Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Schwefels. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [SO(Cl)(NPPh3)], [SO2(Cl)(NPPh3)] und [SCl(NPPh3)2]Cl

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Sulfur. Synthesis and Crystal Structures of [SO(Cl)(NPPh₃)], [SO₂(Cl)(NPPh₃)], and [SCl(NPPh₃)₂]Cl The title compounds have been prepared by the reaction of Me₃SiNPPh₃ with SOCl₂, SO₂Cl₂, and SCl₂, respectively. They form colourless, moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [SO(Cl)(NPPh₃)]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, structure determination with 2 434 observed unique reflections, R = 0.047. Lattice dimensions at 19°C: a = 1 304.8, b = 996.5, c = 1 339.5 pm, β = 93.75°. The compound forms monomeric molecules with a remarkably long S? Cl bond of 234.2 pm and distances SN and PN of 154.6 and 161.6 pm, respectively, which agree with double bonds. [SO₂(Cl)(NPPh₃)]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, structure solution with 2 872 observed, unique reflections, R = 0.047. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 956.9, b = 1 909, c = 1 002.0 pm, β = 106.06°. The compound forms monomeric molecules with distances S? Cl of 207.1 pm, SN of 154.5 pm, and PN of 161.6 pm. [SCl(NPPh₃)₂]Cl: Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 5 224 observed, unique reflections, R = 0.042. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 1 108.6, b = 1 603.8, c = 1 840.5 pm, β = 99.98°. The compound forms ions [SCl(NPPh₃)₂]⁺ and Cl^?. In the cation the sulfur atom is φ-tetrahedrally coordinated with a long S? Cl distance of 248.5 pm and SN bond lengths of 154.5 and 156.0 pm.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Schwefels. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [O3SS(NPPh3)2] · CH3CN, [SO(NPPh3)2] und [SCl(NPMe3)2]Cl

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Sulfur. Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [O₃SS(NPPh₃)₂] · CH₃CN, [SO(NPPh₃)₂], and [SCl(NPMe₃)₂]Cl The title compounds have been prepared by the reaction of Me₃SiNPPh₃ with SO₂ and SOCl₂, respectively, and by the reaction of Me₃SiNPMe₃ with S₂Cl₂. They form colourless, moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [O₃SS((NPPh₃)₂)] · CH₃CN : Space group Pca2₁, Z = 4, structure solution with 4016 observed unique reflections, R = 0.050. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 1865.1, b = 1168.4, c = 1569.0 pm. The compound has a zwitterionic structure with a S? S bond length of 218.2 pm and bond lengths S? N of 161.2 and P? N of 160.1 pm. [SO(NPPh₃)₂] : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 2854 observed unique reflections, R = 0.113. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1173.1, b = 1585.6, c = 1619.2 pm, b? = 98.13°. The compound forms monomeric molecules, in which the positions of S and N atoms are disordered in two positions. The bond lengths are S? N 166 pm and P? N 163 pm in average. [SCl(NPMe₃)₂]Cl : Space group P1 , Z = 2, structure solution with 2416 observed unique reflections, R = 0.038. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 613.2, b = 1030.3, c = 1111.4 pm, α = 88.48°, b? = 88.01°, γ = 83.10°. The compound forms ions [SCl(NPMe₃)₂]⁺ and Cl^?. In the cation the sulfur atom is ?-tetrahedrally coordinated with a long S? Cl distance of 246.9 pm and bond lengths S? N of 155.3 pm and P? N of 164.3 pm in average.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Titan(IV) und Titan(III). Die Kristallstrukturen von [TiCl2(OMe)(NPPh3)]2, [TiBr2(NPPh3)]2 · 3 C7H8 sowie von [Ph3PNH2]Br · CH2Cl2

