Die Kristallstrukturen der Azido‐Platinate (AsPh4)2[Pt(N3)4] und (AsPh4)2[Pt(N3)6]

Crystal Structures of the Azido Platinates (AsPh₄)₂[Pt(N₃)₄] and (AsPh₄)₂[Pt(N₃)₆] The crystal structures of the two homoleptic azido platinates (AsPh₄)₂[Pt(N₃)₄] ( 1 ) and (AsPh₄)₂[Pt(N₃)₆] ( 2 ) were determined by X‐ray diffraction at single crystals. In 1 the [Pt(N₃)₄]^2– ions are without crystallographic site‐symmetry, and the platinum atoms show a planar surrounding. The [Pt(N₃)₆]^2– ions in 2 are centrosymmetric (C_i) with an octahedral surrounding at the platinum atoms. While 1 is highly explosive, 2 is of significantly greater stability. This behaviour is explained by the packing conditions. 1 : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 6, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1045.3(1), b = 1620.2(1), c = 4041.0(3) pm; β = 96.70(1)°; R₁ = 0.0654. 2 : Space group P1, Z = 1, lattice dimenstions at –80 °C: a = 1027.6(1), b = 1049.1(2), c = 1249.9(3) pm; α = 88.27(1)°, β = 74.13(1)°, γ = 67.90(1)°; R₁ = 0.0417.