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°.     

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 Cobalt und Zink mit Heterocubanstruktur. Die Kristallstrukturen von [CoI(NPMe3)]4 und [ZnI(NPMe3)]4

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Cobalt and Zinc with Heterocubane Structure. Crystal Structures of [CoI(NPMe₃)]₄ and [ZnI(NPMe₃)]₄ The title compounds have been prepared from CoI₂ and ZnI₂, respectively, and Me₃SiNPMe₃ by fusion reactions at 180°C in the presence of sodium fluoride. They crystallize from dichloromethane as dark green (Co) or colourless (Zn) single crystals including three molecules CH₂Cl₂ per formula unit, which were characterized by crystal structure determinations. [CoI(NPMe₃)]₄ · 3 CH₂Cl₂: Space group P3m1, Z = 2, structure solution with 2376 independent reflections, R = 0.033. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = b = 1455.8, c = 1270.5 pm. [ZnI(NPMe₃)]₄ · 3 CH₂Cl₂: Space group P3m1, Z = 2, structure solution with 2197 independent reflections, R = 0.043. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = b = 1454.9, c = 1270.5 pm. Both complexes are isostructural with one another. They form heterocubane structures in which the metal atoms are linked via μ₃-N-bridges of the phosphoraneiminato groups with M₄N₄ bridge-type bond angles close to 90°.     

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.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Iods. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von Ph3PNIO2 und Ph3PNSiMe3 · I2

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Iodine. Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Ph₃PNIO₂ and Ph₃PNSiMe₃ · I₂ Ph₃PNIO₂ has been prepared as yellow crystals by the reaction of Ph₃PNSiMe₃ with I₂O₅ in boiling acetonitrile, whereas the molecular complex Ph₃PNSiMe₃ · I₂ is formed as brown crystals by the reaction of Ph₃PNSiMe₃ with iodine in acetonitrile solution. Both complexes were characterized by crystal structure determinations. Ph₃PNIO₂: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, 2 858 observed unique reflections, R = 0.039. Lattice dimensions at 19°C: a = 972.8(2), b = 1 743.4(3), c = 1 073.7(2) pm, β = 115.46(3)°. The compound forms monomeric molecules with pyramidal geometry at the iodine atom. The bond angle PNI (126.9°) is unusually small; the PN bond length of 159.2 pm corresponds with a double bond. Ph₃PNSiMe₃ · I₂: Space group P1 , Z = 2, 3 560 observed unique reflections, R = 0.033. Lattice dimensions at 19°C: a = 941.2(2), b = 1 041.7(2), c = 1 287.4(3) pm, α = 78.34(1)°, β = 72.00(2)°, γ = 86.08(2)°. The compound forms monomeric molecules, in which the I₂ molecule and the nitrogen atom of the phosphoraneimine molecule realize a linear N? I? I axis with a bond length N? I of 243.2 pm.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Vanadiums Die Kristallstruktur von [V3Cl6(NPMe3)5+]2[V4O4Cl8(NPMe3)22−] ·; 6 CH3CN

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Vanadium. The Crystal Structure of [V₃Cl₆(NPMe₃)₅⁺]₂[V₄O₄Cl₈(NPMe₃)₂^2?] · 6 CH₃CN Vanadiumtetrachloride reacts in CCl₄ solution with Me₃SiNPMe₃ to form the donor acceptor complex [VCl₄(Me₃SiNPMe₃)], which reacts with excess Me₃SiNPMe₃ in boiling acetonitrile to form the phosphoraneiminato complex [V₃Cl₆(NPMe₃)₅]⁺Cl^?. Partial hydrolysis in acetonitrile solution leads to black single crystals of [V₃Cl₆(NPMe₃)₅⁺]₂[V₄O₄Cl₈(NPMe₃)₂^2?] · 6 CH₃CN, which are characterized by a crystal structure determination. Space group P2₁/c, Z = 2, structure solution with 3 008 observed unique reflections, R = 0.090. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1 379.0, b = 1 915.8, c = 2 278 pm, β = 102,79°. In the complex cation the three vanadium atoms form a trigonal bipyramid with two μ₃-NPMe₃ groups; the residual NPMe₃^? groups and the chlorine atoms are in terminal functions. In the anion [V₄O₄Cl₈(NPMe₃)₂]^2? the vanadium atoms are linked by μ₂-O atoms to form a rectangle; in addition the two phosphoraneiminato ligands form μ₂-N bridges.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Bor. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [BBr2(NPMe3)]2, [B2Br3(NPiPr3)2]Br, [B2(NPEt3)4]Br2, [B2Br2(NPPh3)3]BBr4 und [{B2(NMe2)2}2(NPEt3)2]Cl2

