A general synthesis of bis(n6−[2n]cyclophane)ruthenium(II) compounds

Hydride reduction of (n⁶-arene)(n⁶?[2_n]cyclophane)ruthenium(II) compounds, followed by treatment with acid, gives (n⁶?[2_n]cyclophane)ruthenium(II) solvates and thus provides a general synthesis for bis(n⁶?[2_n]cyclophane)ruthenium(II) compounds.     

Ion—molecule reactions in GeH4/SiH4 systems studied by ion trap mass spectrometry

Gas phase ion—molecule reactions occurring in GeH₄/SiH₄ systems under different partial pressures and their mechanisms have been investigated by ion trap mass spectrometry (ITMS). SiH⁺_n (n=0–3) and GeH⁺_n (n = 0–3) are the main ionic species at zero reaction time when the GeH₄: SiH₄ ratio is in the range 1:1 to 1:12. Self-condensation sequences are observed at increasing reaction times. Moreover, formation of ions containing GeSi bonds, such as GeSiH⁺_n (in = 2–5) and GeSi₂H⁺_n (n = 4, 5), occurs by reactions of Si₂H⁺_n (n = 2–5) and Si₃H⁺_n (n = 4, 5) with GeH₄. At longer reaction times, further substitution of silicon with germanium in GeSiH⁺_n (n = 2–5) ions has been observed, to give Ge₂H⁺_n (n = 2–5).     

Interaction behavior study of HCl on (ZnS)n (n = 1–12) clusters and HCl effect on Hg0 adsorption

The interaction behavior of HCl and (ZnS)_n (n = 1–12) clusters and HCl effect on Hg⁰ adsorbed by (ZnS)_n have been studied theoretically. The combined genetic algorithm and density functional theory (GA-DFT) method has been used to obtain the structures of (ZnS)_nHCl and (ZnS)_nHgHCl (n = 1–12) clusters. The structural properties of (ZnS)_nHCl and (ZnS)_nHgHCl have been analyzed. The adsorption energies and interaction energies have been calculated. Bond length and bond order analysis has revealed that S H and Zn Cl bonds form after HCl adsorbed on (ZnS)_n clusters, while Hg⁰ can only weakly bind with (ZnS)_nHCl clusters. According to thermodynamic adsorption analysis, the formation of (ZnS)_nHCl clusters from (ZnS)_n and HCl are spontaneous because of their negative Gibbs free energy changes. The formation of (ZnS)_nHgHCl from (ZnS)_nHCl and Hg are nonspontaneous for n = 1–4 and 9, and the Gibbs free energy changes have small negative values for other sizes. Electron localization function and noncovalent interaction (NCI) analysis of (ZnS)₁₀HgHCl manifest that Hg and its nearest Zn form zinc amalgam. Projected density of state study has been performed to obtain the interaction nature of HCl and (ZnS)_n clusters and Hg⁰ adsorption on (ZnS)_nHCl clusters. Based on our study, HCl is chemical adsorbed by (ZnS)_n clusters except (ZnS)₄ cluster. After (ZnS)_n adsorbs HCl, Hg⁰ can physically adsorb on (ZnS)_nHCl clusters. The strength of Hg⁰ on (ZnS)_nHCl is comparable to that of Hg⁰ on (ZnS)_n, indicating that HCl can hardly affect the adsorption of Hg⁰ on ZnS clusters.     

Charge exchange and charge separation processes of [C3Hn]2+ and [C3Dn]2+ (n = 1–6) dications

The charge exchange and charge separation processes of a series of [C₃H_n]²⁺ and [C₃D_n]²⁺ (n = 1–6) dications have been investigated experimentally in a mass spectrometer of reversed geometry. The relative reaction cross-sections for charge exchange with nitrogen exhibited a 20-fold variation which has implications for the interpretation of 2E spectra with respect to dication relative intensities. Charge separation resulting in deprotonation was observed for all [C₃D_n]²⁺ species investigated, while de-deuteronation was observed for [C₃D_n]²⁺ (n = 1–4) only. Intercharge separations calculated from the observed ion kinetic energies released upon charge separation suggest linear structures for [C₃D_n]²⁺ and [C₃D_n]²⁺ (n = 1–2) and cyclic structures for [C₃D_n]²⁺ (n = 3–6) and [C₃D_n]²⁺ (n = 3–4).     

