Tribenzylchlorido(triphenylphosphine oxide-κO)tin(IV) [Sn(C7H7)3Cl(C18H15OP)]
2011
Structure of Tribenzylchlorido(triphenylphosphine oxide)tin(IV)
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Lo Kong Mun, Ng Seik Weng
Primary Institution: University of Malaya
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a tin(IV) compound with a specific geometry and displacement characteristics.
Supporting Evidence
- The SnIV atom is in a trans-C3SnClO trigonal–bipyramidal geometry.
- The Sn atom is displaced out of the C3Sn girdle towards the axial Cl atom.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a tin compound to see how its atoms are arranged, and they found it has a unique shape.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by heating tribenzyltin chloride and triphenylphosphine oxide in chloroform until dissolved, followed by crystallization.
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