catena-Poly[[trimethyltin(IV)]-μ-phenylseleninato-κ2 O:O′] [Sn(CH3)3(C6H5O2Se)]
2011
Crystal Structure of a Tin-Organotin Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Guo Mengjie, Ru Jing, Zhang Rufen
Primary Institution: Liaocheng University
Hypothesis
The study aims to synthesize and characterize a new organotin compound.
Conclusion
The synthesized compound exhibits a one-dimensional zigzag chain structure with a distorted trigonal-bipyramidal geometry around the tin atom.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound has a distorted trigonal-bipyramidal geometry.
- It forms a one-dimensional zigzag chain structure.
- The synthesis yielded colorless block crystals.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new type of tin compound that has a special shape and structure, which could be useful for various applications.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized under nitrogen atmosphere and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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