Influence of Coordination Geometry on the Ring Opening of Benzoxazine: Oxidovanadium(V), Dioxidomolybdenum(VI) and Dioxidotungsten(VI) Complexes of Benzoxazine Based Ligands and their Bio Inspired Catalytic Applications

Mono benzoxazine appended N-capped amino bis(disubstitutedphenol) ligands [ II ( a–c )] upon reaction with V^VO(OEt)₃ in a 1 : 1 molar ratio in EtOH/MeOH give [{V^VO}en(3,5-dtbb)₃] ( 1 ), [{V^VO}en(3-tb,5-mb)₃] ( 2 ) and [{V^VO}en(3,5-dmb)₃] ( 3 ). During the reaction, the benzoxazine ring opens with the loss of methylene group and the newly formed ligands, N,N-bis(2-hydroxy-3,5-disubstitutedbenzyl)-N’-2-hydroxy-3,5-disubstituted benzyledene-1,2-diaminoethane [ III ( a–c )], behave as tribasic pentadentate in these complexes. Under similar conditions, when [M^VIO₂(acac)₂] (M=Mo or W; Hacac=acetylacetone) reacts with II ( a–c ), these ligands retain their identity and form cis-[M^VIO₂] complexes, [{Mo^VIO₂}{en(3,5-dtbb)₂(6,8-dtbbenzox)}] ( 4 ), [{Mo^VIO₂}{en(3-tb,5-mb)₂(6-tb,8-mbbenzox)}] ( 5 ) and [{Mo^VIO₂}{en(3,5-dmb)₂(6,8-dmbenzox)}] ( 6 ), [{W^VIO₂}{en(3,5-dtbb)₂(6,8-dtbbenzox)}] ( 7 ), and [{W^VIO₂}{en(3-tb,5-mb)₂(6-tb,8-mbbenzox)}] ( 8 ). However, the benzoxazine ring ruptures in case of ligand IIc under these conditions and form [{W^VIO₂}{en(3,5-dmb)₃}] ( 10 ), similar to complexes 1–3 . Complex [{W^VIO₂}{en(3,5-dmb)₂(6,8-dmbenzox)}] ( 9 ), having structure similar to 4–8 , could only be obtained when the reaction was carried out in toluene. Not only 9 , even complexes 4–8 can be isolated in toluene. Rupturing of both benzoxazine rings has also been experienced when ligands 1,2-bis(6,8-disubstitutedbenzo[e][1,3]oxazin-3(4H)-yl)ethane [ I ( a–c )] react with [M^VIO₂(acac)₂] (M=Mo or W) in MeOH and give salan type complexes [(M^VIO₂)en(3,5-dtbb)₂] [M=Mo ( 11 ), M=W ( 14 )], [(M^VIO₂)en(3-tb,5-mb)₄] [M=Mo ( 12 ), M=W ( 15 )] and [(M^VIO₂)en(3,5-dmb)₄] [M=Mo ( 13 ), M=W ( 16 )]. Complexes 1–9 have been used as catalyst for the multicomponent Biginelli reaction for the synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones (DHPMs) and oxidative bromination of phenol derivatives.     

Synthesis and characterisation of binuclear oxo molybdenum(V) hypophosphite

Summary A binuclear oxo Mo^V hypophosphite of composition [Mo₂O₄(H₂PO₂)₂(H₂O)₂], is prepared by direct reduction of Mo^VI oxide hydrate (MoO₃·H₂O) with hypophosphorus acid in an argon atmosphere, and characterised by i.r., and electronic spectra, magnetic susceptibility and cyclic voltammetry measurements.¹H and³¹Pn.m.r., x-ray diffraction and thermal analysis data contribute to its molecular structure elucidation, and a dioxobridged dioxo Mo^V with bidentate hypophosphite ion and water molecule completing the octahedral coordination around each Mo atom is proposed.     

