Coordination studies of 5,6-diphenyl-3-(2-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazine towards Cu cation. X-ray studies,spectroscopic characterization and DFT calculations

The reactions of 5,6-diphenyl-3-(2-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazine with CuCl₂ · 2H₂O, Cu(NO₃)₂ · 3H₂O and CuSO₄ · 5H₂O have been examined, and four [CuCl₂(dppt)] (1), [CuCl₂(dppt)₂] · 2MeOH (2), [Cu(dppt)₂(H₂O)₂](NO₃)₂ (3) and [Cu(SO₄)(dppt)(H₂O)]_n · nH₂O (4) complexes have been obtained. All the complexes have been structurally and spectroscopically characterized, and compound 4 has been additionally studied by magnetic measurements. The electronic structure of 1 has been calculated with the density functional theory (DFT) method, and the time-dependent DFT calculations have been employed to calculate the electronic spectrum of 1.     

A novel rhenium(III) complex with bis(pyrazol-1-yl)methane: X-ray structure and DFT calculations for [ReCl3(bpzm)(PPh3)]

The [ReCl₃(MeCN)(PPh₃)₂] complex reacts with bis(pyrazol-1-yl)methane (bpzm) to give [ReCl₃(bpzm)(PPh₃)]. This compound has been studied by IR, UV–Vis spectroscopy, magnetic measurement and X-ray crystallography. The molecular orbital diagram of [ReCl₃(bpzm)(PPh₃)] has been calculated with the density functional theory (DFT) method. The spin-allowed triplet–triplet electronic transitions of [ReCl₃(bpzm)(PPh₃)] have been calculated with the time-dependent DFT method, and the UV–Vis spectrum of the title compound has been discussed on this basis. The magnetic behavior is characteristic of a mononuclear d⁴ low-spin octahedral Re(III) complex (³T_1g ground state) and arises because of the large spin–orbit coupling (ζ = 2500 cm⁻¹), which gives a diamagnetic ground state.     

New oxorhenium complexes with 2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)-2-benzoxazolinato ligand. X-ray structure and DFT calculations for [ReOX2(hbo)(AsPh3)] and [ReOX2(hbo)(PPh3)] complexes

The reactions of [ReOX₃(AsPh₃)₂] and [ReOX₃(PPh₃)₂] with 2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)-2-benzoxazoline (Hhbo) have been examined and [ReOX₂(hbo)(AsPh₃)] and [ReOX₂(hbo)(PPh₃)] (X = Cl, Br) complexes have been obtained. The crystal and molecular structures of [ReOCl₂(hbo)(AsPh₃)] (1) and [ReOBr₂(hbo)(PPh₃)] (4) have been determined. The electronic structures of 1 and 4 have been calculated with the density functional theory (DFT) method. The spin-allowed electronic transitions of 1 and 4 have been calculated with the time-dependent DFT method, and the UV–Vis spectra of these complexes have been discussed.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic characterization,crystal and molecular structure of [ReOX2(bopyH)(PPh3)] complexes: DFT calculations for [ReOCl2(bopyH)(PPh3)]

The reactions of [ReOX₃(PPh₃)₂] (X = Cl, Br) with benzoylpyridine (bopy) have been examined and novel [ReOX₂(bopyH)(PPh₃)] oxocompounds have been obtained. The complexes were structurally and spectroscopically characterised. In the both structures two-electron reduced form of benzoylpyridine is coordinated to the central ion. The electronic structure of [ReOCl₂(bopyH)(PPh₃)] has been calculated with the density functional theory (DFT) method, and additional information about binding has been obtained by NBO analysis. The UV–Vis spectrum of the [ReOCl₂(bopyH)(PPh₃)] has been discussed on the basis of TDDFT calculations.     

Oxorhenium complexes with the 8-quinolinolato ligand. X-ray structure and DFT calculations for [ReOX2(hqn)(AsPh3)] and [ReOX2(hqn)(PPh3)] complexes

The reactions of [ReOX₃(AsPh₃)₂] and [ReOX₃(PPh₃)₂] with 8-hydroxyquinoline (Hhqn) have been examined and the complexes [ReOX₂(hqn)(AsPh₃)] and [ReOX₂(hqn)(PPh₃)] (X = Cl, Br) have been obtained, respectively. The crystal and molecular structures of [ReOCl₂(hqn)(AsPh₃)] (1) and [ReOBr₂(hqn)(PPh₃)] (4) have been determined. The electronic structure of 1 has been calculated with the density functional theory (DFT) method. The spin-allowed electronic transitions of 1 have been calculated with the time-dependent DFT method, and the UV–Vis spectrum of [ReOCl₂(hqn)(AsPh₃)] has been discussed on this basis.     

