The Binary Group 4 Azides [PPh4]2[Zr(N3)6] and [PPh4]2[Hf(N3)6]

The binary zirconium and hafnium polyazides [PPh₄]₂[M(N₃)₆] (M=Zr, Hf) were obtained in near quantitative yields from the corresponding metal fluorides MF₄ by fluoride–azide exchange reactions with Me₃SiN₃ in the presence of two equivalents of [PPh₄][N₃]. The novel polyazido compounds were characterized by their vibrational spectra and their X‐ray crystal structures. Both anion structures provide experimental evidence for near‐linear M‐N‐N coordination of metal azides. The species [M(N₃)₄], [M(N₃)₅]^? and [M(N₃)₆]^2? (M=Ti, Zr, Hf) were studied by quantum chemical calculations at the electronic structure density functional theory and MP2 levels.     

Darstellung und Schwingungsspektren von Dichloro- und Dibromodithiophosphat Die Kristallstrukturen von [PPh3Me] [PS2Cl2] und [PPh4] [PS2Br2]

Preparation and Vibrational Spectra of Dichloro and Dibromodithiophosphate. Crystal Structures of [PPh₃Me][PS₂Cl₂] and [PPh₄][PS₂Br₂] Dichloro and dibromodithiophosphates [Cat⁺][PS₂X₂^?] with a large organic cation can be obtained from P₄S₁₀, CatX and HX in CH₂Cl₂ (Cat⁺ = PPh₄⁺, PPh₃Me⁺; X = Cl, Br). The vibrational spectra (i.r. and Raman) of the [PS₂X₂]^? ions are reported and discussed; force constants were calculated. The crystal structures of [PPh₃Me][PS₂Cl₂] and [PPh₄][PS₂Br₂] were determined and refined with X-ray diffraction data. In both cases, simple anions [PS₂X₂]^? are present. [PPh₃Me][PS₂Cl₂]: orthorhombic, space group P2₁2₁2₁, a = 1089, b = 1334, c = 1476 pm, Z = 4, refinement to a residual index R = 0.046 for 1116 reflexions; the structure is isotopic with [PPh₃Me][VO₂Cl₂]. [PPh₄][PS₂Br₂]: tetragonal space group I4 , a = 1301, c = 721 pm, Z = 2, refinement to R = 0.065 for 357 reflexions; the structure is isotypic with [AsPh₄][FeCl₄] with [PS₂Br₂]^? ions occupying positions of 4 -symmetry with statistical orientation (statistical superposition of Br and S positions).     

Die Kristallpackung in drei Modifikationen von PPh4[ReO(S4)2] und PPh4[ReS(S4)2]

The Crystal Packing in three Modifications of PPh₄[ReO(S₄)₂] and PPh₄[ReS(S₄)₂] Mixed crystals PPh₄[ReS(S₄)₂]_0,63[ReO(S₄)₂]_0,37 were obtained from PPh₄Cl, ReCl₅ and Na₂S₄ in acetonitrile. Their crystal structure corresponds to the known structure of this kind of compound (space group P2₁/n). In a similar reaction with ReBr₅ instead of ReCl₅, PPh₄[ReO(S₄)₂] was obtained in small yield. Its triclinic crystal structure was determined by X‐ray crystallography (space group P1). It contains cation pairs (PPh₄⁺)₂ such as they have been found in many other instances. In contrast, the crystal structures of the mixed crystals and of one known modification of PPh₄[ReS(S₄)₂] have PPh₄⁺ columns similar to compounds crystallizing in the space group P4/n, albeit in a severely distorted manner; their space group P2₁/n is a subgroup of P4/n with a doubled unit cell. In another modification of PPh₄[ReS(S₄)₂] (space group P2₁/c) the columns are less distorted, but arranged in a different way.     