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Titanium(IV) and Titanium(III). The Crystal Structures of [TiCl₂(OMe)(NPPh₃)]₂, [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ · 3C₇H₈, and [Ph₃PNH₂]Br · CH₂Cl₂ TiCl₃(NPPh₃) reacts with a solution of methyllithium in diethyl ether in the presence of lithiummethylate forming yellow [TiCl₂(OMe)(NPPh₃)]₂. On reaction with benzyl magnesium bromide TiCl₃(NPPh₃) in diethyl ether is converted into green [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ under reduction and ligand exchange. [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ crystallizes from toluene with three molecules C₇H₈. [Ph₃PNH₂]Br · CH₂Cl₂ originates as a side product of this reaction. The products are characterized by their i.r. spectra and by crystal structure analyses. [TiCl₂(OMe)(NPPh₃)]₂ . Space group P1 , Z = 2, structure solution with 2909 independent reflections, R = 0.063. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 1005.1, b = 1044.5, c = 1068.6 pm, α = 66.98°, β = 89.35°, γ = 80.24°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules with μ₂-OMe bridges and five-fold coordinated titanium atoms. The (NPPh₃^?) ligand is terminally connected with a Ti = N distance of 174.8 pm and with a TiNP bond angle of 165.3°. [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ · 3 C₇H₈ . Space group P1 , Z = 2, structure solution with 5548 independent reflections, R = 0.053. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 983.3, b = 1162.7, c = 1376.5 pm, α = 100.53°, β = 110.30°, γ = 105.24°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules with μ₂-NPPh₃ bridges and tetrahedral coordination at the titanium atoms. With 195.9 pm the Ti–N bonds correspond with single bonds. The Ti …? Ti distance of 260.0 pm is exceptionally short. [Ph₃PNH₂]Br · CH₂Cl₂ . Space group P1 , Z = 1, structure solution with 3091 independent reflections, R = 0.049. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 909.4, b = 1004.4, c = 1158.5 pm, α = 108.09°, β = 94.67°, γ = 91.92°. The bromide ions are bonded to a one-dimensional infinite network via hydrogen bridge bonds of the cation and of the dichloromethane.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Phosphaniminato-Komplexe [MCl2(NPPh3)]2 mit M = Al und Ga, [SbCl2(NPMe3)(DMF)]2 sowie des Phosphanimin-Komplexes [Ph3PNH · BF3] · THF

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of the Phosphorane Iminato Complexes [MCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂ with M = Al and Ga, [SbCl₂(NPMe₃)(DMF)]₂, and of the Phosphorane Imine Complex [Ph₃PNH · BF₃] · THF The phosphorane iminato complexes [MCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂ with M = Al and Ga and [SbCl₂(NPMe₃)(DMF)]₂ are formed as colourless crystals by reactions of the anhydrous trichlorides MCl₃ (M = Al, Ga, Sb) with the corresponding silylated phosphorane imines Me₃SiNPR₃ in acetonitrile and in dimethyl formamide, respectively. The phosphorane imine derivative [Ph₃PNH · BF₃] · THF is formed from Me₃SiNPPh₃ and boron trifluoride etherate in boiling tetrahydrofuran. The compounds are characterized by their i. r. spectra and by crystal structure analyses. [AlCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂ : Space group P1 , Z = 1, structure solution with 1 585 observed unique reflections, R = 0.061. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 917.6, b = 1 053.5, c = 1 145.2 pm, α = 111.72°, β = 100.80°, γ = 109.95°. [GaCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂ : Space group P1 , Z = 1, structure solution with 2 586 observed unique reflections, R = 0.066. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 917.5, b = 1 058.3, c = 1 153.7 pm, α = 105.52°, β = 107.75°, γ = 109.88°. In both compounds the metal atoms are linked to planar M₂N₂ four-membered rings via the N-atoms of the phosphorane iminato groups. [SbCl₂(NPMe₃)(DMF)]₂ : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, structure solution with 3 805 observed unique reflections, R = 0.038. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1 913.0, b = 726.8, c = 2 040.7 pm, β = 113.62°. The unit cell contains two symmetry independent dimeric molecules, in which the antimony atoms are centrosymmetricly μ₂ linked via the N-atoms of the phosphorane iminato groups. Along with the oxygen atom of the dimethyl formamide molecule the Sb atoms achieve a ψ-octahedral environment. [Ph₃PNH · BF₃] · THF : Space group C2/c, Z = 8, structure solution with 2 048 observed unique reflections, R = 0.058. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 2 460.4, b = 869.2, c = 1 978.0 pm, β = 116.35°.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Titans. Die Kristallstrukturen von [TiCl2(NPPh3)2] und [TiCl3(NPMe2Ph)(CH3CN)]2

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Titanium. The Crystal Structures of [TiCl₂(NPPh₃)₂] and [TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph)(CH₃CN)]₂ [TiCl₂(NPPh₃)₂] has been prepared by the reaction of [TiCl₃(NPPh₃)] with excess Me₃SiNPPh₃ in a melt at 220°C, forming colourless crystals. [TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph)(CH₃CN)]₂ is formed as yellow, moisture sensitive crystals from acetontrile solutions of [TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph)]₂, which on its part has been obtained by the reaction of TiCl₄ with Me₃SiNPMe₂Ph. The complexes are characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [TiCl₂(NPPh₃)₂] . Space group Fdd2, Z = 8, structure refinement with 2875 observed unique reflections, R = 0.039. Lattice dimensions at 19°C: a = 2080.9, b = 3308.5, c = 973.6 pm. The compound forms monomeric molecules with bond lengths TiN of 179.0 pm and PN of 156.8 pm, which correspond with double bonds. The bond angle TiNP is 166.6°. [TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph)(CH₃CN)]₂ . Space group P1 , Z = 1, structure refinement with 2577 unique reflections, R = 0.039 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 856.6, b = 923.1, c = 1008.3 pm, α = 81.23°, β = 71.63°, γ = 81.41°. The compound forms centrosymmetric, dimeric molecules, in which the titanium atoms are linked via chloro bridges TiCl₂Ti with TiCl bond lengths of 243.9 and 270.3 pm. In trans-position to the longer TiCl bonds the nitrogen atoms of the phosphorane iminato groups are coordinated with bond lengths TiN of 173.9 pm and PN of 161.4 pm which again correspond with double bonds. The bond angle TiNP is 156.4°.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Seltenerd-Komplexe [LaI2(THF)5]+I3−, [SmCl3(THF)4], [ErCl2(THF)5]+ [ErCl4(THF)2]−, [ErCl3(DME)2] und [Na(18-Krone-6)(THF)2]+ [YbBr4(THF)2]−

