Phosphanimin‐ und Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe von Beryllium. Kristallstrukturen von [BeCl2(HNPPh3)2], [BeCl(HNPPh3)2(Py)]Cl und [Be3Cl2(NPPh3)4]

Phosphanimine and Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Beryllium. Crystal Structures of [BeCl₂(HNPPh₃)₂], [BeCl(HNPPh₃)₂(Py)]Cl, and [Be₃Cl₂(NPPh₃)₄] Tetraphenylphosphonium hexachlorodiberyllate, (Ph₄P)₂[Be₂Cl₆], reacts with lithium phosphoraneiminate, [LiNPPh₃]₆, in dichloromethane to give the three‐nuclear beryllium phosphoraneiminate [Be₃Cl₂(NPPh₃)₄] ( 3 ). As a by‐product the phosphaneimine complex [BeCl₂(HNPPh₃)₂] ( 1 ) can be isolated, which reacts with pyridine to give the ionic complex [BeCl(HNPPh₃)₂(Py)]Cl ( 2 ). On the other hand, the silylated phosphanimine Me₃SiNP(p‐tolyl)₃ ( 5 ) does not react with BeCl₂ or (Ph₄P)₂[Be₂Cl₆] forming the expected phosphoraneiminates. From CH₂Cl₂ solutions only the amino‐phosphonium salt [(C₇H₇)₃PNH₂]Cl ( 4 ) can be obtained. The compounds 1 ‐ 5 are characterized by single X‐ray analyses and by IR spectroscopy. 1 ·C₇H₈: Space group C2/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1408.9(2), b = 1750.9(2), c = 1633.2(2) pm, β = 106.50(1)°; R₁ = 0.0385. 1 forms a molecular structure with short Be—N distances of 169.8(3) pm. 2 ·Py: Space group P1¯, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 969.5(1), b = 2077.1(2), c = 2266.4(2) pm, α = 72.24(1)°, β = 87.16(1)°, γ = 77.42(2)°, R₁ = 0.0776. 2 forms ion pairs in which the NH atoms of the phosphaneimine ligands act as hydrogen bridges with the chloride ion. The HNPPh₃ ligand realizes short Be—N bonds of 169.0(6) pm, the Be—N distance of the pyridine molecule is 182.5(6) pm. 3 ·3CH₂Cl₂: Space group P1¯, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1333.2(2), b = 1370.2(2), c = 2151.8(3) pm, α = 107.14(1)°, β = 91.39(1)°, γ = 105.15(1)°, R₁ = 0.0917. The structure of the three‐nuclear molecule 3 corresponds with a Be²⁺ ion which is tetrahedrally coordinated by the nitrogen atoms of two {ClBe(NPPh₃)₂}^— chelates. 4 ·CH₂Cl₂: Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1206.6(2), b = 1798.0(2), c = 1096.2(1) pm, β = 97.65(1)°, R₁ = 0.0535. 4 forms dimeric units in which the NH₂ groups of the [(C₇H₇)₃PNH₂]⁺ cations act as hydrogen bridges with the chloride ions to give centrosymmetric eight‐membered rings. 5 : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1074.3(2), b = 2132.2(3), c = 1075.5(2) pm, β = 110.68(1)°, R₁ = 0.0664. 5 forms molecules with distances PN of 154.6(3), SiN of 168.8(3) pm, and bond angle SiNP of 134.4(2)°.     

Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe des Hafniums. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Hf(NPPh3)4] · 3 THF und [Hf(NPPh3)2Cl2(HNPPh3)2]

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Hafnium. Crystal Structures of [Hf(NPPh₃)₄] · 3 THF and [Hf(NPPh₃)₂Cl₂(HNPPh₃)₂] The phosphoraneiminato complexes [Hf(NPPh₃)₄] · 3 THF ( 1 · 3 THF) and [Hf(NPPh₃)₂Cl₂(HNPPh₃)₂] ( 2 ) have been prepared as colourless, moisture sensitive single crystals by reactions of hafnium tetrachloride with [CsNPPh₃]₄ · 2 toluene in tetrahydrofurane solutions by application of different ratios of the educts. Both complexes are characterized by IR spectroscopy and X‐ray crystal structure determinations. 1 · 3 THF: space group P 1, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 2007.6(1); b = 2064.2(1); c = 2115.9(1) pm; α = 109.193(4)°; β = 111.285(4)°; γ = 96.879(4)°; R₁ = 0.0506. 1 forms monomeric molecules with tetrahedral coordination of the nitrogen‐atoms of the (NPPh₃^–)‐groups towards the Hafnium atom. The HfN distances of 200.9 pm in average correspond with double bonds. 2 : space group P 1, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1444.0(1); b = 1928.1(1); c = 2455.8(2) pm; α = 67.273(8)°; β = 87.445(8)°; γ = 87.082(8)°; R₁ = 0.0312. 2 has a monomeric molecular structure with octahedral coordination of the hafnium atom. The chlorine atoms are in trans position to one another, whereas the nitrogen atoms of the phosphoraneiminato groups (NPPh₃^–) are in trans position towards the nitrogen atoms ot the phosphorane imine molecules (HNPPh₃). The HfN bond lengths of the (NPPh₃^–) groups of 199.7 pm in average correspond with double bonds, whereas the HfN distances of the HNPPh₃ molecules with bond lengths of 230.2 pm in average are of donor‐acceptor type.     

Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe des Zirconiums: Die Kristallstrukturen von [ZrCl3(NPPh3)(HNPPh3)2] und [ZrCl2(NPPh3)2(HNPPh3)2]

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Zirconium: Crystal Structures of [ZrCl₃(NPPh₃)(HNPPh₃)₂] and [ZrCl₂(NPPh₃)₂(HNPPh₃)₂] The phosphoraneiminato complexes [ZrCl₃(NPPh₃)(HNPPh₃)₂] ( 1 ) and [ZrCl₂(NPPh₃)₂(HNPPh₃)₂] ( 2 ) have been obtained by reaction of [ZrCl₄(THF)₂] with [CsNPPh₃]₄ in THF solution to give colourless moisture sensitive crystals which are characterized by X‐ray structure determinations. [ZrCl₃(NPPh₃)(HNPPh₃)₂] ( 1 ): Space group P 1, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1209.4(2); b = 1480.8(2); c = 1814.2(2) pm; α = 71.203(13)°, β = 71.216(13)°, γ = 74.401(13)°; R = 0.0476. The zirconium atom of 1 is oktahedrally coordinated by the three chlorine atoms in meridional arrangement and by the three nitrogen atoms of the (NPPh₃^–) ligand and of the two phosphane imine molecules HNPPh₃. The ZrN bond distance of the (NPPh₃^–) group (193.5 pm) corresponds with a double bond. [ZrCl₂(NPPh₃)₂(HNPPh₃)₂] ( 2 ): Space group P 1, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1447.6(2); b = 1925.7(2), c = 2457.0(2) pm; α = 67.317(12)°, β = 87.376(12)°, γ = 87.103(13)°; R = 0.0408. The zirconium atom in 2 is octahedrally coordinated by the two chlorine atoms in trans position, and by the nitrogen atoms of the two (NPPh₃^–) groups as well as by the two HNPPh₃ molecules. The ZrN distance of the (NPPh₃^–) ligands (198.9 and 202.0 pm) suggest some π‐interaction between the zirconium and the nitrogen atoms.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Antimons. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Sb2Cl5(NPMe3)2][SbCl6] · CH3CN und [SbCl(NPPh3)]2[SbCl6]2 · 6 CH3CN

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Antimony. The Crystal Structures of [Sb₂Cl₅(NPMe₃)₂][SbCl₆] · CH₃CN and [SbCl(NPPh₃)]₂[SbCl₆]₂ · 6 CH₃CN The title compounds are formed by reaction of antimony pentachloride in acetonitrile solution with the phosphorane iminato complexes SbCl₂(NPMe₃) and SbCl₂(NPPh₃), respectively, which themselves are synthesized by reaction of antimony trichloride with Me₃SiNPR₃ (R = Me, Ph). The complexionic compounds are characterized by ¹²¹Sb Mössbauer spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [Sb₂Cl₅(NPMe₃)₂][SbCl₆] · CH₃CN: Space group P4₁, Z = 4, 3 698 observed unique reflections, R = 0.022. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = b = 1 056.0(1), c = 2 709.6(2) pm. The structure consists of SbCl₆^? ions and cations [Sb₂Cl₅(NPMe₃)₂(CH₃CN)]⁺, in which one Sb^III atom and one Sb^V atom are bridged by the N atoms of the phosphorane iminato ligands. [SbCl(NPPh₃)]₂[SbCl₆]₂ · 6 CH₃CN: Space group P1 , Z = 2, 5 958 observed unique reflections, R = 0.033. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 989.4(11), b = 1 273(1), c = 1 396(1) pm, α = 78.33(7), β = 77.27(8)°, γ = 86.62(8)°. The structure consists of SbCl₆^? ions and centrosymmetric cations [SbCl(NPPh₃)(CH₃CN)₂]₂²⁺, in which the antimony atoms are bridged by the N atoms of the phosphorane iminato ligands.     

Die Reaktionen von Europium und Yttrium mit N‐Iod‐triphenylphosphanimin. Kristallstrukturen von [EuI2(DME)3], [Eu2I(NPPh3)5(DME)] und [Y2I(NPPh3)4(THF)4]+I3–