Prediction of 195Pt NMR chemical shifts of dissolution products of H2[Pt(OH)6] in nitric acid solutions by DFT methods: how important are the counter‐ion effects?

¹⁹⁵Pt NMR chemical shifts of octahedral Pt(IV) complexes with general formula [Pt(NO₃)_n(OH)_{6 ? n}]^2?, [Pt(NO₃)_n(OH₂)_{6 ? n}]^{4 ? n} (n = 1–6), and [Pt(NO₃)_{6 ? n ? m}(OH)_m(OH₂)_n]^{?2 + n ? m} formed by dissolution of platinic acid, H₂[Pt(OH)₆], in aqueous nitric acid solutions are calculated employing density functional theory methods. Particularly, the gauge‐including atomic orbitals (GIAO)‐PBE0/segmented all‐electron relativistically contracted–zeroth‐order regular approximation (SARC–ZORA)(Pt) ∪ 6–31G(d,p)(E)/Polarizable Continuum Model computational protocol performs the best. Excellent second‐order polynomial plots of δ_calcd(¹⁹⁵Pt) versus δ_exptl(¹⁹⁵Pt) chemical shifts and δ_calcd(¹⁹⁵Pt) versus the natural atomic charge Q_Pt are obtained. Despite of neglecting relativistic and spin orbit effects the good agreement of the calculated δ ¹⁹⁵Pt chemical shifts with experimental values is probably because of the fact that the contribution of relativistic and spin orbit effects to computed σ^{iso 195}Pt magnetic shielding of Pt(IV) coordination compounds is effectively cancelled in the computed δ ¹⁹⁵Pt chemical shifts, because the relativistic corrections are expected to be similar in the complexes and the proper reference standard used. To probe the counter‐ion effects on the ¹⁹⁵Pt NMR chemical shifts of the anionic [Pt(NO₃)_n(OH)_{6 ? n}]^2? and cationic [Pt(NO₃)_n(OH₂)_{6 ? n}]^{4 ? n} (n = 0–3) complexes we calculated the ¹⁹⁵Pt NMR chemical shifts of the neutral (PyH)₂[Pt(NO₃)_n(OH)_{6 ? n}] (n = 1–6; PyH = pyridinium cation, C₅H₅NH⁺) and [Pt(NO₃)_n(H₂O)_{6 ? n}](NO₃)_{4 ? n} (n = 0–3) complexes. Counter‐anion effects are very important for the accurate prediction of the ¹⁹⁵Pt NMR chemical shifts of the cationic [Pt(NO₃)_n(OH₂)_{6 ? n}]^{4 ? n} complexes, while counter‐cation effects are less important for the anionic [Pt(NO₃)_n(OH)_{6 ? n}]^2? complexes. The simple computational protocol is easily implemented even by synthetic chemists in platinum coordination chemistry that dispose limited software availability, or locally existing routines and knowhow. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

15N-NMR spectroscopy. III. Neighboring residue effects in sequence polymers containing glycylglycine units

