New nickel(II) chloride-morpholine complexes

The compounds [NiCl₂(Morph)₃(H₂O)₂] and [NiCl₂(Morph)₃] have been prepared by treating NiCl₂·6H₂O with morpholine (Mo     

Some complexes of nickel (II) with morpholine

The compounds NiX₂M_x[M = morpholine; X = C₆F₅ (x = 2), NO₃(x = 3), Br(x = 2 or 3), and I(x = 4)] have been prepared and investigated. Magnetic and spectral studies have been carried out to determine the mode of coordination and stereochemistry of the complexes. Except for NiBr₂M₃, which appears to contain bridging morpholine, in all other compounds the neutral ligand acts as a monodentate N-donor group.     

The preparation and electrochemistry of manganese(II) complexes of an unsaturated pentadentate macrocyclic ligand

The preparation of a series of six and seven coordinate manganese(II) complexes [Mn^(II)(L)X]⁺, and [Mn^(II)(L)X₂]^2? (X = halide, water, triphenylphosphine oxide, imidazole, 1-methyl imidazole and pyridine) incorporating the pentadentate planar macrocylic ligand L is described. Cyclic voltammetry of these complexes in acetonitrile each shows a reversible one-electron reduction wave near - 1.4 V vs a Ag/AgNO₃ reference electrode. Quantitative reduction of these complexes by controlled potential electrolysis at a platinum gauze at - 1.4 V yields the corresponding one-electron reduction products which have been shown by ESR spectroscopy to be manganese(II)-ligand radical species, the electron being thought to reside on the di-imino pyridine moiety of the macrocyclic ligand. No metal reduced species could be isolated even in the presence of π-acceptor ligands such as CO or phosphines.     

Copper(II) complexes of diaminodiamides in aqueous solution

The basicity constants of N,N′-bis(β-carbamoylethyl)ethylenediamine, N,N′-bis(β-carbamoylethyl)trimethylenediamine, N,N′-bis(β-carbamoylethyl)-1,2-propylenediamine, and N,N′-bis-(β-carbamoylethyl)-2-hydroxyltrimethylenediamine were determined potentiometrically in 0.10 mol dm^?3 NaNO₃ at 25.0°C. The formation of Cu(II) complexes of these ligands and the CuO to CuN bond rearrangements at the two amide sites of these complexes were investigated quantitatively by potentiometric and spectrophotometric techniques under the same conditions. Electronic spectra of the Cu(II) complexes of these ligands and their deprotonated species formed in aqueous solution were measured and discussed.     

Synthesis and characterization of nickel(II) complexes with potentially pentadentate macrocyclic ligands having N3O2 donor set

Nickel(II) complexes of N₃O₂ donor macrocycles incorporating 17- to 19-membered macrocyclic rings have been prepared. Physical measurements ind     

Kinetics for the reaction of methine proton of an unsymmetrical tetradentate Schiff base complex of nickel(II) with N-chlorosuccinimide

The substitution reaction of the methine proton of an unsymmetrical tetradentate Schiff base complex of nickel(II) with N-chlorosuccinimide was kinetically studied in a dichloromethane solution. While the rate of chlorination was decreased by the addition of acetone or ether, the rate was significantly increased by the addition of ethanol. The rate of bromination was faster than that of chlorination. A four-centred intermediate was proposed for the halogenation reaction of the Schiff base nickel(II) complex.     

Binuclear complexes of silicon(IV) chloride with nickel(II) salicylaldoximates

Some binuclear complexes of silicon(IV) chloride and nickel(II) salicylaldoximates were synthesized and characterised by elemental analyses, conductivity measurements, magnetic and spectral data. The complexes were proved to be 1:1 SiCl₄ adducts. The resulting complexes were amorphous in nature and electrolytes in solution.     

Preparation and characterization of copper(II) and nickel(II) complexes with novel tetraaza-macrocyclic schiff bases

Novel tetraaza-macrocycles with N-substituted carbamoyl groups were prepared by the reaction of 5,7,12,14-tetramethyl-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradeca-1,5,7,12-tetraene with isocyanates (RNCO, R = Ch₃ and C₆H₅). Their copper(II) and nickel(II) complexes were characterized by magnetic susceptibilities, electronic absorption spectra, and electrochemical properties. The complexing abilities and extractabilities of the ligands for the metal ions were investigated.     