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of the Rare-Earth Complexes [LaI₂(THF)₅]⁺I₃^?, [SmCl₃(THF)₄], [ErCl₂(THF)₅]⁺ [ErCl₄(THF)₂]^?, [ErCl₃(DME)₂], and [Na(18-Crown-6)(THF)₂]⁺[YbBr₄(THF)₂]^? [LaI₂(THF)₅]⁺I₃^? ( 1 ) is obtained as red crystals from lanthanum powder and 1,2-diiodoethane in THF on exposure to light. Space group Pbcn, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at ?83°C: a = 1264.9, b = 2218.9, c = 1199.1 pm, R = 0.031. The lanthanum atom of the cation of 1 is coordinated with iodine atoms in the axial positions in a pentagonal-bipyramidal way. [SmCl₃(THF)₄] ( 2 ) originates as colourless crystals on heating SmCl₃ with excess THF in the presence of Me₃SiNPEt₃. Space group P2₁/c, Z = 8, lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 3092.7, b = 826.2, c = 1758.3 pm, β = 93.85°, R = 0.054. Just like the known sample that crystallizes within the space group F2dd, 2 forms monomeric molecules in which the samarium atom is coordinated with two chlorine atoms in the axial positions in a distorted pentagonal-bipyramidal way. [ErCl₂(THF)₅]⁺[ErCl₄(THF)₂]^? ( 3 ). Pale pink single crystals of 3 were prepared according to the described method by reaction of erbium powder with trimethylchlorosilane and methanol in THF. Space group C2/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1246.3, b = 1145.7, c = 2726.0 pm, β = 91.293°, R = 0.036. The erbium atom of the cation of 3 has a pentagonal-bipyramidal coordination with the chlorine atoms in the axial positions. Within the anion the THF molecules are in trans-arrangement of the octahedrally coordinated erbium atom. [ErC1₃(DME)₂] ( 4 ) originates as pink single crystals from ₃ with excess boiling 1,2-dimethoxyethane. Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1137.2, b = 886.5, c = 1561.1 pm, β = 104.746°, R = 0.032. 4 forms monomeric molecules in which the erbium atom has a pentagonal-bipyramidal surrounding with two chlorine atoms in the axial positions. [Na(18-Krone-6)(THF)₂]⁺ [YbBr₄(THF)₂]^? ( 5 ) is formed as by-product by the reaction of YbBr₃ with NaN(SiMe₃)₂ in THF in the presence-of 18-crown-6 forming colourless crystals. Space group P1 , Z = 1, lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 934.6, b = 988.9, c = 1208.0 pm, α = 73.82°, β = 72.98°, γ = 76.89°, R = 0.029. 5 contains isolated [YbBr₄(THF)₂]^?ions, in which the THF molecules are arranged in trans-position.     

Phosphanimin- und Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Bor. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [BF3(Me3SiNPEt3)], [BCl2(NPPh3)]2, [BCl2(NPEt3)]2, [B2Cl3(NPEt3)2]+BCl4− und [B2Cl2(NPiPr3)3]+BCl4−

