Asymmetrische Hg(II)-Komplexe mit Organothiolato- bzw. Organoselenolato-und Triazenato-Liganden

The mixed mercury complexes (2XC₆H₄)₂N₃HgY (X=CH₃, F, Cl, Br, I;Y=SC₂H₅, SC₆H₅, SeC₆H₅) have been prepared. Both the Hg–S and Hg–Se bonds and, in contrast to other mixed triazenato-mercury compounds, the triazenato-mercury bonds have been shown to be kinetically labile on the NMR time scale by means of⁷⁷Se and¹⁹⁹Hg NMR spectroscopy. Evidence has been obtained for the presence of (2XC₆H₄)₂N₃HgY together with HgY ₂ and [(2XC₆H₄)₂N₃]₂Hg in solution.

     

Infrarot-und Raman-Spektren von unvollständig und vollständig deuterierten Tetramethyl-Verbindungen (CH3) n M(CD3)4-n der ElementeM=Si,Ge, Sn und Pb

The infrared andRaman spectra of theM(CH₃)₄ andM(CD₃)₄ species,M=Si, Ge, Sn and Pb, have been reinvestigated. The spectra of the mixed tetramethyl compounds (CH₃)₃ MCD₃,M=Si, Ge, Sn and Pb, and of (CH₃)₂Si(CD₃)₂ and CH₃Si(CD₃)₃ have been recorded in the gaseous (i.r.) and liquid states (Raman). The proposed assignment is supported by a normal coordinate analysis.

     

The vibrational spectra of linear and branched perchlorosilanes Si n Cl2n+2 and their simulation using a local symmetry force field

Infrared andRaman vibrational spectra ofn-Si₄Cl₁₀,n-Si₅Cl₁₂,neo-Si₅Cl₁₂ and [(SiCl₃)₃Si]₂ have been measured and assigned. A local symmetry force field has been developed to simulate vibrational spectra of all (noncyclic) perchlorosilanes Si _n Cl_2n+2 known today (n=2, 3, 4, 5, 8). The observed spectra are reproduced satisfactorily

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Die Vibrationsspektren linearer und verzweigter PerchlorsilaneSi _n Cl _2n+2 und deren Simulierung mittels eines lokalen Symmetrie-Kraftfeldes

Zusammenfassung Infrarot- undRaman-Spektren vonn-Si₄Cl₁₀,n-Si₅Cl₁₂,neo-Si₅Cl₁₂ und [(SiCl₃)₃Si]₂ wurden aufgenommen und zugeordnet. Ein lokales Symmetrie-Kraftfeld zur Simulation der Spektren aller bisher bekannten (nicht cyclischen) Perchlorsilane Si _n Cl_2n+2 (n=2, 3, 4, 5, 8) wird angegeben. Die beobachteten Spektren werden zufriedenstellend reproduziert

     

Transition metal chemistry of oxime-containing ligands,IX

The vibrational (conventional and far-infrared) and diffuse-reflectance spectra in conjunction with magnetic susceptibility measurements over a temperature range down to liquid nitrogen temperature are reported and discussed for the complexes; [Mn(HPOX)₂ X ₂]; [Mn(HMPX)₂ X ₂]; [Fe(HPOX)(POX) X ₂] and [Fe(HMPX)(MPX) X ₂](whereHPOX=pyridine-2-aldoxime (C₆H₆N₂O);POX=C₆H₅N₂O;HMPX=6-Methylpyridine-2-aldoxime (C₇H₈N₂O);MPX=C₇H₇N₂O;X=Cl, Br, I, NO₃, NCS, or OA c andX ₂=SO₄). On the basis of these physical studies a six-coordinated structure is suggested for the manganese(II) and iron(III) complexes.Mössbauer spectra, measured at room-temperature and liquid nitrogen temperature also indicated a six-coordinate geometry for iron(III) complexes.

