Die Bildung von PPh4[WOCl4 · THF] und PPh4Cl · 4As4S3 aus W(CO)6 und PPh4[As2SCl5] sowie ihre Kristallstrukturen

Formation of PPh₄[WOCl₄ · THF] and PPh₄Cl · 4As₄S₃ from W(CO)₆ and PPh₄[As₂SCl₅] and their Crystal Structures When W(CO)₆ and PPh₄[As₂SCl₅] are irradiated with UV light in tetrahydrofurane, PPh₄[WOCl₄ · THF], PPh₄ Cl· 4As₄S₃ and PPh₄[Cl₂H] are obtained. X-ray crystal structure determinations were performed. PPh₄[WOCl₄ · THF], monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 1207.5(2), b = 1003.7(2), c = 2642.0(5) pm, β = 114.71(1)°, R = 0.049% for 2824 reflexions; PPh₄⁺ and [WOCl₄. THF]^? ions are present, the WOCl₄ group having the shape of a tetragonal Pyramid with a short W ? O bond (169 pm) and the THF molecule being weakly associated (W? O 236 pm). PPh₄Cl · 4AsS₃, tetragonal, I4₁/a, Z = 4, a = 1742.3(3), c = 1664.5(4) pm, R = 0.066% for 1350 reflexions; it consists of separate PPh₄⁺ and Cl^? ions and As₄S₃ molecules.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Thiochloroantimonate(III) PPh4[Sb2SCl5] und (PPh4)2[Sb2SCl6] · CH3CN

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of the Thiochloroantimonates(III) PPh₄[Sb₂SCl₅] and (PPh₄)₂[Sb₂SCl₆]. CH₃CN (PPh₄)₂Sb₃Cl₁₁, obtained from Sb₂S₃, PPh₄Cl and HCl, reacts with Na₂S₄ in acetonitrile forming PPh₄[Sb₂SCl₅]. From this and Na₂S₄ or from (PPh₄)₂[Sb₂Cl₈] and Na₂S₄ or K₂S₅ in acetonitrile (PPh₄)₂[Sb₂SCl₆] · CH₃CN is obtained. Data obtained from the X-ray crystal structure determinations are: PPh₄[Sb₂SCl₅], monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 1002.9(3), b = 1705.6(5), c = 1653.7(5) pm, β = 99.12(2)°, Z = 4, R = 0.068 for 1283 reflextions; (PPh₄)₂[Sb₂SCl₆] · CH₃CN, triclinic, space group P1 , a = 1287.8(7), b = 1343.6(9), c = 1696.5(9) pm, α = 69.82(5), β = 85.08(4), γ = 71.54(6)°, Z = 2, R = 0.059 for 6409 reflexions. In every anion two Sb atoms are linked via one sulfur and one ore two chloro atoms, respectively. Paris of [SbSCl₅]^? ions are associated via Sb …? S and Sb …? Cl contacts forming dimer units. In both compounds every Sb atom has a distorted octahedral coordination when the lone electron pair is included in the counting.     

Tetraphenylphosphonium-Heptathiacyclo-thioarsenat(III), PPh4[SAsS7]

Tetraphenylphosphonium Heptathiacyclo Thioarsenate(III), PPh₄[SAsS₇] From PPh₄[As₂SCl₅] und K₂S₅ the title compound was obtained in acetonitrile among other products. According to an X-ray crystal structure analysis, it crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pna2₁ with a = 1 826.1(3), b = 1 312.0(2), c = 1 215.9(2) pm, Z = 4. The structure consists of PPh₄⁺ and [SAsS₇]^? ions, AsS₇ rings in the crown conformation as in S₈ being present.     

Die Chlorooxoarsenate(III) (PPh4)2[As4O2Cl10] · 2 CH3CN und (PPh4)2[As2OCl6] · 3 CH3CN