Phosphaneimine and Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Boron. Synthesis and Crystal Structures of [BF₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)], [BCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂, [BCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂, [B₂Cl₃(NPEt₃)₂]⁺BCl₄^?, and [B₂Cl₂(NPⁱPr₃)₃]⁺BCl₄^? The title compounds have been prepared from the corresponding silylated phosphaneimines and boron trifluoride etherate and boron trichloride, respectively. The compounds form white moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by ¹¹B-nmr-spectroscopy, IR-spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [BF₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)] : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, R = 0.032 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1361.0, b = 819.56, c = 1422.5 pm, β = 109.86°. The donor acceptor complex forms monomeric molecules with a B? N bond length of 157.8 pm. [BCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂ · 2 CH₂Cl₂ : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 2, R = 0.049 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1184.6, b = 2086.4, c = 843.0 pm, β = 96.86°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules in which the boron atoms are linked to B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 152.7 pm via μ₂-N bridges of the NPPh₃ groups. [BCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂ : Space group Pbca, Z = 4, R = 0.029 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?90°C: a = 1269.5, b = 1138.7, c = 1470.3 pm. The compound has a molecular structure corresponding to the phenyl compound with B? N ring distances of 151.0 pm. [B₂Cl₃(NPEt₃)₂]⁺BCl₄^? : Space group Pbca, Z = 8, R = 0.034 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1309.3, b = 1619.8, c = 2410.7 pm. Within the cations the boron atoms are linked to planar, asymmetrical B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 155.1 and 143.1 pm via the μ₂-N atoms of the NPEt₃ groups. [B₂Cl₂(NPⁱPr₃)₃]⁺BCl₄^? · CH₂Cl₂: Space group Pna2, Z = 4, R = 0.033 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1976.5, b = 860.2, c = 2612.7 pm. Within the cations the boron atoms are linked to planar, asymmetrical B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 153.7 and 150.5 pm via the μ₂-N atoms of two of the NPⁱPr₃ groups. The third NPⁱPr₃ group is terminally connected to the sp²-hybridized boron atom with a B? N distance of 133.5 pm and with a B? N? P bond angle of 165.3°.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Antimons. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Sb2Cl5(NPMe3)2][SbCl6] · CH3CN und [SbCl(NPPh3)]2[SbCl6]2 · 6 CH3CN

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Antimony. The Crystal Structures of [Sb₂Cl₅(NPMe₃)₂][SbCl₆] · CH₃CN and [SbCl(NPPh₃)]₂[SbCl₆]₂ · 6 CH₃CN The title compounds are formed by reaction of antimony pentachloride in acetonitrile solution with the phosphorane iminato complexes SbCl₂(NPMe₃) and SbCl₂(NPPh₃), respectively, which themselves are synthesized by reaction of antimony trichloride with Me₃SiNPR₃ (R = Me, Ph). The complexionic compounds are characterized by ¹²¹Sb Mössbauer spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [Sb₂Cl₅(NPMe₃)₂][SbCl₆] · CH₃CN: Space group P4₁, Z = 4, 3 698 observed unique reflections, R = 0.022. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = b = 1 056.0(1), c = 2 709.6(2) pm. The structure consists of SbCl₆^? ions and cations [Sb₂Cl₅(NPMe₃)₂(CH₃CN)]⁺, in which one Sb^III atom and one Sb^V atom are bridged by the N atoms of the phosphorane iminato ligands. [SbCl(NPPh₃)]₂[SbCl₆]₂ · 6 CH₃CN: Space group P1 , Z = 2, 5 958 observed unique reflections, R = 0.033. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 989.4(11), b = 1 273(1), c = 1 396(1) pm, α = 78.33(7), β = 77.27(8)°, γ = 86.62(8)°. The structure consists of SbCl₆^? ions and centrosymmetric cations [SbCl(NPPh₃)(CH₃CN)₂]₂²⁺, in which the antimony atoms are bridged by the N atoms of the phosphorane iminato ligands.     

Reaktionen silylierter Phosphanimine mit Iodmonochlorid und Iodtrichlorid. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Me3SiNPMe3 · ICl], [Ph3PNCl · ICl] und [Me3PN(H)PMe3] [ICl2]2

Reactions of Silylated Phosphorane Imines with Iodine Monochloride and Iodine Trichloride. The Crystal Structures of [Me₃SiNPMe₃ · ICl], [Ph₃PNCl · ICl], and [Me₃PN(H)PMe₃][ICl₂]₂ The donor-acceptor complex [Me₃SiNPMe₃ · ICl] has been prepared from Me₃SiNPMe₃ and ICl in acetonitrile solution forming yellow-orange crystals. [Ph₃PNCl · ICl] can be prepared by the reaction of Me₃SiNPPh₃ with ICl₃ in dichloromethane solution forming pale yellow crystals. [Me₃PN(H)PMe₃][ICl₂]₂ is formed in a small amount by a slow reaction of Me₃SiNPMe₃ with ICl₃ in CCl₄ suspension in the presence of traces of moisture. All samples are characterized by IR spectroscopy and by X-ray structure analyses. [Me₃SiNPMe₃ · ICl] (1) : Space group Iba2, Z = 8, structure solution with 1 727 observed unique reflections, R = 0.051. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 1 510.7, b = 1 862.8, c = 988.9 pm. 1 has a molecular structure in which the N atom of the phosphorane imine is connected with the iodine atom of the ICl molecule in a linear arrangement N? I? Cl. Bond lengths N? I = 222.7 pm, I? Cl = 265.1 pm. [Ph₃PNCl · ICl] (2) : Space group Pna2₁, Z = 4, structure solution with 1 530 observed unique reflections, R = 0.030. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 1 522.8, b = 1 408.3, c = 865.8 pm. 2 has a molecular structure in which the N atom of the N chlorophosphorane imine is connected with the iodine atom of the ICl molecule in a linear arrangement. Bond lengths N? Cl = 174.4 pm, N? I = 229.5 pm, I? Cl = 251.2 pm. [Me₃PN(H)PMe₃][ICl₂]₂ (3) : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 1 989 observed unique reflections, R = 0.029. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1 223.1, b = 1 090.2, c = 1 482.8 pm, β = 112.21°. 3 consists of [Me₃PN(H)PMe₃]²⁺ ions and ICl₂^? anions. The PNP bond angle of the dication amounts to 134.4° with PN distances of 165.6 and 166.1 pm, approximately according to double bonds.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Phosphaniminato-Komplexe [SbF2(NPEt3)]2 und [SbF(NPEt3)2]2 sowie von NMe4+SbF4−

