Syntheses,crystal structures,and characterizations of two novel cubane-like and double cubane-like molybdenum-copper-sulphur clusters {MoCu3S3(S2COEt)}(O)(Ph3P)3 and {Mo2Cu6S6(SCMe3)2}(O)2(Ph3P)4

Two novel heterometallic cubane-like and double cubane-like clusters, {MoCu₃S₃(S₂COEt)}(O)(Ph₃P)₃ I and {Mo₂Cu₆S₆(SCMe₃)₂}(O)₂(Ph₃P)₄ II, were synthesized by reaction of {MoCu₂S₃}(O)(Ph₃P)₃ with CuS₂COEt and CuSCMe₃, respectively. ClusterI crystallized in the triclinic space group (2) witha=12.766(6) Å,b=22.904(5) Å,c=10.522(3) Å, =99.86(2)°, =109.68(2)°, =86.84(3)°,V=2854(2) ų,Z=2,R=0.049 for 6622 observed reflections (I>5(I)) and 410 variables. ClusterII crystallized in the triclinic space group (2) with dimensionsa=14.212(4) Å,b=14.725(5) Å,c=12.396(8) Å, =110.32(4)°, =90.40(5)°, =62.88(2)°,V=2129(2) ų,Z=1,R=0.039 for 6020 observed reflections (I>3(I)) and 461 variables. ClusterI consists of a neutral cubane-like molecule with the core {MoCu₃S₃(S₂COEt)}²⁺, in which one corner of the cubane-like core is a novel triply bridging bidentate 1,1-dithiolato (xanthate, S₂COEt^–) ligand. ClusterII is a double cubane-like one, in which two cubane-like cores {MoCu₃S₃(SCMe₃)}²⁺ are connected by two Cu-S bonds of the triply bridging monothiolato (SCMe ₃ ^– ) ligand. Two different pathways of unit construction from a small heterometallic cluster {MoCu₂S₃}(O)(Ph₃P)₃ have been outlined. Comparisons of the selected bond lengths and bond angles for the cubane-like core {MoCu₃S₃ X} (X=Cl^–, Br^–, S₂COEt^–, SCMe ₃ ^– ) are given. Spectroscopic properties of the title clusters are also reported.     

Estimation of the Critical Temperature of Thermal Explosion for the Highly Nitrated Nitrocellulose Using Non-isothermal DSC

Two methods for estimating the critical temperature (T_b) of thermal explosion for the highly nitrated nitrocellulose (HNNC) are derived from the Semenov's thermal explosion theory and two non-isothermal kinetic equations, d/dt=Af()e^–E/RT and d/dt=Af()[1+E/(RT)(1–T_o/T)]e^–E/RT, using reasonable hypotheses. We can easily obtain the values of the thermal decomposition activation energy (E), the onset temperature (T_e) and the initial temperature (T_o) at which DSC curve deviates from the baseline of the non-isothermal DSC curve of HNNC, and then calculate the critical temperature (T_b) of thermal explosion by the two derived formulae. The results obtained with the two methods for HNNC are in agreement to each other.This revised version was published online in November 2005 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Synthesis,spectral and magnetic studies on mixed-ligand complexes M(DIAFO)2(NCS)2 and M(DIAFH)2X2 (M = FeII,CoII, NiII). The crystal structure of Co(DIAFO)2(NCS)2

Summary A series of mixed-ligand complexes of group VIII metals, M(DIAFO)₂(NCS)₂ and M(DIAFH)₂X₂ (M = Fe^II, Co^II, Ni^II, X = NCS^–, Cl^–) with the 3,3-bridged derivative of 2,2-bipyridyl (bipy) (1) were prepared, where DIAFO (2) and DIAFH (3) are 4,5-diazafluoren-9-one and 4,5-diazafluoren-9-hydrazone, respectively. These complexes were investigated by i.r., u.v.-vis-near i.r. spectroscopy and by variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility measurements. The electronic spectra show that the two ligands exert a field strength far removed from the Fe^II cross-over value. All the complexes are paramagnetic, following the Curie-Weiss law in the 77–300 K range. A typical crystal structure of Co(DIAFO)₂(NCS)₂ for these compounds was determined with orthorhombic, space group Pcan, a = 10.377(5) Å, b = 13.289(6) Å, c= 16.629(7) Å, V = 2293(2) ų, D _c = 1.563 g cm^–3, F(000) = 1091.74, Z = 4, R = 0.043, R = 0.047. Steric effects are thought to be operative in both ligands studied, but are weaker than those of the typical bidentate diimine ligand bipy.Author to whom all correspondence should be directed.     

