Dimethyl(4′-pyridyl-2,2′:6′,2′′-terpyridine-κ3N1,N1′,N1′′)bis(thiocyanato-κN)tin(IV) [Sn(CH3)2(NCS)2(C20H14N4)]
2011
Study of a Tin Compound with Terpyridine
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Najafi Ezzatollah, Amini Mostafa M., Ng Seik Weng
Primary Institution: Shahid Beheshti University
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a tin compound that exhibits a unique pentagonal–bipyramidal geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The Sn atom in the compound is chelated by the terpyridine ligand.
- The compound exhibits a trans-C2SnN5 geometry.
- Colorless crystals were obtained from a methanol solution.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at a special tin compound and found out how its atoms are arranged in a crystal.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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