The Reactions of Europium and Yttrium with N‐Iodinetriphenylphosphoraneimine. Crystal Structures of [EuI₂(DME)₃], [Eu₂I(NPPh₃)₅(DME)] and [Y₂I(NPPh₃)₄(THF)₄]⁺I₃^– When treated with ultrasound, the reaction of europium metal with INPPh₃ in 1,2‐dimethoxyethane (DME) leads to the complexes [EuI₂(DME)₃] ( 1 ) and [Eu₂I(NPPh₃)₅(DME)] ( 2 ) which are separated from each other by fractional crystallization. On the other hand, the reaction of yttrium metal with INPPh₃ under similar conditions in THF gives the ionic phosphoraneiminato complex [Y₂I(NPPh₃)₄(THF)₄]⁺I₃^– ( 3 ). All complexes are characterized by crystal structure determinations. 1 : Space group P2₁, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 188 K: a = 848.9(1); b = 1059.4(1); c = 1227.9(1) pm; β = 93.793(6)°; R = 0.0246. In the molecular structure of 1 the europium atom is eightfold coordinated with a bond angle I–Eu–I of 158.51°. 2 · 2 DME: Space group P1, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1405.5(1); b = 1652.2(2); c = 2203.7(2) pm; α = 89.404(11)°; β = 72.958(11)°; γ = 78.657(11)°; R = 0.0391. In 2 the europium atoms are linked by the μ‐N‐atoms of two (NPPh₃^–) groups to form a planar Eu₂N₂ four‐membered ring. One of the Eu atoms is terminally coordinated by the N atoms of two (NPPh₃^–) groups, thus achieving a distorted tetrahedral surrounding. The second Eu atom is coordinated by the N atom of one (NPPh₃^–) group, by the terminally bounded iodine atom and by the oxygen atoms of the DME chelate, thus achieving a distorted octahedral surrounding. 3 · 6¹/₂ THF: Space group P1, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 103 K: a = 1739.7(2); b = 1770.1(2); c = 2153.8(3) pm; α = 74.929(15)°; β = 84.223(14)°; γ = 64.612(12)°; R = 0.0638. In the cation [Y₂I(NPPh₃)₄(THF)₄]⁺ of 3 the yttrium atoms are linked by the μ‐N atoms of two (NPPh₃^–) groups as well as by the μ‐I atom. One (NPPh₃^–) ligand and two THF molecules complete the distorted octahedral coordination at each yttrium atom.     

Neue Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe von Molybdän und Wolfram. Die Kristallstrukturen von [(μ‐S2N2){MoCl4(NPPh3)}2], [Mo(NPPh3)4][BF4]2, [W(S)2(NPPh3)2] und [Ph3PNH2]+[SCN]–

New Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Molybdenum and Tungsten. Crystal Structures of [(μ‐S₂N₂){MoCl₄(NPPh₃)}₂], [Mo(NPPh₃)₄][BF₄]₂, [W(S)₂(NPPh₃)₂], and [Ph₃PNH₂]⁺[SCN]^– The binuclear molybdenum(V)phosphoraneiminato complex [(μ‐S₂N₂){Mo^VCl₄(NPPh₃)}₂] ( 1 ) has been prepared by the reaction of the chlorothionitreno complex [Mo^VICl₄(NSCl)]₂ with Me₃SiNPPh₃ in dichloromethane forming green crystals. The temperature dependent magnetic susceptibility in the range of 2–30 K shows ideal behaviour according to the Curie law with a magnetic moment of 1.60 B.M. According to the crystal structure determination 1 forms centrosymmetric molecules in which the molybdenum atoms are connected by the nitrogen atoms of the S₂N₂ molecule. In trans‐position to it the nitrogen atoms of the phosphoraneiminato groups (NPPh₃^–) are coordinated with Mo–N bond lengths of 171(1) pm. The tetrakis(phosphoraneiminato) complex [Mo(NPPh₃)₄]‐ [BF₄]₂ ( 2 ) has been obtained as colourless crystal needles by the reaction of MoN(NPPh₃)₃ with boron trifluoride etherate in toluene solution. In the dication the molybdenum atom is tetrahedrally coordinated by the nitrogen atoms of the (NPPh₃^–) groups with Mo–N bond lengths of 179,8–181,0(3) pm. The dithio‐bis(phosphoraneiminato) tungsten complex [W(S)₂(NPPh₃)₂] ( 3 ) is formed as yellow crystals as well as [Ph₃PNH₂]⁺[SCN]^– ( 4 ) from the reaction of WN(NPPh₃)₃ with carbon disulfide in tetrahydrofurane in the presence of traces of water. 3 has a monomeric molecular structure with tetrahedrally coordinated tungsten atom with bond lengths W–S of 214.5(5) pm and W–N of 179(1) pm. In the structure of 4 the thiocyanate ions are associated by hydrogen bonds of the NH₂ group of the [Ph₃PNH₂]⁺ ion to give a zigzag chain. 1 : Space group Pbca, Z = 4, lattice constants at –80 °C: a = 1647.9(3), b = 1460.8(2), c = 1810.4(4) pm; R₁ = 0.0981. 2 : Space group P1, Z = 2, lattice constants at –80 °C: a = 1162.5(1), b = 1238.0(1), c = 2346.2(2) pm; α = 103.14(1)°, β = 90.13(1)°, γ = 97.66(1)°; R₁ = 0.0423. 3 : Space group Fdd2, Z = 8, lattice constants at –80 °C: a = 3310.1(4), b = 2059.7(2), c = 966,7(1) pm; R₁ = 0.0696. 4 : Space group P2₁2₁2₁, Z = 4, lattice constants at –80 °C: a = 1118.4(1), b = 1206.7(1), c = 1279.9(1) pm; R₁ = 0.0311.     

