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 .     

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.     

Neue Koordinations-Motive bei Cyclothiazeno-Komplexen von Molybdän und Wolfram. Die Kristallstrukturen von [{Mo(N3S2)(Cl)(OtBu)2}{Mo(O)(N3S2)(OtBu)}]2 und [W(N3S2)2(LiCl){N≡W(NPPh3)3}2]

New Coordination Motives at Cyclothiazeno Complexes of Molybdenum and Tungsten. Crystal Structures of [{Mo(N₃S₂)(Cl)(O^tBu)₂}{Mo(O)(N₃S₂)(O^tBu)}]₂ and [W(N₃S₂)₂(LiCl){N≡W(NPPh₃)₃}₂] The metalla cyclothiazeno complexes (Cyclo-1λ⁶-metalla-3,5-dithia-2,4,6-triazino complexes) [{Mo(N₃S₂)(Cl) · (O^tBu)₂}{Mo(O)(N₃S₂)(O^tBu)}]₂ ( 1 ) and [W(N₃S₂)₂(LiCl) · {N≡W(NPPh₃)₃}₂] ( 2 ) are formed from [MoCl₃(N₃S₂)]₂ and LiO^tBu in toluene, and from [WCl₃(N₃S₂)]₂ and LiNPPh₃ in THF, respectively. The complexes form moisture sensitive, black ( 1 ) or brown ( 2 ) crystals, which we characterized by crystal structure analyses. 1 · Toluene: Space group P 1, Z = 1, lattice dimensions at –83 °C: a = 934.2(1), b = 964.4(1), c = 1700.3(1) pm; α = 83.54(1)°, β = 78.35(1)°, γ = 71.56(1)°, R₁ = 0.0339. 2 · 1.625 Toluene · 0.75 THF: Space group P 1, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1313.8(1), b = 2896.8(2), c = 3384.9(3) pm; α = 82.42(1)°, β = 88.71(1)°, γ = 77.28(1)°, R₁ = 0.0603.     

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.     

Molybdänhalogenidcluster mit zwei terminalen Alkoholatliganden: Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von (C18H36N2O6Na)2[Mo6Cl12(OCH3)2] und (C18H36N2O6Na)2[Mo6Cl12(OC15H11)2] · 2C4H6O3

Molybdenum(II) Halide Clusters with two Alcoholate Ligands: Syntheses and Crystal Structures of (C₁₈H₃₆N₂O₆Na)₂[Mo₆Cl₁₂(OCH₃)₂] and (C₁₈H₃₆N₂O₆Na)₂[Mo₆Cl₁₂(OC₁₅H₁₁)₂] · 2C₄H₆O₃ . Reaction of Mo₆Cl₁₂ with two equivalents of sodium methoxide in the presence of 2,2,2-crypt yields (C₁₈H₃₆N₂O₆Na)₂[Mo₆Cl₁₂(OCH₃)₂] ( 1 ), which can be converted to (C₁₈H₃₆N₂O₆Na)₂[Mo₆Cl₁₂(OC₁₅H₁₁)₂] · 2C₄H₆O₃ ( 2 ) by metathesis with 9-Anthracenemethanole in propylene carbonate. As confirmed by X-ray single crystal structure determination ( 1 : C2/m, a=25.513(8) Å, b=13.001(3) Å, c=10.128(3) Å, β=100.204(12)°; : C2/c, a=15.580(5) Å, b=22.337(5) Å, c=27.143(8) Å, β=98.756(10)°) the compounds contain anionic cluster units [Mo₆ClCl(OR^a)₂]^2? with two alcoholate ligands in terminal trans positions ( 1 : d(Mo—Mo) 2.597(2) Å to 2.610(2) Å, d(Mo—Clⁱ) 2.471(3) Å to 2.493(4) Å, d(Mo—Cl^a) 2.417(8) Å and 2.427(8) Å, d(Mo—O) 2.006(13) Å; 2 : d(Mo—Mo) 2.599(3) Å to 2.628(3), d(Mo—Clⁱ) 2.468(8) Å to 2.506(7) Å, d(Mo—Cl^a) 2.444(8) Å and 2.445(7) Å, d(Mo—O) 2.012(19) Å).     

