Bis(dimethylammonium) tetrachloridodimethylstannate(IV)
2011
Study of a New Organotin Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Diop Tidiane, Diop Libasse, Michaud Francois
Primary Institution: Laboratoire de Chimie, Universite Chekh Anta Diop, Dakar, Senegal
Hypothesis
What are the interactions between dimethylammonium chloride and dimethyltin dichloride?
Conclusion
The study successfully determined the crystal structure of a new organotin compound with specific bonding characteristics.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound was obtained as a white crystalline solid.
- The Sn atom is coordinated in an octahedral geometry.
- The study involved X-ray structure determination.
Takeaway
Scientists mixed two chemicals to create a new compound, and then they looked at its structure using X-rays to see how the atoms are arranged.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction.
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