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Boron. Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [BBr₂(NPMe₃)]₂, [B₂Br₃(NPⁱPr₃)₂]Br, [B₂(NPEt₃)₄]Br₂, [B₂Br₂(NPPh₃)₃]BBr₄ and [{B₂(NMe₂)₂}₂(NPEt₃)₂]Cl The bromoderivatives of the title compounds are prepared from the corresponding silylated phosphoraneimines Me₃SiNPR₃ and boron tribromide. The boron subcompound [{B₂(NMe₂)₂}₂(NPEt₃)₂]Cl₂ derives from Me₃SiNPEt₃ and B₂Cl₂(NMe₂)₂. All complexes are characterized by NMR and IR spectroscopy as well as by crystal structure determinations. [BBr₂(NPMe₃)]₂ (1): Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, R = 0.031. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 723.8, b = 894.2, c = 1305.4 pm, β = 92.35°. 1 forms centrosymmetric molecules in which the boron atoms are linked via μ₂-N bridges of the NPMe₃^? groups of from B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 149.9 and 150.9 pm. B₂Br₃(NPⁱPr₃)₂]Br (2): Space group P2₁, Z = 2, R = 0.059. Lattice dimensions at ?80°C: a = 817.6, b = 2198.7, c = 851.5 pm, β = 115.09°. In the cations of 2 the boron atoms are lined via the μ₂-N atoms of the NPⁱPr₃^? groups to form planar, asymmetric B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 143 and 156 pm. [B₂(NPEt₃)₄[Br₂·4CH₂Cl₂ (3): Space group C2/c, Z = 4, R = 0.042. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1946.1, b = 1180.3, c = 2311.3 pm, β = 101.02°. The structure contains centrosymmetric dications in which both the boron atoms are lined by the N atoms of two of the NPEt₃^? groups to form a B₂N₂ four-membered ring with B? N distances of 149.6 pm. The remaining two NPEt₃^? groups are terminally bonded with very short B? N distances of 133.5 pm. B₂Br₂(NPPh₃)₃]BBr₄ (4): Space group P1 , Z = 2, R = 0.065. Lattice dimension at ?50°C: a = 1025.7, b = 1496.1, c = 1807.0 pm, α = 85.09°, β = 82.90°, γ = 82.72°. In the cation the boron atoms are lined via the μ₂-N atoms of two of the NPPh₃^? groups to form a nearly planer B₂N₂ four-membered ring with B? N distances of 149.3-153.1 pm. The third NPPh₃³ group is terminally connected with teh sp² hybridized boron atom and with a B? N distance of 134.1 pm along with an almost linear BNP bond angle of 173.6°. [{B₂(NMe₂)₂}₂(NPEt₂)₂]Cl₂ · 3CH₂Cl₂ (5): Space group C2/c, Z = 4, R = 0.098. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1557.9, b = 1294.7, c = 2122.9 pm, β = 96.08°. The structure of 4 contains centrosymmetric dications in which two by two B-B dumb-bells are linked via the μ₂-N atoms of the two NEPt₃^? groups to form B₄N₂ six-membered rings with B? N distances of 150 and 156 pm and B-B distances of 173 pm. The B? N distances of the terminally bonded NMe₂^? groups correspond to 138 pm double bonds.     

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.     

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.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Phosphaniminato-Komplexe [AlCl2(NPEt3)]2, [GaI2(NPEt3)]2 und [GaI2(NPPh3)]2

