title: Double-stranded W/Ag/S chain structure generated from [syn-(WO(NCS)(2))(2)(mu-S)(2)] building blocks.
abstract: The dimeric W(V) complex [Et(4)N](4)[syn-(O=W(NCS)(3))(2)(mu-S)(2)], 1, prepared from [Et(4)N](2)[WS(4)], SCN(-), and Cd(2+), shows interesting reactivity patterns in that the thiocyanate trans to the oxo group can in part be replaced, initiated by Mn(2+), by dimethylformamide (DMF) to form [Et(4)N](2.5)[(O=W(NCS)(2.25)(DMF)(1.25))(2)(mu-S)(2)], 2. With Ag(+), 1 undergoes partial replacement of SCN(-) by DMF and coordinates to the silver ions to generate ([Et(4)N](2.5)[(W(2)O(2)(NCS)(2)(mu-S)(2))(mu-NCS)(2)(DMF)(Ag(0.5)(SCN))])(n), 3. Compound 3 constitutes a polymeric double-stranded chain, with normal bonding interactions [via W-(mu-NCS)-Ag] between the two strands, and moderate intrastrand [W-(mu-NCS).Ag] bonding. The crystal and molecular structures of the three compounds are described.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Inorganic and Applied Chemistry, University of Hamburg, D-20146 Hamburg, Germany.
authors.forename: Wenjian
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.forename: Xintao
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.forename: Biao
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.forename: Shuyan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.forename: Gabriella
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Santoni
authors.forename: Dieter
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rehder