The tripeptides Phe-Gly-Gly, β-Ala-Gly-Gly, and ?-Aca-Gly-Gly as well as the peptide derivatives δ-isothiocyanatovaleroyl-Gly-Gly and ?-isothiocyanatocaproyl-Gly-Gly were synthesized by using known methods so that the peptide nitrogen between the two glycyl residues was isotopically enriched in ¹⁵N to a level of 0.8–0.9%. These monomer units were then used to produce the sequence polymers (Phe-Gly-Gly)_n, (β-Ala-Gly-Gly)_n, (δ-Ava-Gly-Gly)_n, and (?-Aca-Gly-Gly)_n. The 18.24 MHz ¹⁵N-NMR spectra of the oligo- and polypeptides were obtained by using trifluoroacetic acid as solvent, since the solutions have relatively low viscosity and exhibit a strong negative nuclear Overhauser enhancement of the ¹⁵N signals. For comparison, ¹⁵N-NMR spectra of the homopolymers (Gly)_n, (β-Ala)_n, (γ-Abu)_n, (δ-Ava)_n, and (?-Aca)_n were also recorded. The ¹⁵N signals from the ω-aminoacyl residues in the sequence polymers appear up to 11 ppm upfield of the signals observed for the homopolyamides. The ¹⁵N signals from the two glycyl residues are separated by 3–7 ppm. Comparison with the ¹³C-NMR spectra of the same polymers indicates that ¹⁵N-NMR is better suited for the characterization and sequence analysis of these types of polymers.     

A Tail Does Not Always Make a Difference: Assembly of cds Nets from Co(NCS)2 and 1,4-bis(n-Alkyloxy)-2,5-bis(3,2′:6′,3″-terpyridin-4′-yl)benzene Ligands

The consistent assembly of a (6⁵.8) cds net is observed in reactions of cobalt(II) thiocyanate with 1,4-bis(n-alkyloxy)-2,5-bis(3,2′:6′,3″-terpyridin-4′-yl)benzene ligands in which the n-alkyloxy substituents are n-propyl (ligand 3), n-butyl (4), n-pentyl (5), n-hexyl (6), n-heptyl (7), and n-octyl (8). Crystals were grown by layering a methanol solution of Co(NCS)₂ over a 1,2-dichlorobenzene solution of each ligand. The choice of crystallization solvents is critical in directing the assembly of the cds net. Single-crystal structures of [Co(NCS)₂(3)]_n^.3.5nC₆H₄Cl₂, [Co(NCS)₂(4)]_n^.5.5nC₆H₄Cl₂, [Co(NCS)₂(5)]_n^.4nC₆H₄Cl₂, [Co(NCS)₂(6)]_n^.3.8nC₆H₄Cl₂, [Co(NCS)₂(7)]_n^.3.1nC₆H₄Cl₂, and [Co(NCS)₂(8)]_n^.1.6nC₆H₄Cl₂^.2nMeOH (C₆H₄Cl₂ = 1,2-dichlorobenzene) are presented and compared. The n-alkyloxy chains exhibit close to extended conformations and are accommodated in cavities in the lattice without perturbation of the coordination framework.     

Thallium(III) coordination compounds: chemical information from 205Tl NMR longitudinal relaxation times

²⁰⁵Tl longitudinal relaxation rate measurements were performed on several thallium(III) complexes with the composition Tl(OH)_n(H₂O)_6?n^(3?n)+ (n = 1,2), Tl(Cl)_n(H₂O)_m?n^(3?n)+, Tl(Br)_n(H₂O)_m?n^(3?n)+ (m = 6 for n = 1–2, m = 5 for n = 3, m = 4 for n = 4), Tl(CN)_n(H₂O)_m?n^(3?n)+ (m = 6 for n = 1–2, m = 4 for n = 3–4) in aqueous solution, at different magnetic fields and temperatures. ¹³C and ²D isotopic labelling and ¹H decoupling experiments showed that the contribution of the dipolar relaxation path is negligible. The less symmetric lower complexes (n < 4) had faster relaxation rate dominantly via chemical shift anisotropy contribution which depended on the applied magnetic field: T₁ values are between 20 and 100 ms at 9.4 T and the shift anisotropy is Δσ = 1000–2000 ppm. The tetrahedral complexes, n = 4, relax slower; their T₁ is longer than 1 s and the spin–rotation mechanism is probably the dominant relaxation path as showed by a temperature dependence study. In the case of the TlCl₄^? complex, presumably a trace amount of TlCl₅^2? causes a large CSA contribution, 300 ppm. Since the geometry and the bond length for the complexes in solution are known from EXAFS data, it was possible to establish a correlation between the CSA parameter and the symmetry of the complexes. The relaxation behaviour of the Tl–bromo complexes is not in accordance with any known relaxation mechanism. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Structure and stability for (AlN) n + and (AlN) n + (n=1–15) clusters

