Metal–metal bonding in deltahedral dimetallaboranes and trimetallaboranes: a density functional theory study

2018 ◽  
Vol 90 (4) ◽  
pp. 643-652
Author(s):  
Amr A. A. Attia ◽  
Alexandru Lupan ◽  
R. Bruce King
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Surface Curvature ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
X Ray Crystallography ◽  
Quadruple Bond ◽  
Metal Atoms ◽  
Metal Metal ◽  
Quadruple Bonds ◽  
Wiberg Bond Indices

AbstractThe skeletal bonding topology as well as the Re=Re distances and Wiberg bond indices in the experimentally knownoblatoclosodirhenaboranes Cp*2Re2Bn−2Hn−2(Cp*=η5Me5C5,n=8–12) suggest formal Re=Re double bonds through the center of a flattened Re2Bn−2deltahedron. Removal of a boron vertex from theseoblatoclosostructures leads tooblatonidostructures such as Cp2W2B5H9and Cp2W2B6H10. Similar removal of two boron vertices from the Cp2Re2Bn−2Hn−2(n=8–12) structures generatesoblatoarachnostructures such as Cp2Re2B4H8and Cp2Re2B7H11. Higher energy Cp2Re2Bn−2Hn−2(Cp=η5-C5H5,n=8–12) structures exhibitclosodeltahedral structures similar to the deltahedral borane dianions BnHn2−. The rhenium atoms in these structures are located at adjacent vertices with ultrashort Re≣Re distances similar to the formal quadruple bond found in Re2Cl82−by X-ray crystallography. Such surface Re≣Re quadruple bonds are found in the lowest energy PnRe2Bn−2Hn−2structures (Pn=η5,η5-pentalene) in which the pentalene ligand forces the rhenium atoms to occupy adjacent deltahedral vertices. The low-energy structures of the tritungstaboranes Cp3W3(H)Bn−3Hn−3(n=5–12), related to the experimentally known Cp*3W3(H)B8H8, have central W3Bn−3deltahedra with imbedded bonded W3triangles. Similar structures are found for the isoelectronic trirhenaboranes Cp3Re3Bn−3Hn−3. The metal atoms are located at degree 6 and 7 vertices in regions of relatively low surface curvature whereas the boron atoms are located at degree 3–5 vertices in regions of relatively high surface curvature. The five lowest-energy structures for the 11-vertex tritungstaborane Cp3W3(H)B8H8all have the same central W3B8deltahedron and differ only by the location of the “extra” hydrogen atom. The isosceles W3triangles in these structures have two long ~3.0 Å W–W edges through the inside of the deltahedron with the third shorter W–W edge of ~2.7 to ~2.8 Å corresponding to a surface deltahedral edge.

Highly Electron-Deficient Pyridinium-Nitrones for Rapid and Tunable Inverse-Electron-Demand Strain-Promoted Alkyne-Nitrone Cycloaddition to Bicyclo[6.1.0]nonyne

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Praveen Gunawardene ◽  
Wilson Luo ◽  
Alexander M. Polgar ◽  
John F. Corrigan ◽  
Mark Workentin
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Reaction Kinetics ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Inverse Electron Demand ◽  
X Ray Crystallography ◽  
Electron Demand

<div> <div> <p>Highly accelerated inverse-electron-demand strain-promoted alkyne-nitrone cycloaddition (IED SPANC) between a sta- ble cyclooctyne (bicyclo[6.1.0]nonyne (BCN)) and nitrones delocalized into a Cα-pyridinium functionality is reported, with the most electron-deficient “pyridinium-nitrone” displaying among the most rapid cycloadditions to BCN that is currently reported. Density functional theory (DFT) and X-ray crystallography are explored to rationalize the effects of N- and Cα-substituent modifications at the nitrone on IED SPANC reaction kinetics and the overall rapid reactivity of pyridinium-delocalized nitrones.</p> </div> </div>

scholarly journals Weak Interactions in Cocrystals of Isoniazid with Glycolic and Mandelic Acids

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 328
Author(s):  
Raquel Álvarez-Vidaurre ◽  
Alfonso Castiñeiras ◽  
Antonio Frontera ◽  
Isabel García-Santos ◽  
Diego M. Gil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional ◽  
Glycolic Acid ◽  
Weak Interactions ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Molecular Systems ◽  
X Ray Crystallography ◽  
Hydroxycarboxylic Acids ◽  
Non Covalent Interactions ◽  
Covalent Interactions