Stereochemistry of planarchiral compounds,XIV. Static and dynamic stereochemistry of 3,3′-dimethoxy-2,2′-bi(1,6-methano[10]annulenyl)

Summary The title compound6 was prepared from 3-methoxy-1,6-methano[10]annulene (4)via lithiation and oxidative coupling of the intermediate5 with copper(II)chloride. Three stereoisomers (two rotamers of the racemate,6a and6b, and themeso-form6c) were obtained and their configurations assigned both by¹H NMR spectroscopy and by X-ray crystal structure analysis of6a.Starting the reaction sequence from optically active 2-bromo-1,6-methano[10]annulene, (–)-3, of known absolute chirality (S)_p established the absolute stereochemistry of (+)-6a as (R)_p(R)_a(R)_p and (R)_p(S)_a(R)_p for the dextrorotatory rotamer6b. 3-Methoxy-1,6-methanol[10]annulene (4) as well as6a and6b were easily resolved by enantioselective chromatography of the racemic mixtures on cellulose triacetate (CTA) in ethanol. A rotational barrier of G ^#=132 kJ·mol^–1 between6a and6b was determined both by thermal equilibration and by CD-kinetics.Finally, also themeso-form6c — because of its high rotational barrier (118 kJ) — could be resolved onCTA in its enantiomers ([]_D=200° in ethanol). From chiroptical comparison (CD) with6a and6b, resp., the chirality (R)_p(S)_a(S)_p was deduced for (+)-6c.

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Stereochemie planarchiraler Verbindungen, 14. Mitt. Statische und dynamische Stereochemie von 3,3-Dimethoxy-2,2-bi(1,6-methano[10]annulenyl)

Zusammenfassung Die Titelverbindung6 wurde aus 3-Methoxy-1,6-methano[10]annulen (4) durch Lithiierung und anschließende oxidative Kupplung des Zwischenproduktes5 mit Kupfer(II)chlorid erhalten. Dabei entstanden3 Stereoisomere (2 Rotamere des Racemates,6a und6b, und diemeso-Form6c), deren Konfiguration sowohl durch¹H-NMR-Spektroskopie als auch durch Röntgenstrukturanalyse von6a bestimmt wurden.Ausgehend von optisch aktivem 2-Brom-1,6-methano[10]annulen, (–)-3, bekannter Absolutkonfiguration (S)_p, konnte durch diese Reaktionsfolge die absolute Chiralität von (+)-6a als (R)_p(R)_a(R)_p [und (R)_p(S)_a(R)_p für (+)-6b] ermittelt werden. Sowohl4 als auch6a und6b waren durch enantioselektive Chromatographie an Cellulose triacetat (CTA) in Ethanol glatt in ihre Enantiomeren trennbar. Die Rotationsbarriere zwischen6a und6b wurde sowohl durch thermische Äquilibrierung als auch CD-Kinetik zu G ^#=132 kJ·mol^–1 bestimmt.Schließlich ließ sich auch die Mesoform6c wegen ihrer hohen Rotationsbarriere von 118 kJ·mol^–1 anCTA glatt in ihre Enantiomeren trennen ([]_D=200° in Ethanol). Aus einem chiroptischen Vergleich mit6a bzw.6b (CD) wurde für (+)-6c die Chiralität (R)_p(S)_a(S)_p abgeleitet.