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of the Phosphoraneiminato Complexes [SbF₂(NPEt₃)]₂ and [SbF(NPEt₃)₂]₂ as well as of NMe₄⁺SbF₄^? The title compounds have been prepared from antimony trifluoride with the silylated phosphaneimine Me₃SiNPEt₃ and [NMe₄]F, respectively. They were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [SbF₂(NPEt₃)]₂ : Space group Pbca, Z = 8, structure determination with 1264 unique reflections, R₁ = 0.028 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?80°C: a = 1284.8, b = 1162.4, c = 1380.4 pm. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the Ψ-trigonal-bipyramidal coordinated antimony atoms are linked via μ₂-N bridges of the NPEt₃^? ligands. [SbF(NPEt₃)₂]₂ : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure determination with 2270 unique reflections, R₁ = 0.029 for reflections with I > 2μ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?75°C: a = 815.8, b = 1121.2, c = 2068.5 pm, β = 101.09°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the Ψ-trigonal-bipyramidal coordinated antimony atoms are linked via μ₂-N bridges of one of the two NPEt₃^? ligands. The other NPEt₃^? group is terminally connected. NMe₄⁺SbF₄^? : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure determination with 1503 unique reflections, R₁ = 0.069 for reflections with I > 2μ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 539.80, b = 896.10, c = 1760.3 pm, β = 90.338°. The compound includes monomeric SbF₄^? ions with distorted Ψ-trigonal-bipyramidal environment of the antimony atoms.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Niob und Tantal. Die Kristallstrukturen von [NbCl4(NPiPr3)(CH3CN)], [NbCl3(NPiPr3)2], [TaCl4(NPiPr3)]2 und [TaCl3(NPiPr3)2]

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Niobium and Tantalum. Crystal Structures of [NbCl₄(NPⁱPr₃)(CH₃CN)], [NbCl₃(NPⁱPr₃)₂], [TaCl₄(NPⁱPr₃)]₂, and [TaCl₃(NPⁱPr₃)₂] The title compounds have been prepared from the pentachlorides of niobium and tantalum with the silylated phosphorane imine Me₃SiNPⁱPr₃. They are characterized by IR spectroscopy and crystal structure determinations. NbCl₄(NPⁱPr₃)(CH₃CN)] . Space group Pna2₁, Z = 4, 2102 observed unique reflections, R = 0.022. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1627.2, b = 876.3, c = 1335.3 pm. The compound forms monomeric molecules with the acetonitrile molecule in trans position to the phosphorane iminato group. This group shows a short NbN distance of 178.2 pm with a NbNP bond angle of 165.2°. [NbCl₃(NPⁱPr₃)₂] . Space group Cc, Z = 4, 2534 observed unique reflections, R = 0.046. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 1302.65, b = 1321.69, c = 1672.04 pm, β = 111.713°. The compound forms monomeric molecules with a distorted bipyramidal surrounding of the niobium atom and equatorially arranged phosphorane iminato groups. [TaCl₄(NPⁱPr₃)]₂ . Space group Pbca, Z = 4, 1537 observed unique reflections, R = 0.037. Lattice dimensions at ?40°C: a = 1420.6, b = 1483.9, c = 1622.0 pm. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules with dissimilarly long Ta₂Cl₂ bridges and equatorially arranged phosphorane iminato groups. [TaCl₃(NPⁱPr₃)₂] . Space group Cc, Z = 4, 5737 observed unique reflections, R = 0.039. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1303.9, b = 1327.2, c = 1682.1 pm, β = 111,92°. The compound is isotypical with the corresponding niobium compound.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Phosphaniminato-Komplexe [SnI(NPPh3)]2 und [SnI3(NPPh3)]2