Hydrothermal synthesis, structure and quantum chemistry of transition metal complex supported by metal-oxo cluster [(Ni(phen)2 2 (ξ-Mo8O26)]

A nickel-1,10-phenanthroline complex supported on an octamolybdate, [(Ni(phen)_{2 2}(ξ-Mo₈O₂₆)], has been hydrothermally synthesized with MoO₃, H₂MoO₄, Ni(OAc)₂ 6H₃O and 1,10-phenathroline (1,10-phen) as raw materials. The crystals of the compound belong to monoclinic P2₁/n space group,a = 1.2952(2),b = 1.6659(10),c = 1.3956(12) nm, β =106.273(8)°,V = 2.8906(5) nm³,Z = 2. 5604 observable reflections (I >2σ(I)) were used for structure resolution and refinements to converge to finalR ₁ = 0.0414,wR ₂ = 0.0815. The result of structure determination shows that the compound contains octamolybdate possessing a novel structure type (named as ξ-isomer). The feature of ξ-[Mo₈O₂₆]^4- is that it is composed of Mo₆O₆ ring and two MoO₆ octahedral located at cap positions on opposite faces. The Mo₆O₆ ring contains two octahedral and four trigonal-bipyramidal Mo^VI atoms. Each ξ-[Mo₈O₂₆]^4- unit is bonded with two [Ni(phen)₂]²⁺ through terminal oxygen atoms of octahedral and neighbouring trigonal-bipyramidal Mo atom in the Mo₆O₆ ring. IR and UV-Vis spectra of the compound were measured and its electronic structure was studied by EHMO method.     

Hydrothermal synthesis, structure and quantum chemistry of transition metal complex supported by metal-oxo cluster [(Ni(phen)22 (ξ-Mo8O26)]

A nickel-1,10-phenanthroline complex supported on an octamolybdate, [(Ni(phen)_{2 2}(ξ-Mo₈O₂₆)], has been hydrothermally synthesized with MoO₃, H₂MoO₄, Ni(OAc)₂ 6H₃O and 1,10-phenathroline (1,10-phen) as raw materials. The crystals of the compound belong to monoclinic P2₁/n space group,a = 1.2952(2),b = 1.6659(10),c = 1.3956(12) nm, β =106.273(8)°,V = 2.8906(5) nm³,Z = 2. 5604 observable reflections (I >2σ(I)) were used for structure resolution and refinements to converge to finalR ₁ = 0.0414,wR ₂ = 0.0815. The result of structure determination shows that the compound contains octamolybdate possessing a novel structure type (named as ξ-isomer). The feature of ξ-[Mo₈O₂₆]^4- is that it is composed of Mo₆O₆ ring and two MoO₆ octahedral located at cap positions on opposite faces. The Mo₆O₆ ring contains two octahedral and four trigonal-bipyramidal Mo^VI atoms. Each ξ-[Mo₈O₂₆]^4- unit is bonded with two [Ni(phen)₂]²⁺ through terminal oxygen atoms of octahedral and neighbouring trigonal-bipyramidal Mo atom in the Mo₆O₆ ring. IR and UV-Vis spectra of the compound were measured and its electronic structure was studied by EHMO method.     

A New Molybdophosphate Constructed From {Mo<Stack><Subscript>2</Subscript><Superscript>V</Superscript></Stack>O<Subscript>4</Subscript>(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)<Subscript>6</Subscript>}<Superscript>2+</Superscript> and 1-Hydroxyethylidenediphosphonate

A new molybdophosphate (NH₄)₈{Mo₂^VO₄[(Mo₂^VIO₆)CH₃C(O)(PO₃)₂]₂}·14H₂O (1), has been synthesized by the reaction of {Mo₂^VO₄(H₂O)₆}²⁺ fragments with 1-hydroxyethylidenediphosphonate (hedp HOC(CH₃)(PO₃H₂)₂), and it is characterized by ³¹P NMR, IR, UV, element analysis, TG and single-crystal X-ray analysis. The structure analysis reveals that the polyoxoanion can be described as two {(Mo₂^VIO₆)(CH₃C(O)(PO₃)₂} units connected by a {Mo₂^VO₄}²⁺ moiety. In the structure, the six Mo atoms are arranged into a new “W-shaped” structure, which represents a new kind of molybdophosphate.     

Untersuchungen zum ternären System V/Mo/O

Investigation on the Ternary System V/Mo/O During chemical transport reactions mixtures of pseudo-binary line of intersection V₂O₅/MoO₃ are separated into two phases, the V₂O₅-(α) phase, which MoO₃-content depends on the oxygen partial pressure during the deposition and the MoO₃ phase which contains no more than 1% (n/n) V₂O₅. Ternary compounds do not exist on the pseudo-binary line. V₉Mo₆O₄₀ is formed by the reaction of V₂O₅ and MoO₃ (3:2) under exclusion of oxygen. The compound may be chemically transported under the own oxygen coexistence pressure. It was shown by total pressure measurements of V₂O₅/MoO₃ starting mixtures that the insertion of MoO₃ in the α-phase and the formation of the V₉Mo₆O₄₀ phase respectively is connected with elimination of oxygen and the reduction of V^V to V^IV in equivalence of the quantity of incorporated MoO₃.     