Die Reaktion von Ytterbium mit N‐Iod‐triphenylphosphanimin. Kristallstrukturen von [Yb2I(THF)2(NPPh3)4] · 2 THF, [YbI2(HNPPh3)(DME)2] und [{YbI2(DME)2}2(μ‐DME)]

The Reaction of Ytterbium with N‐iodo‐triphenylphosphaneimine. Crystal Structures of [Yb₂I(THF)₂(NPPh₃)₄] · 2 THF, [YbI₂(HNPPh₃)(DME)₂], and [{YbI₂(DME)₂}₂(μ‐DME)] When treated with ultrasound, the reaction of ytterbium powder with INPPh₃ in tetrahydrofuran leads to [YbI₂(THF)₄] and to the mixed‐valence phosphoraneiminato complex [Yb₂I(THF)₂(NPPh₃)₄] · 2 THF ( 1 ), which forms red single‐crystals. In the analogous reaction in 1,2‐dimethoxyethane (DME) only the ytterbium(II) iodide solvates [YbI₂(HNPPh₃)(DME)₂] ( 2 ) and [{YbI₂(DME)₂}₂ · (μ‐DME)] ( 3 ) can be isolated, which form yellow single crystals. All compounds were characterized by crystal structure analyses. 1 : Space group P1, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1337.6(5), b = 1389.6(5), c = 2244.2(17) pm; α = 86.11(7)°, β = 88.06(7)°, γ = 88.63(4)°; R = 0.0759. In 1 the two ytterbium atoms are connected via the N atoms of two phosphoraneiminato groups (NPPh₃^–) to form a planar Yb₂N₂ four‐membered ring. The structure can also be described as an ion pair consisting of [YbI(THF)₂]⁺ and [Yb(NPPh₃)₄]^–. 2 : Space group P2₁, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 811.9(1), b = 1114.0(1), c = 1741.3(1) pm; β = 95.458(5)°; R = 0.0246. 2 forms molecules in which the ytterbium atom is coordinated in a pentagonal‐bipyramidal fashion with the iodine atoms in the axial positions. The O atoms of the two DME‐chelates and the N atom of the phosphaneimine ligand HNPPh₃ are in the equatorial positions. 3 : Space group P1, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at –70 °C: a = 817.5(1), b = 1047.7(1), c = 1115.5(2) pm; α = 90.179(10)°, β = 97.543(15)°, γ = 91.087(12)°; R = 0.0317. 3 has a dimeric molecular structure, in which the two fragments {YbI₂(DME)₂} are connected centrosymmetrically via a μ‐DME bridge. As in 2 , the ytterbium atoms are coordinated in a pentagonal‐bipyramidal fashion with the iodine atoms in the axial positions, as well as with the two DME chelates and with one O atom each of the μ‐DME ligand in the equatorial positions.     

Kristallstrukturen von [TiF3(NPPh3)(HNPPh3)]2 und von HNPPh3

Crystal Structures of [TiF₃(NPPh₃)(HNPPh₃)]₂ and of HNPPh₃ The phosphoraneiminato-phosphaneimine complex [TiF₃(NPPh₃)(HNPPh₃)]₂ was obtained by the reaction of TiF₄ with Me₃SiNPPh₃ in boiling dichloromethane. It crystallizes from 1,2-dichloroethane as yellow crystals which include four molecules C₂H₄Cl₂ per dimeric formula unit. Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, structure solution with 7270 independent reflections, R = 0.060 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1417.5, b = 1896.9, c = 1586.6 pm, β = 101.22°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules via μ₂-F bridges with TiF distances of 194.6 and 223.3 pm, the longer one being in trans-position to the N atom of the (NPPh₃)^? ligand. Its TiN bond length of 177.7 pm corresponds with a double bond. The TiN bond length of the HNPPh₃ donor molecule of 213.4 pm is typical for a donor acceptor bond. According to the crystal structure determination the phosphaneimine HNPPh₃ forms monomeric molecules without intermolecular hydrogen bridges with a PN bond length of 152.4 pm. Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 3229 independent reflections, R = 0.062 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1460.4, b = 928.9, c = 1096.6 pm, β = 93.35°.     

N‐Chlortriphenylphosphanimin und seine Anwendung als Edukt zur Synthese asymmetrischer PNP‐Kationen. Kristallstrukturen von Ph3PNCl und [Ph3PNPEt3]Cl

N‐chlorotriphenylphosphaneimine and its Application as an Educt for the Synthesis of Asymmetric PNP Cations. Crystal Structures of Ph₃PNCl and [Ph₃PNPEt₃]Cl Ph₃PNCl ( 1 ) originates in good yield as pale yellow crystals from the reaction of Ph₃PNSiMe₃ with phenyliodine dichloride. According to the crystal structure analysis 1 has a monomeric molecular structure without perceptible intermolecular contacts with distances P–N of 161.0 pm, N–Cl of 175.9 pm, and with a PNCl bond angle of 110.31°. 1 reacts with phosphines PR₃ forming asymmetric PNP salts [Ph₃PNPR₃]Cl. This was tested by reactions with PEt₃ and bis‐diphenyl phosphano ferrocene (DPPF). The crystal structure analysis of [Ph₃PNPEt₃]Cl ( 2 ) shows an almost symmetric PNP bridge with distances PN of 158.6 and 157.0 pm, and with a bond angle of 145.9°.     