Using density functional theory (DFT) method with 6-31G* basis set, we have carried out the optimizing calculation of geometry, vibrational frequency and thermodynamical stability for (AlN) _n ⁺ and (AlN) _n ⁺ (n=1–15) clusters. Moreover, their ionic potential (IP) and electron affinity (EA) were discussed. The results show that the electrical charge condition of the cluster has a relatively great impact on the structure of the cluster and with the increase of n, this kind of impact is reduced gradually. There are no Al-Al and N-N bonds in the stable structure of (AlN) _n ⁺ or (AlN) _n ^-, and the Al-N bond is the sole bond type. The magic number regularity of (AlN) _n ⁺ and (AlN) _n ^- is consistent with that for (AlN) _n , indicating that the structure with even n such as 2, 4, 6, ... is more stable. In addition, (AlN₁₀ has the maximal ionization power (9.14 eV) and the minimal electron affinity energy (0.19 eV), which manifests that (AlN)₁₀ is more stable than other clusters.     

Developments in the theory of cationic polymerisation. Part IX some effects of the complex formation between cations and monomers

The formation of complexes P⁺_nM between a propagating carbenium ion P⁺_n and the monomer, M, is considered from several points of view - (i) Under the most usual conditions the formation of the P⁺_nM reduces the population of ion-pairs, P⁺_nA⁻, drastically. This can account for the frequently found nil-effect of common ion salts on the rate of attack of carbenium ions on alkenes in initiation, model reactions, and polymerisations. - (ii) The formation of P⁺_nM increases the degree of dissociation α of P⁺_nA⁻, so that all the estimates of α on which kinetic schemes have been based, are too low. - (iii) The very high polymerisation rates found for n-donor monomers, say 4-MeO-styrene or N-vinylcarbazole compared to styrene, may be attributable not, primarily, to a difference in rate-constants, but to a difference in ionic population. This is because the fast P⁺_nM is in greater excess over the slow P⁺_nA⁻ for more strongly complexing n-donors than for the π-donors. - (iv) Since the nature of the P⁺_nM is different for every monomer, a comparison of their propagation rate-constants k⁺_pM is hardly meaningful and valid comparisons can only be made between the k⁺_p of the P⁺_n. The measurement of these requires extreme conditions, either extrapolations to [P⁺_n] = 0 and [M] = 0, or the use of highly polar solvents in which neither M nor the anion can compete with the solvent for the solvation of the P⁺_n.     

Gas phase ion/molecule reactions in phosphine/germane mixtures studied by ion trapping

Gaseous mixtures of phosphine and germane have been investigated by ion trap mass spectrometry. Reaction pathways together with rate constants of the main reactions are reported. The mechanisms of ion/molecule reactions have been elucidated by single and multiple isolation steps. The GeH_n⁺ (n = 1–3) ions react with phosphine to give GePH_n⁺ (n = 2–4) ions. The GePH₄⁺ ion further reacts with GeH₄ to yield Ge₂PH₆⁺. The GePH_n⁺ (n = 2–4) mixed ionic family also originates from the P⁺ phosphine primary ion, as well as from the P₂H_n⁺ (n = 0–3) secondary ions of phosphine reacting with neutral germane and from Ge₂H₂⁺ reacting with phosphine. The main reaction pathways of the PH_n⁺ (n = 0–2) ions with GeH₄ lead to the formation of the GeH₂⁺ and GeH₃⁺ ionic species. Protonation of phosphine from different ionic precursors is a very common process and yields the stable phosphonium ion, PH₄⁺. Trends in total abundances of secondary GePH_n⁺ (n = 2–4) ions as function of reaction time for different PH₃/GeH₄ pressure ratios show that excess of germane slightly affects the nucleation of mixed Ge-P ions.     