This work deals with the preparation of pyridine-3-carbohydrazide (isoniazid, inh) cocrystals with two α-hydroxycarboxylic acids. The interaction of glycolic acid (H2ga) or d,l-mandelic acid (H2ma) resulted in the formation of cocrystals or salts of composition (inh)·(H2ga) (1) and [Hinh]+[Hma]–·(H2ma) (2) when reacted with isoniazid. An N′-(propan-2-ylidene)isonicotinic hydrazide hemihydrate, (pinh)·1/2(H2O) (3), was also prepared by condensation of isoniazid with acetone in the presence of glycolic acid. These prepared compounds were well characterized by elemental analysis, and spectroscopic methods, and their three-dimensional molecular structure was determined by single crystal X-ray crystallography. Hydrogen bonds involving the carboxylic acid occur consistently with the pyridine ring N atom of the isoniazid and its derivatives. The remaining hydrogen-bonding sites on the isoniazid backbone vary based on the steric influences of the derivative group. These are contrasted in each of the molecular systems. Finally, Hirshfeld surface analysis and Density-functional theory (DFT) calculations (including NCIplot and QTAIM analyses) have been performed to further characterize and rationalize the non-covalent interactions.

scholarly journals Atoms in Highly Symmetric Environments: H in Rhodium and Cobalt Cages, H in an Octahedral Hole in MgO, and Metal Atoms Ca-Zn in C20 Fullerenes

Symmetry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1281
Author(s):  
Zikri Altun ◽  
Erdi Ata Bleda ◽  
Carl Trindle
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Quantum Theory ◽  
Coordination Number ◽  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Metal Atoms ◽  
Tetragonal Pyramidal ◽  
Non Covalent Interactions ◽  
Covalent Interactions

An atom trapped in a crystal vacancy, a metal cage, or a fullerene might have many immediate neighbors. Then, the familiar concept of valency or even coordination number seems inadequate to describe the environment of that atom. This difficulty in terminology is illustrated here by four systems: H atoms in tetragonal-pyramidal rhodium cages, H atom in an octahedral cobalt cage, H atom in a MgO octahedral hole, and metal atoms in C20 fullerenes. Density functional theory defines structure and energetics for the systems. Interactions of the atom with its container are characterized by the quantum theory of atoms in molecules (QTAIM) and the theory of non-covalent interactions (NCI). We establish that H atoms in H2Rh13(CO)243− trianion cannot be considered pentavalent, H atom in HCo6(CO)151− anion cannot be considered hexavalent, and H atom in MgO cannot be considered hexavalent. Instead, one should consider the H atom to be set in an environmental field defined by its 5, 6, and 6 neighbors; with interactions described by QTAIM. This point is further illustrated by the electronic structures and QTAIM parameters of M@C20, M=Ca to Zn. The analysis describes the systematic deformation and restoration of the symmetric fullerene in that series.

STRUCTURES, ELECTRONIC AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF C20 FULLERENES DOPED TRANSITION METAL ATOMS M@C20 (M = Fe, Co, Ti, V)

2010 ◽  
Vol 21 (12) ◽  
pp. 1469-1477 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. SAMAH ◽  
B. BOUGHIDEN
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Magnetic Moment ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Binding Energies ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Magnetic Dipoles ◽  
Metal Atoms ◽  
Transition Metal Atoms ◽  
Semiconductor Behavior ◽  
Co Doped

Structures, binding energies, magnetic and electronic properties endohedrally doped C 20 fullerenes by metallic atoms ( Fe , Co , Ti and V ) have been obtained by pseudopotential density functional theory. All M @ C 20, except Co @ C 20, are more stable than the undoped C 20 cage. The magnetic moment values are 1 and 2μB. These values and semiconductor behavior give to these compounds interesting feature in several technological applications. Titanium doped C 20 has a same magnetic moment than the isolated Ti atom. Hybridization process in the Co doped C 20 fullerene is most strong than in other doped cages. Electrical and magnetic dipoles calculated in the iron doped C 20 are very strong compared with other clusters.

