Darstellung,spektroskopische Charakterisierung und Kristallstrukturen von Quecksilber(II)‐bis(tetracyanoborat) Hg[B(CN)4]2 und Diquecksilber(I)‐bis(tetracyanoborat) Hg2[B(CN)4]2

Preparation, Spectroscopic Characterization and Crystal Structures of Mercury(II)‐bis(tetracyanoborate) Hg[B(CN)₄]₂ and Dimercury(I)‐bis(tetracyanoborate) Hg₂[B(CN)₄]₂ Hg[B(CN)₄]₂ ( 1 ) is synthesised by the reaction between Hg(NO₃)₂ and K[B(CN)₄]₂. In a comproportionation reaction of 1 with elemental mercury the corresponding mercury(I) salt Hg₂[B(CN)₄]₂ ( 2 ) is obtained. The compounds were characterised by vibrational‐ and NMR‐spectroscopy, and their crystal structures were determined. Hg[B(CN)₄]₂ crystallizes in the trigonal system in the space group P3¯m1 with a = 781.75(3) pm, c = 601.68(2) pm, V = 318.44(2)ų, and one formula unit per unit cell. For Hg₂[B(CN)₄]₂ an orthorhombic unit cell with a = 568.9(1) pm, b = 3280.9(7) pm, c = 601.68(2) pm, V = 1389.6(5)Å, and Z = 4 is observed.     

The Reaction of Cs2[Tc(NO)F5] with BF3 in Acetonitrile: Formation and Structure of [{Tc(NO)(CH3CN)4}2(μ‐F)](BF4)3

The deep blue, paramagnetic Cs₂[Tc^II(NO)F₅] is formed during reactions of pertechnetate, acetohydroxamic acid, and CsF in aqueous HF. A reaction of Cs₂[Tc(NO)F₅] with BF₃ · MeOH in acetonitrile gives yellow blocks of the fluorido‐bridged dimer [{Tc^I(NO)(CH₃CN)₄}₂F](BF₄)₃. The compound is stable as solid and in acetonitrile solutions. The complex cation contains a bent μ‐F^– ligand and two linear nitrosyl groups.     

Die Kristallstrukturen der Cyanidofluoridoborate K[BFx(CN)4–x], x = 0–4

The crystal structure of K[BF₃(CN)] (Pbcn (Nr. 60) with a = 13.3486(15) b = 6.5239(7) c = 10.0085(11) Å, and eight formula units per unit cell) has been determined and the one of K[BF₂(CN)₂] was confirmed and improved. The different networks in the complete series of borates K[BF_x(CN)_4–x], x = 0–4 are compared and discussed.     

Spektroskopische Charakterisierung und Kristallstruktur von Trifluormethylchloriod(III)‐trifluoracetat (CF3I(Cl)OCOCF3)

Spectroscopic Characterization and Crystal Structure of Trifluoromethyl Iodine(III) Chloride Trifluororacetate (CF₃I(Cl)OCOCF₃) The ternary iodine(III) compound CF₃I(Cl)OCOCF₃ is obtained by reaction between CF₃I(Cl)F and (CH₃)₃SiOCOCF₃ at –50 °C. The molecule was characterized by vibrational spectra, NMR‐spectra, and a crystal structure analysis. CF₃I(Cl)OCOCF₃ crystallizes monoclinic in the space group P2₁/c with a = 1102.7(1) pm, b = 785.6(1) pm, c = 989.7(1) pm, and β = 101.34(1)°.     

Struktur und Eigenschaften des Methylpentafluorphosphatanions, [CH3PF5]—

Structure and Properties of the Methyltetrafluorophosphate Anion, [CH₃PF₅]^— Methyltetrafluorphosphorane reacts with the fluorides NaF, KF, CsF, and (CH₃)₄NF with formation of the corresponding methylpentafluorophosphates. In case of the K and Cs salts K[CH₃PF₅] · CH₃CN and Cs[CH₃PF₅] · CH₃CN, respectively, are formed using acetonitrile as solvent. The salts are characterized by NMR, IR and Raman spectroscopy. The vibrational frequencies are compared with ab initio calculated data (RHF/6‐31+G*). The RHF/6‐31+G* calculation yields for the almost octahedral anion bond distances of d(PF_eq) = 163.7 pm, d(PF_ax) = 162.0 pm, and d(PC) = 184.8 pm.     

