Influence of Sn added to Pt catalysts on the adsorption heats of hydrogen

It has been established that supported Pt–Sn catalysts adsorb hydrogen at 330 K at least in two forms. They are weak and strong forms with the binding energies of about 50–70 and above 100 kJ/mol, respectively. On catalyst surface weak forms transform into strongly bound hydrogen.

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330 K, , : 50–70 / 100 /. .

     

New Molybdenum(V) Complexes Prepared by the Oxidation of Dinuclear Quadruply-Bonded Molybdenum(II) Monothiocarboxylates

Oxidation of molybdenum(II) thiopivalate and thiobenzoate in the presence of -picoline or pyridine results in the formation of dinuclear molybdenum(V) complexes of the general formulae [Mo₂O₂(-O)₂(-SO₄)L₄] with L = -picoline or pyridine and [Mo₂O₂(-O)(-S)(-SO₄)L₄] with L = -picoline. As determined by X-ray structure analysis, two complexes with -picoline differ in their bridging cores: In one complex, two Mo atoms are doubly bridged through two oxygen atoms; in the other, one Mo atom is doubly bridged through oxygen and sulfur atoms. However, they both crystallize together. The product is solvated with -picoline and water molecules. Molybdenum atoms exhibit distorted octahedral coordinations. The same complexes were prepared also through direct reactions of [Mo₂O₃(O₂CCH₃)₄] with thiopivalic and thiobenzoic acid in the presence of -picoline or pyridine. The appearance of the oxo-oxygens and sulfido-sulfur as well as sulfato ligand is explained by the molybdenum-catalyzed oxidation of thiocarboxylates.     

Mono and dinuclear cationic rhodium(I) and iridium(I) complexes with sulphur donor and group Vb ligands

Summary Rhodium(I) and iridium(I) mixed complexes of the formulae [M(diolefin)LL]ClO₄, [M(diolefin)L₂L]ClO₄, [(diolefin)LIr(-L)₂IrL(diolefin)](ClO₄)₂, [(diolefin)LM(-L-L)ML'(diolefin)](ClO₄)₂, [(diolefin)Rh{-(L-L)}₂Rh(PPh₃)₂](ClO₄)₂ and [(diolefin)LIr{-(L-L)}₂IrL (diolefin)](C1O₄)₂, (L=monodentate sulphur ligand, L-L=bidentate sulphur ligand, L=group Vb ligand; M=Rh, diolefin=1,5-cyclooctadiene (COD) or 2,5-norbornadiene (NBD); M=Ir, diolefin=COD) are described.Author to whom all correspondence should be directed.     

Synthesis,characterization and interaction of mixed polypyridyl ruthenium(II) complexes with calf thymus DNA

New mixed polypyridyl {HPIP = 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, dmp = 2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline, dmb = 4,4-dimethyl-2,2-bipyridine} ruthenium(II) complexes [Ru(phen)₂(HPIP)]²⁺, [Ru(dmp)₂(HPIP)]²⁺ and [Ru(dmb)₂(HPIP)]²⁺ were synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses ¹H-n.m.r., u.v.–vis. spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry. Their DNA-binding properties were demonstrated by absorption, luminescence titrations, steady-state emission quenching and viscosity measurements. The results suggested that all the examined complexes bind with CT-DNA intercalatively. Methyl groups substituted at the 4,4-positions of bpy has no obvious effect on its DNA binding, whereas substituents at the 2- and 9-positions of phen have an impressive effect on its DNA-binding, as revealed by the decreased binding affinity.     

Rotamerism and roulettamerism of vertex-sharing biicosahedral supraclusters: Synthesis and structure of [(Ph3P)10Au13Ag12Cl8](SbF6)

The relative rotation of two centered icosahedra of a vertex-sharing biicosahedral supracluster about the pentagonal symmetry axis gives rise to cluster rotamerism while the relative rotation of the satellite ring of six bridging halide ligands around the equator with respect to the metal framework gives rise to cluster roulettamerism; the latter is exemplified by the structures of [(Ph₃P)₁₀Au₁₃Ag₁₂ X ₈]⁺ X=Cl (this work) or Br.     