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of the Phosphoraneiminato Complexes [AlCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂, [GaI₂(NPEt₃)]₂, and [GaI₂(NPPh₃)]₂ [AlCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂ ( 1 ) is made according to the known method by reaction of aluminium trichloride with the silylated phosphaneimine Me₃SiNPEt₃ in acetonitrile; it is isolated as colourless, moisture sensitive crystals. The phosphoraneiminato complexes [GaI₂(NPEt₃)]₂ ( 2 ) and [GaI₂(NPPh₃)]₂ ( 3 ), on the other hand, are obtained by redox reactions as pale yellow crystals; ( 2 ) of “gallium(I) iodide” with Me₃SiNPEt₃ in toluene and ( 3 ) of gallium with N-iodine triphenylphosphaneimine, INPPh₃, in tetrahydrofuran. 1 and 3 are characterized spectroscopically and by crystal structure determinations; 2 is characterized only crystallographically. 1 : Space group Pbca, Z = 4; lattice dimensions at –70 °C: a = 1232.6(2), b = 1341.1(2), c = 1393.4(3) pm, R₁ = 0.0315. 1 forms centrosymmetric molecules in which the Al atoms are linked via Al–N bonds of the two (NPEt₃^–) groups; with 185.0 and 184.4 pm these bonds are of almost the same lengths. 2 : Space group Pbca, Z = 4; lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1380.0(1), b = 1311.0(1), c = 1429.1(1) pm, R₁ = 0.0273. 2 crystallizes isotypically with 1 . The gallium atoms of the centrosymmetric Ga₂N₂ four-membered ring are connected with Ga–N distances of equal length (190.9 pm). 3 · THF: Space group P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 2; lattice dimensions at –140 °C: a = 1494.6(1), b = 1536.3(1), c = 974.6(1) pm, R₁ = 0.0382. 3 forms dimeric molecules in which the gallium atoms are linked via the N atoms of the (NPPh₃^–) groups to form a non-planar Ga₂N₂ four-membered ring of C₂ symmetry with Ga–N bonds of equal lengths – within standard deviations – of 194.7 pm. The phosphoraneiminato groups are arranged in a synperiplanar way.     

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 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.     

Phosphanimin- und Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Eisen. Die Kristallstrukturen von [FeCl3(Me3SiNPEt3)], [FeCl2(Me3SiNPEt3)]2, [FeCl2(NPEt3)]2 und [Fe(O2C?CH3)2(NPEt3)]2

Phosphanimine and Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Iron. The Crystal Structures of [FeCl₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)], [FeCl₂(Me₃SiNPEt₃)]₂, [FeCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂, and [Fe(O₂C? CH₃)₂(NPEt₃)]₂ The phosphanimine complexes [FeCl₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)] (red-orange) and [FeCl₂(Me₃SiNPEt₃)]₂ (colourless) have been prepared by reactions of Me₃SiNPEt₃ with FeCl₃ and FeCl₂, respectively, in CH₂Cl₂ suspensions. Thermal decomposition of these donor-acceptor complexes in boiling toluene leads to the phosphoraneiminato complex [FeCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂ (black), whereas [Fe(O₂C? CH₃)₂(NPEt₃)]₂ (brown) is formed from iron(II) acetate and Me₃SiNPEt₃ in boiling acetonitrile. The complexes are characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [FeCl₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)] (1) : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 8, structure determination with 4 673 unique reflections, R = 0.033. Lattice dimensions at ?15°C: a = 1 607.8, b = 1 602.0, c = 1 417.2 pm, β = 106.56°. 1 forms monomeric molecules with tetrahedrally coordinated iron atoms. Bond lengths in average: Fe? N = 196.9 pm, Fe? Cl = 219.7 pm. [FeCl₂(Me₃SiNPEt₃)]₂ (2) : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure determination with 4 992 unique reflections, R = 0.048. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 1 457.9, b = 1 685.4, c = 1 507.3 pm, β = 116.74°. 2 forms dimeric molecules, which are associated by chloro bridges. The iron atoms are tetrahedrally coordinated with trans positions of the phosphanimine ligands. Both lengths in average: Fe? N = 202.2 pm, Fe? Cl_terminal = 224.7 pm, Fe? Cl bridge = 241.0 pm. [FeCl₂(NPEt₃)]2 (3): Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, structure determination with 2763 unique reflections, R = 0.039. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 799.1, b = 1009.0, c = 1441.9 pm, β = 93.45°. 3 forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the tetrahedrally coordinated iron atoms are associated by the nitrogen atoms of the phosphoraneiminato ligands. Bond lengths in average: Fe? N = 191.4 pm, Fe? Cl = 222.7 pm. [Fe(O₂C? CH₃)₂(NPEt₃]2 (4): Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, structure determination with 3005 observed unique reflections, R = 0.034. Lattice dimensions at -65°C: a = 886.4, b = 1444.6 pm, β = 90.60°. 4 forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the octahedrally coordinated iron atoms are associated by the nitrogen atoms of the phosphoraneiminato ligands with bond lengths Fe? N of 191.9 and 195.0 pm. The acetate groups are coordinated in a chelating fashion.     

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.     