Synthesis,Vibrational Spectrum and Structure of the Tetracyanoborate K[B(CN)4]·CH3CN

The new tetracyanoborate K[B(CN)₄]·CH₃CN was synthesized by dissolution of the solvent‐free K[B(CN)₄] in acetonitrile and subsequent careful crystallization. The crystal structure has been determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group P2₁2₁2₁ with Z = 4. Some comparisons with related structures are made, and the vibrational spectrum is discussed.     

Darstellung von Tetramethylammoniumazidsulfit und Tetramethylammoniumcyanat‐Schwefeldioxid‐Addukt, [(CH3)4N]+[SO2N3]–, [(CH3)4N]+ [SO2OCN]– und Kristallstruktur von [(CH3)4N]+[SO2N3]–

Preparation of Tetramethylammonium Azidosulfite and Tetramethylammonium Cyanate Sulfur Dioxide‐Adduct, [(CH₃)₄N]⁺[SO₂N₃]^–, [(CH₃)₄N]⁺[SO₂OCN]^– and Crystal Structure of [(CH₃)₄N]⁺[SO₂N₃]^– Tetramethylammonium azide forms with sulfur dioxide an azidosulfite salt. It is characterized by NMR and vibrational spectroscopy and the crystal structure analysis. [(CH₃)₄N]⁺[SO₂N₃]^– crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 551.3(1) pm, b = 1095.2(1) pm, c = 1465.0(1) pm, β = 100.63(1)°, and four formula units in the unit cell. The crystal structure possesses a strong S–N interaction between the N^3– anions and the SO₂ molecules. The S–N distance of 200.5(2) pm is longer than a covalent single S–N bond. The structure is compared with ab initio calculated data. Furthermore an adduct of tetrametylammonium cyanate and sulfur dioxide is reported. It is characterised by NMR and vibrational spectroscopy. The structure is calculated by ab initio methods.     

Synthese und spektroskopische Charakterisierung von [Rh(SeCN)6]3– und trans‐[Rh(CN)2(SeCN)4]3–, Kristallstruktur von (Me4N)3[Rh(SeCN)6]

Synthesis and Spectroscopic Characterization of [Rh(SeCN)₆]^3– and trans ‐[Rh(CN)₂(SeCN)₄]^3–, Crystal Structure of (Me₄N)₃[Rh(SeCN)₆] Treatment of RhCl₃ with KSeCN in acetone yields a mixture of selenocyanato‐rhodates(III), from which [Rh(SeCN)₆]^3– and trans‐[Rh(CN)₂(SeCN)₄]^3– have been isolated by ion exchange chromatography on diethylaminoethyl cellulose. The X‐ray structure determination on a single crystal of (Me₄N)₃[Rh(SeCN)₆] (trigonal, space group R3, a = 14.997(2), c = 24.437(3) Å, Z = 6) reveals, that the compound crystallizes isotypically to (Me₄N)₃[Ir(SCN)₆]. The exclusively via Se coordinated selenocyanato ligands are bonded with the average Rh–Se distance of 2.490 Å and the Rh–Se–C angle of 104.6°. In the low temperature IR and Raman spectra the metal ligand stretching modes ν(RhSe) of (n‐Bu₄N)₃[Rh(SeCN)₆] ( 1 ) and trans‐(n‐Bu₄N)₃[Rh(CN)₂(SeCN)₄] ( 2 ) are in the range of 170–250 cm^–1. In 2 ν_as(CRhC) is observed at 479 cm^–1. The vibrational spectra are assigned by normal coordinate analysis based on the molecular parameters of the X‐ray determination. The valence force constants are f_d(RhSe) = 1.08 ( 1 ), 1.10 ( 2 ) and f_d(RhC) = 3.14 mdyn/Å ( 2 ). f_d(RhS) = 1.32 mdyn/Å is determined for [Rh(SCN)₆]^3–, which has not been calculated so far. The ¹⁰³Rh NMR resonances are 2287 ( 1 ), 1680 ppm ( 2 ) and the ⁷⁷Se NMR resonances are –32.7 ( 1 ) and –110.7 ppm ( 2 ). The Rh–C bonding of the cyano ligand in 2 is confirmed by a dublett in the ¹³C NMR spectrum at 136.3 ppm.     

