Tris(4-methylÂphenÂyl)phosphine selenide
2011
Structure of Tris(4-methylphenyl)phosphine selenide
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Alfred Muller
Primary Institution: University of Johannesburg
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of tris(4-methylphenyl)phosphine selenide, revealing its distorted tetrahedral environment around the phosphorus atom.
Supporting Evidence
- The phosphorus atom has a distorted tetrahedral environment formed by the selenium atom and three aryl rings.
- Weak intermolecular interactions link the molecules into zigzag double chains.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a special chemical compound and found out how its atoms are arranged in space.
Methodology
Single-crystal X-ray crystallography was used to determine the structure.
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