Dynamic viscosity of polymer solutions

The dynamic viscosity of different long chain polymers in Aroclor permits an easy extrapolation to zero concentration only in the limiting cases of Newtonian, i. e., constant viscosity at low and high frequency, respectively. The first intrinsic viscosity []₀ is independent of any concept of the internal viscosity. In the case of polystyrene it is proportional toM ^0,65 which shows that Aroclor is a good solvent for this polymer. The second intrinsic viscosity [] turns out to be independent ofM. It is best reproduced by the model where the internal viscosity resists only the deformation rate of the single link. The displacement rate of more distant beads is affected by the internal viscosity only in the case that it involves the deformation rate of the links. The angles between successive links may be changed at any rate.In the intermediate range of frequencies the extrapolation of the observed dynamic viscosity to the intrinsic value was never made. The experimental data are so much affected by the concentration, i. e., by the interaction of adjacent molecules, that no conclusion may be derived from them about the properties of the isolated macromolecule. A master curve independent ofM andc is obtained by plotting of (G- )K/c over ₁. This means that the deformation mode in the whole molecular weight and concentration range investigated is the same. But this mode is different from that of the independent macromolecule in infinite dilution. The master curve may be described by the excess intrinsic viscosity of the Rouse model with the internal viscosity acting either between the beads on the same link only or between any distinct beads. As a consequence of the concentration effects, however, no conclusions about the properties of the single molecule can be derived from such an agreement.Dedicated to Prof. Dr. F. H. Müller.     

Half-sandwich metal diselenolate complexes Cp#M(NO)(SePh)2 (M = Mo or W; Cp# = Cp or MeCp) as ligands. Synthesis of selenolate-bridged heterobimetallic compounds

The reactions of half-sandwich diselenolate Mo and W complexes Cp^#M(NO)(SePh)₂ (M = Mo; Cp^# = Cp (1a), MeCp (1b); M = W; Cp^# = Cp (1c)) with (Norb)Mo(CO)₄, Ni(COD)₂ and Fe(CO)₅ have been investigated. Treatment of (1a), (1b) and (1c) with (Norb)Mo(CO)₄ in PhMe gave the bimetallic complexes: CpMo(NO)(-SePh)₂Mo(CO)₄ (2a), MeCpMo(NO)(-SePh)₂Mo(CO)₄ (2b) and CpW(NO)(-SePh)₂Mo(CO)₄ (2c) in moderate yields. Irradiation of (1a) and (1c) in the presence of Fe(CO)₅ gave heterobimetallic complexes CpMo(CO)(-SePh)₂Fe(CO)₃ (3a) and CpW(NO)(-SePh)₂Fe(CO)₃ (3c). Ni(COD)₂ reacts with two equivalents of (1a), (1b) and (1c) to give [CpMo(NO)(-SePh)₂]₂Ni (4a), [MeCpMo(NO)(-SePh)₂]₂Ni (4b) and [CpW(NO)(-SePh)₂]₂Ni (4c) in good yields. The new heterobimetallic complexes were characterized by i.r., ¹H-n.m.r., ¹³C-n.m.r. and EI-MS spectroscopy.     

A new one-dimensional coordination polymer containing a μ-[N(CN)2]− bridging ligand. Synthesis,crystal structure and magnetic properties of Mn[N(CN)2]2-(2,4′-bpy)2 (2,4′-bpy = 2,4′-bipyridine)

The new one-dimensional (1D) coordination complex Mn[N(CN)₂]₂(2,4-bpy)₂ (1) (2,4-bpy = 2,4-bipyridine) has been synthesized. X-ray crystallography analysis reveals that the structure of (1) consists of linear chains of manganese atoms bridged by end-to-end dicyanamide ligands and coordinated by 2,4-bipyridine ligands. Weak – interactions between pyridine planes of adjacent chains force 1D Mn[N(CN)₂]₂(2,4-bpy)₂ chains into interesting 2D supramolecular arrays. Variable temperature magnetic susceptibility measurement for complex (1) shows that antiferromagnetic exchange interactions exist between manganese(II) centres of the linear chain.     

IR and thermal studies on lanthanum zirconyl oxalate

Lanthanum zirconyl oxalate hydrate (LaZO) was prepared and characterized by chemical analysis and i.r. spectral studies. Its thermal decomposition was investigated by using DTA, TG, X-ray diffraction and i.r. spectral studies. On the basis of the TG and`isothermal results, a tentative decomposition scheme was proposed. In the first step the dehydration of LaZO takes place in two steps between room temperature and 498 K, to give the anhydrous compound. The anhydrous oxalate decomposes in a series of steps (498–548 K, 548–673 K and 673–773 K). Finally the decomposition of the carbonate takes place (773–1073 K) to give lanthanum zirconate (La₂Zr₂O₇).