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

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

Synthese und 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.     

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.     

Phosphaniminato-Trichloroselenate(II): Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [SeCl(NPPh3)2]+SeCl3− und [Me3SiN(H)PMe3]2+[Se2Cl6]2−

Phosphorane Iminato-Trichloroselenates(II): Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [SeCl(NPPh₃)₂]⁺SeCl₃^? and [Me₃SiN(H)PMe₃]₂⁺[Se₂Cl₆]^2? [SeCl(NPPh₃)₂]⁺SeCl₃^? has been synthesized by the reaction of Se₂Cl₂ with Me₃SiNPPh₃ in acetonitrile solution, forming orangered crystals, whereas red crystals of [Me₃SiN(H)PMe₃]₂⁺[Se₂Cl₆]^2? were obtained by the reaction of Me₃SiNPMe₃ with SeOCl₂ in acetonitrile solution. Both complexes were characterized by X-ray structure determinations. [SeCl(NPPh₃)₂]⁺SeCl₃^?: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, structure solution with 7 489 observed unique reflections, R = 0.057. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 1 117.0; b = 2 241, c = 1 407.5 pm, β = 95.61°. In the cation [SeCl(NPPh₃)₂]⁺ the selenium atom is φ-tetrahedrally coordinated by the chlorine atom and by the nitrogen atoms of the phosphorane iminato ligands, whereas the anion SeCl₃^? has a T-shaped structure with φ-trigonal-bipyramidale surrounding of the selenium atom. [Me₃SiN(H)PMe₃]₂⁺[Se₂Cl₆]^2?: Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 2 093 observed unique reflections, R = 0.080. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 956, b = 828, c = 1 973 pm, β = 93.80°. The structure consists of [Me₃SiN(H)PMe₃]⁺ ions and planar [Se₂Cl₆]^2? anions, in which the selenium atoms are bridged nearly symmetrically by two chlorine atoms.     

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.     

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°.     

Molybdänhalogenidcluster mit sechs terminalen Alkoholatliganden: (C18H36N2O6Na)2[Mo6Cl8(OCH3)6] · 6CH3OH und (C18H36N2O6Na2)2[Mo6Cl8(OC6H5)6]

Molybdenum(II) Halide Clusters with six Alcoholate Ligands: (C₁₈H₃₆N₂O₆Na)₂[Mo₆Cl₈(OCH₃)₆] · 6CH₃OH and (C₁₈H₃₆N₂O₆Na)₂[Mo₆Cl₈(OC₆H₅)₆] . The reaction of Na₂[Mo₆Cl₈(OCH₃)₆] and 2,2,2-crypt yields (C₁₈H₃₆N₂O₆Na)₂[Mo₆Cl₈(OCH₃)₆] · 6 CH₃OH ( 1 ), which is converted to (C₁₈H₃₆N₂O₆Na)₂[Mo₆Cl₈(OC₆H₅)₆] ( 2 ) by metathesis with phenol. According to single crystal structure determinations ( 1 : P3 1c, a=14.613(3) Å, c=21.036(8) Å; 2 : P3 1c, a=15.624(1) Å, c=19.671(2) Å) the compounds contain anionic clusters [Mo₆Cl₈ⁱ(OR^a)₆]^2? ( 1 : d(Mo—Mo) 2.608(1) Å to 2.611(1) Å, d(Mo—Cl) 2.489(1) Å to 2.503(1) Å, d(Mo—O) 2.046(4) Å; 2 : d(Mo—Mo) 2.602(3) Å to 2.608(3) Å, d(Mo—Cl) 2.471(5) Å to 2.4992(5) Å, d(Mo—O) 2.091(14) Å). Electronic interactions of the halide cluster and the phenolate ligands in [Mo₆Cl₈(OC₆H₅)₆]^2? is investigated by means of UV/VIS spectroscopy and EHMO calculations.     

