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Synthesis and structure of [{Sn2(μ-PMes)3}K 2·3THF]∞, exhibiting multifunctional coordination of [Sn2(μ-PMes)3]2- Anions to K+

  • Felipe García
  • , Alexander D. Hopkins
  • , Simon M. Humphrey
  • , Mary McPartlin
  • , Christopher M. Pask
  • , Anthony D. Woods
  • , Dominic S. Wright

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Abstract

The reaction of Sn(NMe2)2 with MesPHK (1:2) in THF gives the title compound [{Sn2(μ-PMes)3}-K 2·3THF]∞ (1), having a polymeric structure in the solid state in which the [Sn2(μ-PMes)3]2- dianions behave as multifunctional σ(Sn), σ(P), and π-arene donors to K+ cations. The trigonal-bipyramidal core arrangement of the [Sn 2(μ-PMes)3]2- dianion represents a monomeric unit of the metallacyclic tetraanions [{Sn([μ-PR)}2-(μ-PR)] 24- and of valence-isoelectronic group 14 and 15 species of the type [{MeE(μ-PR)}2(μ-PR)]4- (E = Al, In) and [{P({μ-NR)}2(μ-NR)]2.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4821-4823
Number of pages3
JournalOrganometallics
Volume23
Issue number21
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Oct 2004
Externally publishedYes

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