Darstellung,Kristallstruktur und Schwingungsspektren von cis‐(CH2Py2)[ReBr4Py2]2 · (CH3)2CO

Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Vibrational Spectra of cis ‐(CH₂Py₂)[ReBr₄Py₂]₂ · (CH₃)₂CO By reaction of (n‐Bu₄N)₂[ReBr₆] with pyridine and (n‐Bu₄N)BH₄ in dichloromethane halogeno‐pyridine‐rhenium(III)complexes are formed and purified by chromatography. X‐ray structure determination on a single crystal has been performed of cis‐(CH₂Py₂)[ReBr₄Py₂]₂ · (CH₃)₂CO (monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 15.0690(9), b = 8.3337(8), c = 35.588(4) Å, β = 96.409(7), Z = 4). Based on the molecular parameters of the X‐ray structure determination and assuming C₂ point symmetry for the anion cis‐[ReBr₄Py₂]^– the IR and Raman spectra are assigned by normal coordinate analysis. The valence force constants are in the Br–Re–Br axis f_d(ReBr) = 1.49, in the asymmetrically coordinated N′–Re–Br ^· axes f_d(ReBr ^· ) = 1.03 und f_d(ReN′) = 2.52 mdyn/Å.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von (PPh4)2[TeS3] · 2 CH3CN und (PPh4)2[Te(S5)2]

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of (PPh₄)₂[TeS₃] · 2 CH₃CN and (PPh₄)₂[Te(S₅)₂] (PPh₄)₂[TeS₃] · 2 CH₃CN was obtained by the reaction of PPh₄Cl, Na₂S₄ and Te in acetonitrile. With sulfur it reacts yielding (PPh₄)₂[Te(S₅)₂]. The crystal structures of both products were determined by X-ray diffraction. (PPh₄)₂[TeS₃] · 2 CH₃CN: triclinic, space group P1 , Z = 2, R = 0.041 for 4 629 reflexions; it contains trigonal-pyramidal [TeS₃]^2? ions with an average Te? S bond length of 233 pm. (PPh₃)₂[Te(S₅)₂]: monoclinic, P2₁/n, Z = 2, R = 0.037 for 2 341 reflexions. In the [Te(S₅)₂]^2? ion the tellurium atom has a nearly square coordination by four S atoms. Along with the Te atoms each of the two S₅ groups forms a ring with chair conformation.     

The [Au(CH3SO3)4]– Anion in the Crystal Structures of M[Au(CH3SO3)4] (M = Li,Na, Rb)

The reactions of Au(OH)₃, M₂CO₃ (M = Li, Na, Rb), and methanesulfonic acid at elevated temperatures in sealed glass ampoules lead to single crystals of M[Au(CH₃SO₃)₄] (M = Li, Na, Rb). In the crystal structures of Li[Au(CH₃SO₃)₄] (tetragonal, I$\bar{4}$ , Z = 2,a = 938.64(2) pm, c = 917.01(3) pm, V = 807.93(4) ų) and Rb[Au(CH₃SO₃)₄] (tetragonal, P$\bar{4}$ 2₁c, Z = 2, a = 946.7(1) pm,c = 889.9(1) pm, V = 797.6(2) ų) the complex aurate anions are linked by the M⁺ ions in three dimensions. Contrastingly, in the structure of Na[Au(CH₃SO₃)₄] (triclinic, P$\bar{4}$ , Z = 1, a = 540.04(2) pm,b = 863.75(2) pm, c = 973.29(3) pm, α = 72.694(2)°, β = 75.605(2)°, γ = 77.687(2)°, V = 415.05(2) ų) the complex anions are connected into layers that are further connected by weak hydrogen bonds. The thermal decomposition of Li[Au(CH₃SO₃)₄] was monitored up to 500 °C and leads in a multi‐step process to elemental gold and Li₂SO₄.     

