Dinuclear complexes with a μ-cyano ligand. Part VIII(1). Synthesis and characterization of several derivatives ofcis-[CrX(H2O)(en)2]2+ (X=Cl or Br)

Summary The new complex double saltscis-[CrX(H₂O)(en)₂][M(CN)₄] (X=Cl or Br; M=Ni, Pd or Pt) have been synthesised and by anation either in the solid-state or in non-aqueous solvents the corresponding new dinuclear complexes with cyano bridgecis-[(en)₂XCr-NC-M(CN)₃] have been prepared. The complexes have been characterized by chemical analysis and by i.r. and electronic spectroscopy. Powder diffraction patterns indicate that the double salts are isostructural within each series. On the other hand, the dinuclear complexes show low crystallinity. The two dinuclear complexes derived from [Pt(CN)₄]^2– show strong Pt-Pt interactions both in the solid state and in solution.