Phosphaniminato‐Acetato‐Cluster von Kupfer und Zink. Kristallstrukturen von [Cu4(NPEt3)2(O2CCH3)6] und [Zn4(NPEt3)2(O2CCH3)6]

Phosphoraneiminato Acetate Cluster of Copper and Zinc. Crystal Structures of [Cu₄(NPEt₃)₂(O₂CCH₃)₆] and [Zn₄(NPEt₃)₂(O₂CCH₃)₆] The anhydrous acetates of copper(II) and zinc react with the silylated phosphaneimine Me₃SiNPEt₃ in dichloromethane at 20 °C forming the mixed phosphoraneiminato acetate clusters [Cu₄(NPEt₃)₂(O₂CCH₃)₆] ( 1 ), which forms emerald crystals, and colourless [Zn₄(NPEt₃)₂ · (O₂CCH₃)₆] ( 2 ). In spite of analogous composition the structures of 1 and 2 are completely different. In the asymmetric unit of 1 three copper atoms of an almost isosceles triangle are linked via two nitrogen atoms of the NPEt₃^– groups to form a trigonal bipyramidal aggregate. One of these three copper atoms is chelated by an acetate group, another one is connected with the fourth copper atom via three μ₂‐O₂C–CH₃ groups. The asymmetric units are associated via a μ₂‐O₂C–CH₃ group and a μ₃‐OC(O)CH₃ group at a time so that infinite chains result. In 2 two zinc atoms are linked via the nitrogen atoms of the two NPEt₃^– groups to form an almost centrosymmetric four‐membered ring. Both nitrogen atoms of the four‐membered ring are connected with another zinc atom each. These zinc atoms again are linked with the zinc atoms of the Zn₂N₂ four‐membered ring via two μ₂‐O₂C–CH₃ groups each and additionally coordinated with a terminal acetate ligand each.     

Reaktionen von LiNPPh3 mit den Cyclooctatetraenid-Komplexen [Ln(C8H8)Cl(THF)2]2 von Cer und Samarium. Die Kristallstrukturen von [LiNPPh3]6, [Ln(C8H8)Li3Cl2(NPPh3)2(THF)3] (Ln = Ce,Sm) und [Li(THF)4][Sm(C8H8)2]

Reactions of LiNPPh₃ with the Cyclooctatetraenide Complexes [Ln(C₈H₈)Cl(THF)₂]₂ of Cerium and Samarium. Crystal Structures of [LiNPPh₃]₆, [Ln(C₈H₈)Li₃Cl₂(NPPh₃)₂(THF)₃] (Ln = Ce, Sm) and [Li(THF)₄][Sm(C₈H₈)₂] LiNPPh₃ reacts with the cyclooctatetraenide complexes [Ln(C₈H₈)Cl(THF)₂]₂ of cerium and samarium in tetrahydrofuran solution forming the phosphorane iminato complexes [Ln(C₈H₈)Li₃Cl₂(NPPh₃)₂(THF)₃]. According to crystal structure analyses these complexes show heterocubane structures under participation of the lanthanoid metal atom, of the three Li atoms as well as of the two Cl und the two N atoms of the NPPh₃^– groups. The crystal structure of LiNPPh₃ shows hexameric molecules with a Li₆N₆ polyhedron which is peripherally shielded by the phenyl groups. The structure of [Li(THF)₄][Sm(C₈H₈)₂], which has been isolated as a by-product, contains the samarium atom in a sandwichlike coordination by the two η⁸-C₈H₈^2– rings as it is also known from the corresponding anions with cerium and neodymium.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Phosphaniminato-Komplexe [SbF2(NPEt3)]2 und [SbF(NPEt3)2]2 sowie von NMe4+SbF4−

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of the Phosphoraneiminato Complexes [SbF₂(NPEt₃)]₂ and [SbF(NPEt₃)₂]₂ as well as of NMe₄⁺SbF₄^? The title compounds have been prepared from antimony trifluoride with the silylated phosphaneimine Me₃SiNPEt₃ and [NMe₄]F, respectively. They were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [SbF₂(NPEt₃)]₂ : Space group Pbca, Z = 8, structure determination with 1264 unique reflections, R₁ = 0.028 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?80°C: a = 1284.8, b = 1162.4, c = 1380.4 pm. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the Ψ-trigonal-bipyramidal coordinated antimony atoms are linked via μ₂-N bridges of the NPEt₃^? ligands. [SbF(NPEt₃)₂]₂ : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure determination with 2270 unique reflections, R₁ = 0.029 for reflections with I > 2μ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?75°C: a = 815.8, b = 1121.2, c = 2068.5 pm, β = 101.09°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the Ψ-trigonal-bipyramidal coordinated antimony atoms are linked via μ₂-N bridges of one of the two NPEt₃^? ligands. The other NPEt₃^? group is terminally connected. NMe₄⁺SbF₄^? : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure determination with 1503 unique reflections, R₁ = 0.069 for reflections with I > 2μ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 539.80, b = 896.10, c = 1760.3 pm, β = 90.338°. The compound includes monomeric SbF₄^? ions with distorted Ψ-trigonal-bipyramidal environment of the antimony atoms.     