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Übergangsmetallkomplexe mit Oxim-enthaltenden Liganden, IX. Spektroskopische und magnetische Untersuchungen von Mn(II)- und Fe(II)-Komplexen mit Pyridin-2-aldoxim und 6-Methylpyridin-2-aldoxim

Zusammenfassung Es wurden Komplexe von Pyridin-2-aldoxim (HPOX) und 6-Methylpyridin-2-aldoxim (HMPX) vom Typ [Mn(HPOX)₂ X ₂], [Mn(HMPX)₂ X ₂], [Fe(HPOX)(POX)X ₂] und [Fe(HMPX)(MPX)X ₂] (X=Cl, Br, I, NO₃, NCS, OA c;X ₂=SO₄) dargestellt. Die Diskussion erfolgt basierend auf Infrarot-spektroskopie (inklusive fernes IR), Messungen der magnetischen Suszeptibilität (Temp. bis zu fl. N₂) undMössbauer-Spektroskopie.

     

Synthese und Eigenschaften einigerp-tolyl-phenylsubstituierter Di- und Trisilane und von 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexaphenyltrisilan

The synthesis and properties of [Ph ₂ p-TolSi]₂, [Ph ₂ p-TolSi]₂SiPh ₂, [Ph ₃ Si]₂Si(p-Tol)₂, [Ph ₂ p-TolSi]₂Si(p-Tol)₂ and (SiPh ₃)₂SiH₂ are described. The silanes are identified using IR,Ra- and²⁹Si-NMR-spectroscopy.

     

Komplexbildung mit 1,2-bis (o-Aminobenzylidenamino)-ethan als neutralem Liganden

Compounds [Co(H₂ L]X ₂(X=Cl, Br, I, NO₃, ClO₄), [Co(H₂ L–Br₂)]Br₂, [Co(H₂ L–Br₂)·py ₂]Br₂ and [Co(H₂ L)Cl]Cl₂ were isolated. They were investigated by means of thermoanalysis, IR and VIS spectroscopy, magnetochemistry and molar conductivity.

     

Die IR-Spektren einiger Arsenat-Halogen-Apatite

The infrared spectra of orthoarsenates with apatite structure, of the formulaM ₅(AsO₄)₃ X (M=Ca, Sr, Ba, Pb andX=F, Cl,Br) are measured and interpreted on the basis of a site-symmetry analysis. The influence of the different cations on the internal vibrations of the AsO₃ ⁴-ions is discussed.

     

[Boranato-bis(dimethylphosphonium-methylid)]-Komplexe der do- und d10-Metalle: Li,Be, Mg,Zn, Cd,Hg, Al und Ga

Dehydrohalogenation and metallation of boranato-bis-trimethylphosphonium salts (1), using two equivalents of a lithiumalkyl in tetrahydrofuran, leads to a solvated organolithium reagent H₂B[(CH₃)₂PCH₂]₂Li (3) which can be converted into a 1:1n1-complex with tetramethylethylenediamin (4).3 reacts with anhydrous metal(II) halides to form spirocyclic coordination compounds of the type H₂B[(CH₃)₂PCH₂]₂ M[CH₂P(CH₃)₂]₂BH₂ (5–9,M=Be, Mg, Zn, Cd, Hg). The reaction of [(CH₃)₃PBH₂P(CH₃)₃]Br (1) with lithium tetramethylmetalates Li[M(CH₃)₄],M=Al, Ga, on heating in the absence of a solvent affords the metallocycles H₂B[(CH₃)₂PCH₂]₂ M(CH₃)₂ (10, 11) with evolution of methane. The products can be sublimed from the reaction mixture. The proposed structures of the new compounds, with tetrahedrally coordinated central atoms and strong covalent metal-carbon interactions, are supported by mass, IR and¹H,⁷Li,¹¹B,¹³C, and³¹P NMR spectra. Compound9 represents a rare case of a tetracoordinate organomercurial, compound5 is the first nonionic tetraalkylberyllate.

     

Darstellung und Charakterisierung von Halogeno(diethyldithiocarbamato) (triethyl- und triphenylphosphin)palladium(II)-Komplexen

The Complexes [Pd(PEt ₃)₂ dtc]X (1) and Pd(PR ₃)Xdtc (2, 3) (dtc=S₂CNEt ₃;X=Cl, Br, I;R=Et, Ph) have been prepared. Conductivity, susceptibility, UV and IR measurements show that the cations [Pd(PEt ₃)₂ dtc]⁺ of1 and the complexes2, 3 have square-planar structure.

