名称:
A route leading to a stable MHB unit (M = Si, Ge, Sn). The bidentate and tridentate behaviour of tetrahydroborate
摘要:
The complex [MLCl2] [M = Si, Ge and Sn, L = NN'-ethylene bis-(salicyl-ideneiminate)] reacts with KBH4 in THF to give [ML(BH4)2]. The results indicate that the BH4- ion behaves as a bidentate ligand and the central metal atom possesses eight-coordination. The conductivity measurements reveal their covalent nature. Another series of compounds of the types [R2Sn(BH4)2] (R = Me, Bu and Ph) and [R3Sn(BH4)] (R = Bu and Ph) have been synthesized by the direct interaction of R2SnCl2 and R3SnCl with excess KBH4 in THF, respectively. In this case it is found that the tetrahydroborate group acts as a tridentate ligand implying eight- and six-coordination of the tin atom, respectively. The molar conductance value ascertains their non-electrolytic character.