     

Synthesis and Structure of Two Isomers of Re2Os2(CO)14(CNBu t )4: Clusters with Linear ReOs2Re Chains

The complexes (OC)₄(CNBu ^t )ReOs(CO)₃(CNBu ^t )Os(CO)₃(CNBu ^t )Re(CNBu ^t )(CO)₄ (A) and (OC)₃(CNBu ^t )₂ReOs(CO)₄Os(CO)₃(CNBu ^t )Re(CNBu ^t )(CO)₄ (B) have been isolated in low yield from the reaction of Os(CO)₃(CNBu ^t )₂ with Re₂(-H)(--C₂H₃)(CO)₈ in hexane at room temperature. Both compounds have approximately linear ReOs₂Re chains. The Re–Os lengths are in the range 2.9311(7)–2.952(1) Å the Os–Os lengths are 2.875(1) (A) and 2.8759(7) Å (B).     

Static and dynamic stereochemistry of 1,1′-bi(9,10-dihydro-9,10-ethano-anthryl)

Summary The title compound2 was prepared either by highpressure reaction of 1,1-bianthryl with ethylene or by coupling of 1-bromo-9,10-dihydro-9,10-ethanoanthracene (4). Both syntheses afforded a mixture of diastereoisomers (meso2a and racemate2b) in a ratio of 1.5:1 and 2.3:1, respectively. Configurational assignment was possible both from the¹H- and¹³C-NMR spectra and by coupling of laevorotatory4 (accessibly by enantioselective chromatography on triacetyl cellulose in ethanol) to laevorotatory2b. (+)-4 was tranformed into the dextrorotatory carboxylic acid (+)-5 of known configuration (9R) thus establishing the configuration of (+)-4 as (9R) too and hence the centrochirality in (–)-2b as (9S)(9S). The racemic form2b is a conformational (appr. 1.8:1) mixture of two rotamers.The rotational barrier was established as G ^#=92–95 kJ mol^–1 (depending on the temperature) both by¹H-NMR and CD kinetics (based on equilibration of the separated optically active rotamers ofracem.2). For the latter preferred conformations were assumed allowing the assignment of the axial chirality: e.g. (–)-(9S)(R)_a(9S) for the main rotamer of (–)-2 b [and (–)(9S)(S)_a(9S) for the underpopulated one].All assumptions were confirmed by X-ray crystal structure analyses of2 a and the main rotamer of2b with torsional angles around the 1,1-bonds of –111.1 and –121.2°, respectively.Dedicated to Prof. K. L. Komarek (Vienna) with cordial wishes on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of his birthday     

Electronic–Rotational Coupling and c 1 Σ – u –b 1 Σ + g Transition Probability in the Oxygen Molecule

A theory was proposed for the formation of intensity of the forbidden singlet–singlet c ¹ _u ^– b ¹ _g ⁺ transition in the oxygen molecule. The dipole moments of transitions that contribute to the formation of the intensity of the c–b transition in the range of internuclear distances of 1.2–2.0 Å were calculated using the configuration interaction method with a valence triple-zeta basis set. Based on these results, the electric dipole moment for the c ¹ _u ^– b ¹ _g ⁺ transition was calculated.     

Energetics of the oxidative addition of I2 to [Ir(Μ-L)(CO)2]2 (L=S t Bu, 3,5-Me2pz,7-aza) complexes. X-ray structures of Ir(Μ-S t Bu)(I)(CO)2]2 and [Ir(Μ-3,5-Me2pz)(I)(CO)2]2