The Chlorooxoarsenates(III) (PPh₄)₂[As₄O₂Cl₁₀] · 2 CH₃CN and (PPh₄)₂[As₂OCl₆] · 3 CH₃CN (PPh₄)₂[As₂Cl₈] can be prepared from As₂O₃, SOCl₂ and PPh₄Cl in acetonitrile. Its oxidation with chlorine yields PPh₄[AsCl₆]. This was also obtained directly from arsenic, chlorine and PPh₄Cl, (PPh₄)₂[As₄O₂Cl₁₀] · 2 CH₃CN being a side product; the latter was obtained with high yield from AsCl₃, As₂O₃ and PPh₄Cl in acetonitrile. By addition of PPh₄Cl it was converted to (PPh₄)₂[As₂OCl₆] · 3 CH₃CN. According to their X-ray crystal structure analyses, both crystallize in the triclinic space group P 1. The [As₄O₂Cl₁₀]^2– ion can be regarded as a centrosymmetric association product of two Cl₂AsOAsCl₂ molecules and two Cl^– ions, each Cl^– ion being coordinated with all four As atoms. In the [As₂OCl₆]^2– ion the As atoms are linked via the O atom and two Cl atoms.     

Das cyclische Thioarsenat(III) (PPh4)2As2S6

The Cyclic Thioarsenate(III) (PPh₄)₂As₂S₆ The reaction of Na₃AsS₄ with tetraphenylphosphonium chloride in ethanol or dimethylformamide proceeds with an intramolecular redox reaction, yielding (PPh₄)₂As₂S₆. According to its X-ray crystal structure analysis (4071 reflections, R = 0.070) the anion consists of a six-membered ring of two As and four S atoms in the chair conformation. The As atoms occupy the ring positions 1 and 3, and each of them has an additional terminal S atom.     

Reaktionen von Zinnchloriden mit Polysulfiden. Die Kristallstrukturen von (PPh4)2[SnCl2(S6)2], (PPh4)2[Sn4Cl4S5(S3)O] und (PPh4)2[SnCl6] · S8 · 2CH3CN

Reaction of Tin Chlorides with Polysulfides. Crystal Structures of (PPh₄)₂[SnCl₂(S₆)₂], (PPh₄)₂[Sn₄Cl₄S₅(S₃)O], and (PPh₄)₂[SnCl₆] · S₈ · 2CH₃CN . The reaction of PPh₄[SnCl₃] with Na₂S₄ in acetonitrile in the presence of small amounts of water yields (PPh₄)₂[Sn₄Cl₄S₅(S₃)O] and minor amounts of (PPh₄)₂[SnCl₂(S₆)₂], PPh₄Cl · 2S₈ and (PPh₄)₂[SnCl₆]. SnCl₄ is partially reduced by (PPh₄)₂S_x, PPh₄[SnCl₃] and (PPh₄)₂[SnCl₆] · S₈ · 2CH₃CN being produced. According to the X-ray crystal structure determination the [Sn₄Cl₄S₅(S₃)O]^2?-ion consists of an O atom that is coordinated by four Sn atoms which in turn are liked with one another by five single S atoms and one S₃ group. In the [SnCl₂(S₆)₂]^2?-ion the Sn atom is octahedrally coordinated by two Cl atoms in trans arrangement and by two chelating S₆ groups. Octahedral [SnCl₆]^2? ions and S₈ molecules in the crown conformation are present in (PPh₄)₄[SnCl₆] · S₈ · 2CH₃CN.     

Die Kristallstrukturen von [Ph3PMe]Cl·CH2Cl2, [Ph4P]NO3·CH2Cl2 und [Ph4P]2[SiF6]·CH2Cl2

Crystal Structures of [Ph₃PMe]Cl·CH₂Cl₂, [Ph₄P]NO₃·CH₂Cl₂, and [Ph₄P]₂[SiF₆]·CH₂Cl₂ The crystal structures of the title compounds are determined by X‐ray diffraction. In all cases, the included dichloromethane molecules as well as the phosphonium cations are involved to form hydrogen bridges with the anions. [Ph₃PMe]Cl·CH₂Cl₂ ( 1 ): Space group , Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 100 K: a = 890.3(1), b = 988.0(1), c = 1162.5(1) pm, α = 106.57(1)°, β = 91.79(1)°, γ = 92.60(1)°, R₁ = 0.0253. [Ph₄P]NO₃·CH₂Cl₂ ( 2 ): Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1057.0(1), b = 1666.0(1), c = 1358.9(1) pm, β = 100.10(1)°, R₁ = 0.0359. [Ph₄P]₂[SiF₆]·CH₂Cl₂ ( 3 ): Space group , Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1063.9(1), b = 1233.1(1), c = 1782.5(2) pm, α = 76.88(1)°, β = 83.46(1)°, γ = 72.29(1)°, R₁ = 0.0332.     