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°.     

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.     

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.     

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.     

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.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Phosphaniminato-Komplexe [SbF2(NPEt3)]2 und [SbF(NPEt3)2]2 sowie von NMe4+SbF4−

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of the Phosphoraneiminato Complexes [SbF₂(NPEt₃)]₂ and [SbF(NPEt₃)₂]₂ as well as of NMe₄⁺SbF₄^? The title compounds have been prepared from antimony trifluoride with the silylated phosphaneimine Me₃SiNPEt₃ and [NMe₄]F, respectively. They were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [SbF₂(NPEt₃)]₂ : Space group Pbca, Z = 8, structure determination with 1264 unique reflections, R₁ = 0.028 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?80°C: a = 1284.8, b = 1162.4, c = 1380.4 pm. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the Ψ-trigonal-bipyramidal coordinated antimony atoms are linked via μ₂-N bridges of the NPEt₃^? ligands. [SbF(NPEt₃)₂]₂ : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure determination with 2270 unique reflections, R₁ = 0.029 for reflections with I > 2μ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?75°C: a = 815.8, b = 1121.2, c = 2068.5 pm, β = 101.09°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the Ψ-trigonal-bipyramidal coordinated antimony atoms are linked via μ₂-N bridges of one of the two NPEt₃^? ligands. The other NPEt₃^? group is terminally connected. NMe₄⁺SbF₄^? : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure determination with 1503 unique reflections, R₁ = 0.069 for reflections with I > 2μ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 539.80, b = 896.10, c = 1760.3 pm, β = 90.338°. The compound includes monomeric SbF₄^? ions with distorted Ψ-trigonal-bipyramidal environment of the antimony atoms.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Titans. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von CpTiCl2(NPMe3), [TiCl3(NPMe3)]2, [Ti2Cl5(NPMe2Ph)3] und [Ti3Cl6(NPMe3)5][BPh4]

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Titanium. Synthesis and Crystal Structures of CpTiCl₂(NPMe₃), [TiCl₃(NPMe₃)]₂, [Ti₂Cl₅(NPMe₂Ph)₃], and [Ti₃Cl₆(NPMe₃)₅][BPh₄] The title compounds are formed from Cp₂TiCl₂ and titanium tetrachloride, respectively, and the corresponding phosphane imino compounds Me₃SiNPMe₃ and Me₃SiNPMe₂Ph. The tetraphenyl borate salt yielded from the reaction of [Ti₃Cl₆(NPMe₃)₅]Cl with NaBPh₄. All compounds form yellow crystals which are sensitive to moisture. They were characterized by IR-spectroscopy and crystal structure analyses. CpTiCl₂(NPMe₃) ( 1 ): Space group Pbca, Z = 8, solution of the structure with 1632 observed independent reflections, R = 0.037. Lattice dimensions at 19°C: a = 1202.6, b = 1224.2, c = 1766.7 pm. The molecules of the compound are monomeric with the (NPMe₃)^? ligand in almost linear array (bond angle Ti? N? P 170.7°). [TiCl₃(NPMe₃)]₂ ( 2 ): Space group Pbca, Z = 8, structure solution with 698 observed independent reflections, R = 0.030. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 1140.5, b = 1112.2, c = 1589.4 pm. In 2 the titanium atoms, which occur in trigonal bipyramidal coordination, are linked by the N atoms of the (NPMe₃)^? groups to form a centrosymmetric dimer with Ti? N bond lengths of 184.3 and 208.2 pm. [Ti₂Cl₅(NPMe₂Ph)₃] · CH₂Cl₂ ( 3 ): Space group Pca2₁, Z = 4, structure solution with 8477 observed independent reflections, R = 0.051. The lattice dimensions at 20°C are: a = 1221.0; b = 1407.5, c = 2139.3 pm. 3 can be understood as a reaction product of TiCl₂(NPMe₂Ph)₂ and TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph). In the resulting, heavily distorted Ti₂N₂-four-membered ring the Ti? N bond lenghts are 1804., 194.4, 199.2, and 234.6 pm. The longest Ti? N bond is in trans-position to the N atom of the terminal (NPMe₂Ph)- ligand, in which the Ti? N distance is 175.6 pm. .[Ti₃CL₆(NPMe₃)₅][BPh₄] (4): Space group P2₁/n, structure solution with 2846 observed independent reflections, R = 0.062. The lattice dimensions at 20°C are: a = 1495.2, b = 2335.4, c = 155,8 pm, β = 93.28°. In the cation of 4 the three titanium atoms along with three (NPMe₃)- groups with μ2- N functions and two (NPMe₃)- groups with μ3- N functions form a nation number 6 with two terminal chlorine atoms.     