Dimensions of the Ozonide Anion in M([18]crown‐6)O3·x NH3 with M = K (x = 2), Rb (x = 1) and Cs (x = 8)

Reaction of alkali metal ozonides (KO₃, RbO₃ and CsO₃) with [18]crown‐6 in liquid ammonia yields compounds of the composition M([18]crown‐6)O₃·x NH₃ with M = K (x = 2), Rb (x = 1) and Cs (x = 8). The large intermolecular distance between adjacent radical anions in these compounds leads to almost ideal paramagnetic behavior according to Curie's law. Discrepancies concerning the structure of the ozonide anions in the K and Cs compound compared to a former investigation on Rb([18]crown‐6)O₃·NH₃ have been resolved by means of DFT calculations and a single‐crystal structure redetermination.     

Synthesis,Isolation and Crystal Structures of the Metalated Ylides [Cy3P-C-SO2Tol]M (M = Li,Na, K)

The preparation and isolation of the metalated ylides [Cy₃PCSO₂Tol]M ( ^Cy1-M ) (with M = Li, Na, K) are reported. In contrast to its triphenylphosphonium analogue the synthesis of ^Cy1-M revealed to be less straight forward. Synthetic routes to the phosphonium salt precursor ^Cy1 - H₂ via different methods revealed to be unsuccessful or low-yielding. However, nucleophilic attack of the ylide Cy₃P = CH₂ at toluenesulfonyl fluoride under basic conditions proved to be a high-yielding method directly leading to the ylide ^Cy1-H . Metalation to the yldiides was finally achieved with strong bases such as nBuLi, NaNH₂, or BnK. In the solid state, the lithium compound forms a tetrameric structure consisting of a (C–S–O–Li)₄ macrocycle, which incorporates an additional molecule of lithium iodide. The potassium compound forms a C₄-symmetric structure with a (K₄O₄)₂ octahedral prism as central structural motif. Upon deprotonation the P–C–S linkage undergoes a remarkable contraction typical for metalated ylides.     

Kristallstruktur,Schwingungsspektren und Normalkoordinatenanalyse von (CH2py2)[Ru(NO)FCl4]

Crystal Structure, Vibrational Spectra, and Normal Coordinate Analysis of (CH₂py₂)[Ru(NO)FCl₄] By treatment of [Ru(NO)Cl₅]^2– with a BrF₃ saturated frigen solution in dichloromethane the complex [Ru(NO)FCl₄]^2– is formed, which can be separated from hydrolysis products by ion exchange chromatography on diethylaminoethyl cellulose. The X‐Ray structure determination on a single crystal of (CH₂py₂)[Ru(NO)FCl₄] · ¹/₂ (CH₃)₂CO (triclinic, space group P1, a = 9.416(2), b = 14.919(6), c = 15.127(3) Å, α = 61.86(3), β = 80.31(2), γ = 72.49(3)°, Z = 4) reveals, that the fluorine atom is trans positioned to the nitrosyl group. The low temperature IR and Raman spectra have been recorded of (n‐Bu₄N)₂[Ru(NO)FCl₄] and are assigned by normal coordinate analysis. A good agreement between observed and calculated frequencies is achieved. The valence force constants are f_d(NO) = 13.92, f_d(RuN) = 5.16, f_d(RuF) = 3.19 and f_d(RuCl) = 1.45 mdyn/Å. The ¹⁹F NMR spectra exhibits one singlet at –144.6 ppm.     

Schwingungsspektroskopische Untersuchungen an Trimethylphosphonium-Kationen (CH3)3PX+ (X = H,D) und Kristallstrukturen von (CH3)3PD+SbCl6− und (CH3)3PCl+SbCl6−

Vibrational Spectra of Trimethylphosphonium Cations (CH₃)₃PX⁺ (X = H, D) and Crystal Structures of (CH₃)₃PD⁺SbCl₆^? and (CH₃)₃PCl⁺SbCl₆^? The trimethylphosphonium salts (CH₃)₃PX⁺SbCl₆^? (X = H, D) and (CH₃)₃PH⁺MF₆^? (M = As, Sb) are prepared and characterized by vibrational and NMR spectroscopy (¹H, ³¹P, ¹³C). In addition the crystal structures of (CH₃)₃PD⁺SbCl₆^? and (CH₃)₃PCl⁺SbCl₆^? are reported. (CH₃)₃PD⁺SbCl₆^? crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pnma with a = 1555(1) pm, b = 753.1(8) pm, c = 1166(1) pm Z = 4. (CH₃)₃PCl⁺SbCl₆^? crystallizes triclinic in the space group P1 with a = 704.6(4) pm, b = 729.5(3) pm, c = 1391.1(7) pm, α = 89.57(4)°, b? = 88.04(4)°, γ = 74.98(4)° and Z = 2.     