Synthese und Struktur von [(Ph3PAu)3NPPh3][PF6]2, einem Gold(I)‐phosphoraniminato‐Komplex

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [(Ph₃PAu)₃NPPh₃][PF₆]₂, a Gold(I) Phosphoraneiminato Complex The photolytic reaction of Ph₃PAuN₃ with Cr(CO)₆ in THF yields the phosphoraneiminato complex [(Ph₃PAu)₃NPPh₃]²⁺ in low yield as well as the cluster cation [(Ph₃PAu)₈]²⁺ as the main product. The phosphoraneiminato complex crystallizes from CH₂Cl₂ with [PF₆]^? ions as [(Ph₃PAu)₃NPPh₃][PF₆]₂·CH₂Cl₂ in the triclinic space group with a = 1200.8(1), b = 1495.6(2), 2053.5(5), α = 86.97(2)°, β = 82.79(1)°, γ = 81.87(2)°, and Z = 2. The phosphoraneiminato ligand bridges through its N atom three Au atoms, which itself are connected to each other by weak aurophilic interactions.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Bor. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [BBr2(NPMe3)]2, [B2Br3(NPiPr3)2]Br, [B2(NPEt3)4]Br2, [B2Br2(NPPh3)3]BBr4 und [{B2(NMe2)2}2(NPEt3)2]Cl2

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Boron. Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [BBr₂(NPMe₃)]₂, [B₂Br₃(NPⁱPr₃)₂]Br, [B₂(NPEt₃)₄]Br₂, [B₂Br₂(NPPh₃)₃]BBr₄ and [{B₂(NMe₂)₂}₂(NPEt₃)₂]Cl The bromoderivatives of the title compounds are prepared from the corresponding silylated phosphoraneimines Me₃SiNPR₃ and boron tribromide. The boron subcompound [{B₂(NMe₂)₂}₂(NPEt₃)₂]Cl₂ derives from Me₃SiNPEt₃ and B₂Cl₂(NMe₂)₂. All complexes are characterized by NMR and IR spectroscopy as well as by crystal structure determinations. [BBr₂(NPMe₃)]₂ (1): Space group P2₁/n, Z = 2, R = 0.031. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 723.8, b = 894.2, c = 1305.4 pm, β = 92.35°. 1 forms centrosymmetric molecules in which the boron atoms are linked via μ₂-N bridges of the NPMe₃^? groups of from B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 149.9 and 150.9 pm. B₂Br₃(NPⁱPr₃)₂]Br (2): Space group P2₁, Z = 2, R = 0.059. Lattice dimensions at ?80°C: a = 817.6, b = 2198.7, c = 851.5 pm, β = 115.09°. In the cations of 2 the boron atoms are lined via the μ₂-N atoms of the NPⁱPr₃^? groups to form planar, asymmetric B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 143 and 156 pm. [B₂(NPEt₃)₄[Br₂·4CH₂Cl₂ (3): Space group C2/c, Z = 4, R = 0.042. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1946.1, b = 1180.3, c = 2311.3 pm, β = 101.02°. The structure contains centrosymmetric dications in which both the boron atoms are lined by the N atoms of two of the NPEt₃^? groups to form a B₂N₂ four-membered ring with B? N distances of 149.6 pm. The remaining two NPEt₃^? groups are terminally bonded with very short B? N distances of 133.5 pm. B₂Br₂(NPPh₃)₃]BBr₄ (4): Space group P1 , Z = 2, R = 0.065. Lattice dimension at ?50°C: a = 1025.7, b = 1496.1, c = 1807.0 pm, α = 85.09°, β = 82.90°, γ = 82.72°. In the cation the boron atoms are lined via the μ₂-N atoms of two of the NPPh₃^? groups to form a nearly planer B₂N₂ four-membered ring with B? N distances of 149.3-153.1 pm. The third NPPh₃³ group is terminally connected with teh sp² hybridized boron atom and with a B? N distance of 134.1 pm along with an almost linear BNP bond angle of 173.6°. [{B₂(NMe₂)₂}₂(NPEt₂)₂]Cl₂ · 3CH₂Cl₂ (5): Space group C2/c, Z = 4, R = 0.098. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1557.9, b = 1294.7, c = 2122.9 pm, β = 96.08°. The structure of 4 contains centrosymmetric dications in which two by two B-B dumb-bells are linked via the μ₂-N atoms of the two NEPt₃^? groups to form B₄N₂ six-membered rings with B? N distances of 150 and 156 pm and B-B distances of 173 pm. The B? N distances of the terminally bonded NMe₂^? groups correspond to 138 pm double bonds.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Titans. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von CpTiCl2(NPMe3), [TiCl3(NPMe3)]2, [Ti2Cl5(NPMe2Ph)3] und [Ti3Cl6(NPMe3)5][BPh4]