Neue Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe von Molybdän und Wolfram. Die Kristallstrukturen von [(μ‐S2N2){MoCl4(NPPh3)}2], [Mo(NPPh3)4][BF4]2, [W(S)2(NPPh3)2] und [Ph3PNH2]+[SCN]–

New Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Molybdenum and Tungsten. Crystal Structures of [(μ‐S₂N₂){MoCl₄(NPPh₃)}₂], [Mo(NPPh₃)₄][BF₄]₂, [W(S)₂(NPPh₃)₂], and [Ph₃PNH₂]⁺[SCN]^– The binuclear molybdenum(V)phosphoraneiminato complex [(μ‐S₂N₂){Mo^VCl₄(NPPh₃)}₂] ( 1 ) has been prepared by the reaction of the chlorothionitreno complex [Mo^VICl₄(NSCl)]₂ with Me₃SiNPPh₃ in dichloromethane forming green crystals. The temperature dependent magnetic susceptibility in the range of 2–30 K shows ideal behaviour according to the Curie law with a magnetic moment of 1.60 B.M. According to the crystal structure determination 1 forms centrosymmetric molecules in which the molybdenum atoms are connected by the nitrogen atoms of the S₂N₂ molecule. In trans‐position to it the nitrogen atoms of the phosphoraneiminato groups (NPPh₃^–) are coordinated with Mo–N bond lengths of 171(1) pm. The tetrakis(phosphoraneiminato) complex [Mo(NPPh₃)₄]‐ [BF₄]₂ ( 2 ) has been obtained as colourless crystal needles by the reaction of MoN(NPPh₃)₃ with boron trifluoride etherate in toluene solution. In the dication the molybdenum atom is tetrahedrally coordinated by the nitrogen atoms of the (NPPh₃^–) groups with Mo–N bond lengths of 179,8–181,0(3) pm. The dithio‐bis(phosphoraneiminato) tungsten complex [W(S)₂(NPPh₃)₂] ( 3 ) is formed as yellow crystals as well as [Ph₃PNH₂]⁺[SCN]^– ( 4 ) from the reaction of WN(NPPh₃)₃ with carbon disulfide in tetrahydrofurane in the presence of traces of water. 3 has a monomeric molecular structure with tetrahedrally coordinated tungsten atom with bond lengths W–S of 214.5(5) pm and W–N of 179(1) pm. In the structure of 4 the thiocyanate ions are associated by hydrogen bonds of the NH₂ group of the [Ph₃PNH₂]⁺ ion to give a zigzag chain. 1 : Space group Pbca, Z = 4, lattice constants at –80 °C: a = 1647.9(3), b = 1460.8(2), c = 1810.4(4) pm; R₁ = 0.0981. 2 : Space group P1, Z = 2, lattice constants at –80 °C: a = 1162.5(1), b = 1238.0(1), c = 2346.2(2) pm; α = 103.14(1)°, β = 90.13(1)°, γ = 97.66(1)°; R₁ = 0.0423. 3 : Space group Fdd2, Z = 8, lattice constants at –80 °C: a = 3310.1(4), b = 2059.7(2), c = 966,7(1) pm; R₁ = 0.0696. 4 : Space group P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 4, lattice constants at –80 °C: a = 1118.4(1), b = 1206.7(1), c = 1279.9(1) pm; R₁ = 0.0311.