Metal-Organic Papers
2011
Study of a New Organotin(IV) Complex
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Cui Jichun, Ruan Hong, Qiao Yanling, Yin Handong
Primary Institution: Liaocheng University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the structure and properties of a new organotin(IV) complex.
Conclusion
The new organotin(IV) complex exhibits a distorted trigonal-bipyramidal geometry and forms weak hydrogen bonds linking molecules into a tetramer.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound contains two independent molecules with similar configurations.
- The SnIV atom is coordinated by O, N, and S atoms.
- Weak intermolecular hydrogen bonds link four molecules into a centrosymmetric tetramer.
- The crystal packing shows short intermolecular S⋯S contacts.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new chemical compound and found that its structure is a bit twisted, which helps it stick together with other similar molecules.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized under nitrogen atmosphere and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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