Spectral and magnetic studies of tin(IV) complexes with nickel(II) thiocarbohydrazones

Tin(IV) chloride derivatives of nickel(II) thiocarbohydrazones were obtained by reacting tin(IV) chloride with nickel(II) thiocarbohydrazones in chloroform medium. All the complexes are greenish coloured solids and appear to be non-electrolytes in DMF. Elemental analyses conform to the 1:1 stoichiometry. Magnetic, electronic and IR spectral information suggest that square planar nickel(II) thiocarbohydrazones have changed their configuration to octahedral as a result of reaction with tin (IV) chloride.     

Tetragonal distortions and vibronic coupling in hexaflouro nickel(II) and copper (II) complexes

Two parameters, axial (R_a) and equatorial (R_e) metal-ligand distances, describe the tetragonal distortions of the NiF^4?₆ and CuF^4?₆ complexes under study. The experimental values of R_a plotted vs R_e exhibit a smooth curve type dependence valid for MF₆ chromophore of solid state compounds. In the model study it becomes explained by analyzing the shape of the adiabatic potential surface (APS) of the form of E_T(R_a, R_e). Around the energy minima the map of numerical values (obtained by the quantum-chemical CNDOUHF and INDOUHF methods) was transformed to an analytic form from which the quantitative characteristics of APS were obtained in a new, simple way. The set of equatorial-axial parameters as well as the set of vibronic parameters were evaluated and discussed in more detail.     

A new example of ligand-to-metal electron-transfer process : one-electron reduction products of nickel(II)-tetradentate schiff base complexes

The reduction of three nickel(III) complexes involving two symmetrical N,N′-ethylenebis (acetylacetoneiminato) and N,N′-ethylenebis (salicylideneiminato) and one non-symmetrical N,N′-ethylene (acetylacetoneiminatosalicylideneiminato) and Schiff bases has been investigated by electrochemistry and ESR spectroscopy. In all cases, exhaustive reduction results in the formation of nickel(I) complexes. However, ESR data support the formation of a nickel(II)-stabilized ligand radical species at the early stage of the reduction of the non-symmetrical Schiff base complex.     

Copper(II) complexes of thiosemicarbazones derived from 2-acetylpyridine and its n-oxide

A series of Cu(II) complexes of the thiosemicarbazone, 3-azabicyclo[3.2.2]-nonene-3-thiocarboxylic acid 2-[1-(2-pyridinyl)ethylidene]hydrazide(HL) and the corresponding N-oxide (HLO) have been prepared and characterized. Both ligands undergo deprotonation and appear to coordinate via the thione sulfur, the imine nitrogen and the pyridyl nitrogen (or N-oxide oxygen). A single anionic ligand such as Cl^?, Br^?, NCS^? and N^?₃ completes the bonding to the Cu(II) center of these 4-coordinate complexes. When the complexes are prepared using Cu(II) perchlorate, the solids isolated contain a neutral thiosemicarbazone ligand as well as the deprotonated ligand. The solids are primarily characterized by IR, electronic and electron spin resonance spectroscopy. In addition, electronic and ESR spectra of their chloroform solutions were recorded. Most of the solids (except the nitrates) were unaltered upon dissolution. Simulation of the solution ESR spectra was used to estimate the coupling constants of the various coordinated nuclei.     

Formation of Cu(II)—dicyandiamide complexes in neutral and acidic aqueous solutions

This work presents spectroscopic studies and electrochemical characterization of Cu(II)—dicyandiamide (DCDA) complex formation. The range of conditions leading to the precipitation of the complex is significantly larger than that presented in the literature. In all cases the stoichiometry of the compound is: [Cu(DCDA)₂(SO₄)(H₂O)₅). The spectroscopic data suggest that DCDA is a monodentate ligand forming a bond with Cu²⁺ via the nitryl nitrogen. Electroreduction of this complex is a two-step process occurring through a Cu(I)—DCDA intermediate.     

Metal complexes of some asymmetric diaminodiamide ligands—II. Stabilities of complexes of nickel(II) in aqueous solution

Equilibria between a series of asymmetric diaminodiamides and Ni(II) in aqueous solution have been studied by potentiometric and spectrophotometric methods. The ligands were S,R,S- and S,S,S-N,N′-dialanylpropylenediamine (DAPN), S,S-N,N′-dialanylethylenediamine (DAEN), R-N,N′-diglycylpropylenediamine (DGPN), and N,N′-diglycylethylenediamine (DGEN). At lower values of pH the complexes NiL²⁺ and in some cases NiL²⁺₂ were formed. Spectral data indicated that both of these were octahedral. At higher pH the two amide protons were lost and square planar complexes were formed. The diastereomeric DAPN ligands showed stereoselectivity in the equilibrium constants for deprotonation and formation of the square planar complexes. Comparison of optical rotatory dispersion curves and absorption spectra for the various complexes permits partial assignment of structures.     

