A Novel Uranyl Complex with Dimeric Lacunary Polyoxoanion: [(A-α-SiW9O33)2K{UO2(H2O)}2]11−

Abstract

A novel uranyl complex with dimeric lacunary polyoxoanion like open-mouthed clam, Na5[(A-α-SiW9O33H3)2K{UO2(H2O)}2], was prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, infrared and ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy and single crystal X-ray diffraction. In the anion, two A-α-SiW9O 34 10− groups share two terminal oxygen atoms Od′ derived from removal of three corner-shared W atoms from saturated α-Keggin anion, forming a dimeric anion with an open mouth in which potassium ion and uranyl ions are coordinated. Uranium atom adopts a pentagonal bipyramidal geometry. The coordinating anions are linked by sodium ions via coordination of terminal or bridging oxygen atoms, forming two-dimensional layer arrangement. Between the layers are the hydrogen bonds from which a supramolecular architecture is created. UV–VIS spectrum gives W–O and U–O charge transfer transitions at 230–265 and 432 nm, showing the change of geometry of the polyanion and weakening of the U–O bonds of the uranyl cation.