(4-Chloro­benzoato)tris­(2-methyl-2-phenyl­prop­yl)tin(IV) [Sn(C10H13)3(C7H4ClO2)]
2011

Structure of a Tin Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Yang Min

Primary Institution: Dezhou University

Conclusion

The compound crystallizes with two independent molecules, each having a distorted tetrahedral geometry around the tin atom.

Supporting Evidence

  • The tin(IV) atoms in the compound exhibit tetrahedral geometry.
  • The study involved the synthesis of the compound and its structural analysis.

Takeaway

Scientists studied a tin compound and found that it has a special shape with two similar parts.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized through a reaction and characterized using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S160053681005107X

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