Bis(μ-3,5-difluorobenzoato)bis[(3,5-difluorobenzoato)dimethyltin(IV)] [Sn2(CH3)4(C7H3F2O2)4]
2011
Crystal Structure of a Tin Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Liu Hong, Yin Han-Dong, Li Jing, Wang Da-Qi
Primary Institution: Liaocheng University, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
Hypothesis
The study aims to synthesize and characterize a new organotin compound.
Conclusion
The synthesized compound exhibits a distorted pentagonal bipyramidal coordination geometry around the tin atom.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound was synthesized and characterized successfully.
- The tin atom is in a distorted pentagonal bipyramidal coordination geometry.
- The molecular structure forms a dimer linked by hydrogen bonds.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new tin compound and looked at its structure. They found that the tin is shaped like a weird pyramid with five sides.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using 3,5-difluorobenzoic acid, sodium ethoxide, and dimethyltin dichloride, followed by crystallization.
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