Ionic crystals based on Keggin anion and mixed-valent diruthenium tetracetate: [Ru2(CH3COO)4(H2O)2]2[HnXW12O40]·[Ru2(CH3COO)4(H2O)Cl]·12H2O (X = B, Si, Ge)

Three new ionic crystals based on Keggin anion and mixed-valent diruthenium tetracetate, [Ru2(CH3CO2)4(H2O)2]2[HnXW12O40]·[Ru2(CH3CO2)4(H2O)Cl]·12H2O {X = B, n = 3 (1); X = Si, n = 2 (2); X = Ge, n = 2 (3)}, have been prepared in acidic aqueous solution at about pH 3.0 by reaction of K4BW12O40·mH2O, K8SiW11O39·mH2O and K8GeW11O39·mH2O with diruthenium tetracetate Ru2(CH3COO)4Cl, respectively, and their structures were determined by X-Ray diffraction analysis. They are isostructural structure with the ratio of heteropolytungstate anion, Ru2(CH3CO2)4+ cation and neutral molecular Ru2(CH3CO2)4Cl of 1:2:1. The cyclic voltammetry in 0.5 M KNO3 aqueous solution at pH 3.0 show the respective electrochemical behaviors of the W-centers and Ru2-centers for these three complexes. Magnetic data analysis shows that diruthenium units display the ground state electronic configuration π*2δ* with large positive D value.

Graphical abstract.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► New ionic crystals incorporation of Keggin anion and mix-valent diruthenium tetracetates. ► Cyclic voltammetry redox couples of the W-centers and Ru2-centers could be separated clearly. ► Diruthenium units in ionic crystals show mix-valent Ru2(II,III) ground state S = 3/2.