     

Die Schwingungsspektren einiger Pentadeuterophenylphosphorverbindungen

The vibrational spectra of C₆D₅PX ₂, (C₆D₅)₂PX (X=H, Cl), (C₆D₅)₃P and of the Cyclophosphanes (PC₆H₅) _n and (PC₆D₅) _n (n=5, 6) are reported. The spectra of the phenylphosphorouscompound D (the structure beeing unknown) are given too. The C₆H₅/C₆D₅ isotopic shift data in the lower frequency-region (600–100 cm^–1) (facilitating the recognition of vibrational coupling effects) are used for vibrational assignments.

     

The compounds KAs4O6 X (X=Cl,Br, I) and NH4As4O6 X (X=Br,I): Hydrothermal syntheses and structure determinations

The crystal structures of five isotypic hexagonal compounds with general formulaMAs₄O₆ X [M=K, NH₄;X=Cl, Br, I; space group: P622;Z=1] were determined from 370 single crystal X-ray data and refined toR values <0.05. The structure type is characterized by neutral charged [As₂O₃] sheets arranged parallel (00.1). The As atoms of neighbouring two sheets point to each other and the sheets are combined by interlayeredM andX atoms, respectively. TheM atoms are coordinated to twelve oxygen atoms, theX atoms are coordinated to twelve arsenic atoms. In both cases the coordination polyhedron is a hexagonal prism. The compounds were synthesized by thermal treatments of cubic As₂O₃ and potassium or ammonium haloids in a saturated aqueous solution of potassium acetate resp. ammonia [500 K, saturation vapour pressure].

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Die Verbindungen KAs₄O₆ X (X=Cl, Br, I) und NH₄As₄O₆ X (X=Br, I): Hydrothermalsynthese und Strukturbestimmung

Zusammenfassung Die Kristallstrukturen der fünf isotypen hexagonalen Verbindungen mit der allgemeinen FormelMAs₄O₆ X [M=K, NH₄;X=Cl, Br, I; Raumgruppe: P622;Z=1] wurden anhand von 370 Einkristall-Röntgendaten bestimmt und aufR-Werte <0.05 verfeinert. Der Strukturtyp ist ausgezeichnet durch neutrale [As₂O₃]-Schichten, die parallel (00.1) angeordnet sind. Die As-Atome zweier benachbarter Schichten weisen jeweils aufeinander zu, und die Schichten selbst werden durch zwischengelagerteM- bzw.X-Atome verbunden. DieM-Atome werden jeweils von zwölf O-Atomen, dieX-Atome von zwölf As-Atomen umgeben. Das Koordinationspolyeder ist in beiden Fällen ein hexagonales Primsa. Die einzelnen Verbindungen wurden unter Hydrothermalbedingungen aus kubischem As₂O₃ und dem jeweiligen Kalium- oder Ammoniumhalogenid in einer gesättigten wäßrigen Lösung von Kaliumacetat bzw. Ammoniak synthetisiert (500 K, Sättigungsdampfdruck).

     

207Pb-NMR-Untersuchungen an Bleiorganylen

The high-resolution²⁰⁷Pb magnetic resonance spectra ofR _4–n PbX _n (R=Methyl, Ethyl;X=h₁-Cyclopentadienyl, Chloride;n=1, 2) have been studied at 16.72Mc. The²⁰⁷Pb- ·· -¹H spin-spin coupling constants for the molecules described have been obtained by analysis of the first order NMR-patterns as A_xB_yM and A_xB_yC_zM respectively. The experimental spectra have been verified by a computer simulation. The chemical shifts and coupling constants of the lead organyls investigated show similar dependences on moleculare structure as well as number and species of the substituents like analogous organotin compounds.

     

Ligational behaviour of thiosemicarbazide and thiosemicarbazone-(III): Tetragonal complexes of cobalt(II) derived from 4-benzylamidothiosemicarbazide and 1-(α-) furyl-4-benzylamidothiosemicarbazone

Zusammenfassung Es wurden eine Anzahl von neuen Kobalt(II)-Komplexen von 4-Benzylamidothiosemicarbazid (BTSC) und 1-(-)Furyl-4-benzylamidothiosemicarbazon (FBTS) von der allgemeinen Zusammensetzung CoL ₂ X ₂ (L=BTSC, FBTS;X=Cl, Br, I, NO₃ and NCS) synthetisiert. Die Untersuchugen erfolgten mittels Elementaranalyse, magnetischer Messungen, Elektronenanregungsspektroskopie und IR-Spektroskopie (einschließlich des fernen IR); aus diesen Messungen ließ sich eine im wesentlichen tetragonale Symmetrie für alle Komplexe dieser Reihe ableiten.