The energetics of the oxidative additive of I₂ to [Ir(-L)(CO)₂]₂ [L =t-buthylthiolate (S ^t Bu), 3,5-dimethylpyrazolate (3,5-Me₂pz), and 7-azaindolate (7-aza)] complexes was investigated by using the results of reaction-solution calorimetric measurements, X-ray structure determinations, and extended Hückel (EH) molecular orbital calculations. The addition of 1 mol of iodine to 1 mol of [Ir(-L)(CO)₂]₂, in toluene, leads to [Ir(-L)(I)(CO)₂]₂, with the formation of two Ir-I bonds and one Ir-Ir bond. The following enthalpies of reaction were obtained for this process: –125.8±4.9 kJ mol^–1 (L = S ^t Bu), –152.0±3.8 kJ mol^–1 (L=3,5-Me₂pz), and –205.9±9.9 kJ mol^⊃ (L=7-aza). These results are consistent with a possible decrease of the strain associated with the formation of three-, four-, and five-membered rings, respectively, in the corresponding products, as suggested by the results of EH calculations. The calculations also indicate a slightly stronger Ir-Ir bond for L = 3,5-Me₂pz than for L= S ^t Bu despite the fact that the Ir-Ir bond lengths are identical for both complexes. The reaction of 1 mol of [Ir(-S ^t Bu)(CO)₂]₂ with 2 mol of iodine to yield [Ir(-S ^t Bu)(I)₂(CO)₂]₂ was also studied. In this process four Ir-I bonds are formed, and from the corresponding enthalpy of reaction (–186.4±2.7 kJ mol^–1) a solution phase Ir-I mean bond dissociation enthalpy in [Ir(-S ^t Bu)(I)₂(CO)₂]₂, , was derived. This value is lower than most values reported for octahedral mononuclear Ir¹¹¹ complexes. New large-scale syntheses of the [Ir(-L)(CO)₂]₂ complexes, with yields up to 90%, using [Ir(acac)(CO)₂] as starting material, are also reported. The X-ray structures of [Ir(-L)(I)(CO)₂]₂ (L=S^tBu and 3,5-Me₂pz) complexes have been determined. For L=S^tBu the crystals are monoclinic, space group P2_l/c,a=10.741(2) å,b= 11.282(3) å,c=18.308(3) å,=96.71(1), andZ=4. Crystals of the-3,5-Me₂pz derivative are monoclinic, space group P2_l/n,a=14.002(3) å,b= 10.686(1) å,c=15.627(3) å,=112.406(8), andZ=4. In both complexes the overall structure can be described as two square-planar pyramids, one around each iridium atom, with the iodine atoms in the apical positions, and the equatorial positions occupied by two CO groups and the two sulfur atoms of the S ^t Bu ligands, or two N atoms of the pyrazolyl ligands. In the case of L=S^tBu the pyramids share a common edge defined by the two bridging sulfur atoms and for L =3,5-Me₂pz they are connected through the two N-N bonds of the pyrazolyl ligands. The complexes exhibit short Ir-Ir single bonds of 2.638(1) å for L=S^tBu and 2.637(1) å for L=3,5-Me₂Pz. The oxidative addition of iodine to [Ir(-3,5-Me₂pz)(CO)₂]₂ results in a remarkable compression of 0.608 å in the Ir-Ir separation.     

Multinuclear macromolecule metal complexes 2. Preparation and characterization of Prussian blue and its analogs bonded to pofy(vinylamine hydrochloride)

Prussian blue and its analogs bonded to poly(vinylamine hydrochloride) (PVAm · HCl) containing Fe^II or Fe^III and M²⁺ (M=Fe, Co, Cu) in a 11 molar ratio were obtained by the reaction of [Fe(CN)₆] ^n– (n=3,4) with M²⁺ ion-PVAm · HCl mixture in aqueous solution. Under a limited polymer concentration (T_VAm/T_Fe over 10), these polymer complexes thus obtained were stable and soluble in water. By casting these solutions, colored films can be produced. The formation of Prussian blue and its analogs bonded to PVAm · HCl was also investigated by the Benesi-Hildebrand method. The molar extinction coefficients of intervalence charge transfer (Fe^IIFe^III, Co^IIFe^III, Fe^IICu^II) band for MFe(CN)₆]^(n–2)– bound to PVAm · HCl (M=Fe, Co, Cu) were found to be 10,100–9601 · mol^–1 · cm^–1 at 25 C. The formation constants were found to be in the range of 10⁷ to 10¹⁰ M^–1. The changes of enthalpy (H) and entropy (S) were found to be in the range of –10.4 to –22.5 kJ · mol^–1 and 5.7 to 52.9 J · K^–1 mol^–1 respectively, at 25C.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic and structural studies of tris(3-methyl-pyridinium)(3-ethylpyridinium)β-octamolybdate monohydrate