Thiobromokomplexe von Arsen und Antimon Darstellung und Kristallstrukturen von (PPh4)2[As2SBr6] · CH2Br2 und (PPh4)2[Sb2SBr6] · CH2Br2

Thiobromo Complexes of Arsenic and Antimony. Preparation and Crystal Structures of (PPh₄)₂[As₂SBr₆] · CH₂Br₂ and (PPh₄)₂[Sb₂SBr₆] · CH₂Br₂ (PPh₄)₂[As₂SBr₆] · CH₂Br₂ is formed by the reaction of As₂S₃, PPh₄I and HI in dibromomethane. It can also be obtained, as well as (PPh₄)₂[Sb₂SBr₆] · CH₂Br₂, from (PPh₄)₂[As₂Br₈] and (PPh₄)₃[Sb₂Br₉], respectively, with bistrimethylsilylsulfide. The crystal structures of the title compounds were determined by X-ray diffraction. They are isotypic with (PPh₄)₂[As₂SCl₆] · C₂H₄Cl₂. In the anions [M₂SBr₆]^2? the M atoms (As or Sb) have a distorted octahedral coordination, the two octahedra share acommon face with one bridging S and two Br atoms; the lone electron pairs occupy the trans positions to the S atom. Crystal data: triclinic, space group P1 , Z = 2; (PPh₄)₂[As₂SBr₆] · CH₂Br₂, a = 119.1, b = 1203.6, c = 2067.5 pm α= 94.89, β = 97.78, γ = 112.20°, 3046 independent observed reflexions, R = 0.083; (PPh₄)₂[Sb₂SBr₆] · CH₂Br₂, a = 1198.9, b = 1224.3, c = 2085.5pm, α = 95.04, β = 98.48, γ = 112.13°C, 2380 reflexions, R = 0.079.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von (PPh4)2[TeS3] · 2 CH3CN und (PPh4)2[Te(S5)2]

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of (PPh₄)₂[TeS₃] · 2 CH₃CN and (PPh₄)₂[Te(S₅)₂] (PPh₄)₂[TeS₃] · 2 CH₃CN was obtained by the reaction of PPh₄Cl, Na₂S₄ and Te in acetonitrile. With sulfur it reacts yielding (PPh₄)₂[Te(S₅)₂]. The crystal structures of both products were determined by X-ray diffraction. (PPh₄)₂[TeS₃] · 2 CH₃CN: triclinic, space group P1 , Z = 2, R = 0.041 for 4 629 reflexions; it contains trigonal-pyramidal [TeS₃]^2? ions with an average Te? S bond length of 233 pm. (PPh₃)₂[Te(S₅)₂]: monoclinic, P2₁/n, Z = 2, R = 0.037 for 2 341 reflexions. In the [Te(S₅)₂]^2? ion the tellurium atom has a nearly square coordination by four S atoms. Along with the Te atoms each of the two S₅ groups forms a ring with chair conformation.     

Reaktionen von Uranpentabromid Die Kristallstrukturen von PPh4[UBr6], PPh4 [UBr6] · 2CCl4, (PPh4)2[UBr6] · 4CH3CN und (PPh4)2[UO2Br4] · 2CH2Cl2