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Ligational behaviour of thiosemicarbazide and thiosemicarbazone-(III): Tetragonal complexes of cobalt(II) derived from 4-benzylamidothiosemicarbazide and 1-(-) furyl-4-benzylamidothiosemicarbazone

A number of new complexes of cobalt(II) have been prepared with 4-benzylamidothiosemicarbazide (BTSC) and 1-(-)furyl-4-benzylamidothiosemicarbazone (FBTS) which conform to the general formula CoL ₂ X ₂ (whereL=BTSC andFBTS andX=Cl, Br, I, NO₃ and NCS). These have been characterized by chemical analyses and physical measurements. The tetragonal symmetry has been proposed on the basis of electronic spectral studies for all these complexes. The explanation for the slightly lower magnetic moments for cobalt(II) complexes has been sought in the possible presence of low symmetry component. The tetragonal radial parametersDq(E),Dq(A),Dt andDs and molecular orbital parameters d and d have been evaluated. The S–N, bidentate nature of the ligands and the presence of the various anions in the coordination sphere have been confirmed on the basis of additional Co–N, Co–S and Co–X frequencies in the far infrared spectra of the complexes. The nitrato and thiocyanato groups act as monodentate and are coordinated through oxygen and nitrogen atoms, respectively.

     

Ion/Molekülreaktionen negativ geladener KomplexeSchiffscher Basen mit potentiellen Ligandmolekülen in der Gasphase

Ion/molecule reactions of four coordinateSchiff base complexes under negative ion chemical ionization conditions have been studied. The complex metal ions consisted of cobalt(II), nickel(II) and copper(II).Schiff base ligands with different donor strengths were employed. The gas mixtures used contained 90% methane and 10% of the gases O₂, NO or CO. The spectra showed intense molecular negative ions, formed by secondary electron capture processes. Secondary ions were formed via ion/molecule reactions between the parent molecular negative ion and added gas molecules to giveMLX ^–,X=O₂, NO, CO;L=Schiff base ligand,M=Co(II) or Ni(II). Consistent with former investigations, secondary ion formation was not found for the copper compounds. Influence of the central metal ion as well as the ligand donor strength on the ion/molecule reactions are discussed. From the results obtained a mechanism of the secondary ion formation is suggested.

     

Thermal deamination of some complexes of the type [CO(Diox·H)2 (Amine)2]X

The thermal deamination of [Co(diox·H)₂(amine)₂]X type complexes were studied in dynamic temperature conditions (diox·H₂ stands for 1,2-cycloheptanedione dioxime (heptoxime, heptox·H₂) and 1,2-cyclo-octanedione dioxime (octoxime, octox·H₂), amine for aniline and pyridine,X for Br, I and NCS). Kinetic parametersn, E and logZ have been derived for some derivatives by means of two computerized integral methods. The influence of the sample weight, heating rate and chemical constitution upon the kinetic parameters, as well as the kinetic compensation effect are discussed.

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Thermische Desaminierung einiger Komplexe des Typs [Co(Diox·H) ₂ (Amin₂]X. Über -Dioximinkomplexe der Übergangsmetalle, LXIV.

Zusammenfassung Die thermische Desaminierung einiger Komplexe des Typs [Co (Diox·H)₂(Amin)₂]X wurde bei dynamischen Temperaturbedingungen untersucht [Diox·H₂ bedeutet 1,2-Cycloheptandiondioxim, (Heptoxim, Heptox·H₂) und 1,2-Cyclooctandiondioxim (Octoxim, Octox·H₂), Amin bedeutet Anilin und Pyridin,X bedeutet Br, I, bzw. NCS]. Die kinetische Parametern, E und logZ wurden mit Hilfe von zwei computergeeigneten Integralmethoden bestimmt. Der Einfluß des Gewichtes der Proben, der Heizungsgeschwindigkeit und der chemischen Zusammensetzung auf die kinetischen Parameter, bzw. der kinetische Kompensationseffekt werden diskutiert.