Summary Three isostructural compounds of general formula (3-MepyH) _x (3-EtpyH)_4–x [Mo₈O₂₆] (x=0, 2, 4) crystallize in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/n, Z=2. Previously determined parameters for the compoundx=4 area=13.652(2),b=10.887(1),c=13.759(1) Å, =90.87(1)°,V=2044.8(4) ų,Dx=2.53,Do=2.54(1) mg m^–3,F(000)=1496. Slight differences in cell dimensions have been observed whenx=0 or 2. A nonisomorphous compound of formula (3-MepyH)₃(3-EtpyH)[Mo₈O₂₆]·H₂O crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P2₁/n,Z=2,a=10.918(1),b=10.985(3),c=18.991(2) Å, =97.19(2), =91.45(2), =107.30(2)⁰,V=2152.8(7) ų,Dx=2.456,Do=2.456(5) mg m^–3,F(000)=1532. The distinguishing features of tris(3-methylpyridinium)(3-ethylpyridinium) -octamolybdate monohydrate are its non-centrosymmetric polyanion and its extensive hydrogen bonding. The asymmetric unit contains three independent 3-methylpyridinium and one 3-ethylpyridinium cations, one water molecule and the -octamolybdate anion. The planar cations are oriented to permit hydrogen bonds with either molybdate oxygen atoms or water oxygen atoms. Four different types of hydrogen bonds have been found: N–H...O (mono- and bifurcated); N–H...Ow (monofurcated); Ow–Hw...O (monofurcated); and C–H...O (monofurcated). The proposed hydrogen bonding interactions appear to stabilize the structure.     

Kristallstruktur von Trimethylisocyanursäure, (CH3NCO)3, und von Trichlorisocyanursäure-1/2-Ethylenchlorid, (ClNCO)3·1/2C2H4Cl2

X-ray crystal structure analyses of (CH₃NCO)₃ (M) and (ClNCO)₃·1/2C₂H₄Cl₂ (C) were carried out at room temperature (MoK, graphite monochromator, =0.71069 Å): 1.M=171.16, monochlinic, P2₁/c,a=14.848 (1) Å,b=13.400 (2) Å,c=8.149 (1) Å, =100.87 (1)°,V=1 592.3 ų,Z=8,F(000)=720,d _x =1.428 Mgm^–3, =76m^–1,R=6.51%,R _w =7.01% (964 reflections, 218 parameters). 2.M=281.89, monochlinic, P 2₁/c,a=9.416 (3) Å,b=5.728 (1) Å,c=18.199 (8) Å, =98.64 (2)°,V=970.4 Å₃,Z=4,F(000)=556,d _x =1.929 Mgm^–3, =1.11 mm^–1,R=3.96%,R _w =3.44% (605 reflections, 132 parameters). The ring systems together with the C atoms of the methyl groups in (M) and with the Cl atoms in (C) are planar and have D_3h-symmetry. Bond lengths and bond angles are discussed with regard to¹⁴N-NQR,³⁵Cl-NQR and vibrational spectroscopic data.

     

Lewis-base properties of the HFe3(CO)9S− and Fe3(CO)9S2− cluster anions

Summary The HFe₃(CO)₉S^– and Fe₃(CO)₉S^2– anions [prepared from H₂Fe₃(CO)₉S by deprotonation] react with M(CO)₅(THF) (M=Cr or W) to form the anionic capped clusters, HFe₃(CO)₉SM(CO) ₅ ^– and Fe₃(CO)₉SM(CO) ₅ ^2– , which can be isolated as their Et₄N salts. The M-S bonds of these complexes are cleaved by ligands such as PPh₃ or MeCN. The dianionic clusters are more stable than their monoanionic analogues. Alkylation of Fe₃(CO)₉S^2– with alkyl halides followed by protonation yields HFe₃(CO)₉SR complexes, among them the first member of the series with R=Me.     