Porous Capsules with a Large Number of Active Sites: Nucleation/Growth under Confined Conditions

This work deals with the generation of large numbers of active sites and with ensuing nucleation/ growth processes on the inside wall of the cavity of porous nanocapsules of the type (pentagon)₁₂(linker)₃₀≡{(Mo^VI)Mo^VI₅}₁₂{Mo^V₂(ligand)}₃₀. A first example refers to sulfur dioxide capture through displacement of acetate ligands, while the grafted sulfite ligands are able to trap {MoO₃H}⁺ units thereby forming unusual {(O₂SO)₃MoO₃H}^5? assemblies. A second example relates to the generation of open coordination sites through release of carbon dioxide upon mild acidification of a carbonate‐type capsule. When the reaction is performed in the presence of heptamolybdate ions, MoO₄^2? ions enter the cavity where they bind to the inside wall while forming new types of polyoxomolybdate architectures, thereby extending the molybdenum oxide skeleton of the capsule. Parallels can be drawn with Mo‐storage proteins and supported MoO₃ catalysts, making the results relevant to molybdenum biochemistry and to catalysis.     

Ni4-thiacalix[4]arene sandwiched Mo8 polyoxometalate bimetallic nanoclusters for electrocatalytic glucose oxidation

Available online two new Ni₈Mo₈ bimetallic coordination clusters, [Ni₄(TC4A)]₂[(Mo₅^VMo₃^VIO₂₄)(PO₄)] (+Solvent) (Ni₈PMo₈, H₄TC4A= p-tert-butylthiacalix[4]arene) and [Ni₄(TC4A)]₂[(Mo₅^VMo₃^VIO₂₄)(OH)(CO₃)] (+Solvent) (Ni₈Mo₈), were synthesized by solvothermal method and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, powder X-ray diffraction, FT-IR spectroscopy, and TGA experiments, respectively. The usage of H₃PMo₁₂O₄₀ as source for Ni₈PMo₈ resulted a sandwich like structure built from two Ni₄-thiacalix[4]arene units and a Mo₈ polyoxometalate with inner spaces of PO₄^3?. Ni₈Mo₈ with the similar structure to that of Ni₈PMo₈ is from H₂MoO₄ starting reagent with OH^? and CO₃^2? anions encapsulated in the center. The two clusters can be directly loaded on carbon paper and utilized as working electrodes which showed distinguishable performances for glucose detection and oxidation. This work provides a better understanding of the structure–property relationships in using substituted polyoxometalates for electrochemical applications and is helpful for building calixarene-based or polyoxometalate-based functional materials.     

Synthesis,structure, and properties of polynuclear molybdenum(v,vi) oxomethoxides with magnesium

General conditions for the formation of heterometallic clusters by the simultaneous methanolysis of MoCl₅ and MgCl₂ were determined. The resultant alkalinity of the reaction solution, the Mg/Mo molar ratio, and the presence of traces of water are key factors responsible for the composition and structure of the mixed magnesium molybdenum methoxides that formed. The new decanuclear mixed-valence Mo^V,VI Mg oxomethoxide [Mo^V ₄O₄(μ₃-O)₂(μ₂-O)₂Mo^VI ₂-O₄(OMe)₂Mg₄(MeOH)₆(μ₃-OMe)₆(μ₂-OMe)₈] (1) was synthesized by the reaction of lowernuclearity magnesium molybdenum oxoalkoxide complexes: NaMo^V of the complex Na(MeOH)Mo^V ₂O₂(μ₂-OMe)₃(OMe)₄ (2) and MgMo^VI of the complex [Mo^VIO₂Mg(MeOH)₂-(OMe)₄]₂ (3). The molecular structure of 1 was determined by X-ray diffraction.     

Two organic–inorganic hybrid compounds constructed from [PMoV1MoVI7VIV2VV4O42]4− and different transition metal fragments

Two new organic–inorganic hybrid compounds, [Cu(phen)(prz)]₂[PMo^V₁Mo^VI₇V^IV₂V^V₄O₄₂]·4H₂O (1) and [Ag₂(phen)₄]₂[PMo^V₁Mo^VI₇V^IV₂V^V₄O₄₂] (2) (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, prz = pyrazine), have been synthesized and characterized by IR, XPS, XRD, UV–vis, fluorescent spectra analyses, elemental analyses, X-ray diffraction analyses, TG analyses, and cyclic voltammetric measurements. Both compounds are formed by Keggin POM cores and transition metal fragments. Compound 1 exhibits an unprecedented 1-D chain structure constructed from [PMo^V₁Mo^VI₇V^IV₂V^V₄O₄₂]^4? and [Cu(phen)(prz)]²⁺ in the –A–B↑–C–B↓– linking mode. Compound 2 shows a supramolecular structure formed by [PMo^V₁Mo^VI₇V^IV₂V^V₄O₄₂]^4? and [Ag₂(phen)₄]²⁺.     

