Studies of the reactions of lithium atoms with methyl cyanide and methyl isocyanide in inert gas matrices

Linear LiNC is known to be the more stable isomer when isolated in inert gas matrices at low temperatures (4–15K).¹ In an attempt to form the other geometrical isomer, LiCN, studies of the reaction of lithium atoms with CH₃CN and CH₃NC were undertaken. A new absorption in the CN stretching region was observed when lithium atoms were co-condensed with CH₃NC in solid argon and xenon matrices. Photolysis of the matrices with a medium pressure Hg lamp during deposition of Li/CH₃NC seemed to favour the formation of the more stable isomer, LiNC. Reactions of lithium atoms with CH₃CN only led to the formation of LiNC, with or without photolysis.     

Selective reagents for solvent extraction of metals—II. Bis-quinaldic acids

Bis-quinoline-2-carboxylic acids in which the quinoline rings were joined via ether linkages to the 8-position have been synthesized and tested for metal extraction. The reagents extracted Cu²⁺ and Zn²⁺ selectively in the presence of Fe²⁺ and Fe³⁺ from aqueous sulphate solution.     

Electrophilic reactions of chlorin derivatives and a comprehensive collection of 13c data of these products and closely related compounds

Vilsmeier-formylation of the copper(II) complex of chlorin-e₆ trimethyl ester (2), under mild conditions, gives selective substitution in the 3-vinyl group. In contrast chlorination of 2 is shown to lead to selective substitution at position 20 of the macrocycle. A similar result is found for [3-ethyl]-isochlorin-e₄ dimethyl ester (17) although further reaction leads to more highly chlorinated products which have been isolated and identified. ¹³C NMR data for some of these compounds and several related chlorin derivatives are reported. In particular, after correction of the literature, many of the quaternary carbon signals of the macrocycle are assigned and substituent effects assessed. Consideration of the shifts of the α-pyrrolic carbons confirms that chlorin and its derivatives exist in a tautomeric form with the two inner H atoms on diagonally opposite pyrrole rings A and C. Such a form allows a satisfactory explanation of the substituent chemical shifts of the formyl group at positions 15 and 20 to be made.     

Decomposition of silane on solid P4O10

Silane undergoes thermal decomposition on the surface of “phosphorus pentoxide” ( P₄O₁₀) into its elements around 200–400°C. The hydrogen formed partially reduces the P₄O₁₀ forming lower oxides of phosphorus and water. Elemental silicon is precipitated as reddish-brown solid, which is separated by dissolving out the phosphorus oxides. Silica and disiloxane are not formed in the reaction.     

Copper(I) phosphine hydroborate complexes: A study involving hydroborates containing a BO bond

A study was made of the reactions between chlorotris(methyldiphenylphosphine)copper(I) and several hydroborates containing a boron-oxygen bond. The new complex ((acetoxy)trihydroborato)tris(methyldiphenylphosphine)copper(I) (Ph₂MeP)₃CuH₃B(O₂CCH₃) was isolated and characterized by analysis, IR, and NMR data. Analogous reaction conditions using HB(OR)₃^? anions did not give a BH containing product nor did several other anions of the general type HBR₃^?. The ability of the hydroborate to complex is related to the Lewis acidity of the respective borane attached to H^?.     

Chemiluminescence mapping. I. Experimental method and initial measurments on the D+F2 and F+D2 reactions

Measurements by a new experimental chemiluminescence method of the nascent DF product vibrational distribution confirm earlier findings for the F + D₂ → DF(ν?4) + D reaction. The distribution for D + F₂ → DF(ν?15) + F shows a larger fraction (≈ 78%) of the reaction exothermicity channeled into product vibration than is observed by conventional chemiluminescence measurements on the parallel H + F₂ system (58%). The new method, termed chemiluminescence mapping for its simultaneous recording of spectrally and temporally resolved chemiluminescence, differs from the earlier arrested relaxation and measured relaxation techniques by the introduction of a short duty cycle pulsed molecular reagent source, a modified deuterium dissociation source, and signal averaged (time resolved), detection of the DF infrared emission. The chemiluminescence mapping technique results for D + F₂ and F + D₂, are presented; apparent deviation from the energy distribution in the H + F₂ system is discussed.     

The synthesis of a cationic ylide complex of platinum(II) by the reaction of tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)platinum(O) with choloroiodomethane.

The reaction of Pt(PPh₃)₄ with CH₂Cl1 in benzene yields the cationic ylide complex $\text{cis}$-[Pt(PPh₃)₂(CH₂PPh₃)Cl]I in high yield. This complex has been converted to $\text{cis}$-[(PPh₃)₂(CH₂PPh₃)X]X (X  Br or I) by reaction with LiBr or NaI. Reaction of $\text{cis}$-[Pt(PPH₃)I]I with iodine yields $\text{cis}$-[Pt(PPh₃)₂(CH₂PPh₃)I]I₃. Nmr data are given in support of the suggested structures.     

Selective reagents for solvent extraction of metals—I. Quinaldic acids

Alkyl- and alkoxy-substituted quinoline-2-carboxylic acids were synthesized and tested for metal extraction. Zn²⁺ and Cu²⁺ were extracted from aqueous sulphate solutions by reagents containing 8-alkoxy substituents at lower pH values than were Fe²⁺ or Fe³⁺. Reagents without this substituent were unselective in this respect. A possible explanation for the selectivity may be that the 8-substituent influences the coordination geometry of the metal chelates in favour of tetrahedral complexes.     