Reaktionen von Uranpentabromid Die Kristallstrukturen von PPh4[UBr6], PPh4 [UBr6] · 2CCl4, (PPh4)2[UBr6] · 4CH3CN und (PPh4)2[UO2Br4] · 2CH2Cl2

Reactions of Uranium Pentabromide. Crystal Structures of PPh₄[UBr₆], PPh₄[UBr₆] · 2CCl₄, (PPh₄)₂[UBr₆] · 4CH₃CN, and (PPh₄)₂[UO₂Br₄] · 2CH₂Cl₂ PPh₄[UBr₆] and PPh₄[UBr₆] · 2CCl₄ were obtained from UBr₅ · CH₃CN and tetraphenylphosphonium bromide in dichloromethane, the latter being precipitated by CCl₄. Their crystal structures were determined by X-ray diffraction. PPh₄[UBr₆]: 2101 observed reflexions, R = 0.090, space group C2/c, Z = 4, a = 2315.5, b = 695.0, c = 1805.2 pm, β = 96.38°. PPh₄[UBr₆] · 2CCl₄: 2973 reflexions, R = 0.074, space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 1111.5, b = 2114.2, c = 1718.7 pm, β = 95.42°. Hydrogen sulfide reduces uranium pentabromide to uranium tetrabromide. Upon evaporation, bromide is evolved from solutions of UBr₅ with 1 or more then 3 mol equivalents of acetonitrile in dichlormethane yielding UBr₄ · CH₃CN and UBr₄ · 3CH₃CN, respectively. These react with PPh₄Br in acetonitrile affording (PPh₄)₂[UBr₆] · 4CH₃CN, the crystal structure of which was determined: 2663 reflexions, R = 0.050, space group P2₁/c, Z = 2, a = 981.8, b = 2010.1, c = 1549.3 pm, β = 98.79°. By reduction of uranium pentabromide with tetraethylammonium hydrogen sulfide in dichloromethane (NEt₄)₂[U₂Br₁₀] was obtained; (PPh₄)₂[U₂Br₁₀] formed from UBr₄ and PPh₄Br in CH₂Cl₂. Both compounds are extremely sensitive towards moisture and oxygen. The crystal structure of the oxydation product of the latter compound, (PPh₄)₂[U0₂Br₄]· 2 CH₂Cl₂, was determined: 2163 reflexions, R = 0.083, space group C2/c, Z = 4, a = 2006.3, b = 1320.6, c = 2042,5 pm, β = 98.78°. Mean values for the UBr bond lengths in the octahedral anions are 266.2 pm for UBr₆-, 276.7 pm for UBr₆^2? and 282.5 pm for UO₂Br₄^2?     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von (PPh4)2[As2Se4Cl12] und (PPh4)2[As2Se4Br12]

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of (PPh₄)₂[As₂Se₄Cl₁₂] and (PPh₄)₂[As₂Se₄Br₁₂] The reaction of PPh₄Cl and As₂Se₃ with SOCl₂ or with chlorine in dichloromethane affords (PPh₄)₂[As₂Se₄Cl₁₂] with good yields. From PPh₄Br, As₂Se₃ and bromine the corresponding bromo compound was obtained. According to the X-ray crystal structure determinations both compounds are isotypic, crystallizing in the space group of P1 . In the anions two Se₂X₂ molecules are linked with two X^? ions forming an Se₄X₂ ring in chair conformation. Each X^?-ion is associated with an additional AsX₃ molecule (X = Cl, Br).     