Preparation and characterization of a new series of Cr(II) hydroborates

1995 ◽  
Vol 73 (7) ◽  
pp. 1126-1134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michel Dionne ◽  
Shoukang Hao ◽  
Sandro Gambarotta
Keyword(s):  
Trinuclear Complex ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Crystal Data ◽  
X Ray ◽  
X Ray Crystallography ◽  
Quadruple Bond ◽  
Quadruple Bonds ◽  
Reaction Proceeds

The synthesis and characterization of a new series of mono-, di-, and trinuclear Cr(II) borohydride compounds is described. The reaction of CrCl2(TMEDA) with two equivalents of NaBH4 afforded the thermally unstable (TMEDA)Cr(BH4)2 (1), which was converted by treatment with pyridine into the octahedral monomeric (Py)4Cr(BH4)2 (2). The reaction proceeds via formation of an intermediate trinuclear complex {[(TMEDA)(Py)Cr(η2-BH4)]2[(Py)2Cr(η2-BH4)2]}(µ,η1-BH4)2 (3), which was isolated and characterized by X-ray crystallography. Reaction of 1 and 2 with both CO2 and RN=C=NR (R = Cy, iPr) afforded hydride insertion and formation of the corresponding diamagnetic lantern-type Cr(II) formate (HCO2)4Cr2Py2 (4) and formamidinate compounds [RNC(H)NR]2Cr2(µ-BH)4 (R = Cy (5a), iPr (5b)), respectively, with supershort Cr—Cr quadruple bonds. The structures of 1, 2, 3, and 5b were elucidated by X-ray analysis. Crystal data are as follows. 1: C6H24N2B2Cr, monoclinic, Cc, a = 8.517(2) Å, b = 15.921(5) Å, c = 9.624(2) Å, β = 115.59(1)°, Z = 4, R = 0.022, Rw = 0.029; 2: C28H44N4B2O2Cr, monoclinic, P21/n, a = 12.021(1) Å, b = 15.555(1) Å, c = 15.723(1) Å, β = 90.13(2)°, Z = 4, R = 0.074, Rw = 0.086; 3: C32H76N8B6Cr3, monoclinic, P21/n, a = 8.515(1) Å, b = 14.525(1) Å, c = 18.286(2) Å, β = 91.38(1)°, Z = 2, R = 0.051, Rw = 0.060; 5b: C21H49N6BCr2, monoclinic, C2/c, a = 17.000(1) Å, b = 9.033(1) Å, c = 19.160(1) Å, β = 105.579(9)°, Z = 4, R = 0.069, Rw = 0.078. Keywords: divalent chromium, borohydride, Cr—Cr quadruple bond.

scholarly journals The effect of helium nano-bubbles on the structures stability and electronic properties of palladium tritides: a density functional theory study

2014 ◽  
Vol 470 (2171) ◽  
pp. 20140357 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. K. Das ◽  
K. Rigby ◽  
N. H. de Leeuw
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Density Functional Theory Study ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Perfect Lattice ◽  
Helium Atoms ◽  
Helium Clusters ◽  
Octahedral Sites ◽  
Metal Atoms

Density functional theory calculations have been used to study the incorporation of helium in perfect and defect-containing palladium tritides, where we have calculated the energetics of incorporation and the migration behaviour. Helium atoms preferably occupy the octahedral interstitial and substitutional sites in the perfect and Pd vacancy-containing tritides, respectively. The energetics reveal that helium clusters can form in the lattice, which displace the Pd metal atoms. The defective lattice shows less expansion compared with the perfect lattice, which can accommodate the helium less easily. The path from octahedral–tetrahedral–octahedral sites is the lowest energy pathway for helium diffusion, and the energetics indicate that the helium generated from tritium decay can accumulate in or near the octahedral sites. Density of states analyses shows the hybridization between palladium d and tritium s orbitals and repulsion between palladium d and helium s orbitals, which can distort the lattice as a result of generating localized stress.