The mechanism of nucleophilic substitution at silicon. Action of organometallic reagents on chiral bifunctional silanes

The study of nucelophilic substitution of monofunctional organosilanes has been extended to bifunctional derivatives. The reactions are both selective and stereoselective. Our results can be interpreted in terms of leaving group polarisability and the softness/hardness of the attacking nucleophile.The presence of two electronegative substituents only slightly modifies the stereochemistry. A pseudorotation mechanism could not explain the retention observed in certain cases. We envisage two possible modes of attack, either with axial or equatorial entry, leding respectively to inversion or retention at the silicon atom.     

Oxygen equilibrium pressure above the V2O5−x oxide system at 600°C (x < 0.43)

Measurements of equilibrium pressure of oxygen over the V₂O_5?x system performed by mass spectrometry have shown constancy of pressure over a wide range of x. The effect has been ascribed to thermodynamic equilibrium in the V₂O₅V₆O₁₃O₂ system. On cooling of the samples the phase V₃O₇ appears.     

Isotope selective two-step photoionization study of K2 in a supersonic molecular beam

The photoionization efficiency curves for ^39,39K₂ and ^39,41K₂ dimers excited to the B ¹Π_u electronic state have been measured using sequential two-photon-ionization techniques. Accurate determinations of nine photoionization thresholds yield an adiabatic ionization energy of 4.06073 ± 0.00016 eV. Autoionizing Rydberg states are assigned and analyzed. Autoionization rates are measured for several Rydberg vibronic states. The isotopic dependence of the autoionization structure is partially analyzed and molecular constants for the K⁺₂ (²Σ⁺_g) state are derived.     

New triosmium metal clusters derived from the reactions between [Os3(CO)10(NCMe)2] and amides

Triosmium clusters of the type [Os₃(CO)₁₀(μ-H)(NHCOR)] (1; R = H, Me, Ph, Et or Pr) are formed in high yields form the reaction of [Os₃(CO)₁₀(NCMe)₂] (2) with amides. The nature of the products formed from thermolysis of 1 depend on the group, R.     

Conductometric titration study of the reactions of some trialkylphosphines with bromine,iodine and iodine bromide

The reactions of tributyl-, trioctyl-, and tricyclohexyl-phosphine with bromine, iodine and iodine bromide have been studied by conductometric titration in acetonitrile. In general, evidence was obtained for the formation, in solution, of highly conducting 0.5 : 1, 1 : 1, and 2 : 1 adducts. The 1 : 1 and 2 : 1 adducts (R₃PX₂ and R₃PX₄) were isolated and the electrolytic conductivity of their acetonitrile solutions measured. Values of molar conductivity are reported; these point to strong electrolyte behaviour, hence the 1 : 1 and 2 : 1 adducts must be formulated as the phosphonium salts, R₃PX⁺X^? and R₃PX⁺X₃^? respectively.     

Surface crossing in interaction of atomic hydrogen with a lithium metal cluster

Interaction of atomic hydrogen with a (4,1,4) lithium cluster, simulating the (100) metal surface, is studied using the diatomics-in-molecules method. Ground-and excited-state potential curves for normal approach ofH to some attack positions on the surface intersect or pseudo-intersect. The results reveal possible non-adiabatic character of the absorption process.     

The isolation and X-ray structure of a complex between lithium picrate and dibenzo-36-crown-12

The crystal structure of 2Li picrate.dibenzo-36-crown-12.2H₂O was determined by X-ray diffraction methods. The 2:1 (metal:ligand) complex crystalli     

Some transesterification reactions of [Ir(CO2Me)(CO)2(PPh3)2]

The iridium(I) complex [Ir(CO₂Me)(CO)₂(PPh₃)₂] undergoes a transesterification reaction with the alcohols CH₂C(R)CH₂OH (R = H, Me), MeCCCH₂CH₂OH, and HOCH₂CH₂OH to afford the complexes

[Ir(CO₂CH₂CH₂CMe)(CO)₂(PPh₃)₂] and [Ir(CO₂CH₂CH₂OH)(CO)₂(PPh₃)₂], respectively. In contrast the acetylenic alcohol HCCCH₂CH₂OH gives [Ir(CCCH₂CH₂OH)(CO)PPh₃)₂]. Some reactions of the new complexes are described.     

Analytical reactions of substituted cyanoferrates : I. Na3[Fe(CN)5(NH3)]

The reagent pentacyanoamminoferrate (PCAF) in its aqueous reactions with some common cations and anions produces colored species in solution. It has been observed that the reactions of Fe³⁺, Fe²⁺, Co²⁺, VO²⁺, Mo⁶⁺, S₂O₃²⁻, and NO₂⁻ are sensitive enough to permit their colorimetric determinations. In addition, the reagent has been found useful in the simultaneous trace analysis of Fe³⁺ and VO²⁺ present in the same solution.A comparative study has been made of the reactions of PCAF and the other unsubstituted cyanoferrates(II) and (III).