Amido binding to ReO3+ core: Synthesis, structure and intermolecular interactions

The light green coloured complexes of general formula [ReVO(L)Cl(OH2)]Cl have been synthesised in good yields by reacting [ReVOCl3(AsPh3)2] with HL in dichloromethane in dinitrogen atmosphere. In the lattice of [ReVO(L1)Cl(OH2)]Cl, the coordinated and counter chloride groups are involved in C-H…Cl, Re-(OH2)…Cl and Re-Cl…H-C hydrogen bonding forming a supramolecular array.