PPh4[As3S3Cl4] und PPh4[As3S3Br4]

PPh₄[As₃S₃Cl₄] and PPh₄[As₃S₃Br₄] When As₂S₃ reacts with PPh₄X and HX in 1,2-C₂H₄X₂ (X = Cl, Br), the title compounds are obtained as minor products; the main products are PPh₄[As₂SX₅]. Their crystal structures were determined by X-ray diffraction. PPh₄[As₃S₃Cl₄]: a = 1187.7, b = 1090.9, c = 1191.8 pm, α = 82.91, β = 88,93, γ = 88.52°; twins with twin plane (100); R = 0.109 for 1618 observed reflexions of one twin crystal. PPh₄[As₃S₃Br₄]: a = 1119.7, b = 1177.5, c = 1204.1 pm, α = 81.59, β = 85.88, γ = 88.25°; R = 0.061 for 2331 observed reflexions. Both compounds crystallize in the space group P1 , Z = 2, and can be considered to be isotypic. Nevertheless, PPh₄[As₃S₃Br₄] does not form twins as PPh₄[As₃S₃Cl₄]. The crystals consist of PPh₄⁺ and [As₃S₃X₄]^? ions. In the anions, the three As atoms of an As₃S₃ ring in the chair conformation are commonly joined to an X atom and each As atom is bonded to one further terminal X atom. Cations and anions are packed in alternating layers.     

Pentabromothio-diarsenat und -diantimonat: Darstellung,Schwingungsspektren und Kristallstrukturen von PPh4[As2SBr5] und PPh4[Sb2SBr5]

Pentabromothio-diarsenate and -diantimonate: Preparation, Vibrational Spectra, and Crystal Structures of PPh₄[As₂SBr₅] and PPh₄[Sb₂SBr₅] The title compounds were obtained in CH₂Br₂ from PPh₄Br, HBr and As₂S₃ or Sb₂S₃, respectively. Their i.r. and Raman spectra are reported. Their crystal structures were determined by X-ray diffraction. Crystal data: PPh₄[As₂SBr₅], monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, a = 1192.3, b = 1528.1, c = 1618.0 pm, β = 95.53°, isotypic with PPh₄[As₂SCl₅] (structure determination with 1539 observed reflexions, R = 0.052); PPh₄[Sb₂SBr₅], triclinic, space group P1 , Z = 2, a = 1044,8, b = 1207.1, c = 1307.8 pm, α = 104.77, β = 108.63, γ = 98.34° (2398 observed reflexions, R = 0.032). Both ions, [As₂SBr₅]^? and [Sb₂SBr₅]^?, have the same general structure: including the lone electron pairs, the As and Sb atoms have distorted trigonal-bipyrimidal coordination, two bipyramids sharing a common edge with sulfur and bromine as bridging atoms. The [As₂SBr₅]^? ions are associated to chains via As…Br contacts, the [Sb₂SBr₅]^? ions form pseudodimeric units by Sb…S and Sb…Br contacts. Whereas the crystal packing of the As compound is similar to that of other PPh₄⁺ compounds having a cation to anion ratio of 1:1, the Sb compound shows the packing principle known for 2:1 compounds.     

Synthesis and structures of new heteronuclear cluster complexes [PPh4][Fe4Rh3Se2(CO)16] and [PPh4]2[Fe3Rh4Te2(CO)15]

The reaction of the K₂[Fe₃Q(CO)₉] clusters (Q = Se or Te) with Rh₂(CO)₄Cl₂ under mild conditions is accompanied by complicated fragmentation of cores of the starting clusters to form large heteronuclear cluster anions. The [PPh₄][Fe₄Rh₃Se₂(CO)₁₆] and [PPh₄]₂[Fe₃Rh₄Te₂(CO)₁₅] compounds were isolated by treatment of the reaction products with tetraphenylphosphonium bromide. The structures of the products were established by X-ray diffraction. In both compounds, the core of the heteronuclear cluster consists of two octahedra fused via a common Rh₃ face. Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 5, pp. 775–778, May, 2006.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von (PPh4)2[In(S4)(S6)Cl] und (PPh4)2[In(S4)Cl3]