Exploring the Interactions of Atomic Oxygen on Silver Clusters with Hydrogen

The interactions between Ag_nO^-(n=1-8) and H₂ (or D₂) were explored by combination of the mass spectroscopy experiments and density function theory (DFT) calculations. The experiments found that all oxygen atoms in Ag_nO^-(n=1-8) are inert in the interactions with H₂ or D₂ at the low temperature of 150 K, which is in contrast to their high reactivity with CO under the same condition. These observations are parallel with the preferential oxidation (PROX) of CO in excess hydrogen catalyzed by dispersed silver species in the condensed phase. Possible reaction paths between Ag_nO^-(n=1-8) and H₂ were explored using DFT calculations. The results indicated that adsorption of H₂ on any site of Ag_nO^-(n=1-8) is extremely weak, and oxidation of H₂ by any kind of oxygen in Ag_nO^-(n=1-8) has an apparent barrier strongly dependent on the adsorption style of the "O". These experiments and theoretical results about cluster reactions provided molecule-level insights into the activity of atomic oxygen on real silver catalysts.     

Thermal decomposition of butylindium thiolates and preparation of indium sulfide powders

Thermal properties of organoindium thiolates were investigated by means of thermogravimetric (TG) and differential thermal (DT) analysis. Dibutyl-indium propylthiolates (Buⁿ₂InSPrⁿ, Buⁿ₂InSPrⁱ, Buⁱ₂InSPrⁿ and Buⁱ₂InSPrⁱ) decomposed up to 280°C along with an exothermic DT peak and gave indium(I) sulfide (InS) powders. Although the arylthiolate Buⁿ₂InSPh also afforded InS powders, it decomposed at a slightly higher temperature. In contrast, the dithiolate and the dithiocarbamate complexes [BuⁿIn(SPrⁱ)₂ and In (S₂CNBu₂)₃] gave indium(III) sulfide (In₂S₃) powders.     

Laser ablation synthesis of new gold phosphides using red phosphorus and nanogold as precursors. Laser desorption ionisation time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry

Gold phosphides show unique optical or semiconductor properties and there are extensive high technology applications, e.g. in laser diodes, etc. In spite of the various AuP structures known, the search for new materials is wide. Laser ablation synthesis is a promising screening and synthetic method. Generation of gold phosphides via laser ablation of red phosphorus and nanogold mixtures was studied using laser desorption ionisation time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry (LDI TOFMS). Gold clusters Au_m⁺ (m = 1 to ~35) were observed with a difference of one gold atom and their intensities were in decreasing order with respect to m. For P_n⁺ (n = 2 to ~111) clusters, the intensities of odd‐numbered phosphorus clusters are much higher than those for even‐numbered phosphorus clusters. During ablation of P‐nanogold mixtures, clusters Au_m⁺ (m = 1‐12), P_n⁺ (n = 2‐7, 9, 11, 13–33, 35–95 (odd numbers)), AuP_n⁺ (n = 1, 2–88 (even numbers)), Au₂P_n⁺ (n = 1‐7, 14–16, 21–51 (odd numbers)), Au₃P_n⁺ (n = 1‐6, 8, 9, 14), Au₄P_n⁺ (n = 1‐9, 14–16), Au₅P_n⁺ (n = 1‐6, 14, 16), Au₆P_n⁺ (n = 1‐6), Au₇P_n⁺ (n = 1‐7), Au₈P_n⁺ (n = 1‐6, 8), Au₉P_n⁺ (n = 1‐10), Au₁₀P_n⁺ (n = 1‐8, 15), Au₁₁P_n⁺ (n = 1‐6), and Au₁₂P_n⁺ (n = 1, 2, 4) were detected in positive ion mode. In negative ion mode, Au_m^– (m = 1–5), P_n^– (n = 2, 3, 5–11, 13–19, 21–35, 39, 41, 47, 49, 55 (odd numbers)), AuP_n^– (n = 4–6, 8–26, 30–36 (even numbers), 48), Au₂P_n^– (n = 2–5, 8, 11, 13, 15, 17), Au₃P_n^– (n = 6–11, 32), Au₄P_n^– (n = 1, 2, 4, 6, 10), Au₆P₅^–, and Au₇P₈^– clusters were observed. In both modes, phosphorus‐rich Au_mP_n clusters prevailed. The first experimental evidence for formation of AuP₆₀ and gold‐covered phosphorus Au₁₂P_n (n = 1, 2, 4) clusters is given. The new gold phosphides generated might inspire synthesis of new Au‐P materials with specific properties. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Photoelectron spectroscopy of transition metal-sulfur cluster anions