     

Strukturelle Abwandlungen an partiell silylierten Kohlenhydraten mittels Triphenylphosphan-Azodicarbonsäureester, 5. Mitt.: Transformationen an Glykonolactonen

Reaction ofD-glucono-1,5-lactone1 with two equivalents oft-butyldimethylchlorosilane yields via a ringcontraction 2,6-bis-O-(t-BDMSi)-D-glucono-1,4-lactone2a as main product and a small amount of 5,6-bis-O-(t-BDMSi)-D-glucono-1,4-lactone2c. Under the same conditionsL-mannono-1,4-lactone3 is transformed to the derivatives 2,6-bis-O-(t-BDMSi)-L-mannono-1,4-lactone3a and 3,6-bis-O-(t-BDMSi)-L-mannono-1,4-lactone3c as the minor product. 2,6-bis-O-(t-BDMSi)-D-galactono-1,4-lactone4a and 2,6-bis-O-(t-BDMSi)-D-gulono-1,4-lactone5a are also prepared from the corresponding glyconolactones4 and5. Whereas the compounds2a, 2c, 4a and5a withAc ₂O-pyridine give the bisacetylderivatives2b, 2d, 4b and5b, 3c is converted by an accompanying migration of one silylgroup to the 5,6-bis-O-(t-BDMSi)-2,3-bis-O-acetyl-L-mannono-1,4-lactone3d. The gluconolactone derivative2a reacts easily withTPP/DEAD/HX to the 5-X-L-idono-1,4-lactone derivatives6a (X=N₃),6b (X=p-NO₂-C₆H₄COO) and6c (3-O-acetylderivative of6a). Treating6b with a second equivalentTPP/DEAD/HX leads to the unsaturated sugarlacton7b. Without an external nucleophile2a affords withTPP the mixture of 2,6-bis-O-(t-BDMSi)-3,5-carbonato-D-glucono-1,4-lactone2c, 3,5-anhydro-L-idono-1,4-lactone8 and 3,6-anhydro-D-glucono-1,4-lactone9. Analogous procedures applied to4a yield theL-altronolactonoderivatives10a, 10b and10c, the unsaturated sugarlactone11b on the one and the 3,5-carbonatogalactonolactone4c and the 2,6-bis-O-(t-BDMSi)-3-desoxy-5-ethoxycarbonyl-D-threo-hex-2-en-1,4-lactone12 on the other hand.Whereas the bis-silyletherderivative3a is transformed by the title system exclusively by an elimination process to13, the derivative5a affords withTPP/DEAD without any elimination the 3,6-anhydrosugar14. Partial desilylation of14 followed by acetylation gives the derivatives14a and14b.Structural elucidations were achieved by¹H-NMR-analysis. In some cases also CD-measurements allowed suitable correlations.

Mark, E., Zbiral, E., Brandstetter, H. H., 4. Mitt., Mh. Chem.111, 289 (1980).     

Complexes of dioxouranium(VI) with zwitter-ionic forms of Bi- and tetra-dentateSchiff bases

Potentially bi- and tetra-dentateSchiff bases derived from salicylaldehyde react with hydrated uranyl salts to give complexes: UO₂H₂ LX ₂, UO₂H₂ LX ₂ and UO₂(HL)₂ X ₂ [H₂ L=N,N-propane-1,3-diylbis(salicylideneimine), H₂ L=N,N-ethylenebis(salicylideneimine) and HL=N-phenylsalicylideneimine;X ^–=Cl^–, Br^–, I^–, NO₃ ^–, ClO₄ ^–, and NCS^–]. Because of marked spectral similrities with the structurally known Ca(H₂ L) (NO₃)₂, theSchiff bases are coordinated through the negatively charged phenolic oxygen atoms and not the nitrogen atoms of the azomethine groups which carry the protons transferred from phenolic groups on coordination. Halide, nitrate, perchlorate and thiocyanate groups are covalently bonded to the uranyl ion, resulting a 6-coordinated uranium ion in the halo and thiocyanato complexes and 8-coordinated in nitrato and perchlorato complexes.

