Bis(4-acetylanilinium) hexachloridostannate(IV)
2011
Crystal Structure of Bis(4-acetylanilinium) Hexachloridostannate(IV)
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Song Xian-Wang, Xue Rui-Ting, Chen Shou-Gang, Yin Yan-Sheng
Primary Institution: Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the compound shows that the SnCl6 anion adopts an octahedral geometry and is linked by hydrogen bonds into a three-dimensional framework.
Supporting Evidence
- The SnCl6 inorganic anion adopts a regular octahedral geometry.
- The average Sn—Cl distance is 2.4102 Å.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds link cations and anions into a three-dimensional framework.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a new compound made of metal and organic parts, and they found out how its atoms are arranged in a special shape.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by dissolving p-aminoacetophenone in methanol, adding tin tetrachloride, and allowing the solution to sit until crystals formed.
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