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Titanium. Synthesis and Crystal Structures of CpTiCl₂(NPMe₃), [TiCl₃(NPMe₃)]₂, [Ti₂Cl₅(NPMe₂Ph)₃], and [Ti₃Cl₆(NPMe₃)₅][BPh₄] The title compounds are formed from Cp₂TiCl₂ and titanium tetrachloride, respectively, and the corresponding phosphane imino compounds Me₃SiNPMe₃ and Me₃SiNPMe₂Ph. The tetraphenyl borate salt yielded from the reaction of [Ti₃Cl₆(NPMe₃)₅]Cl with NaBPh₄. All compounds form yellow crystals which are sensitive to moisture. They were characterized by IR-spectroscopy and crystal structure analyses. CpTiCl₂(NPMe₃) ( 1 ): Space group Pbca, Z = 8, solution of the structure with 1632 observed independent reflections, R = 0.037. Lattice dimensions at 19°C: a = 1202.6, b = 1224.2, c = 1766.7 pm. The molecules of the compound are monomeric with the (NPMe₃)^? ligand in almost linear array (bond angle Ti? N? P 170.7°). [TiCl₃(NPMe₃)]₂ ( 2 ): Space group Pbca, Z = 8, structure solution with 698 observed independent reflections, R = 0.030. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 1140.5, b = 1112.2, c = 1589.4 pm. In 2 the titanium atoms, which occur in trigonal bipyramidal coordination, are linked by the N atoms of the (NPMe₃)^? groups to form a centrosymmetric dimer with Ti? N bond lengths of 184.3 and 208.2 pm. [Ti₂Cl₅(NPMe₂Ph)₃] · CH₂Cl₂ ( 3 ): Space group Pca2₁, Z = 4, structure solution with 8477 observed independent reflections, R = 0.051. The lattice dimensions at 20°C are: a = 1221.0; b = 1407.5, c = 2139.3 pm. 3 can be understood as a reaction product of TiCl₂(NPMe₂Ph)₂ and TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph). In the resulting, heavily distorted Ti₂N₂-four-membered ring the Ti? N bond lenghts are 1804., 194.4, 199.2, and 234.6 pm. The longest Ti? N bond is in trans-position to the N atom of the terminal (NPMe₂Ph)- ligand, in which the Ti? N distance is 175.6 pm. .[Ti₃CL₆(NPMe₃)₅][BPh₄] (4): Space group P2₁/n, structure solution with 2846 observed independent reflections, R = 0.062. The lattice dimensions at 20°C are: a = 1495.2, b = 2335.4, c = 155,8 pm, β = 93.28°. In the cation of 4 the three titanium atoms along with three (NPMe₃)- groups with μ2- N functions and two (NPMe₃)- groups with μ3- N functions form a nation number 6 with two terminal chlorine atoms.     

Phosphaniminato‐Komplexe von Bismut(III). Die Kristallstrukturen von [BiF2(NPEt3)(HNPEt3)]2 und [Bi2I(NPPh3)4]I3

Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Bismuth(III). Crystal Structures of [BiF₂(NPEt₃)(HNPEt₃)]₂ and [Bi₂I(NPPh₃)₄]I₃ [BiF₂(NPEt₃)(HNPEt₃)]₂ ( 1 ) has been obtained by the reaction of BiF₃ with Me₃SiNPEt₃ at 100 °C and subsequent extraction with 1,2‐dimethoxyethane in the presence of traces of water forming pale‐yellow, moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by a crystal structure determination. Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –83 °C: a = 2105.0, b = 1195.8, c = 728.2 pm, β = 92.55°. 1  forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the Bi atoms are linked via Bi–N bonds of varying length (213.9 and 240.1 pm) of the NPEt₃^– groups to form a Bi₂N₂ four‐membered ring. The longer one of the two Bi–N bonds is trans to one terminal F atom. [Bi₂I(NPPh₃)₄]I₃ ( 2 ) has been obtained by the reaction of bismuth with N‐iodine triphenylphosphaneimine in dichloromethane forming red crystals. Crystal structure determination of 2 · 2.5 CH₂Cl₂: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –50 °C: a = 1542.6, b = 2409.1, c = 2173.5 pm, β = 105.82°. In 2 the Bi atoms are linked via two N atoms of two NPPh₃^– groups to form a non‐planar Bi₂N₂ four‐membered ring with a fold angle of 27° along the N…N connection line. The two remaining NPPh₃^– groups are terminally connected and bent in the same direction. The iodide ion caps the two Bi atoms so that a [Bi₂I(NPPh₃)₄]⁺ cation is formed.     

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.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Schwefels. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [SO(Cl)(NPPh3)], [SO2(Cl)(NPPh3)] und [SCl(NPPh3)2]Cl

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Sulfur. Synthesis and Crystal Structures of [SO(Cl)(NPPh₃)], [SO₂(Cl)(NPPh₃)], and [SCl(NPPh₃)₂]Cl The title compounds have been prepared by the reaction of Me₃SiNPPh₃ with SOCl₂, SO₂Cl₂, and SCl₂, respectively. They form colourless, moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [SO(Cl)(NPPh₃)]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, structure determination with 2 434 observed unique reflections, R = 0.047. Lattice dimensions at 19°C: a = 1 304.8, b = 996.5, c = 1 339.5 pm, β = 93.75°. The compound forms monomeric molecules with a remarkably long S? Cl bond of 234.2 pm and distances SN and PN of 154.6 and 161.6 pm, respectively, which agree with double bonds. [SO₂(Cl)(NPPh₃)]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, structure solution with 2 872 observed, unique reflections, R = 0.047. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 956.9, b = 1 909, c = 1 002.0 pm, β = 106.06°. The compound forms monomeric molecules with distances S? Cl of 207.1 pm, SN of 154.5 pm, and PN of 161.6 pm. [SCl(NPPh₃)₂]Cl: Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 5 224 observed, unique reflections, R = 0.042. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 1 108.6, b = 1 603.8, c = 1 840.5 pm, β = 99.98°. The compound forms ions [SCl(NPPh₃)₂]⁺ and Cl^?. In the cation the sulfur atom is φ-tetrahedrally coordinated with a long S? Cl distance of 248.5 pm and SN bond lengths of 154.5 and 156.0 pm.     

