catena-Poly[[tribenzyltin(IV)]-μ-(E)-3-(2-furyl)prop-2-enoato-κ2 O:O′] [Sn(C7H7)3(C7H5O3)]
2011
Structure of a Carboxylate-Bridged Polymer
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Keng Thy Chun, Lo Kong Mun, Ng Seik Weng
Primary Institution: University of Malaya
Conclusion
The study reveals the structure of a carboxylate-bridged polymer with a distorted trigonal-bipyramidal geometry around the tin atom.
Supporting Evidence
- The tin atom in the polymer exhibits a distorted trigonal-bipyramidal geometry.
- The polymer structure propagates as a chain along the a-axis.
- Two independent formula units were identified in the asymmetric unit.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special type of tin compound that forms long chains. They found out how the atoms are arranged in this chain.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by heating tribenzyltin hydroxide and furylacrylic acid in ethanol, followed by crystallization.
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