Dynamics of the formation of excited hydrogen,H(n=2,3,4), during a pulse discharge in methane

The dynamics of the formation and decay of excited hydrogen during a pulse discharge in methane at a pressure of 200 Pa and energy density of 0.05 J/cm³ has been studied. The population of hydrogen in the n=2 state was monitored by the laser absorption method. The time constant of the decay of the excited hydrogen was measured to be 95±15 ns. The concentration of free electrons reached a maximum value of 7×10¹⁴ cm^–3, and the time constant of their recombination was 220±50 ns. The formation of appreciable amounts of atomic hydrogen in the ground state during the discharge, H(n=1)>10¹⁶ cm^–3, was estimated on the basis of a kinetic model.Notation absorption coefficient - wave number, cm^–1 - c velocity of light - e electron charge - m _e mass of electron - A _mn Einstein coefficient - F _mn collisional deexcitation rate constant - S _m ionization rate constant - f ₂₄ oscillator strength - n _e electron concentration - n _H(n=2,3,4) excited-state hydrogen concentration - v _e electron velocity - q _mn excitation cross-section - (q _mnve) excitation rate constants - T _e electron temperature - E (t) electrical field strength - j current density - t _ei ^–1 electron-ion collision frequency - _2,m two-body recombination rate constant - _3,m three-body recombination rate constant     

Kinetics of the solvolysis oftrans-dichlorotetra-(4-t-butylpyridine)-cobalt(III) ions in water +t-butyl alcohol mixtures

Rates of solvolysis of the complex cation [Co(4tBupy)₄Cl₂]⁺ have been determined in mixtures of water with the hydrophobic solvent, t-butyl alcohol. The solvent composition at which the extremum is found in the variation of the enthalpy H^* and the entropy S^* of activation correlates well with the extremum in the variation of the relative partial molar volume of t-butyl alcohol in the mixture and the straight line found for the variation of H^* with S^* is coincident with the same plot for water + 2-propanol mixtures. A free energy cycle is applied to the process initial state (C ⁿ⁺) going to the transition state [M⁽ⁿ⁺¹⁾⁺...Cl^–] in water and in the mixture using free energies of transfer of the individual ionic species, G _t ^o (i), from water into the mixture. Values for G _t ^o (i) are derived from the solvent sorting method and from the TATB/TPTB method: using data from either method, changes in solvent structure on going from water into the mixture are found to stabilize the cation in the transition state, M⁽ⁿ⁺¹⁾⁺, more than in the initial state, C ⁿ⁺. This is compared with the application of the free energy cycle to the solvolysis of complexes [Co(Rpy)₄Cl₂]⁺ and [Coen₂LCl]⁺ in mixtures of water with methanol, 2-propanol or t-butyl alcohol: the above conclusion regarding the relative stabilization of the cations holds for all these complexes in their solvolyses in water+alcohol mixtures using values of G _t ^o (Cl^–) from either source.     

Single crystals of regio-selectively substituted cellulose hetero-esters

Lamellar single crystals of some regio-selectively substituted cellulose hetero-esters: cellulose propionate diacetate (CPDA, 2,3-di-O-acetyl-6-O-propionyl cellulose), cellulose acetate dipropionate (CADP, 6-O-acetyl-2,3-di-O-propionyl cellulose), cellulose butyrate diacetate (CBDA, 2,3-di-O-acetyl-6-O-butyryl cellulose) and cellulose acetate dibutyrate (CADB, 6-O-acetyl-2,3-di-O-butyryl cellulose), have been prepared at high temperature in a mixture of dibenzyl ether andn-tetradecane. The CPDA crystals were lozenge-shaped whereas those of CADP, CBDA and CADB had a ribbon morphology. CPDA crystals gave well-resolved electron diffractograms from which the reciprocal lattice parameters a^*=0.807 nm^–1,b ^*=0.400 nm^–1 and ^*=90° could be determined. Systematic absences occurred at every odd reflection along the two orthogonal axesa ^*andb ^*. Thus, the CPDA diffraction pattern is consistent with a p_gg symmetry. For CADP, the electron diffraction pattern is consistent with a p_mg two-dimensional space group withb the unique axis along the ribbon direction. The diagram yields the reciprocal lattice parameters a^* = 0.902 nm^–1,b ^*=0.651 nm^–1 and ^*=90°. The CBDA electron diffractogram yields the following cell parameters and two-dimensional space group:a ^*=0.482 nm^–1,b ^*=0.659 nm^–1 and ^*=90°, and a p_gg symmetry; and that of CADB:a ^*=0.834 nm^–1,b ^*=0.645 nm^–1 and ^*=90°, and a p_mg symmetry.     

