Tetrachloridobis(dibenzyl sulfoxide-κO)tin(IV) [SnCl4(C14H14OS)2]
2011
Study of a Tin(IV) Compound with Dibenzyl Sulfoxide
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Keng Thy Chun, Lo Kong Mun, Ng Seik Weng
Primary Institution: University of Malaya
Conclusion
The study successfully characterized a tin(IV) compound with a specific octahedral geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound was characterized using X-ray crystallography.
- The SnIV atom was found to have a cis-SnCl4O2 octahedral geometry.
- Two Cl atoms were found to be close to adjacent S atoms.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new tin compound and found that it has a special shape with six connections to other atoms.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by heating dibenzyltin dichloride and dibenzylsulfoxide in ethanol, followed by crystal growth.
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