First-Principles Analysis on Interaction between Dopant (Ga, Sb) and Contamination Metal Atoms in Ge Crystals

2013 ◽  
Vol 205-206 ◽  
pp. 417-421
Author(s):  
Tatsunori Yamato ◽  
Koji Sueoka ◽  
Takahiro Maeta
Keyword(s):  
First Principles ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Binding Energies ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Substitutional Site ◽  
Metal Impurities ◽  
Metal Atoms ◽  
Total Energies ◽  
Group 3

The lowest energetic configurations of metal impurities in 4throw (Sc - Zn), 5throw (Y - Cd) and 6throw (Hf - Hg) elements in Ge crystals were determined with density functional theory calculations. It was found that the substitutional site is the lowest energetic configuration for most of the calculated metals in Ge. The most stable configurations of dopant (Ga, Sb) - metal complexes in Ge crystals were also investigated. Following results were obtained. (1) For Ga dopant, 1st neighbor T-site is the most stable for metals in group 3 to 7 elements while substitutional site next to Ga atom is the most stable for metals in group 8 to 12 elements. (2) For Sb dopant, substitutional site next to Sb atom is the most stable for all calculated metals. Binding energies of the interstitial metalMiwith the substitutional dopantDswere obtained by the calculated total energies. The calculated results for Ge were compared with those for Si.

How big is big? Separation by conventional methods, X-ray and electronic structures of positional isomers of bis-tert-butylisocyano adduct of 2(3),9(10),16(17),23(24)-tetrachloro-3(2),10(9),17(16),24(23)-tetra(2,6-di-iso-propylphenoxy)-phthalocyaninato iron(II) complex

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (01n04) ◽  
pp. 337-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derrick R. Anderson ◽  
Pavlo V. Solntsev ◽  
Hannah M. Rhoda ◽  
Victor N. Nemykin
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Positional Isomers ◽  
Excitation Energies ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vertical Excitation ◽  
X Ray Crystallography ◽  
Tddft Calculations ◽  
Insight Into

A presence of bulky 2,6-di-iso-propylphenoxy groups in bis-tert-butylisocyano adduct of 2(3),9(10),16(17),23(24)-tetrachloro-3(2),10(9),17(16),24(23)-tetra(2,6-di-iso-propylphenoxy)-phthalocyaninato iron(II) complex allows separation of two individual positional isomers and a mixture of the remaining two isomers using conventional chromatography. X-ray structures of “[Formula: see text]” and “[Formula: see text]” isomers were confimed by X-ray crystallography. Density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent DFT (TDDFT) calculations of each individual positional isomer allowed insight into their electronic structures and vertical excitation energies, which were correlated with the experimental UV-vis and MCD spectra.

Phosphoramides bearing isoxazole derivative: spectroscopic and structural characterization, study of hydrogen-bonding interactions and two lanthanide complexes (LnIII= Ce and Eu)

2015 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
pp. 176-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khodayar Gholivand ◽  
Foroogh Molaei ◽  
Mahdieh Hosseini
Keyword(s):  
Lanthanide Complexes ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Spectroscopic Characterization ◽  
Crystalline Lattice ◽  
Ligand Interaction ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
X Ray Crystallography ◽  
Isoxazole Derivative ◽  
Characterization Study

In this study, the synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of new phosphoramides based on 3-amino-5-methylisoxazole with the formulaR2P(O)[NH–C4H4NO],R= C6H5O (1), C6H5(2),RP(O)[NH—C4H4NO]2,R= C6H5O (3), CH3—C6H4O (4), C6H5NH (5), (C6H5)ClP(O)[NH–C4H4NO] (6) and two lanthanide complexes [Ln(2)2(NO3)3(EtOH)]·EtOH, LnIII= Ce (7) and Eu (8), have been reported. The structural study of (3) shows the presence of two conformers (crystallographically independent molecules) in the crystalline lattice, caused by different orientations of the phenyl and isoxazole rings. For (3), the intermolecular interactions have been studied by Hirshfeld surface analysis and fingerprint plots. Furthermore, the electronic and energy aspects of hydrogen bonds between molecules of (3) have been explored by density functional theory (DFT) calculations. X-ray crystallography of complexes (7) and (8) reveals that two phosphoramide ligands take part in coordination to the metal, one as monodentate from Ophosphoryl, and the other one as chelate through Ophosphoryland Nring. The complexes are also composed of two conformers in the solid-state structure. Quantum theory of atoms in molecules (QTAIM) analysis discloses the electrostatic nature of the Ln–ligand interaction.

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