Dichlorido[2,4-dimethyl-N-(pyridin-2-ylmethylidene)aniline-κ2N,N′]dimethyltin(IV) [Sn(CH3)2Cl2(C14H14N2)]
2011
Crystal Structure of a Tin(IV) Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Loni Sedigheh, Talei Bavil Olyai, Mohamad Reza Roodbari, Fatemeh Notash, Behrouz Notash
Primary Institution: Islamic Azad University
Hypothesis
The study aims to determine the crystal structure of a tin(IV) complex derived from a Schiff base ligand.
Conclusion
The crystal structure reveals that the tin(IV) atom is six-coordinated in a distorted octahedral geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The study provides detailed crystallographic data for the tin(IV) complex.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds and π–π interactions were observed in the crystal structure.
- The bond lengths and angles around the tin atom show deviations from ideal geometry.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special tin compound to see how its atoms are arranged, and they found that the tin is surrounded by other atoms in a unique shape.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by mixing solutions of the Schiff base ligand and tin(IV) chloride, followed by crystallization.
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