Oxorhenium(V) complexes with quinoline-2-carboxylate ligand. X-ray structure of [ReOCl2(quin-2-c)(PPh3)] and [ReOBr2(quin-2-c)(AsPh3)] complexes: DFT and TD-DFT calculations for [ReOCl2(quin-2-c)(PPh3)]

Novel [ReOX₂(quin-2-c)(EPh₃)] complexes (X = Cl, Br; E = As, P; quin-2-c = quinoline-2-carboxylate ion) have been prepared by treatment of [ReOX₃(EPh₃)₂] with quinoline-2-carboxylic acid in acetone at room temperature. All the complexes were characterised by IR, UV–Vis spectroscopy and elemental analysis. The crystal and molecular structures have been determined for [ReOCl₂(qiun-2c)(PPh₃)] (1) and [ReOBr₂(qiun-2c)(AsPh₃)] (4). The electronic structure of 1 has been calculated with the density functional theory (DFT) method. The spin-allowed electronic transitions of 1 have been calculated with the time-dependent DFT method.     

Novel rhenium(III) complexes with the picolinate ligand: Synthesis,spectroscopic investigations,X-ray structures and DFT calculations for [ReX2(pic)(PPh3)2] complexes

The paper presents a combined experimental and computational study of novel rhenium(III) complexes with the picolinate ligand – [ReCl₂(pic)(PPh₃)₂] (1) and [ReBr₂(pic)(PPh₃)₂] (2). Both complexes 1 and 2 have been characterised spectroscopically and structurally (by single-crystal X-ray diffraction). Complex 1 has been additionally studied by magnetic measurement. The magnetic behavior is characteristic of a mononuclear d⁴ low-spin octahedral Re(III) complex (³T_1g ground state) and arises because of the large spin–orbit coupling (ζ = 2500 cm⁻¹), which gives a diamagnetic ground state. DFT and time-dependent (TD)DFT calculations have been carried out for complex 1, and UV–vis spectra of the [ReX₂(pic)(PPh₃)₂] compounds have been discussed on this basis.     

Seven-coordinate rhenium(III) complexes of 1-(2-pyridylazo)-2-naphtholate: X-ray studies,spectroscopic characterization and DFT calculations

The reactions of [ReX₃(MeCN)(PPh₃)₂] (X = Cl or Br) with 1-(2-pyridylazo)-2-naphthol (HPAN) have been examined and the [ReBr(PAN)₂] · 2CHCl₃ (1) and [ReCl(PAN)₂] (2) complexes have been obtained. The both complexes have been structurally and spectroscopically characterized, and compound 1 has been additionally studied by magnetic measurements. The magnetic behavior is characteristic of mononuclear seven-coordinated Re(III) complex with d⁴ low-spin configuration, which gives diamagnetic ground state.     

Reactivity of [ReOX3(PPh3)2] and [ReOX3(AsPh3)2] towards 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1H-benzimidazole: Synthesis, X-ray studies, spectroscopic characterization and DFT calculations for [ReOX2(hpb)(EPh3)] and [ReO(OMe)(hpb)2]·MeCN

The paper presents a combined experimental and computational study of mono- and disubstituted Re(V) oxocomplexes obtained in the reactions of [ReOX₃(EPh₃)₂] (X = Cl, Br; E = P, As) with 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1H-benzimidazole (Hhpb). From the reactions of [ReOX₃(PPh₃)₂] with Hhpb in molar ratio 1:1 cis and trans stereoisomers of [ReOX₂(hpb)(PPh₃)] were isolated, whereas the [ReOX₃(AsPh₃)₂] oxocompounds react with Hhpb to give only cis-halide isomers. The [ReOX₂(hpb)(EPh₃)] and [ReO(OMe)(hpb)₂]·MeCN complexes have been characterized spectroscopically and structurally (by single-crystal X-ray diffraction). The DFT and TDDFT calculations have been carried out for the trans-[ReOBr₂(hpb)(PPh₃)], cis-[ReOBr₂(hpb)(AsPh₃)] and [ReO(OMe)(hpb)₂], and their UV–Vis spectra have been discussed on this basis.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic investigation,structural characterization and DFT calculation of the complexes [ReX2(N2COPh)(4-PhPyr)(PPh3)2] (X = Cl, Br)

