Synthesis and spectroscopic studies of dioxouranium (VI) complexes derived from some oximes and containing dihydroxo bridges

Abstract

The reaction between uranyl acetate dihydrate and some mono- and dioxime ligands in absolute ethanol and in the presence and/or absence of sodium acetate is reported. The structures of the isolated dioxouranium (VI) complexes as well as the existence of dihydroxo bridge structures are characterized by elemental analyses, molar conductivities, pH, spectra (i.r., u.v., NMR) and magnetic measurements. Molecular weight measurements suggest a dimeric structure for all complexes except that derived from p-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde-oxime in the presence of sodium acetate. Infrared spectral data show that the oximes behave as mononegative monodentate ligands with displacement of a hydrogen atom from an NOH group. Also, the spectral data indicate that the acetate group behaves as a mono- or bidentate ligand. Moreover, the existence of a dihydroxo bridge is confirmed. Finally, simple mechanisms, in solution and/or solid, are proposed for the reactions between ligands containing attracting and/or donor groups and uranyl acetate dihydrate.