Di-μ-methanolato-κ4 O:O-bis[tri­chlorido(dimethyl­formamide-κO)tin(IV)] [Sn2(CH3O)2Cl6(C3H7NO)2]
2011

Structure of a Tin(IV) Complex

publication Evidence: high

Author Information

Author(s): Zhang Qijun, Yin Handong, Wang Daqi

Primary Institution: Liaocheng University, Shandong, People's Republic of China

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of a tin(IV) complex with specific coordination geometry and hydrogen bonding interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound contains two hexa­coordinated SnIV atoms bridged by methanol ligands.
  • The structure features a two-dimensional polymer-like supramolecular network.
  • Hydrogen bonds contribute to the stability of the molecular arrangement.

Takeaway

Scientists studied a tin compound and found out how its atoms are arranged and connected, which helps us understand its properties.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and analyzed using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536810053997

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