Reactions of Uranium Pentabromide. Crystal Structures of PPh₄[UBr₆], PPh₄[UBr₆] · 2CCl₄, (PPh₄)₂[UBr₆] · 4CH₃CN, and (PPh₄)₂[UO₂Br₄] · 2CH₂Cl₂ PPh₄[UBr₆] and PPh₄[UBr₆] · 2CCl₄ were obtained from UBr₅ · CH₃CN and tetraphenylphosphonium bromide in dichloromethane, the latter being precipitated by CCl₄. Their crystal structures were determined by X-ray diffraction. PPh₄[UBr₆]: 2101 observed reflexions, R = 0.090, space group C2/c, Z = 4, a = 2315.5, b = 695.0, c = 1805.2 pm, β = 96.38°. PPh₄[UBr₆] · 2CCl₄: 2973 reflexions, R = 0.074, space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 1111.5, b = 2114.2, c = 1718.7 pm, β = 95.42°. Hydrogen sulfide reduces uranium pentabromide to uranium tetrabromide. Upon evaporation, bromide is evolved from solutions of UBr₅ with 1 or more then 3 mol equivalents of acetonitrile in dichlormethane yielding UBr₄ · CH₃CN and UBr₄ · 3CH₃CN, respectively. These react with PPh₄Br in acetonitrile affording (PPh₄)₂[UBr₆] · 4CH₃CN, the crystal structure of which was determined: 2663 reflexions, R = 0.050, space group P2₁/c, Z = 2, a = 981.8, b = 2010.1, c = 1549.3 pm, β = 98.79°. By reduction of uranium pentabromide with tetraethylammonium hydrogen sulfide in dichloromethane (NEt₄)₂[U₂Br₁₀] was obtained; (PPh₄)₂[U₂Br₁₀] formed from UBr₄ and PPh₄Br in CH₂Cl₂. Both compounds are extremely sensitive towards moisture and oxygen. The crystal structure of the oxydation product of the latter compound, (PPh₄)₂[U0₂Br₄]· 2 CH₂Cl₂, was determined: 2163 reflexions, R = 0.083, space group C2/c, Z = 4, a = 2006.3, b = 1320.6, c = 2042,5 pm, β = 98.78°. Mean values for the UBr bond lengths in the octahedral anions are 266.2 pm for UBr₆-, 276.7 pm for UBr₆^2? and 282.5 pm for UO₂Br₄^2?     

Pentabromothio-diarsenat und -diantimonat: Darstellung,Schwingungsspektren und Kristallstrukturen von PPh4[As2SBr5] und PPh4[Sb2SBr5]

Pentabromothio-diarsenate and -diantimonate: Preparation, Vibrational Spectra, and Crystal Structures of PPh₄[As₂SBr₅] and PPh₄[Sb₂SBr₅] The title compounds were obtained in CH₂Br₂ from PPh₄Br, HBr and As₂S₃ or Sb₂S₃, respectively. Their i.r. and Raman spectra are reported. Their crystal structures were determined by X-ray diffraction. Crystal data: PPh₄[As₂SBr₅], monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, a = 1192.3, b = 1528.1, c = 1618.0 pm, β = 95.53°, isotypic with PPh₄[As₂SCl₅] (structure determination with 1539 observed reflexions, R = 0.052); PPh₄[Sb₂SBr₅], triclinic, space group P1 , Z = 2, a = 1044,8, b = 1207.1, c = 1307.8 pm, α = 104.77, β = 108.63, γ = 98.34° (2398 observed reflexions, R = 0.032). Both ions, [As₂SBr₅]^? and [Sb₂SBr₅]^?, have the same general structure: including the lone electron pairs, the As and Sb atoms have distorted trigonal-bipyrimidal coordination, two bipyramids sharing a common edge with sulfur and bromine as bridging atoms. The [As₂SBr₅]^? ions are associated to chains via As…Br contacts, the [Sb₂SBr₅]^? ions form pseudodimeric units by Sb…S and Sb…Br contacts. Whereas the crystal packing of the As compound is similar to that of other PPh₄⁺ compounds having a cation to anion ratio of 1:1, the Sb compound shows the packing principle known for 2:1 compounds.     

Tetraphenylphosphonium-trichloroplumbat(II), PPh4PbCl3 · CH3CN

Tetraphenylphosphonium Trichloroplumbate(II), PPh₄PbCl₃ · CH₃CN PPh₄PbCl₃ · CH₃CN was obtained by reaction of PbCl₂ and PPh₄Cl in acetonitrile. It was also formed along with (PPh₄)₂Se₂Cl₆ when PbSe was treated with chlorine in the presence of PPh₄Cl. Its crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction (R = 0.029 for 4186 reflections). The triclinic crystals contain PbCl₃^– ions that are associated to polymer chains. Each Pb atom has distorted square pyramidal coordination; the pyramids share two opposite basal edges. The chloro bridges are rather asymmetrical.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von (PPh4)2[As2Se4Cl12] und (PPh4)2[As2Se4Br12]

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of (PPh₄)₂[As₂Se₄Cl₁₂] and (PPh₄)₂[As₂Se₄Br₁₂] The reaction of PPh₄Cl and As₂Se₃ with SOCl₂ or with chlorine in dichloromethane affords (PPh₄)₂[As₂Se₄Cl₁₂] with good yields. From PPh₄Br, As₂Se₃ and bromine the corresponding bromo compound was obtained. According to the X-ray crystal structure determinations both compounds are isotypic, crystallizing in the space group of P1 . In the anions two Se₂X₂ molecules are linked with two X^? ions forming an Se₄X₂ ring in chair conformation. Each X^?-ion is associated with an additional AsX₃ molecule (X = Cl, Br).     

