DOI

The structures of two new molecular complexes of antimony pentafluoride with pyridine (Py) and acetonitrile (AN), SbF5·Py and Sb2F10·AN, and a molecular complex of antimony trifluoride Sb2F6·Py and its ionic derivative [HPy]+[Sb2F7]in the solid state have been determined by single crystal X-ray structural analysis. The complexes Sb2F10·AN and Sb2F6·Py are the first structurally characterized compounds of dimeric antimony fluorides. To reveal the nature of bonding in the complexes and their stability, DFT computations of the electronic structure and thermodynamic characteristics were performed, in particular the analysis of the electrostatic potentials, the orbital interactions and the topology. The results indicate that the intermolecular Sb⋯F interactions can be described as a network of pnictogen bonds.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)13357-13367
Number of pages11
JournalDalton Transactions
Volume50
Issue number38
DOIs
StatePublished - 5 Oct 2021

    Scopus subject areas

  • Inorganic Chemistry

    Research areas

  • CRYSTAL-STRUCTURE, PNICOGEN BONDS, SPECTRA, F-19, PENTAFLUORIDE, REACTIVITY, DENSITY

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