Synthesis and crystal and molecular structure of Mo4O(OCH2But)10(py): A 12-electron butterfly cluster

From the reaction between Mo₂(OCH₂Bu^t)₆ and water (1/2 equiv) in toluene solution in the presence of pyridine the oxo-alkoxide tetranuclear cluster Mo₄O(OCH₂Bu^t)₁₀(py) has been isolated as a dark crystalline compound. Crystal data at –121°C:a=24.762(12) Å,b=24.799(9) Å,c=23.021(9) Å,Z=8,d _caled=1.27 g cm^–3 in space group 14/m. The compound contains a Mo₄ butterfly with a hinge angle of 137° between the two Mo₃ triangles. The molecule has a crystallographically-imposed mirror plane of symmetry that contains the wing-tip Mo atoms. One wing-tip Mo atom is in an octahedral environment being bonded to two terminal and two-bridging OR ligands, and one pyridine ligand that is trans to a ₃-oxo bridge. The other Mo atoms are each coordinated to only four oxygen atoms. The backbone Mo atoms have one terminal and two bridging OR ligands and form one bond each to the ₃-oxo group. The other wing-tip Mo atom is coordinated to two terminal and two bridging OR groups. The five Mo-Mo distances span the range 2.43–2.59 Å. The¹H and¹³C{¹H} NMR spectra in benzene-d₆ are consistent with the presence of this structure in solution. The present results are compared to earlier findings for 12-electron alkoxide clusters of Mo and W.     

Kinetics and mechanisms of homogeneous catalytic reactions. Part 3. Regioselective,catalysed [RuH(CO)(NCMe)2(PPh3)2]BF4 reduction of quinoline

Summary A kinetic study of the regioselective homogeneous hydrogenation of quinoline (Q) to 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline (THQ) was carried out using the cationic complex [RuH(CO)(NCMe)₂(PPh₃)₂]BF₄ (1) as the precatalyst. The experimentally determined rate law wasr = {k ₂ K ₁/(1+K ₁[H₂])}[Ru₀][H₂]², which becomesr = {k ₂ K ₁[Ru₀]–[H₂]² at low hydrogen concentrations (k ₂ K ₁ = 28.5M ^–2 s^–1 at 398 K). The corresponding activation parameters were found to be H = 42 + 6 kJ mol^–1, S = – 115 ± 2JK^–1mol^–1 and G = 92 ± 8 kJ mol^–1. Complex(1) was found to react with Q in CHCl₃ under reflux to yield [RuH(CO)(NCMe)(N-Q)(PPh₃)₂]BF₄ (2) which was also isolated from the hydrogenation runs. These experimental findings, together with the results ofab initio self-consistent-field molecular orbital calculations on the free organic molecules involved, are consistent with a mechanism involving a rapid and reversible partial hydrogenation of(2) to yield the corresponding dihydroquinoline (DHQ) species [RuH(CO)(NCMe)(DHQ)(PPh₃)₂]BF₄ (4), followed by a rate-determining second hydrogenation of DHQ to yield [RuH(CO)(NCMe)(THQ)(PPh₃)₂]BF₄ (3).     

Synthesis, Structure, and Nonrigidity of Os7(CO)20(CNBu t )

The cluster Os₇(CO)₂₀(CNBu ^t ) (1) has been prepared in 25% yield by the reaction of Os₆(CO)₁₈ with Me₃NO and Os(CO)₄(CNBu ^t ) at –78°C. The crystal structure of 1 reveals the expected capped octahedral arrangement of metal atoms with the noncarbonyl ligand attached to the capping Os atom. The OsOs lengths in the two independent molecules in the unit cell are in the range 2.823(1)–2.922(1) Å, with the longer bonds associated with the Os₃ triangle farthest from the capping Os atom. The ¹³C NMR spectrum of 1 in solution at room temperature has a 3:3:1 pattern that is consistent with rotation of the individual Os(CO)₂(L) (L=CO or CNBu ^t ) groups in the cluster. This in turn supports the idea that the capping Os(CO)₂(CNBu ^t ) unit binds to the central Os₆ via a centrally directed MO plus two tangential molecular orbitals.     