Neue Oxonium-Bromochalkogenate(IV) — Darstellung,Struktur und Eigenschaften von [H3O][TeBr5] · 3C4H8O2 und [H3O]2[SeBr6]

New Oxonium Bromochalcogenates(IV) — Synthesis, Structure, and Properties of [H₃O][TeBr₅] · 3 C₄H₈O₂ and [H₃O]₂[SeBr₆] Dark red crystals of the composition [H₃O][TeBr₅] · 3 C₄H₈O₂ ( 1 ) were isolated from a saturated solution of TeBr₄ in 1,4-dioxane containing a small amount of water. In this compound (space group P2₁/m, a = 8.922(4) Å, b = 13.204(7) Å, c = 9.853(5) Å, β = 91.82(4)° at 150 K) a square pyramidal [TeBr₅]^? anion has been isolated for the first time. The coordination sphere of the anion is completed to a distorted octahedron by weak interaction with a dioxane molecule of the cationic system. The [H₃O]⁺ cations are connected to chains by dioxane molecules. At room temperature the compound is stable only in its mother liquor. Crystalline [H₃O]₂[SeBr₆] ( 2 ) (space group Fm3m, a = 10.421(1) Å at 170 K) is a bromoselenous acid of high symmetry. The [H₃O]⁺ ion is only weakly coordinated by Br atoms of the anion. The anions are isolated octahedral [SeBr₆]^2? units. The structure is isotypic to the K₂[PtCl₆] structure. Despite being a halogenochalcogen(IV) acid, 2 exhibits a remarkable thermal stability. Both oxonium compounds were characterized by single-crystal X-ray structure analyses. Vibrational spectra of 2 are reported.     

Synthesen und Schwingungsspektren der homoleptischen Acetonitrilkomplex-Kationen [Au(NCCH3)2]+, [Pd(NCCH3)4]2+, [Pt(NCCH3)4]2+ und des Adduktes CH3CN · SbF5. Kristallstrukturen der Salze [M(NCCH3)4][SbF6]2 · CH3CN,M = Pd,Pt

The Syntheses and Vibrational Spectra of the Homoleptic Metal Acetonitrile Cations [Au(NCCH₃)₂]⁺, [Pd(NCCH₃)₄]²⁺, [Pt(NCCH₃)₄]²⁺, and the Adduct CH₃CN · SbF₅. The Crystal and Molecular Structures of [M(NCCH₃)₄][SbF₆]₂ · CH₃CN, M = Pd or Pt Solvolyses of the homoleptic metal carbonyl salts [M(CO)₄][Sb₂F₁₁]₂, M = Pd or Pt, in acetonitrile leads at 50 °C both to complete ligand exchange for the cations as well as to a conversion of the di-octahedral anion [Sb₂F₁₁]^– into [SbF₆]^– and the molecular adduct CH₃CN · SbF₅ according to: [M(CO)₄][Sb₂F₁₁]₂ + 7 CH₃CN → [M(NCCH₃)₄][SbF₆]₂ · CH₃CN + 2 CH₃CN · SbF₅ + 4 CO M = Pd, Pt The monosolvated [M(NCCH₃)₄][SbF₆]₂ · CH₃CN are obtained as single crystals from solution and are structurally characterized by single crystal x-ray diffraction. Both salts are isostructural. The cations are square planar but the N–C–C-sceletial groups of the ligands depart slightly from linearity. The new acetonitrile complexes as well as [Au(NCCH₃)₂][SbF₆] and the adduct CH₃CN · SbF₅ are completely characterized by vibrational spectroscopy.     

