0.0314), Na₆Eu₃V₄Cl₂₄ (P2₁/n, Z = 1/2, a = 660.4(1) pm, b = 715.8(1) pm, c = 946.5(2) pm, β = 91.41(2)°, R_all = 0.0313) and Na₆Eu₃Cr₄Cl₂₄ (P2₁/n, Z = 1/2, a = 654.8(1) pm, b = 706.5(1) pm, c = 945.4(2) pm, β = 91.07(2)°, R_all = 0.0368) the ratio of Na1 : Eu amounts to 5 : 3. The colours of the compounds, orange yellow for M = Ti, orange red for M = V and dark red for M = Cr, indicate electronic interactions between Eu²⁺ and M³⁺.     

Die Kristallstrukturen der Dicaesium-Dodekahalogeno-closo-Dodekaborate Cs2[B12X12] (X = Cl,Br, I) und ihrer Hydrate

The Crystal Structures of the Dicesium Dodecahalogeno-closo-Dodecaborates Cs₂[B₁₂X₁₂] (X = Cl, Br, I) and their Hydrates The perhalogenated derivatives Cs₂[B₁₂X₁₂] (X = Cl - I) have been synthesized by reaction of Cs₂[B₁₂H₁₂] with the respective elemental halogens (Cl₂, Br₂ and I₂). Upon recrystallization from aqueous solution colourless, face-rich single crystals of the dihydrates (Cs₂[B₁₂X₁₂] · 2 H₂O) are obtained first which can be dehydrated topotactically via the monohydrates (Cs₂[B₁₂X₁₂] · H₂O) leaving to the solvent-free compounds (Cs₂[B₁₂X₁₂]) behind without loss of their crystallinity. The ionic cesium salts were characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. All three halogenoborates are isostructural and they crystallize at room temperature in the trigonal space group (Cs₂[B₁₂Cl₁₂]: a = 959.67(3) pm, c = 4564.2(2) pm; Cs₂[B₁₂Br₁₂]: a = 997.92(3) pm, c = 4766.4(3) pm; Cs₂[B₁₂I₁₂]: a = 1047.05(4) pm, c = 5018.3(3) pm; Z = 6). The crystal structures consist of a cubic closest packed host lattice formed by two crystallographically inequivalent quasi-icosahedral [B₁₂X₁₂]^2- anions (Cs₂[B₁₂Cl₁₂]: d(B-B) = 178 - 179 pm, d(B-Cl) = 179 - 180 pm; Cs₂[B₁₂Br₁₂]: d(B-B) = 176 - 180 pm, d(B-Br) = 195 - 197 pm; Cs₂[B₁₂I₁₂]: d(B-B) = 177 - 182 pm, d(B-I) = 214 - 217 pm). By ordered occupation of half of the tetrahedral and formally all octahedral interstices in every intermediate layer with Cs⁺ cations, a structure emerges where (Cs1)⁺ is trigonally non-planar coordinated by three (CN = 9) and (Cs2)⁺ tetrahedrally coordinated by four (CN = 12) [B₁₂X₁₂]^2- anions. Thereby triangular faces of halogen atoms of the icosahedral clusters are coordinatively effective in both cases. In their mono- and dihydrates the incomplete coordination sphere of (Cs1)⁺ is completed by one and two water molecules, respectively. The thermal decomposition of the dicesium dodecahalogeno-closo-dodecaborate hydrates and their dehydration products was investigated using DTA/TG methods in a temperature range between room temperature and 1200 °C. Additionally the compounds were also characterized by ¹¹B-NMR spectroscopy in aqueous solution.     