Metal (M)-sulfur cluster anions (M = Ag, Fe and Mn) have been studied using photoelectron spectroscopy (PES) with a magnetic-bottle type time-of-flight electron spectrometer. The M_nS _m ^? cluster anions were formed in a laser vaporization cluster source. For Ag-S, the largest coordination number of Ag atoms (n _max) is generally expressed as n _max =2m ? 1 in each series of the number of S atoms (m). For Fe?S and Mn?S, it was found that the stable cluster ions are the ones with compositions of n=m and n=m±1. Their electron affinities were measured from the onset of the PES spectrum. For Ag?S, the EAs of Ag₁S_m are small and around 1 eV, whereas those of Ag_nS_m (_n ≥ 2) become large above 2 eV. The features in the mass distribution and PES suggest that Ag₂S unit is preferentially formed with increasing the number of Ag atoms. For Fe?S and Mn?S, the PES spectra of Fe_nS _m ^? /Mn_nS _m ^? show a unique similarity at n ≥ m, indicating that the Fe/Mn atom addition to Fe_nS _n ^? /Mn_nS _n ^? has little effect on the electronic property of Fe_nS_n/Mn_nS_n. The PES spectra imply that the Fe_nS_n cluster is the structural framework of these clusters, as similarly as the determined structure of the Fe_nS_n cluster in nitrogenase enzyme.     

Interaction of Mn(acac)3 with Asymmetrical Schiff Base Ligands containing an Amido Group

Interaction of asymmetrical Schiff base ligands H₃Lⁿ [where H₃Lⁿ are substituted 3–aza–4–(2–hydroxyphenyl)–N– (2–hydroxyphenyl)but–3–enamide] with Mn(acac)₃ (acac = acetylacetonate) has been investigated. Two different type of manganese(III) complexes have been obtained depending on the nature of the substituents on the ligand. We have found that ligands containing donor substituents drives to the formation of two different kinds of complexes from the same reaction: Mn(Lⁿ)(H₂O)_x ( 1a–5a ) and [Mn(HLⁿ)(acac)](H₂O)_y ( 1b–5b ) (where Lⁿ and HLⁿ signify the ligand in its trianionic and dianionic form, respectively). However, when the substituents are electron withdrawing or poor donor only compounds of the type [Mn(HLⁿ)(acac)](H₂O)_y ( 6–10 ) are obtained. All these compounds have been characterized by elemental analyses, IR and ¹H NMR spectroscopy, FAB mass spectrometry, magnetic measurements and molar conductivities. The electrochemical behaviour of these complexes has also been studied.     