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Zusammenfassung Lanthanzirkonyloxalathydrat (LaZO) wurde hergestellt und durch chemische Analyse sowie durch Infrarotspektroskopie charakterisiert. Seine thermische Zersetzung wurde unter Einsatz von DTA, TG, Röntgendiffraktion und Infrarotspektroskopie untersucht. Aufgrund der TG und isothermen Ergebnisse wurde ein Zersetzungsschema vorgeschlagen. In der ersten Stufe erfolgt die Dehydratisierung von LaZO in zwei Schritten zwischen (RT-498 K) um die Anhydroverbindung zu ergeben. Das wasserfreie Oxalat wird in einer Serie von Stufen zersetzt und verschiedene Zwischenprodukte enthalten sowohl Oxalat als auch Carbonat (498–548 K, 548–673 K und 673–773 K). Abschließend findet die Zersetzung des Carbonats statt (773–1073 K) unter Bildung von Lanthazirkonat (La₂Zr₂O₇).

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Résumé L'oxalate hydraté de lanthane-zirconyle (LaZO) a été préparé et caractérisé par analyse chimique et spectrométrie infrarouge. La décomposition thermique de ce composé a été examinée par ATD, TG, diffraction des rayons X et spectrométrie infrarouge. Un mécanisme de décomposition est proposé, d'après les résultats TG, obtenus en régimes dynamique et isotherme. Dans un premier temps la déshydratation de LaZO a lieu en deux étapes (température ambiante —498 K) pour fournir le composé anhydre. L'oxalate anhydre se décompose en plusieurs étapes et plusieurs composés intermédiaires contenant l'oxalate ainsi que du carbonate (498–548 K, 548–673 K, 673–773 K). Finalement, la décomposition du carbonate (773–1073 K) fournit du zirconate de lanthane (La₂Zr₂O₇).

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, . , , . , . , 498 . , , 498–548 , 548–673 673– 773 . 773–1073 -La₂Zr₂O₇.

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The authors are grateful to Dr. W. U. Malik, Prof. & Head of Chemistry Department, Roorkee University, for providing the research facilities. V. B. R. is also grateful to the CSIR (India) for the award of a senior research fellowship.     

The X-ray Structure, Electrochemistry and Catalytic Reactivity of Os4Au(μ-H)3(CO)12(PPh3) Towards the Oxidative Carbonylation of Aniline

The reaction of the anion [Os₄(-H)₃(CO)₁₂]^– with one equivalent of Au(PPh₃)Cl affords [Os₄Au(-H)₃(CO)₁₂(PPh₃)] (1), the structure of which was established by single crystal X-ray analysis. Its electrochemical behavior and catalytic properties are also reported. This bimetallic cluster catalyses the oxidative carbonylation of aniline to give methyl phenylcarbamate in methanol with good conversion and selectivity compared to the homometallic [Os₄(-H)₄(CO)₁₂] cluster.     

Formation of methyl platinum complex in the reaction of methane with chloroplatinic acid

The¹HNMR method and chemical analysis indicate that a complex of Pt(IV) containing a CH₃–Pt fragment is formed in the reaction of H₂PtCl₆+H₂PtCl₄ with methane at 120 °C in aqueous CF₃CO₂H. The complex was isolated from the solution as an adduct of Ph₃P.

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, H₂PtCl₆ H₂PtCl₄ CF₃COOH 120°C (IV), Pt–CH₃. Ph₃P , .

     

Preparation of catalysts by spray decomposition

Spray decomposition of solutions is an uncommon but very promising technique for the preparation of multicomponent solid systems with welldefined structure. The experimental arrangement is described and a summary of the systems prepared until now is given. These are MgO–ZnO, CaO, CdO, Al₂O₃. Fe₂O₃ solid solutions and CdO. CdSO₄ and Al₂O₃. Al₂(SO₄)₃ systems.

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, , . : MgO·ZnO, CaO·CdO,. Al₂O₃·Fe₂O₃ CdO·CdSO₄ Al₂O₃·Al₂ (SO₄)₃.