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of the Phosphoraneiminato Complexes [SnI(NPPh₃)]₂ and [SnI₃(NPPh₃)]₂ The phosphoraneiminato complex of the divalent tin, [SnI(NPPh₃)]₂ ( 1 ), originates from the reaction of metallic tin with N-iodine triphenylphosphaneimine, INPPh₃, in dichloromethane suspension. 1 forms yellow, moisture sensitive crystals, which can be converted into the red phosphoraneiminato complex of the tetravalent tin, [SnI₃(NPPh₃)]₂ ( 2 ), by oxidation with iodine. According to the crystal structure analyses 1 and 2 have centrosymmetric dimeric molecular structures in which the tin atoms are linked via the N atoms of the NPPh₃^– groups. The tin atoms in 1 have a ψ-tetrahedral coordination, those in 2 a trigonal-bipyramidal one. 1 : Space group P 1, Z = 1, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 779.0(1), b = 1080.1(1), c = 1170.4(1) pm, α = 64.49(1)°, β = 88.42(1)°, γ = 79.13(1)°, R = 0.0293. 2 : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1252.4(1), b = 1421.3(3), c = 1260.1(1) pm, β = 108.50(1)°, R = 0.0518.     

Die Kristallstrukturen von SeCl3 +SbCl6−, SeBr3+GaBr4−, PCl4+SeCl5− und (PPh4+)2SeCl42− · 2 CH3CN

Crystal Structures of SeCl₃⁺SbCl₆^?, SeBr₃⁺GaBr₄^?, PCl₄⁺SeCl₅^?, and (PPh₄⁺)₂SeCl₄^2? · 2 CH₃CN The crystal structures of the title compounds were determined by X-ray diffraction. SeCl₃⁺SbCl₆^?: Space group P2₁/m, Z = 4, structure determination with 1795 observed unique reflections, R = 0.022. Lattice dimensions at ?80°C: a = 940.9, b = 1066.3, c = 1234.9 pm, β = 102.79°. The compound forms ion pairs with the structure of a double octahedron with linked surfaces. SeBr₃⁺GaBr₄^?: Space group Pc, Z = 2, structure determination with 1461 observed unique reflections, R = 0.058. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 660.1, b = 655.3, c = 1431.3 pm, β = 101.177°. The compound crystallizes in the SCl₃[AlCl₄] lattice type. Between the ions there are two relatively short Se … Br? Ga contacts. PCl₄⁺SeCl₅^?: Space group Ima2, Z = 8, structure determination with 1757 observed unique reflections, R = 0.029. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1651.6, b = 1201.2, c = 1166.4 pm. The SeCl₅^? ions are associated to chains via interionic Se? Cl … Se contacts along the crystallographic c-axis. (PPh₄⁺)₂SeCl₄^2? · 2CH₃CN: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, structure determination with 2578 observed unique reflections, R = 0.050. Lattice dimensions at ?80°C: a = 1288.5, b = 726.0, c = 2585.8 pm, β = 101.65°. The compound includes planar-tetragonal SeCl₄^2? ions, which almost meet D_4h symmetry.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur des Selenyl-Phosphaniminato-Komplexes SeO(NPPh3)2

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Selenyl-Phosphoraneiminato Complex SeO(NPPh₃)₂ SeO(NPPh₃)₂ has been prepared from SeO₂ and Me₃SiNPPh₃ in a SeO₂ suspension in acetonitrile, forming colourless crystals. The compound is characterized by IR spectroscopy and by a crystal structure determination. Space group P1 , Z = 2, structure solution with 5 344 observed unique reflections, R = 0.064. Lattice dimensions at ?40°C: a = 931.6, b = 947.6, c = 1 762 pm, α = 77.50°, β = 81.78°, γ = 79.23°. The compound forms monomeric molecules in which the selenium atom is φ-tetrahedrally surrounded with bond lengths SeO = 161.7 pm and SeN = 179.9 and 181.6 pm.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Titan(IV). Die Kristallstrukturen von [TiCl3(NPEt3)]2, [TiCl3(NPEt3)(THF)2] und [TiCl4{Me2Si(NPEt3)2}]

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Titanium(IV). Crystal Structures of [TiCl₃(NPEt₃)]₂, [TiCl₃(NPEt₃)(THF)₂], and [TiCl₄{Me₂Si(NPEt₃)₂}] [TiCl₃(NPEt₃)]₂ ( 1 ) is formed from titanium(IV) chloride and the silylated phosphaneimine Me₃SiNPEt₃ in dichloromethane as reddish-brown, moisture-sensitive crystals. According to the crystal structure analysis these crystals show centrosymmetric Ti₂N₂ four-membered rings with Ti–N distances of 184.7 and 210.3 pm. With tetrahydrofurane 1 forms yellow, moisture sensitive crystals of the solvate [TiCl₃(NPEt₃)(THF)₂] ( 2 ), in which the titanium atom is octahedrally coordinated. The THF molecule which is in trans position to the phosporaneiminato ligand realizes but a very weak Ti–O bond of 238.0 pm, the cis THF molecule shows a Ti–O distance of 213.7 pm. With 173.4 pm along with a TiNP bond angle of 160.0° the TiN distance is very short. The bis(phosphaneimine) complex [TiCl₄{Me₂Si(NPEt₃)₂}] ( 3 ) is formed as colourless crystals in low yield in the reaction of titanium(IV) chloride with Me₃SiNPEt₃ and trimethylcyclopentadienylsilane. In 3 the titanium atom is surrounded by four chlorine atoms in a distorted octahedral fashion and by the two N atoms of the Me₂Si(NPEt₃)₂ molecule with TiN distances of 205.6 pm.     