Bromsulfenyl(trihalogen)phosphonium-Salze Cl3−nBrnPSBr+AsF6− (n = 0 – 3) und Cl3PSBr+SbF6− — Oxidative Bromierung von Thiophosphorylhalogeniden

Bromosulfenyl(trihalogeno)phosphonium Salts Cl_3?nBr_nPSBr⁺AsF₆^? (n = 0 – 3) and Cl₃PSBr⁺SbF₆^? — Oxidative Bromination of Thiophosphorylhalides The bromosulfenyl(trihalogeno)phosphonium salts Cl_3?nBr_nPSBr⁺AsF₆^? (n = 0 – 3) and Cl₃PSBr⁺SbF₆^? are prepared by oxidative bromination of the corresponding thiophosphorylhalides with Br₂/MF₅ (M = As, Sb) and characterized by vibrational and NMR spectroscopy.     

Die Darstellung der Methylthio(trihalogen)phosphonium-Salze ClnBr3−nPSCH3+MF6−(n = 0–3; M = As,Sb) und Hal3PSCH3+SbCl6−(Hal = Br,Cl)

The Preparation of Methylthio(trihalogeno)phosphonium Salts Cl_nBr_3?nPSCH₃⁺MF₆^?(n = 0–3; M = As, Sb) and Hal₃PSCH₃⁺SbCl₆^?(Hal = Br, Cl) The methylthio(trihalogeno) phosphonium salts Br_nCl_3?nPSCH₃⁺MF₆^? (n = 0–3; M = As, Sb) are prepared by methylation of the corresponding thiophosphorylhalides Br_nCl_3?nPS in the system SO₂/CH₃F/MF₅. The hexachloroantimonates Hal₃PSCH₃⁺SbCl₆^?(Hal = Br, Cl) are synthesized by thiomethylation of PBr₃ and PCl₃ with CH₃SCl/SbCl₅. All salts are characterized by vibrational and NMR spectroscopy.     

Lewis Acid Catalyzed Synthesis of Cyanidophosphates

Salts containing new cyanido(fluorido)phosphate anions of the general formula [PF_6?n(CN)_n]^? (n=1–4) were synthesized by a very mild Lewis‐acid‐catalyzed synthetic protocol and fully characterized. All [PF_6?n(CN)_n]^? (n=1–4) salts could be isolated on a preparative scale. It was also possible to detect the [PF(CN)₅]^? but not the [P(CN)₆]^? anion. The best results with respect to purity, yield, and low cost were obtained when the F^?/CN^? substitution reactions were carried out in ionic liquids.     

Gas phase ion chemistry of molybdenum hexacarbonyl

In an ion cyclotron resonance (ICR) cell, Mo(CO)_n⁺ ions (n = 0–6), generated by electron ionization (EI) with 70 eV electrons, on collisions with Mo(CO)₆ undergo charge exchange (confirmed by isotopic experiments), collision-induced dissociation (CID), and association reactions to produce Mo_m(CO)_n⁺ ions (m = 1–6). Reactions are essentially complete within 9 s at a pressure of 3 × 10⁻⁹ Torr, as recorded by the manifold ion gauge (uncalibrated); Mo(CO)_n⁺ ions with n = 0–5 have been consumed within this time whereas Mo(CO)₆⁺ ions have achieved a steady concentration. All Mo₂(CO)_n⁺ ions (n = 0–11) were observed: the abundances of dimolybdenum-containing ions with n < 7 decrease at extended reaction times, whereas those with n ≥ 7 remain steady or increase slowly, implying that reactivity decreases with increasing CO content. The major dimers have n = 7, 9, and 10. When subjected to CID the Mo₂(CO)₇⁺ ion yields Mo₂(CO)_n⁺ ions (n = 0–6). Most Mo₃(CO)_n⁺ ions (n = 0–13) were observed, those with n = 9 being formed most readily. Similar observations apply to larger clusters, the most abundant ions being those with CO:Mo ratios of 2–3:1. Mo(CO)_n⁺ ions (n = 0, 3–6) formed by EI with 15 eV electrons are unreactive for reaction times of at least 5 s at the same pressure. General reaction sequences are proposed. Negative ions generated with 70 eV electrons (∼ 90% Mo(CO)₅⁻) are much less reactive but also lead to cluster ion formation on reaction with Mo(CO)₆.