Abstract

Twelve new complexes with the general formula [(Ph 3P=O) 5LnCl][FeCI 4] 2 where Ln=La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er and Y were synthesized. The X-ray diffraction crystal structural analysis of [(Ph 3P=O) 5LaCl] [FeCl 4] 2 showed that the [(Ph 3P=O) 5LaCl] 2+ cation was of six coordinated distorted octahedral geometry and the [FeCl 4] − anion was of tetrahedral geometry. The INDO method study revealed that the coordination of PO groups to the lanthanide made the LnCl bond more reactive than that in LnCl 3, so that Lewis acids, such as FeCl 3, could abstract chloride to give the title complexes.

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