Phosphanimin‐ und Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe von Beryllium. Kristallstrukturen von [BeCl2(HNPPh3)2], [BeCl(HNPPh3)2(Py)]Cl und [Be3Cl2(NPPh3)4]

Phosphanimine and Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Beryllium. Crystal Structures of [BeCl₂(HNPPh₃)₂], [BeCl(HNPPh₃)₂(Py)]Cl, and [Be₃Cl₂(NPPh₃)₄] Tetraphenylphosphonium hexachlorodiberyllate, (Ph₄P)₂[Be₂Cl₆], reacts with lithium phosphoraneiminate, [LiNPPh₃]₆, in dichloromethane to give the three‐nuclear beryllium phosphoraneiminate [Be₃Cl₂(NPPh₃)₄] ( 3 ). As a by‐product the phosphaneimine complex [BeCl₂(HNPPh₃)₂] ( 1 ) can be isolated, which reacts with pyridine to give the ionic complex [BeCl(HNPPh₃)₂(Py)]Cl ( 2 ). On the other hand, the silylated phosphanimine Me₃SiNP(p‐tolyl)₃ ( 5 ) does not react with BeCl₂ or (Ph₄P)₂[Be₂Cl₆] forming the expected phosphoraneiminates. From CH₂Cl₂ solutions only the amino‐phosphonium salt [(C₇H₇)₃PNH₂]Cl ( 4 ) can be obtained. The compounds 1 ‐ 5 are characterized by single X‐ray analyses and by IR spectroscopy. 1 ·C₇H₈: Space group C2/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1408.9(2), b = 1750.9(2), c = 1633.2(2) pm, β = 106.50(1)°; R₁ = 0.0385. 1 forms a molecular structure with short Be—N distances of 169.8(3) pm. 2 ·Py: Space group P1¯, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 969.5(1), b = 2077.1(2), c = 2266.4(2) pm, α = 72.24(1)°, β = 87.16(1)°, γ = 77.42(2)°, R₁ = 0.0776. 2 forms ion pairs in which the NH atoms of the phosphaneimine ligands act as hydrogen bridges with the chloride ion. The HNPPh₃ ligand realizes short Be—N bonds of 169.0(6) pm, the Be—N distance of the pyridine molecule is 182.5(6) pm. 3 ·3CH₂Cl₂: Space group P1¯, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1333.2(2), b = 1370.2(2), c = 2151.8(3) pm, α = 107.14(1)°, β = 91.39(1)°, γ = 105.15(1)°, R₁ = 0.0917. The structure of the three‐nuclear molecule 3 corresponds with a Be²⁺ ion which is tetrahedrally coordinated by the nitrogen atoms of two {ClBe(NPPh₃)₂}^— chelates. 4 ·CH₂Cl₂: Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1206.6(2), b = 1798.0(2), c = 1096.2(1) pm, β = 97.65(1)°, R₁ = 0.0535. 4 forms dimeric units in which the NH₂ groups of the [(C₇H₇)₃PNH₂]⁺ cations act as hydrogen bridges with the chloride ions to give centrosymmetric eight‐membered rings. 5 : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1074.3(2), b = 2132.2(3), c = 1075.5(2) pm, β = 110.68(1)°, R₁ = 0.0664. 5 forms molecules with distances PN of 154.6(3), SiN of 168.8(3) pm, and bond angle SiNP of 134.4(2)°.     

Zur Kenntnis der Phasen A2−2xSn5+xCl12 (A = K,In)

On the A_2?2xSn_5+xCl₁₂ (A = K, In) Phases The refinement of the structure of A_2-2xSn_5+xCl₁₂ compounds (A = K⁺, In⁺) with single crystal data is reported. They crystallize with the Th₇S₁₂ type arrangement (a = 1192(2) pm, c = 428.9(8) pm (K-compound); a = 1189.8(6) pm, c = 431.2(3) pm (In-compound)) for which we propose the space group P6 . The possibility of meroedric twinning is discussed. Due to the composition of these compounds the structure is necessarily disordered and this leads to a wide range of homogeneity which can be influenced by the size and the polarity of the A type cation.     

Synthesis and Structure of the Ordered Modification of Ba6EuF12Cl2

Crystals of ordered Ba₆EuF₁₂Cl₂ were found to form during high temperature flux growth. The structure was refined in the hexagonal space group P 6 to R^F(R ) = 0.024(0.024) for 326 reflections and 46 parameters. Lattice parameters are a = b = 1059.27(8) pm and c = 416.36(2) pm; Z = 1. The structure is isotypic to Ba₇F₁₂Cl₂. No solid solution of Ba/Eu was observed, the Eu²⁺ ions are located in the channels formed by 3 + 6 fluorine ions, occupying only one of the three metal sites of the Ba₇F₁₂Cl₂ structure.