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of (PPh₄)₂[In(S₄)(S₆)Cl] and (PPh₄)₂[In(S₄)Cl₃] InCl and PPh₄Cl yield (PPh₄)₂[In₂Cl₆] in acetonitrile. This reacts with Na₂S₄ in presence of PPh₄Cl, forming (PPh₄)₂[In(S₄)(S₆)Cl]. Its crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction (R = 0.075, 2 282 observed reflexions). It is isotypic with (PPh₄)₂[In(S₄)(S₆)Br] and contains anions with trigonal-bipyramidal coordination of In, Cl occupying an axial position, and the S₄ and S₆ groups being bonded in a chelate manner. The reaction of (PPh₄)₂[In₂Cl₆] and sulfur in acetonitrile yielded (PPh₄)₂[InCl₅] and (PPh₄)₂[In(S₄)Cl₃]. The crystal structure analysis of the latter (R = 0.072, 4 080 reflexions) revealed an anion with distorted trigonal-bipyramidal coordination of In, the S₄ group occupying one axial and one equatorial position; the S₄ group shows positional disorder.     

Synthese und Kristallstruktur von (PPh4)2[Mo2Cl10]

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of (PPh₄)₂[Mo₂Cl₁₀] The title compound is obtained in the reaction of [MoCl₄(Ph? C?C? Ph)]₂ with tetraphenylphosphonium chloride in dichloro methane, forming brown crystals. It is characterized by the i.r. spectrum and a crystal structure analysis by the aid of X-ray diffraction data. The complex crystallizes triclinic in the space group P1 with one formula unit per unit cell. The cell dimensions are a = 1122 pm, b = 1137 pm, c = 1283 pm; α = 63.4°, β = 69.1°, γ = 86.5°. The crystal structure determination (2959 observed, independent reflexions, R = 4.5%) shows the constants of the unit cell to consist of on centrosymmetric anion, two cations and one disordered molecule of dichloro methane. The distance Mo? Mo in the anion is 380 pm, which excludes direct magnetic interaction between the molybdenum atoms.     

Crystal Structures of [Bu2Sn(O2PPh2)2], [Ph2Sn(O2PPh2)2], and [PhClSn(O2PPh2)OMe]2. Raman Spectra of [Ph2Sn(O2PPh2)2] and [PhClSn(O2PPh2)OMe]2

[(n‐Bu)₂Sn(O₂PPh₂)₂] ( 1 ), and [Ph₂Sn(O₂PPh₂)₂] ( 2 ) have been synthesized by the reactions of R₂SnCl₂ (R=n‐Bu, Ph) with HO₂PPh₂ in Methanol. From the reaction of Ph₂SnCl₂ with diphenylphosphinic acid a third product [PhClSn(O₂PPh₂)OMe]₂ ( 3 ) could be isolated. X‐ray diffraction studies show 1 to crystallize in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 1303.7(1) pm, b = 2286.9(2) pm, c = 1063.1(1) pm, β = 94.383(6)°, and Z = 4. 2 crystallizes triclinic in the space group , the cell parameters being a = 1293.2(2) pm, b = 1478.5(4) pm, c = 1507.2(3) pm, α = 98.86(3)°, β = 109.63(2)°, γ = 114.88(2)°, and Z = 2. Both compounds form arrays of eight‐membered rings (SnOPO)₂ linked at the tin atoms to form chains of infinite length. The dimer 3 consists of a like ring, in which the tin atoms are bridged by methoxo groups. It crystallizes triclinic in space group with a = 946.4(1) pm, b = 963.7(1) pm, c = 1174.2(1) pm, α = 82.495(6)°, β = 66.451(6)°, γ = 74.922(6)°, and Z = 1 for the dimer. The Raman spectra of 2 and 3 are given and discussed.     

