| Abstract: | Crystal Structures of the Samarium Amido Complexes Sm(l-X){N(SiMe3)2}2(THF)]2 with X = Cl, Br The crystal structures of the title compounds have been determined by X-ray methods. Sm(μ-Cl) · {N(SiMe3)2}2(THF)]2 ( 1 ): Space group P21/n, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 223 K: a = 1429.5(2), b = 1302.3(3), c = 1658.6(3) pm, β = 114.212(10)°, R = 0.0561. Sm(μ-Br) · {N(SiMe3)2}2(THF)]2 ( 2 ): Space group Pbca, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 223 K: a = 1850.0(7), b = 1611.0(9), c = 1888.1(6) pm, R = 0.0497. 1 and 2 form centrosymmetric dimeric complexes via μ-X-halogeno bridges. The samarium atoms are coordinated in a distorted trigonal-bipyramidal surrounding, the THF molecule and one of the bridging halogen atoms being in axial positions. |
