Metal-Organic Papers (2-Chloro-4-nitrobenzoato)(methanol)triphenyltin(IV) [Sn(C6H5)3(C7H3ClNO4)(CH4O)]
2011
Structure of a Tin Complex with 2-Chloro-4-nitrobenzoate
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Win Yip-Foo, Choong Chen-Shang, Ha Sie-Tiong, Quah Ching Kheng, Fun Hoong-Kun
Primary Institution: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a five-coordinate tin(IV) complex, revealing its trigonal-bipyramidal geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The tin(IV) atom is coordinated by a carboxylate group, three phenyl rings, and a methanol molecule.
- The structure exhibits dihedral angles between the benzene ring and the phenyl rings.
- Hydrogen bonds link the molecules in the crystal structure.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a tin compound and found that it has a special shape with five connections, which helps it hold together in a crystal.
Methodology
The complex was synthesized by heating a mixture of triphenyltin(IV) hydroxide and 2-chloro-4-nitrobenzoic acid in methanol, followed by crystallization.
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