catena-Poly[[bis(pyridine)lead(II)]bis(μ-pentafluorobenzenethiolato)] [Pb(C6F5S)2(C5H5N)2]
2011
Structure of a Lead(II) Compound with Pyridine and Thiolate
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Sarah E. Appleton, Glen G. Briand, Andreas Decken, Anita S. Smith
Primary Institution: Mount Allison University
Conclusion
The compound exhibits a one-dimensional polymeric structure with weak intermolecular interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The lead atom is in a ψ-trigonal bipyramidal bonding environment.
- Pyridine nitrogen atoms occupy axial sites in the structure.
- Very long intermolecular Pb⋯S interactions yield a weakly associated polymeric structure.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a lead compound that has a special structure, and they found that it connects in a long chain with weak links between the parts.
Methodology
The structure was determined using X-ray crystallography.
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