Oxo-Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Molybdän und Wolfram. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Mo(O)2(NPPh3)2] und [WO(NPPh3)3]2[W6O19]

Oxo-phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Molybdenum and Tungsten. Crystal Structures of [Mo(O)₂(NPPh₃)₂] and [WO(NPPh₃)₃]₂[W₆O₁₉] The dioxo-phosphoraneiminato complexes [Mo(O)₂(NPPh₃)₂] ( 1 ) and [W(O)₂(NPPh₃)₂] ( 2 ) originate from hydrolysis of the nitrido complexes [MN(NPPh₃)₃] (M = Mo, W). They form colourless crystals, which are characterized by IR and NMR spectroscopy as well as by mass spectrometry. According to the crystal structure analysis of 1 (space group Fdd2, Z = 8; lattice dimensions at –83 °C: a = 1953.3(1), b = 3275.8(3), c = 953.4(1) pm) there are monomeric molecules with tetrahedrally coordinated molybdenum atoms. The distances MoO of 171.2 pm and MoN of 185.9 pm correspond to double bonds. In dichloromethane solution 2 undergoes further hydrolysis with colourless crystals of [WO(NPPh₃)₃]₂[W₆O₁₉] ( 3 ) originating, which are characterized crystallographically (space group Pbcn, Z = 4; lattice dimensions at –50 °C: a = 3225.1(6), b = 1803.6(3), c = 1811.9(3) pm). 3 consists of cations [WO(NPPh₃)₃]⁺ with tetrahedrally coordinated tungsten atoms and of the known [W₆O₁₉]^2– anions. The tungsten atoms of the cations show distances WO of 171.8 pm and WN of 182 pm which correspond to double bonds as in 1 .     

Silylierte Phosphanimin-Komplexe von Chrom(II), Palladium(II) und Kupfer(II). Die Kristallstrukturen von [CrCl2(Me3SiNPMe3)2], [PdCl2(Me3SiNPEt3)2] und [CuCl2(Me3SiNPMe3)]2

Silylated Phosphaneimine Complexes of Chromium(II), Palladium(II), and Copper(II). The Crystal Structures of [CrCl₂(Me₃SiNPMe₃)₂], [PdCl₂(Me₃SiNPEt₃)₂], and [CuCl₂(Me₃SiNPMe₃)]₂ The title compounds have been prepared by the reaction of the silylated phosphaneimines Me₃SiNPR₃ (R = CH₃, C₂H₅) with CrCl₂(THF)₂, PdCl₂ and CuCl₂, respectively, in dichloromethane suspensions. All donor-acceptor complexes were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [ CrCl₂(Me₃SiNPMe₃ )₂]: Space group Pccn, Z = 4, structure determination with 2104 observed unique reflections, R = 0.045. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1326.3, b = 1562.5, c = 1171.5 pm. Within the monomeric molecular structure the chromium atom is planarly coordinated within the trans-configuration of the Cl atoms and the N atoms with distances of Cr? Cl = 235.94 pm and Cr? N = 211.7 pm. [ PdCl₂(Me₃SiNPEt₃)₂ ]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, structure determination with 2412 observed unique reflections, R = 0.031. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 917.3, b = 1390.2, c = 1161.7 pm, β = 95.80°. Within the monomeric molecular structure the palladium atom is planarly coordinated within the trans-configuration of the Cl atoms and the N atoms with distances of Pd? Cl = 222.9 pm and Pd? N = 209.5 pm. [ CuCl₂(Me₃SiNPMe₃)₂ ]: Space group Pbca, Z = 4, structure determination with 1861 observed unique reflections, R = 0.067. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1440.2, b = 1205.1, c = 1536.5 pm. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the Cu atoms are linked via almost symmetrical chloro-bridges with Cu? Cl distances of 231.4 pm. The distance Cu? N is 196.7 pm.     