     

Schiff base complexes of dioxouranium(VI), III. Commun.: Dioxouranium(VI) complexes of bibasic tetradentateSchiff bases

Bibasic tetradentateSchiff bases having the donor system OH–NX–NX–OH have been shown to form UO₂(NO₃)₂(SBH₂) type of derivatives [SBH₂ is the molecule of the bibasic tetradentateSchiff bases such as HOC₆H₄C(R) N(CH₂) _n NC(R)C₆H₄OH (where R=H or CH₃ andn=2 or 3) and HOC(R)CHC(CH₃)N(CH₂) _n NC(CH₃)CH C(R)OH (where R=CH₃ or C₆H₅ andn=2 or 3)]. The 11 stoichiometry of these complexes is shown by elemental analysis and conductometric titrations. The molar conductence values in nitrobenzene indicate the non-electrolytic behaviour and the magnetic susceptibility measurements by the Gouy method show these complexes to be diamagnetic.With 1 Figure     

On the Role of Surface Forces in Contact Interaction between Elastic Sphere and Hard Surface

The works preformed earlier were reviewed briefly, and the new problem of the contact interaction between the elastic sphere and hard surface was formulated. The solution of a problem to the generalized surface force and its contact and noncontact components was obtained. The specific case of the obtained solution, when the separation = 0, was considered. The existence of two states of contact interaction between the elastic sphere and hard plane was revealed at = 0: (i) the stable state, at contact with the neck of radius a ₁= , where Ris the sphere radius, = (1 – )/(E), Eis the modulus of elasticity of the sphere, is its Poisson's coefficient, and () is the specific energy of adhesion of the surfaces at the lowest possible separation between these surfaces; and (ii) the unstable (metastable) state, at contact with radius a ₂= 0, i.e., at the point contact between the sphere and the plane. In this case, however, the stable contact with the neck at 0 when the modulus of elasticity E , i.e., at the interaction between the hard sphere and hard plane, is also degenerated into the point contact. It was shown that at the point contact, the contact component F _s ^"of the generalized surface force F _svanishes, whereas the noncontact component F _s ^"acquires the value F _s ^"= F _s= 2R() equal to the force of adhesion.     

Ligand-Promoted Transformation of the μ3-η2-Vinylidene Ligand in the Reaction between RuCo2(CO)9(μ3-η2-C=CHPh) and 4,5-Bis(diphenylphosphino)-4-cyclopenten-1,3-dione (bpcd). X-Ray Structure of RuCo2(CO)7(bpcd)(μ3-η2-C=CHPh)

The reaction of the heterometallic vinylidene cluster RuCo₂(CO)₉(₃-²-C=CHPh) with the diphosphine ligand 4,5-bis(diphenylphosphino)-4-cyclopenten-1,3-dione (bpcd) proceeds readily in the presence of Me₃NO to furnish the new cluster RuCo₂(CO)₇(bpcd)(₃-²-C=CHPh) as the sole product. This cluster has been isolated by preparative chromatography and characterized in solution by IR spectroscopy. The molecular structure was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis, which has confirmed the chelation of the bpcd ligand to the ruthenium center and the change in the coordination mode exhibited by the vinylidene ligand. RuCo₂(CO)₇(bpcd)(₃-²-C=CHPh) crystallizes in the triclinic space group P , a = 10.5788(9), b = 11.909(1), c = 19.526(2) Å, = 84.491(9)°, = 78.068(8)°, = 63.760(7)°, V = 2158.7(4) ų, Z = 2, and d _calc = 1.581.     

4,4′-Bipyridine complexes of molybdenum(II) and tungsten(II)

Treatment of [MI₂(CO)₃(NCMe)₂] with two equivalents of 4,4-bipyridine (4,4-bipy) in CH₂Cl₂ at room temperature gave the MeCN displaced products, [MI₂(CO)₃(4,4-bipy-N)₂] (1) and (2). Equimolar amounts of [MI₂(CO)₃(NCMe)₂] and L (L = PPh₃, AsPh₃ or SbPh₃) react to give [MI₂(CO)₃(NCMe)L], which when reacted in situ with 4,4-bipy yield the new complexes, [MI₂(CO)₃(4,4-bipy-N)L] (3)–(8). Reaction of equimolar quantities of [WI₂(CO)(NCMe)( ²-RC₂R)₂] (R = Me or Ph) and 4,4-bipy gave the new bis(alkyne) complexes, [WI₂(CO)(4,4-bipy-N)( ²-RC₂R)₂] (9) and (10). Treatment of [MI₂(CO)₃(NCMe)₂] with two equivalents of (9) or (10) in CH₂Cl₂ at room temperature affords the bimetallic complexes, [MI₂(CO)₃{WI₂(CO)(4,4-bipy-N,N)( ²-RC₂R)₂}₂] (11)–(14). Equimolar quantities of [MI₂(CO)₃(NCMe)(PPh₃)] (prepared in situ) and (9) or (10), react to give the 4,4-bipy-bridged complexes, [MI₂(CO)₃{WI₂(CO)(4,4-bipy-N,N)( ²-RC₂R)₂}(PPh₃)] (15)–(18). All the new complexes, (1)–(18) were characterised by elemental analysis (C, H and N), i.r. and ¹H-n.m.r. spectroscopy.     