Synthesis,Structure and Property of a Dawson-type Arsenomolybdate with an Appended AsIII Cap

An inorganic–organic hybrid compound, (H₂bpy)₃[As^IIIAs₂ ^VMo₁₅ ^VIMo₃ ^VO₆₂]·3H₂O (bpy: 4,4′-bipyridine) (1) has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray powder diffraction, IR spectrum, UV–Vis spectrum, thermogravimetric analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystallographic analysis reveals that compound 1 is composed of a Wells–Dawson polyoxoanion [As₂ ^VMo₁₅ ^VIMo₃ ^VO₆₂]^9? with the mixed valence of Mo^V,VI, which acts as a tetradentate ligand coordinating with the As^III cation to form the mixed valence As^III,V containing arsenomolybdate with the single cap structure in a chelate coordination mode. In the solid state, compound 1 shows a 3D supramolecular structure through hydrogen-bonding interactions (C–H···O, N–H···O, N–H···N). In addition, compound 1 exhibits reversible multi-electron redox processes and effective electrocatalytic activities towards the reduction of H₂O₂, NaNO₂ and KBrO₃. Moreover, compound 1 is used as a reducing agent of the graphene oxide to prepare graphene by a green chemistry type one-step synthesis method, which is characterized by XPS, Raman spectroscopy, PXRD, IR, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy.     

A series of new supramolecular structures constructed from triethylenediamine and different polyoxometalates

Three new supramolecular compounds based on triethylenediamine and different polyoxometalates [W^VI₃V^V₃O₁₉H]{[Cu(HDABCO)]₂(H₂O)} (1), [P₂Mo^VI₁₈O₆₂][HDABCO]₂[H₂DABCO]₂·12 H₂O (2) and [Mo^VI_7.5W^VI_0.5O₂₇][Cu(HDABCO)]₂·2 H₃O·2 H₂O (3) (DABCO=triethylenediamine) have been synthesized hydrothermally and characterized by IR, TG, XPS and X-ray diffraction analyses. Crystal structure analyses reveal that compound 1 exhibits a face-centered cubic packing motif, compound 2 displays a supramolecular structure constructed form the “chains” arranged hexagonally, compound 3 contains [Mo_7.5W_0.5O₂₇]_∞ chain decorated by [Cu(HDABCO)]²⁺ cations, which was then packed into a layer structure. These results show that the same organonitrogen combining with the different POMs will yield different supramolecular networks.     

Two-dimensional layer polyoxometalate-based inorganic metal–organic hybrid supramolecular networks woven by Cu ··· Opolyoxoanion short contact weak interactions

Two polyoxometalate-based inorganic metal-organic hybrid supramolecular complexes [Cu(2,2′-bpy)₂]₂[V^IV ₂Mo^V ₅Mo^VI ₇O₃₈(PO₄)] (1) (2,2′-bpy?=?2,2′-bipyridine) and [Cu(2,2′-bpy)₂]₂[Mo^VMo^VI ₁₁O₃₆(PO₄)]?·?3H₂O (2), have been hydrothermally prepared and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Both complexes are constructed from polyoxoanions (the bivanadyl capped α-Keggin polymolybdate anion [V^IV ₂Mo^V ₅Mo^VI ₇O₃₈(PO₄)]^4? for 1 and the reduced 12-molybdophosphate anion [Mo^VMo^VI ₁₁O₃₆(PO₄)]^4? for 2) and copper(II) complex cations [Cu(2,2′-bpy)₂]²⁺, forming two-dimensional (2D) layer network structures, in which the polyoxoanion and the complex fragment cation connect with each other through Cu?···?O_polyoxoanion short contact weak interactions, which mediate ferromagnetic interaction.     