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

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

Die Bildung von PPh4[WOCl4 · THF] und PPh4Cl · 4As4S3 aus W(CO)6 und PPh4[As2SCl5] sowie ihre Kristallstrukturen

Formation of PPh₄[WOCl₄ · THF] and PPh₄Cl · 4As₄S₃ from W(CO)₆ and PPh₄[As₂SCl₅] and their Crystal Structures When W(CO)₆ and PPh₄[As₂SCl₅] are irradiated with UV light in tetrahydrofurane, PPh₄[WOCl₄ · THF], PPh₄ Cl· 4As₄S₃ and PPh₄[Cl₂H] are obtained. X-ray crystal structure determinations were performed. PPh₄[WOCl₄ · THF], monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 1207.5(2), b = 1003.7(2), c = 2642.0(5) pm, β = 114.71(1)°, R = 0.049% for 2824 reflexions; PPh₄⁺ and [WOCl₄. THF]^? ions are present, the WOCl₄ group having the shape of a tetragonal Pyramid with a short W ? O bond (169 pm) and the THF molecule being weakly associated (W? O 236 pm). PPh₄Cl · 4AsS₃, tetragonal, I4₁/a, Z = 4, a = 1742.3(3), c = 1664.5(4) pm, R = 0.066% for 1350 reflexions; it consists of separate PPh₄⁺ and Cl^? ions and As₄S₃ molecules.     

Thiochlorowolframate von Wolfram(V) und -(VI). Die Kristallstrukturen von PPh4[WSCl4] und (PPh4)2[WS2Cl4] · 2 CH2Cl2

Thiochlorowolframates with Tungsten(V) and (VI). Crystal Structures of PPh₄[WSCl₄] and (PPh₄)₂[WS₂Cl₄] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ Diamagnetic (NEt₄)₂[WSCl₄]₂, having tungsten atoms linked via sulfur atoms, is obtained by the reaction of WCl₅ with NEt₄SH as well as by the reduction of WSCl₄ with NEt₄I in dichloromethane. If the reduction is performed with PPh₄I, PPh₄[WSCl₄] with monomer anions is formed. Reaction of WCl₆ with H₂S in dichloromethane yields brown, insoluble WS₂Cl₂ which has terminal W?S groups and bridging W? S? W groups according to its IR spectrum. WS₂Cl₂ and PPh₄Cl react to afford PPh₄[WS₂Cl₃] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ and (PPh₄)₂[WS₂Cl₄] · 2 CH₂Cl₂. IR spectra are reported. The crystal structures of PPh₄[WSCl₄] and (PPh₄)₂[WS₂Cl₄] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ were determined by X-ray diffraction. PPh₄[WSCl₄]: tetragonal, space group P4/n, Z = 2, a = 1292.3 pm, c = 763.2 pm; R = 0.054 for 898 observed reflexions. The [WSCl₄]^? ion has the structure of a square pyramid with a rather short W?S bond of 206 pm length. (PPh₄)₂[WS₂Cl₄] · 2 CH₂Cl₂: triclinic, space group P1 , a = 1017.7, b = 1114.5, c = 1243.4 pm, α = 70.61, β = 79.73, γ = 80.80°; R = 0.076 for 1804 reflexions. The [WS₂Cl₄]^2? has cis configuration; as it is situated on an inversion center it shows positional disorder.     

Tetraphenylphosphonium-tetraiodotrithiotriarsenat,PPh4[As3S3I4]

Tetraphenylphosphonium tetraiodotrithiotriarsenate, PPh₄[As₃S₃I₄] PPh₄[As₃S₃I₄] is formed along with PPh₄I₃ and other unidentified compounds by the reaction of As₂S₃, PPh₄I and HI in CH₂I₂ at 80°C. PPh₄[As₃S₃I₄] was characterized by its IR spectrum and an X-ray crystal structure determination (3684 unique observed reflexions, R = 0.083). Crystal data: a = 1390.3, b = 1548.9, c = 1505.4 pm, β = 91.08°, monoclinic, P2₁/c, Z = 4. The crystals are not isotypic with the corresponding chloro and bromo compounds, although the anion constitutions are of the same type. The [As₃S₃I₄]^? ion consists of an As₃S₃ ring in the chair conformation, the three As atoms are commonly linked to a bridging I atom and each As atom is bonded to one terminal I atom. Cations and anions are packed in alternating layers.