Thiochloroarsenate(III): Darstellung,Schwingungsspektren und Kristallstrukturen von PPh4[As2SCl5] und (PPh4)2[As2SCl6] · C2H4Cl2

Thiochloroarsenates (III): Preparation, Vibrational Spectra, and Crystal Structures of PPh₄[As₂SCl₅] and (PPh₄)₂[As₂SCl₆] · C₂H₄Cl₂ PPh₄[As₂SCl₅] can be obtained from As₂S₃ + PPh₄Cl with HCl in CH₂Cl₂ or 1,2-C₂H₄Cl₂. It reacts with a second mole of PPh₄Cl to yield (PPh₄)₂[As₂SCl₆]. The latter also is formed by the reaction of As₂S₅ + 2 PPh₄Cl with HCl, a second product being (PPh₄)₂[As₂Cl₈]. The i.r. and Raman spectra of the title compounds are reported. Their crystal structures were determined by X-ray diffraction. Crystal data: PPh₄[As₂SCl₅], monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, a = 1175.8, b = 1508.0, c = 1593.4 pm, β = 96.22°, Z = 4; (PPh₄)₂[As₂SCl₆] · C₂H₄Cl₂, triclinic, P1, a = 1166.3, b = 1188.2, c = 2044.6 pm, α = 95.47, β = 97.53, γ = 111.05°, Z = 2. Including the lone electron pairs, the coordination of the As atoms in the [As₂SCl₅]⁻ ion is distorted trigonal-bipyramidal with the S, one Cl atom, and an electron pair in equatorial positions; the two bipyramids around the two As atoms share a common edge. The As atoms in the [As₂SCl₆]²⁻ ion have a distorted octahedral coordination, the two octahedra share a common face; the lone electron pairs are in the trans positions to the S atom.     

Cyclische Polyselenidoarsenate(III) und -antimonate(III): PPh4[Se5AsSe], PPh4[AsSe6–xSx], (PPh4)2[As2Se6] · 2 CH3CN und (PPh4)2[Se6SbSe]2

Cyclic Polyselenidoarsenates(III) and Polyselenidoantimonates(III): PPh₄[Se₅AsSe], PPh₄[AsSe_6–xS _x ], (PPh₄)₂[As₂Se₆] · 2 CH₃CN, and (PPh₄)₂[Se₆SbSe]₂ In acetonitrile, AsCl₃ and sodiumphenolate formed Cl₂AsOPh which then was reacted with PPh₄Se₅ and finally with Na₂Se to yield PPh₄[Se₅AsSe]. With Na₂S instead of Na₂Se, PPh₄[AsSe_6–xS_x] was obtained; the sulfur contents increased with increasing reaction temperature and time (x = 0.21 to 1.09). With PPh₄Se₂ instead of PPh₄Se₅, (PPh₄)₂[1,4-As₂Se₆] · 2 CH₃CN and PPh₄[Se₅AsSe] were the products. With SbCl₃ instead of AsCl₃, (PPh₄)₂[Se₆SbSe]₂ formed. PPh₄[Se₅AsSe] can also be produced from As₂Se₃, PPh₄Br, Na₂Se and selenium in acetonitrile. The crystal structure of PPh₄[SeAsSe₅] is isotypic with PPh₄[S₅AsS] (X-ray structure analysis with 2414 observed reflexions, R = 0.038). The Se₅AsSe^– ion consists of a six-membered AsSe₅ ring in chair conformation, and the As atom has an additional terminal Se atom. The compounds PPh₄[AsSe_6–xS_x] have the same crystal structures, with sulfur atoms taking all selenium positions at random, but with a preference for the terminal position. The anion in (PPh₄)₂[As₂Se₆] · 2 CH₃CN also has a six-membered ring structure in chair conformation, with two arsenic atoms in positions 1 and 4. The centrosymmetric anion in (PPh₄)₂[Se₆SbSe]₂ consists of a central Sb₂Se₂ ring, and a Se₆ ligand is bonded in a chelating manner to each Sb atom (X-ray structure analysis with 2669 observed reflexions, R = 0.099). ⁷⁷Se-NMR spectra are reported.     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur von Rb2Sn3S7 · 2H2O und Rb4Sn2Se6

Preparation and Crystal Structure of Rb₂Sn₃S₇ · 2 H₂O and Rb₄Sn₂Se₆ Rb₂Sn₃S₇ · 2 H₂O has been prepared by hydrothermal reaction of SnS₂ and Rb₂CO₃ in an with H₂S saturated aqueous solution at 190°C. The crystal lattice contains chain anions [Sn₃S₇^2?] which display both SnS₄ tetrahedra and SnS₆ octahedra. Methanolothermal reaction of SnCl₂ with Se and Rb₂CO₃ at 145°C leads to the formation of Rb₄Sn₂Se₆ which contains edge-bridged bitetrahedral [Sn₂Se₆]^4? anions.     

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.     

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.