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Komplexe von Dioxouranyl(VI) mit zwitterionischen Formen von zwei- und vierzähnigen Schiff-Basen

Zusammenfassung Von Salizylaldehyd abgeleitete zwei- und vierzähnigeSchiff-Basen reagieren mit hydratisierten Uranylsalzen zu Komplexen folgenden Typs: UO₂H₂ LX ₂, UO₂H₂ LX ₂ und UO₂(HL)₂ X ₂ [H₂ L=N,N-Propan-1,3-diylbis(salicylidenimin), H₂ L=N,N-Ethylen-bis(salicylidenimin) und HL=N-Phenylsalicylidenimin;X ^–=Cl^–, Br^–, I^–, NO₃ ^–, ClO₄ ^– und NCS^–]. Auf Grund eindeutiger spektraler Ähnlichkeiten mit dem bekannten Ca(H₂ L) (NO₃)₂ wird auf Koordination über die negativ geladenen phenolischen Sauerstoffatome (und nicht über die Azomethin-Stickstoffe) geschlossen. Die AnionenX ^– sind kovalent an das Uranyl-Ion gebunden; damit ergibt sich ein hexakoordiniertes Uranyl-Ion für die Halogen- und Thiocyanat-Komplexe und Oktakoordination für die Nitrat- und Perchlorat-Komplexe.

     

Complexes of rare-earth metals with meconic acid

Two series of complexes of meconic acid (H₃ Mec) with rare-earths have been prepared by varying the preparative procedure. The compounds have the general formulae, [Ln(Mec) (H₂O)₂]·3 H₂O (whereLn=La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Ho and Y) and [Ln(HMec) (H₂ Mec) (H₂O)₂]·4 H₂O (whereLn=La, Pr, Nd and Sm). The infrared spectral data indicate that the carboxylate groups are bound to the rare-earth metal in a bidentate fashion. Thermal studies indicate that two water molecules are coordinated in each case. The complexes are probably polymeric.

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Komplexe von Seltenerd-Metallen mit Meconsäure

Zusammenfassung Es wurden zwei Reihen von Komplexen der Meconsäure (H₃ Mec) mit Seltenerd-Metallen mit den allgemeinen Formeln [Ln(Mec)(H₂O)₂]·3 H₂O (Ln=La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Ho, Y) und [Ln(HMec)₂(H₂ Mec) (H₂O)₂]·4 H₂O (Ln=La, Pr, Nd, Sm) hergestellt. Die IR-Spektren zeigen, daß die Carboxylat-Gruppen in zweizähniger Weise mit den Metallionen koordinieren; thermische Untersuchungen ergeben, daß in beiden Reihen jeweils zwei Wassermoleküle zusätzlich koordiniert sind. Die Komplexe weisen wahrscheinlich eine Polymerstruktur auf.

     

Substituted selenourea–tellurium tetrahalide adducts: Precursors to selenium–tellurium alloys

N,N-Dimethylselenourea (DMSeU) yields, with TeX₄ (X = Cl or Br), a variety of compounds having bonds from selenium to tellurium. Excluding molecules of solvation these compounds display the following stoichiometries: [(DMSeU)₄Te]X₂, (DMSeU)₃(TeX₄)₂, and (DMSeU)₂Te₂X₆. Tetramethylselenourea (TMSeU) gives, with TeBr₄, crystals of (TMSeU)₂TeBr₄. Both the carbon–selenium and tellurium–halogen bonds undergo hydrolysis under mild conditions to yield precipitates that are alloys of selenium and tellurium. Thus, this group of compounds affords a new approach to the synthesis of selenium–tellurium alloys. Some of the properties of these compounds, as well as the crystal structure of [(DMSeU)₄Te]Cl₂, are described in this article.     

Synthesis, Structure, and Physical Studies of the New β-LiVOAsO4 Compound

Two new compounds of the A_xMOXO₄ family, β-LiVOAsO₄ and β-VOAsO₄, have been synthesized by solid state reaction and electrochemical lithium deintercalation from β-LiVOAsO₄, respectively. Both compounds are isostructural and are built like other β-VOXO₄ (X=S, P) by (VO₅)_∞ chains of distorted VO₆ octahedra connected via corner-shared AsO₄ tetrahedra. For β-LiVOAsO₄ the additional Li⁺ ions occupy chains of edge-shared octahedra running perpendicularly to the (VO₅)_∞ chains. The one-dimensional antiferromagnetic behavior suggested by the structure has been experimentaly confirmed. It is shown that lithium deintercalation occurs through a first-order transition at 4.02 V vs Li⁺/Li⁰. From chemical bond considerations it is shown why the redox potential of a given transition element M in a six-fold coordination involving (M=O)^m+ units lies between those observed in oxides and in M₂(XO₄)₃ compounds with (XO₄)ⁿ⁻ oxo anions (X=S, P, As).