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Self-assemblies based on [Cp2Mo2(CO)4(micro,eta2-P2)]-solid-state structure and dynamic behaviour in solution.

Manfred Scheer1, Laurence J Gregoriades, Manfred Zabel

  • 1Institut für Anorganische Chemie der Universität, Regensburg, 93040 Regensburg, Germany. manfred.scheer@chemie.uni-regensburg.de

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New dinuclear complexes featuring a unique P2 ligand were synthesized and characterized. These compounds exhibit dynamic behavior in solution and structural variations influencing phosphorus NMR signals.

Area of Science:

  • Organometallic Chemistry
  • Coordination Chemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • The synthesis and characterization of novel metal-containing compounds are crucial for advancing inorganic chemistry.
  • Diphosphorus ligands offer unique coordination modes and electronic properties.
  • Understanding the structural and dynamic behavior of metal complexes provides insights into chemical bonding and reactivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize novel dinuclear copper, silver, and gold complexes with a diphosphorus ligand.
  • To investigate the structural diversity and coordination behavior of these complexes in the solid state and solution.
  • To explore the dynamic properties and spectroscopic characteristics of the synthesized compounds.

Main Methods:

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  • Synthesis of dinuclear complexes via reactions of [Cp2Mo2(CO)4(micro,eta 2-P2)] with various metal salts (CuPF6, AgX, [(Ph3P)Au(THF)][PF6]).
  • X-ray crystallography for detailed structural elucidation of the solid-state structures.
  • Spectroscopic techniques (31P MAS NMR) to study the dynamic behavior and electronic properties in solution.
  • Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations to support the interpretation of experimental results.

    • Main Results:

    • Formation of dinuclear complexes [M2({Cp2Mo2(CO)4(micro,eta 2:eta 2-P2)}2)({Cp2Mo2(CO)4(micro,eta 2:eta 1:eta 1-P2)}2)][X]2 (M=Cu, Ag, Au) with well-separated dicationic moieties and weakly coordinating anions.
    • Characterization of complexes [Ag2{Cp2Mo2(CO)4(micro,eta 2:eta 1:eta 1-P2)}2(eta 2-NO2)2] and [AuCl{Cp2Mo2(CO)4(micro,eta 2:eta 1-P2)}], where anions coordinate to metal centers.
    • Observation of dynamic behavior in solution for dimers 3 b-h, supported by DFT calculations.
    • Demonstration of the strong dependence of phosphorus NMR chemical shifts on subtle structural differences.

    Conclusions:

    • The study successfully synthesized and characterized a series of novel dinuclear metal complexes with a unique diphosphorus ligand.
    • The complexes exhibit diverse coordination modes and structural features, with distinct behaviors in the solid state versus solution.
    • The dynamic behavior and spectroscopic properties are influenced by the metal, counteranion, and ligand coordination, providing valuable insights into organometallic chemistry.