Metal-Organic Papers {4-Hydroxy-N′-[(2E,3Z)-4-oxido-4-phenylbut-3-en-2-ylidene]benzohydrazidato}dimethyltin(IV) [Sn(CH3)2(C17H14N2O3)]
2011
Structure of a Tin Compound with a Tridentate Ligand
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Affan Md. Abu, Sam Norrihan B., Ahmad Fasihuddin B., White Fraser, Tiekink Edward R. T.
Primary Institution: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a tin(IV) compound with a unique coordination geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The SnIV atom in the compound is five-coordinated by a tridentate ligand and two methyl groups.
- The coordination geometry is intermediate between trigonal-bipyramidal and square-pyramidal.
- Hydrogen bonds and C—H⋯π interactions contribute to the crystal packing.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a tin compound to see how it is structured. They found that it has a special shape that helps it connect with other molecules.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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