Metallkomplexe von Phenylenbistriazeniden: Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [Cp(CO)2M]2(1,2-PhN3C6H4N3Ph) (M = Mo,W)

Metal Complexes of Phenylenebistriazenides: Synthesis and Crystal Structures of [Cp(CO)₂M]₂(1,2-PhN₃C₆H₄N₃Ph) (M = Mo, W) [Cp(CO)₂M]₂(1,2-PhN₃C₆H₄N₃Ph) [(M = Mo( 1 ), M = W( 2 )] is formed in the reaction of Cp(CO)₃MCl with PhN₃(H)C₆H₄N₃(H)Ph and C₂H₅ONa in a THF/ethanol mixture. 1 crystallizes from toluene as dark red crystals (triclinic, P1 , a = 1 499.3(9) pm, b = 1 734.0(7) pm, c = 1 852.8(8) pm, α = 66.84(3)°, β = 78.25(4)°, γ = 77.19(4)°). The unit cell contains four complexes with two independent complexes in the asymmetric unit, and eight solvent molecules. 2 crystallizes from THF as yellow crystals free from solvent molecules (triclinic, P1 , a = 979.0(5) pm, b = 1 152.8(5) pm, c = 1 475.8(5) pm, α = 98.26(4)°, β = 104.93(4)°, γ = 101.03(4)°, Z = 2). 1 and 2 are discrete molecular complexes with a 1,2-bis(phenyltriazenido)phenylligand, (PhN₃C₆H₄N₃Ph)^2?, chelating the metal atoms of two Cp(CO)₂M units with the N atoms N1 and N3 of both N₃ groups. Due to the sterical pretension of the Cp(CO)₂M units the phenylenebistriazenido ligand deviates strongly from planarity that is found in the metal complexes characterized so far.     

[Cu4(NPMe3)3(O2C?CH3)5] – ein tetramerer Phosphaniminato-Komplex von Kupfer(II). Synthese,Kristallstruktur, magnetisches Verhalten und EPR-Spektrum

[Cu₄(NPMe₃)₃(O₂C? CH₃)₅] – a Tetrameric Phosphorane Iminato Complex of Copper(II). Synthesis, Crystal Structure, Magnetic Behaviour, and EPR Spectrum The title compound and the corresponding benzoate complex [Cu₄(NPMe₃)₃(O₂C? C₆H₅)₅] have been prepared by reactions of copper(II)acetate and copper(II)benzoate, respectively, with Me₃SiNPMe₃ in dichloromethane. Both complexes are characterized by IR spectroscopy. The acetate complex is additionally characterized by the measurement of the magnetic susceptibility, by its EPR spectrum, and by a crystal structure determination. [Cu₄(NPMe₃)₃(O₂C? CH₃)₅] · CH₂Cl₂: Space group I4₁/a, Z = 16, structure solution with 7 960 independent reflections, R = 0.044. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = b = 3 670.6; c = 1 091.9 pm. The structure consists of four Cu atoms which are arranged at the corners of a distorted tetrahedron with Cu…?Cu distances between 290 and 318 pm. Three of the faces of the tetrahedron are linked by μ₃-N atoms of the phosphorane iminato groups. Three of the acetate ligands form chelates, the other two are monofunctionally coordinated. Three of the copper atoms have a planar surrounding, the forth Cu atom has a (4 + 1) coordination.     

Die Kristallstrukturen von (NH4)2[ReCl6], [ReCl2(CH3CN)4]2[ReCl6] · 2CH3CN und [ReCl4(18-Krone-6)]

The Crystal Structures of (NH₄)₂[ReCl₆], [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]₂[ReCl₆] · 2CH₃CN and [ReCl₄(18)(Crown-6)] Brown single crystals of (NH₄)₂[ReCl₆] are formed by the reaction of NH₄Cl with ReCl₅ in a suspension of diethylether. [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]₂[ReCl₆] · 2CH₃CN crystallizes as brown crystal plates from a solution of ReCl₅ in acetonitrile. Lustrous green single crystals of [ReCl₄(18-crown-6)] are obtained by the reaction of 18-crown-6 with ReCl₅ in a dichloromethane suspension. All rhenium compounds are characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. (NH₄)₂[ReCl₆]: Space group Fm3 m, Z = 4, 75 observed unique reflections, R = 0.01. Lattice constant at ?70°C: a = 989.0(1) pm. The compound crystallizes in the (NH₄)₂[PtCl₆] type, the Re? Cl distance is 235.5(1) pm. [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]₂[ReCl₆] · 2CH₃CN: Space group P1, Z = 1, 2459 observed unique reflections, R = 0.12. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 859.0(1), b = 974.2(7), c = 1287.3(7) pm, α = 102.69(5)°, b? = 105.24(7)°, γ = 102.25(8)°. The structure consists of two symmetry-independent [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]⁺ ions with trans chlorine atoms, [ReCl₆]^2? ions, and included acetonitrile molecules. In the cations the Re? Cl bond lengths are 233 pm in average, in the anion they are 235 pm in average. [ReCl₄(18-crown-6)]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, 3 633 observed unique reflections, R = 0.06. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1040.2(4), b = 1794.7(5), c = 1090.0(5) pm, b? = 108.91(4)°. The compound forms a molecular structure, in which the rhenium atom is octahedrally coordinated by the four chlorine atoms and by two oxygen atoms of the crown ether molecule.