Metal-Organic Papers
2011
(2-Amino-3-nitrobenzoato-ÎșO)triphenylÂtin(IV) compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Win Yip-Foo, Choong Chen-Shang, Heng Mei-Hsuan, Quah Ching Kheng, Fun Hoong-Kun
Primary Institution: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a triphenyltin(IV) complex with a distorted tetrahedral geometry and specific hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound consists of two independent molecules with a distorted tetrahedral geometry.
- Intramolecular hydrogen bonds stabilize the molecular structure.
- The study found specific dihedral angles between the phenyl rings and the ligand.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new compound using tin and studied its structure, finding it has a unique shape and some interesting bonds.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by heating a mixture of triphenyltin(IV) hydroxide and 2-amino-3-nitrobenzoic acid in methanol, followed by crystallization.
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