Kronenetherkomplexe von Blei(II). Die Kristallstrukturen von [PbCl(18-Krone-6)][SbCl6], [Pb(18-Krone-6)(CH3CN)3][SbCl6]2, and [Pb(15-Krone-5)2][SbCl6]2

Crown Ether Complexes of Lead(II). The Crystal Structures of [PbCl(18-Krone-6)][SbCl₆], [Pb(18-Krone-6)(CH₃CN)₃][SbCl₆]₂ und [Pb(15-Krone-5)₂][SbCl₆]₂ . [PbCl(18-crown-6)][SbCl₆] has been prepared in low yield besides [Pb(CH₃)₂(18-crown-6)][SbCl₆]₂ by the reaction of Pb(CH₃)₂Cl₂ with antimony pentachloride in acetonitrile solution in the presence of 18-crown-6, forming pale-yellow crystals. The other two title compounds are formed as colourless crystals by the reaction of PbCl₂ with antimony pentachloride in acetonitrile solutions in the presence of 18-crown-6 and 15-crown-5, respectively. The complexes were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [PbCl(18-crown-6)][SbCl₆]: Space group P2₁/c, Z = 8, 5 003 observed unique reflections, R = 0.046. Lattice dimensions at - 80°C: a = 1 386.9; b = 1 642.7; c = 2 172.1 pm, β = 92.95°. The lead atom in the cation [PbCl(18-crown-6)]⁺ is surrounded in an almost hexagonal-planar construction by the six oxygen atoms of the crown ether and an axially oriented Cl atom. [Pb(18-crown-6)(CH₃CN)₃][SbCl₆]₂: Space group P1 , Z = 2, 6 128 observed unique reflections, R = 0.076. Lattice dimensions at - 70°C: a = 1 228.0; b = 1 422.9; c = 1 463.2 pm, α = 69.08°; β = 65.71°; γ = 64.51°. In the cation [Pb(18-crown-6)(CH₃CN)₃]²⁺ the lead atom is coordinated by the six oxygen atoms of the crown ether and by the three nitrogen atoms of the acetonitrile molecules. The structure determination is restricted by disorder. [Pb( 15-crown-5)₂][SbCI₆]₂: Space group P6₃/m, Z = 6, 5 857 observed unique reflections, R = 0.059. Lattice dimensions at -70°C: a = b = 2 198.5; c = 1499.4 pm, α = β = 90°, γ = 120°. In the cation [Pb(l5-crown-5)₂]² the lead atom is sandwich-like coordinated by the ten oxygen atoms of the two crown ether molecules. The structure determination is restricted by disorder.     

Phosphanimin- und Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Bor. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [BF3(Me3SiNPEt3)], [BCl2(NPPh3)]2, [BCl2(NPEt3)]2, [B2Cl3(NPEt3)2]+BCl4− und [B2Cl2(NPiPr3)3]+BCl4−

Phosphaneimine and Phosphoraneiminato Complexes of Boron. Synthesis and Crystal Structures of [BF₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)], [BCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂, [BCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂, [B₂Cl₃(NPEt₃)₂]⁺BCl₄^?, and [B₂Cl₂(NPⁱPr₃)₃]⁺BCl₄^? The title compounds have been prepared from the corresponding silylated phosphaneimines and boron trifluoride etherate and boron trichloride, respectively. The compounds form white moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by ¹¹B-nmr-spectroscopy, IR-spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [BF₃(Me₃SiNPEt₃)] : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, R = 0.032 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1361.0, b = 819.56, c = 1422.5 pm, β = 109.86°. The donor acceptor complex forms monomeric molecules with a B? N bond length of 157.8 pm. [BCl₂(NPPh₃)]₂ · 2 CH₂Cl₂ : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 2, R = 0.049 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1184.6, b = 2086.4, c = 843.0 pm, β = 96.86°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules in which the boron atoms are linked to B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 152.7 pm via μ₂-N bridges of the NPPh₃ groups. [BCl₂(NPEt₃)]₂ : Space group Pbca, Z = 4, R = 0.029 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?90°C: a = 1269.5, b = 1138.7, c = 1470.3 pm. The compound has a molecular structure corresponding to the phenyl compound with B? N ring distances of 151.0 pm. [B₂Cl₃(NPEt₃)₂]⁺BCl₄^? : Space group Pbca, Z = 8, R = 0.034 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1309.3, b = 1619.8, c = 2410.7 pm. Within the cations the boron atoms are linked to planar, asymmetrical B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 155.1 and 143.1 pm via the μ₂-N atoms of the NPEt₃ groups. [B₂Cl₂(NPⁱPr₃)₃]⁺BCl₄^? · CH₂Cl₂: Space group Pna2, Z = 4, R = 0.033 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1976.5, b = 860.2, c = 2612.7 pm. Within the cations the boron atoms are linked to planar, asymmetrical B₂N₂ four-membered rings with B? N distances of 153.7 and 150.5 pm via the μ₂-N atoms of two of the NPⁱPr₃ groups. The third NPⁱPr₃ group is terminally connected to the sp²-hybridized boron atom with a B? N distance of 133.5 pm and with a B? N? P bond angle of 165.3°.