trans-Dibromidobis(triphenylphosphane)platinum(II) chloroform monosolvate [PtBr2(C18H15P)2]·CHCl3
2011
Structure of a Platinum Complex with Chloroform
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Slawin Alexandra M. Z., Waddell Paul G., Woollins J. Derek
Primary Institution: University of St Andrews
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a platinum complex that exhibits a trans square-planar geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The platinum complex shows a trans square-planar geometry.
- The chloroform molecule exhibits twofold disorder.
- Crystals were grown for X-ray crystallography via slow diffusion of hexane into a solution of the product in chloroform.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special platinum compound and found out how its atoms are arranged in space.
Methodology
X-ray crystallography was used to determine the crystal structure of the compound.
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