Researches on crystal and molecular structures of nine-coordination mononuclear K[Eu III 2 (Edta)(H2O)3]·3.5H2O and binuclear K4[(HTtha)2]·13.5H2O

The crystal and molecular structures of the K[Eu^III(Edta)(H₂O)₃] 3.5H₂O (I) (H₄Edta = ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) and K₄[Eu₂^III(HTtha)₂] 13.5H₂O (II) (H₆Ttha = triethylenetetraminehexaacetic acid) complexes have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses. The crystal of I belongs to orthorhombic crystal system and Fdd2 space group. The crystal data are as follows: a = 1.9849(6)nm, b = 3.5598(11)nm, c = 1.2222(4)nm, V = 8.636(5)nm³, Z = 16, M = 596.37, (calcd) = 1.835g/cm³, µ= 3.166mm^–1, and F (000) = 4752. The final R and wR values are 0.0269 and 0.0692 for 2936 (I > 2.0 (I)) reflections and 0.0317 and 0.0708 for all 7284 unique reflections, respectively. The [Eu^III(Edta)(H₂O)₃]^– complex anion has a nine-coordination pseudo-monocapped square antiprismatic structure in which the nine coordinated atom are two N and seven O atoms (four from one Edta ligand and three water molecules). The crystal of II belongs to monoclinic system and P2¹/n space group. The crystal data are as follows: a = 1.1337(3)nm, b = 2.5753(6)nm, c = 2.2138(6) nm, = 102.871(5)°, V = 6.301(3) nm³, Z = 4, M = 1682.33, (calcd) = 1.773g/cm³, = 2.339mm^–1, and F(000) = 3404. The final R and wR are 0.0514 and 0.0906 for 11144 (I> 2.0(I)) reflections and 0.0976 and 0.1068 for all 26 048 unique reflections, respectively. The whole complex molecule is composed of two close parts in which every one has a nine-coordination structure as a distorted monocapped square antiprism. The Ttha ligand in the [Eu ₂^III(HTtha)₂]^4– complex anion coordinates to one central Eu ³⁺ ion with three N atoms and four O atoms and to the other Eu³⁺ ion with two O atoms.From Koordinatsionnaya Khimiya, Vol. 30, No. 12, 2004, pp. 901–909.Original English Text Copyright © 2004 by J. Wang, X. Zhang, Y. Zhang, Y. Wang, X. Liu, Z. Liu.This article was submitted by the authors in English.     

Chemistry of iridium carbonyl cluster complexes. Synthesis,characterization and solid state structure of the phosphido carbonyl cluster [Ir6(CO)12(μ-CO)2(μ-PPh2)−

The phosphido-bridged cluster [Ir₆(CO)₁₄ PPh2]^– has been obtained by reaction of [Ir₆(CO)₁₅]^2– with PHPh₂, in the presence of ferrocenium cation, followed by deprotonation. The anion was isolated as a salt of [N(PPh₃)₂]⁺ or K⁺ and its structure was determined by single crystal X-ray data analysis. The salt [N(PPh₃)₂][Ir₆(CO)₁₄PPh₂] crystallizes in the triclinic space group P witha = 11.835(1) Å,b = 15.007(1) Å,c = 18.766(2)_ Å; = 78.779(7)°, = 87.260(8)°, = 75.794(6)°,V = 3169.3(7) Å,Z = 2. The structure was solved by Direct Methods and Difference Fourier techniques and refined down toR andR _w values of 0.034 and 0.036, respectively, for 8003 observed reflections havingl > 3(I). The octahedral anion, of idealized C₂ symmetry, possesses two distance Ir-P = 2.284 Å, formally acting as a three electron donor. Average bond distances (Å) and angles (degrees) are: Ir-Ir = 2.776, Ir-C _t = 1.87, Ir-C _b = 2.05, C _t -O _t = 1.14, C _b -O_b= 1.17, Ir-P-Ir = 74.3°, Ir-C _t -O _t = 177°, Ir-C _b -O _b = 138°, Ir-C _b -Ir = 84° (t = terminal,b = bridging).