A new BPO4 catalyst in organic reactions. Dehydration of cycloalkanols

The synthesis of some new and economical BPO₄ catalysts is described. The chemical and textural properties and the thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) of these catalysts is given. The dehydration of cyclohexanol, cycloheptanol and cyclooctanol catalyzed by these new BPO₄ catalysts is studied using the microcatalytic pulse technique.

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BPO₄. , (). , , BPO₄, .

     

An Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Composite Featuring Metal-Chalcogenide Clusters

The cluster complex, Re₆( ₃-Se)₈(PEt₃)₅(4-vinylpyridine)(SbF₆)₂ (1), featuring the face-capped octahedral Re₆( ₃-Se)₈²⁺ cluster core and site-differentiating triethylphosphine and 4-vinylpyridine ligands has been synthesized and structurally characterized. The complex crystallized in monoclinic space group P2₁ with a=11.748(1)Å, b=15.1212(2)Å, c=19.941(2)Å, =90°, =94.411(3)°, =90°, V=3531.8(7)ų, Z=2, R1=0.0531, wR2=0.0774. Copolymerization of styrene with 1 via the polymerizable 4-vinylpyridine ligand afforded a novel inorganic-organic hybrid composite of high molecular weight and a low polydispersity index. Structural integrity of the cluster building block is maintained upon hybrid formation.     

Polymeric membrane sodium-selective electrodes based on calix[4]arene ionophores

Six kinds of tetra alkylester type calix[4]arene derivatives, (R₁=R₂=CH₃1, C₂H₅2, C₃H₇3,n-C₄H₉4,t-C₄H₉5,n-C₁₀H₂₁6), a diethyl-didecyl mixed ester type (R₁=C₂H₅, R₂ =C₁₀H₂₁7), and three kinds of lower rim bridged types (R₁=C₂H₅, R₂–R₂=(CH₂)₁₀8, (CH₂)₁₂9, (CH₂)₂(OCH₂CH₂)₃10) were characterized by electrochemical measurement to elucidate the effect of the length of the alkyl group of alkoxycarbonyl substituents on Na⁺ selectivity. To obtain excellent Na⁺ selective ionophores, introduction of short chain alkyl groups rather than long chain ones, such as a decyl group, and maintenance of sufficient solubility of the calix[4]arene derivatives in the membrane solvent are required concurrently. Among the calix[4]arenes tested, 25,26,27,28-tetrakis[(ethoxycarbonyl)methoxy]-p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene2, and the diethyl-didecyl mixed ester type derivative7 are the best ionophores for a Na⁺ selective electrode. On the other hand, sodium selectivity of the bridged type derivative9 is comparable or even superior to that of the known bis(12-crown-4).This paper is dedicated to the commemorative issue on the 50th anniversary of calixarenes.     

Synthesis,Characterization, Electrochemical and Spectroscopic Properties of [Ru(dppt)(bpy)Cl]+ and [Ru(pta)(bpy)Cl]+

Two novel Ru^II complexes [Ru(dppt)(bpy)Cl]ClO₄ (1) and [Ru(pta)(bpy)Cl]ClO₄ (2)[dppt, pta and bpy = 3-(1,10-phenanthrolin-2-yl)-5,6-diphenyl-as-triazine, 3-(1,10-phenanthrolin-2-yl)-as-triazino[5,6-f]acenaphthylene and 2,2-bipyridine, respectively] were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis and electrospray mass spectrometry, ¹H-n.m.r., and u.v.–vis spectroscopy. The redox properties of the complexes were examined using cyclic voltammetry. Due to the strong -accepting character of asymmetric ligands, the MLCT bands of (1) and (2) are shifted significantly to lower energies by comparison with [Ru(tpy)(bpy)Cl]⁺.