Extraction of copper(II) and nickel(II) by long-chain aliphatic dioximes

In the search for a selective nickel extractant symmetric dialkyl dioximes have been studied in the extraction of copper and nickel ions from ammoniaca     

Copper(II) complexes of 4-chloro,3-methyl,5-phenylisoxazole

4-chloro,3-methyl,5-phenylisoxazole copper(II) complexes of the type Cu(L)X₂(X = Cl, Br, NO₃) and Cu(L)₂(ClO₄)₂ have been prepared and studied by the IR, electronic, paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy and molar conductivity values. The ligand acts as monodentate N-bonded except to the nitrate derivative where this behaves as bridging bidentate. The halide complexes are tetrahedral, while the nitrate and perchlorate derivatives are square planar.     

Extraction of copper(II) and nickel(II) by nopinoquinone dioxime

In the research for a selective extractant for nickel a strained dioxime, β-nopinoquinone dioxime, has been studied in its extraction properties for copper(II) and nickel(II). Spectroscopic investigations (ESR and NMR) showed that both copper and nickel are extracted as a N,N-coordinated chelate. The extraction studies showed that the use of strained instead of aliphatic dioximes makes the extraction more convenient because of the higher extraction rate, but the selectivity for nickel above copper disappears.δ-nopinoquinone dioxime is easily converted into its furazan by treatment with 1N NaOH. This furazan is a rather weak ligand without significant extraction capacities.     

Carbonyl-organocobalt(I) and -(II) complexes

Passage of CO through solutions of complexes (C₆F₅)₂CoL₂ gives carbonyl derivatives (C₆F₅)₂CoL₂(CO) (L₂ = 2 PEt₃, 2 P-n-Bu₃, 2 PPh₃, Ph₂PCH₂CH₃PPh₂). The properties of these compounds are described.The compounds are also produced by treating solutions of (C₆F₅)₂Co-(dioxane)₂ with CO, but a simultaneous reduction to (C₆F₅)Co(CO)₄ takes place. Treatment of the latter complex with monodentate ligands gives substitution products (C₆F₅)Co(CO)₃L (L = PEt₃, P-n-Bu₃, PPh₃) all of which are monomeric, whereas the addition of Ph₂PCH₂CH₂PPh₂ gives the dimer (C₆F₅)(CO)₂CoLLCo(CO)₂(C₆F₅). The properties of these compounds are discussed.     

Synthesis and electrochemistry of cis-dioxomolybdenum(VI) complexes with tridentate Schiff base ligands containing O,N and S donor atoms

The synthesis and characterization of a number of cis-dioxomolybdenum(VI) coordination complexes involving tridentate (ONS) ligands is described. The Schiff base ligands were obtained by condensation of 5-substituted salicylaldehydes with o-aminobenzenethiol or 2-aminoethanethiol. The chemical properties of these molybdenum complexes are compared with those having tridentate ligands with the ONO donor atom set. Cyclic voltammetry was used to obtain cathodic reduction potentials (E_pc) for the irreversible reduction of the Mo(VI) complexes. Although the reductions are irreversible, trends are observed in E_pc both within each series and when different series are compared. Cathodic reduction potentials for the four series examined span the range from ?1.53 to ?1.05 V versus NHE. There are three ligand features whose effect systematically alters the Mo(VI) cathodic reduction potentials. These include (1) the X-substituent on the salicylaldehyde portion of each ligand; (2) the degree of ligand delocalization; and (3) the substitution of a sulphur donor atom for an oxygen donor atom. Each of these effects is considered separately with regard to the Mo(VI) cathodic reduction potentials and then their cumulative effect is described.     

Inversion of tetrahedral configuration of bis-{4-aminomethylenepyrazole-5-thion(seleno)ato} nickel(II) complexes

Novel bis-chelate Ni(II) complexes with a series of 1,3-disubstituted 4-aminomethylenepyrazole-5-thion(seleno) derivatives have been prepared. An inversion of the tetrahedral configuration at the metal centre in these complexes proceeds in solution via the intramolecular diagonal twist rearrangement on the NMR time scale which was followed by coalescence studies on several pairs of diastereotopic protons. The activation barriers are: ΔG²(T_c) = 41–74 kJ mol^?1, _c = 218–373 K. The bulky substituents R₃ at the aldimine nitrogen give rise to significant increases in the energy barriers to enantiomerization of tetrahedral complexes owing to the steric hindrance involving an intermediate square planar form.