Structural Study and Solution Integrity of Dioxomolybdenum(VI) Complexes with Tridentate Schiff Base and Azole Ligands

Four new molybdenum complexes [Mo^VIO₂(L¹)(Him)] ( 1 ), [Mo^VIO₂(L¹)(3‐MepzH] ( 2 ), [Mo^VIO₂(L²)(3‐MepzH)] ( 3 ), and [(Mo^VIO₂)₂(μ‐L³)(MeOH)₂] ( 4 ) were synthesized and characterized by IR, NMR, ESI‐MS, and single‐crystal structure analysis [H₂L¹ = 2‐(salicylideneamino)‐2‐methyl‐1‐propanol, H₂L² = 2‐(3‐methoxysalicylideneamino)‐2‐methyl‐1‐propanol, H₄L³ = 1, 7‐bis(salicylidene)dihydrazide malonic acid, Him = imidazole and 3‐MepzH = 3‐methylpyrazole]. In all four structures the molybdenum atom has a distorted octahedral coordination with the three meridional donor atoms from the Schiff base di‐ or tetraanion (L^{1, 2})^2—/(L³)^4— and one oxo group occupying the sites of the equatorial plane. The other oxo group and the azole or methanol molecule occupy the apical sites. In 1—3 two centrosymmetrically related molecules form a hydrogen‐bonded pair through the (azole)N‐H···O(alkoxo) interaction. Additional crystal packing appears to be controlled mostly by π stacking between the aromatic rings of the salicyl moiety. ESI‐MS investigations reveal that the integrity of complexes 1—4 is largely retained in methanol solution. At the same time evidence is provided that di‐ to tetranuclear oligomers of formula [{Mo^VIO₂(L)}_x] and [{Mo^VIO₂(L)}_x(3‐MepzH)] with L = L¹, L², x = 2, 3, 4 are present simultaneously with 2 and 3 in methanol solution, respectively the tetranuclear species [{(Mo^VIO₂)₂(L³)}₂] with 4 .     

Synthesis and Structure of a Series of New Molybdenum(VI) Complexes with the Esters of 2‐Mercaptonicotinic Acid

The novel dioxomolybdenum(VI) complexes with methyl ( 1 ), ethyl ( 2 ), n‐propyl ( 3 ), i‐propyl ( 4 ), n‐butyl ( 5 ) and cyclohexyl ( 6 ) ester of 2‐mercaptonicotinic acid have been prepared in the reactions of MoO₂Cl₂ and MoO₂(acac)₂ (acac = 2,4‐pentandionate) with mercaptonicotinic acid in corresponding alcohol. The esterification reaction was catalyzed by Mo^V originated from the reduction of Mo^VI with mercaptonicotinic ‐SH group with simultaneous formation of S–S bond resulting from the condensation of two 2‐mercaptonicotinic molecules. The presence of Mo^V was proved by ESR spectra. The molecular and crystal structures of 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 as well as of the by‐products 1,1′‐dithio‐2,2′‐n‐butylnicotinoate ( 7 ) and tetramethylammonium hexachloromolybdate(V) ( 8 ) have been determined by a X‐ray single crystal diffraction. The complexes 1 – 4 contain MoO₂²⁺ core with octahedral coordination of each molybdenum atom complexed by two 2‐mercaptonicotinato N and S donor atoms.     

A large series of isotypic Mo(V) diphosphates with a tunnel structure: From A(MoO)10(P2O7)8 with A=Ba, Sr, Ca, Cd, Pb to A(MoO)5(P2O7)4 with A=Ag, Li, Na, K

The single crystal structure of a series of nine isotypic Mo(V) diphosphates was determined from crystals with composition A²⁺(MoO)₁₀(P₂O₇)₈ (A=Ba, Sr, Ca, Cd, Pb) and A⁺(MoO)₅(P₂O₇)₄ (A=Ag, Li, Na, K). The structure of those phosphates, built up of corner sharing MoO₆ octahedra, MoO₅ tetragonal pyramids and P₂O₇ diphosphates groups, forms eight-sided tunnels as described by Lii et al. for A=Ag. New features are evidenced: (1) existence of two orientations, up and down along b for the MoO₅ pyramids; (2) maximum insertion rate of the divalent cations which is twice less than that of the univalent cations; (3) different behavior of the series “Pb, Sr, Ba, Li, Na, K” which exhibits only one kind of site for the inserted cation, compared to the “Cd, Ca, Ag” series for which two kinds of sites are observed; (4) off-centering of the A-site cations with respect to the tunnel axis; and (5) unusually high thermal factors along the tunnel axis, but absence of ionic conductivity.     