The reactions of [ReX₂(η²-N₂COPh-N′,O)(PPh₃)₂] with 4-phenylpyrimidine have been performed. As a result, the two complexes [ReX₂(N₂COPh)(4-PhPyr)(PPh₃)₂] (X = Cl, Br) (4-PhPyr = 4-phenylpyrimidine), isostructural in the solid state, have been obtained. The crystal and molecular structures of ([ReCl₂(N₂COPh)(4-PhPyr)(PPh₃)₂])₂·CHCl₃ (1) and ([ReBr₂(N₂COPh)(4-PhPyr)(PPh₃)₂])₂·CHCl₃ (2) have been determined. The electronic structure of [ReCl₂(N₂COPh)(4-PhPyr)(PPh₃)₂] has been examined using the density functional theory (DFT) method. The spin-allowed electronic transitions of 1 have been calculated with the time-dependent DFT method, and the UV–Vis spectrum of [ReCl₂(N₂COPh)(4-PhPyr)(PPh₃)₂] has been discussed on this basis.     

The reactivity of [ReBr3(MeCN)(dppe)] towards gaseous nitric oxide. The X-ray structure of [ReBr3(MeCN)(dppe)] and [ReBr3(NO)(dppe)]0.57[ReOBr3(dppe)]0.43 and DFT calculations for [ReBr3(NO)(dppe)] and [ReOBr3(dppe)]

The [ReOBr₃(dppe)] (dppe=bis(diphenylophosphino)ethane) complex reacts with acetonitrile in the presence of excess of triphenylphpsphine to give a new monomeric nitrile rhenium(III) complex—[ReBr₃(MeCN)(dppe)] (1). The reaction of 1 with gaseous nitric oxide leads to the mixed [ReBr₃(NO)(dppe)]_0.57[ReOBr₃(dppe)]_0.43 complex (2) with rhenium atoms on +2 and +5 oxidation states. This paper presents the synthesis, spectroscopic characterisation and X-ray structure of 1 and 2. The geometries of [ReBr₃(NO)(dppe)] and [ReOBr₃(dppe)] have been optimized using the density functional theory (DFT) and the electronic transitions of [ReBr₃(NO)(dppe)] and [ReOBr₃(dppe)] have been calculated with the time-dependent DFT method (TDDFT). The UV–vis spectrum of 2 has been interpreted on the basis of the experimental data for [ReOBr₃(dppe)] and the calculated transitions for [ReOBr₃(dppe)] and [Re(NO)Br₃(dppe)].     

New oxorhenium complexes with the 8-quinolinolato ligand: X-ray structure and DFT calculations for [ReOBr(hqn)2]

The reactions of [ReO(OEt)X₂(PPh₃)₂] (X = Cl or Br) with 8-hydroxyquinoline (Hhqn) have been examined and the [ReOX(hqn)₂] complexes have been obtained. The crystal and molecular structures of [ReOBr(hqn)₂] have been determined. The electronic structure of [ReOBr(hqn)₂] has been calculated with the density functional theory (DFT) method, and additional information about binding in the ReO³⁺ unit has been obtained by NBO analysis. The spin-allowed electronic transitions of [ReOBr(hqn)₂] have been calculated with the time-dependent DFT method, and the UV–Vis spectra of the [ReOX(hqn)₂] compounds have been discussed on this basis.     

Synthesis, X-ray studies, spectroscopic characterization and DFT calculations of p-tolylimido rhenium(V) complexes bearing an imidazole-based ligand

Novel p-tolylimido rhenium(V) complexes [Re(p-NC₆H₄CH₃)X₂(hpb)(PPh₃)] and [Re(p-NC₆H₄CH₃)(hpb)₂(PPh₃)]X (X = Cl, Br) have been obtained in the reactions of [Re(p-NC₆H₄CH₃)X₃(PPh₃)₂] with 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1H-benzimidazole (Hhpb). The compounds were identified by elemental analysis IR, UV-Vis spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography. The electronic structures of the complex [Re(p-NC₆H₄CH₃)Cl₂(hpb)(PPh₃)] and the cation [Re(p-NC₆H₄CH₃)(hpb)₂(PPh₃)]⁺ have been calculated with the density functional theory (DFT) method. Additional information about binding in the [Re(p-NC₆H₄CH₃)Cl₂(hpb)(PPh₃)] and [Re(p-NC₆H₄CH₃)(hpb)₂(PPh₃)]⁺ has been obtained by NBO analysis. The electronic spectra of [Re(p-NC₆H₄CH₃)Cl₂(hpb)(PPh₃)] and [Re(p-NC₆H₄CH₃)(hpb)₂(PPh₃)]Cl were investigated at the TDDFT level employing B3LYP functional in combination with LANL2DZ.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic characterization,X-ray structure and DFT calculations of rhenium(III) complex with 1-isoquinolinyl phenyl ketone