Phosphanimin- und Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Magnesium. Die Kristallstrukturen von [MgBr1,25I0,75(Me3SiNPMe3)(OEt2)], [MgI2(Me3SiNPMe3)2], [Mg2I2(Me3SiNPMe2CH2)Me3SiNPMe2CH2CH(Me)O)(OEt2)] und [MgBr(NPMe3)]4·C7H8

Phosphaneimine and Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Magnesium. The Crystal Structures of [MgBr_1,25I_0,75(Me₃SiNPMe₃)(OEt₂)], [MgI₂(Me₃SiNPMe₃)₂], [Mg₂I₂(Me₃SiNPMe₂CH₂)(Me₃SiNPMe₂CH₂CH(Me)O)(OEt₂)], and [MgBr(NPMe₃)]₄ · C₇H₈ By reactions of the silylated phosphaneimine Me₃SiNPMe₃ with the Grignard reagents EtMgBr and MeMgI, respectively, the carbanionic phosphoraneiminato derivatives [XMg(CH₂PMe₂NSiMe₃)]_n (X ? Br, I) can be isolated as main products. The by-products of these reactions, [MgBr_1.25I_0.75(Me₃SiNPMe₃)(OEt₂)], [MgI₂(Me₃SiNPMe₃)₂] and [Mg₂I₂(CH₂PMe₂NSiMe₃)(O(Me)CHCH₂PMe₂NSiMe₃)(OEt₂)] were identified by crystal structure determinations. The phosphoraneiminato complex [MgBr(NPMe₃)]₄ · C₇H₈ with hetero cubane structure is formed by a metathesis reaction of [ZnBr(NPMe₃)]₄ with RMgBr (R ? Ph. Mes).     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Mangan(II) und Nickel(II) mit Heterocubanstruktur. Die Kristallstrukturen von [MCl(NPEt3)]4 mit M = Mn und Ni

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Manganese(II) and Nickel(II) with Heterocubane Structure. Crystal Structures of [MCl(NPEt₃)]₄ with M = Mn and Ni The phosphoraneiminato complexes [MCl(NPEt₃)]₄ with M = manganese and nickel as well as [MnBr(NPEt₃)]₄ are formed from the anhydrous halides MX₂ and excess phosphoraneimine Me₃SiNPEt₃ by fusion reaction. They form paramagnetic, moisture-sensitive, orange (M = Mn) and turquoisegreen (M = Ni) crystals, respectively, which are characterized by i.r. spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [MnCl(NPEt₃)]₄ ( 1 ): Space group C2/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 3 591 unique reflections, (2 811 > 2σ(I)) R = 0.036. Lattice dimensions at -50°C: a = 2104.3, b = 1100.6, c = 1966.5 pm, β = 115.87°. [NiCl(NPEt₃)]₄ ( 2 ): Space group C2/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 2 711 unique reflections, (1611 > 2σ(I)) R = 0.056. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 2051.6, b = 1099.2, c = 1954.6 pm, β = 115.80°. 1 and 2 are isostructural with one another. They form heterocubane structures in which the metal atoms are linked via μ₃-N-bridges of the phosphoraneiminato groups with M₄N₄ bridge-type bond angles close to 90°.     

Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe von Bismut(III). Die Kristallstrukturen von [BiF2(NPEt3)(HNPEt3)]2 und [Bi2I(NPPh3)4]I3

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Bismuth(III). Crystal Structures of [BiF₂(NPEt₃)(HNPEt₃)]₂ and [Bi₂I(NPPh₃)₄]I₃ [BiF₂(NPEt₃)(HNPEt₃)]₂ ( 1 ) has been obtained by the reaction of BiF₃ with Me₃SiNPEt₃ at 100 °C and subsequent extraction with 1,2‐dimethoxyethane in the presence of traces of water forming pale‐yellow, moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by a crystal structure determination. Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –83 °C: a = 2105.0, b = 1195.8, c = 728.2 pm, β = 92.55°. 1  forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the Bi atoms are linked via Bi–N bonds of varying length (213.9 and 240.1 pm) of the NPEt₃^– groups to form a Bi₂N₂ four‐membered ring. The longer one of the two Bi–N bonds is trans to one terminal F atom. [Bi₂I(NPPh₃)₄]I₃ ( 2 ) has been obtained by the reaction of bismuth with N‐iodine triphenylphosphaneimine in dichloromethane forming red crystals. Crystal structure determination of 2 · 2.5 CH₂Cl₂: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –50 °C: a = 1542.6, b = 2409.1, c = 2173.5 pm, β = 105.82°. In 2 the Bi atoms are linked via two N atoms of two NPPh₃^– groups to form a non‐planar Bi₂N₂ four‐membered ring with a fold angle of 27° along the N…N connection line. The two remaining NPPh₃^– groups are terminally connected and bent in the same direction. The iodide ion caps the two Bi atoms so that a [Bi₂I(NPPh₃)₄]⁺ cation is formed.     

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°.     

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.