Bis(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)(phenyl)phosphine selenide
2011
Structure of Bis(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)(phenyl)phosphine selenide
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Alfred Muller
Primary Institution: University of Johannesburg
Conclusion
The study presents the first single-crystal structure of the compound PPh(2,4-OMe-C6H3)2, revealing a distorted tetrahedral environment around the phosphorus atom.
Supporting Evidence
- The phosphorus atom has a distorted tetrahedral environment formed by the selenide atom and three aryl rings.
- The orientations of the methoxy groups in the two ligands are distinct.
- Weak intermolecular interactions link the molecules into zigzag chains.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a special chemical compound and found out how its atoms are arranged in a crystal.
Methodology
Single-crystal X-ray crystallography was used to determine the structure of the compound.
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