Thermal behavior of the polyoxometalates derived from H3PMo12O40 and H4PVMo11O40

The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of some monovalent counter-ions (NH₄ ⁺, K⁺ and Cs⁺) on thermal behavior of polyoxometalates derived from H₃PMo₁₂O₄₀ (HPM) and H₄PVMo₁₁O₄₀ (HPVM) by replacing the protons. The IR and UV-VIS-DRS spectra of some acid and neutral NH₄ ⁺, K⁺, Cs⁺ salts, which derived from HPM and HPVM, confirmed the preservation of Keggin units (KU) structure. The X-ray diffraction spectra clearly showed the presence of a cubic structure. The non-isothermal decomposition of studied polyoxometalates proceeds by a series of processes: the loss of crystallization water; the loss of O₂ accompanying with a reduction of V⁵⁺→V⁴⁺ and Mo⁶⁺→Mo⁵⁺; the loss of constitution water started at 360°C for HPVM salts and 420°C for HPM salts; the decomposition of ammonium ion over 420°C with NH₃, N² and H₂O elimination and simultaneous processes of reduction (V⁵⁺→ V⁴⁺ and Mo⁶⁺→ Mo⁵⁺ or Mo⁴⁺) associating with endothermic effects; reoxidation of Mo⁵⁺, Mo⁴⁺ and V⁴⁺with a strong exothermic effect; destruction of KU to the oxides: P₂O₅, MoO₃ and V₂O₅ and the crystallization of MoO₃. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Room‐Temperature and Aqueous‐Phase Synthesis of Plasmonic Molybdenum Oxide Nanoparticles for Visible‐Light‐Enhanced Hydrogen Generation

A straightforward aqueous synthesis of MoO_3?x nanoparticles at room temperature was developed by using (NH₄)₆Mo₇O₂₄?4 H₂O and MoCl₅ as precursors in the absence of reductants, inert gas, and organic solvents. SEM and TEM images indicate the as‐prepared products are nanoparticles with diameters of 90–180 nm. The diffuse reflectance UV‐visible‐near‐IR spectra of the samples indicate localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) properties generated by the introduction of oxygen vacancies. Owing to its strong plasmonic absorption in the visible‐light and near‐infrared region, such nanostructures exhibit an enhancement of activity toward visible‐light catalytic hydrogen generation. MoO_3?x nanoparticles synthesized with a molar ratio of Mo^VI/Mo^V 1:1 show the highest yield of H₂ evolution. The cycling catalytic performance has been investigated to indicate the structural and chemical stability of the as‐prepared plasmonic MoO_3?x nanoparticles, which reveals its potential application in visible‐light catalytic hydrogen production.     

Controlling the Self‐Assembly of a Mixed‐Metal Mo/V–Selenite Family of Polyoxometalates

Five mixed‐metal mixed‐valence Mo/V polyoxoanions, templated by the pyramidal SeO₃^2? heteroanion have been isolated: K₁₀[Mo^VI₁₂V^V₁₀O₅₈(SeO₃)₈]?18 H₂O ( 1 ), K₇[Mo^VI₁₁V^V₅V^IV₂O₅₂(SeO₃)]?31 H₂O ( 2 ), (NH₄)₇K₃[Mo^VI₁₁V^V₅V^IV₂O₅₂(SeO₃)(Mo^V₆V^V‐ O₂₂)]?40 H₂O ( 3 ), (NH₄)₁₉K₃[Mo^VI₂₀V^V₁₂V^IV₄O₉₉(SeO₃)₁₀]?36 H₂O ( 4 ) and [Na₃(H₂O)₅{Mo_18?xV_xO₅₂(SeO₃)} {Mo_9?yV_yO₂₄(SeO₃)₄}] ( 5 ). All five compounds were characterised by single‐crystal X‐ray structure analysis, TGA, UV/Vis and FT‐IR spectroscopy, redox titrations, and elemental and flame atomic absorption spectroscopy (FAAS) analysis. X‐ray studies revealed two novel coordination modes for the selenite anion in compounds 1 and 4 showing η,μ and μ,μ coordination motifs. Compounds 1 and 2 were characterised in solution by using high‐resolution ESI‐MS. The ESI‐MS spectra of these compounds revealed characteristic patterns showing distribution envelopes corresponding to 2? and 3? anionic charge states. Also, the isolation of these compounds shows that it may be possible to direct the self‐assembly process of the mixed‐metal systems by controlling the interplay between the cation “shrink‐wrapping” effect, the non‐conventional geometry of the selenite anion and fine adjustment of the experimental variables. Also a detailed IR spectroscopic analysis unveiled a simple way to identify the type of coordination mode of the selenite anions present in POM‐based architectures.