Synthesis and structural analysis of the polymetallated alkali calixarenes [M4(p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene-4H)(thf)x]2.n THF (M=Li,K; n=6 or 1; x=4 or 5) and [Li2(p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene-2H)(H2O)(mu-H2O)(thf)].3 THF

To study the structures and reactivities of alkali metallated intermediates of calix[4]arenes, three compounds were isolated: [Li(4)(p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene-4H)(thf)(4)](2).6 THF (1), [Li(2)(p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene-2H)(H(2)O)(mu-H(2)O)(thf)].3 THF (2), and [K(4)(p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene-4H)(thf)(5)](2).THF (3). The structure of 1 is shown to be dependent on the coordinating solvent. Partial hydrolysis of 1 leads to the formation of 2. The potassium compound 3 features a different structure to that of 1, due to a higher coordination number as well as stronger cation-pi-bonding interactions.     

Struktur und Eigenschaften des Hydridomethyltetrafluorphosphatanions, [CH3PF4H]—

Structure and Properties of the Hydridomethyltetrafluorophosphate Anion, [CH₃PF₄H]^— Methyltrifluorphosphorane reacts with strong fluoride donors like CsF, (CH₃)₄NF and (CH₃)₄PF with formation of the corresponding hydridomethyltetrafluorophosphates. The salts are characterized by NMR, IR and Raman spectroscopy. The experimental results show that only the trans isomer is formed. For both isomers theoretical calculations (B3LYP/6‐31+G* and RHF/6‐31+G*) were carried out. The difference for the Gibbs free energy between the isomers was calculated to be 35.4 kJ/mol (B3LYP/6‐31+G*). The RHF/6‐31+G* calculation yields, for the almost octahedral trans isomer, bond distances of r(PF) = 167 pm, r(PC) = 184.5 pm and r(PH) = 138.1 pm.     

The First Bismuth Phosphide Complex: [Li(thf)4]+[{(tBuP)3}2Bi]−

Thermally unstable crystals of the title compound—the first bismuth phosphide complex to be structurally characterized (see picture)—are obtained by the reaction of [Bi(NMe₂)₃] with [tBuPHLi] (1:3) in THF/hexane. Berry pseudorotation of the pseudo-trigonal-bipyramidal [{(tBuP)₃}₂Bi]⁻ ion is prevented for steric reasons.     

Darstellung,Kristallstruktur, thermischer Abbau und Schwingungsspektren von [Co(NH3)6]2[Be4O(CO3)6] · 10 H2O

Preparation, Crystal Structure, Thermal Decomposition, and Vibrational Spectra of [Co(NH₃)₆]₂[Be₄O(CO₃)₆] · 10 H₂O [Co(NH₃)₆]₂[Be₄O(CO₃)₆] · 10 H₂O is a suitable compound for the quantitative determination of beryllium. It can be obtained by reaction of aqueous solutions of carbonatoberyllate with [Co(NH₃)₆]Cl₃. The crystal structure (trigonal‐rhombohedral, R3c (Nr. 161), a = 1071,6(1) pm, c = 5549,4(9) pm, V_EZ = 5519(1) · 10⁶ pm³, Z = 6, R1(I ≥ 2σ(I)) = 0,037, wR2(I ≥ 2σ(I)) = 0,094) contains [Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺‐ and [Be₄O(CO₃)₆]^6–‐ions, which are directly hydrogen bonded as well as with water molecules. The complex cations and anions occupy the positions of a distorted anti‐CaF₂‐type. The thermal decomposition, IR and Raman spectra are presented and discussed.