Synthese und Kristallstruktur von [WNCl3 · NC–Ph]4 · 3 CH2Cl2

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of WNCl₃ · NCPh]₄ · 3 CH₂Cl₂ The adduct of tungsten nitride trichloride with benzonitrile, WNCl₃ · NCPh]₄, is formed by the reaction of N,N,N'-tris(trimethylsilyl)benzamidine and tungsten hexachloride in CCl₄ solution. It forms red crystal needles and was characterized by its IR spectrum and an X-ray crystal structure determination (1983 unique observed reflexions, R = 0.075). Crystal data: a = 1464.8, b = 1902.6, c = 2033.8 pm, β = 102.27°, space group C2/c, Z = 4. In the WNCl₃ · NCPh]₄ molecule the tungsten atoms were located at the vertices of a square and are linked with one another via linear W?N? W nitrido bridges with alternating short and long bonds having average lengths of 166 and 211 pm. The N atoms of the benzonitrile ligands are in the positions trans to the W?N bonds at distances of 237 pm.