The [ReCl₃(MeCN)(PPh₃)] complex reacts with 1-isoquinolinyl phenyl ketone (N–O) to give [ReCl₃(N–O)(PPh₃)]. The compound has been studied by IR, UV–Vis spectroscopy, magnetic measurements and X-ray crystallography. The magnetic behavior is characteristic of mononuclear octahedral Re(III) complex with d⁴ low-spin (³T_1g ground state) and arises because of the large spin–orbit coupling, which gives diamagnetic ground state. The molecular orbital diagram of [ReCl₃(N–O)(PPh₃)] has been calculated with the density functional theory (DFT) method, and time-dependent DFT (TD-DFT) calculations have been employed in order to discussion of its spectroscopic properties in more detail.     

Coordination chemistry of di-2-pyridylketone. Synthesis, spectroscopic investigations, X-ray studies and DFT calculations of Re(III) and Re(V) complexes

The paper presents a combined experimental and computational study of Re(III) and Re(V) complexes containing di-2-pyridylketone and its gem-diol form – [ReCl₃(dpk-N,O)(PPh₃)] (1), [ReCl₃(dpk-N,N′)(OPPh₃)] (2) and [ReOBr₃(dpk-OH)]·2(dpkH⁺Br⁻) (3). All the complexes have been characterized spectroscopically and structurally (by single-crystal X-ray diffraction). The complex 2 has been additionally studied by magnetic measurement. The magnetic behavior of 2 is characteristic of mononuclear octahedral Re(III) complex with d⁴ low-spin (³T_1g ground state) and arise because of the large spin–orbit coupling (ζ = 2500 cm⁻¹), which gives diamagnetic ground state. DFT and time-dependent (TD)DFT calculations have been carried out for [ReCl₃(dpk-N,N′)(OPPh₃)] and [ReOBr₃(dpk-OH), and their UV–vis spectra have been discussed on this basis.     

Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, X-ray structure and DFT calculations of [Re(CO)3L2Cl] (L = 1,2,4-triazolo-[1,5-a]pyrimidine)

The paper presents a combined experimental and computational study of novel tricarbonyl complex – fac-[Re(CO)₃(tp)₂Cl] (tp = 1,2,4-triazolo-[1,5-a]pyrimidine). The compound has been characterized spectroscopically and structurally (by single-crystal X-ray diffraction). The absorption and emission spectra of the complex have been discussed on the basis of DFT and time-dependent (TD)DFT calculations.     

Novel oxorhenium complexes with 2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)-2-benzothiazolinato ligand: X-ray studies,spectroscopic characterization and DFT calculations

The [ReOX₂(hbt)(EPh₃)] (X = Cl, Br; E = As, P) chelates have been prepared in the reactions of [ReOX₃(EPh₃)₂] complexes (X = Cl, Br; E = P, As) with 2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)-2-benzothiazole (hbtH) in acetone. From the reactions of [ReOX₃(PPh₃)₂] with hbtH two kind of crystals [ReOX₂(hbt)(PPh₃)] · MeCN and [ReOX₂(hbt)(PPh₃)] with different arrangement of halide ions (cis and trans) were isolated, whereas the [ReOX₃(AsPh₃)₂] oxocompounds react with hbtH to give only cis-halide isomers. The complexes were structurally and spectroscopically characterised. The electronic structures of both [ReOBr₂(hbt)(PPh₃)] isomers have been calculated with the density functional theory (DFT) method. The TDDFT/PCM calculations have been employed to produce a hundred of singlet excited-states starting from the ground-state geometry optimized in the gas phase of cis- and trans-halide isomers of [ReOBr₂(hbt)(PPh₃)] and the UV–Vis spectra of these complexes have been discussed on this basis.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic characterisation,crystal and molecular structure of [ReOBr(quin-2-c)2] and [ReOCl(quin-2-c)2] complexes: DFT and TD-DFT calculations for [ReOBr(quin-2-c)2]

Novel [ReOX(quin-2-c)₂] complexes (X = Cl, Br; quin-2-c = quinoline-2-carboxylate ion) have been prepared by treatment of [ReOX₃(AsPh₃)₂] with an excess of quinoline-2-carboxylic acid in acetonitrile. The complexes were characterised structurally and spectroscopically. The electronic structure of [ReOBr(quin-2-c)₂] has been calculated with the density functional theory (DFT) method, and additional information about binding has been obtained by NBO analysis. The UV–Vis spectrum of [ReOBr(quin-2-c)₂] has been discussed on the basis of TD-DFT calculations.