Synthesis and structure of [(Sn(mu-PCy))3(Na x PMDETA)2], containing an electron-deficient [(Sn(mu-PCy))3]2- dianion.
The reaction of CyPHNa with Sn(NMe2)2 in the presence of PMDETA (= (Me2NCH2CH2)2NMe) gives the title compound [(Sn(mu-PCy))3(Na x PMDETA)2] (1), containing an electron-deficient [(Sn(mu-PCy))]3(2-) dianion with a novel two-electron, three centre (2e-3c) bonding arrangement.
Alvarez-Bercedo
Paula
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Chemistry Department, Cambridge University, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, UK CB2 1EW.
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Andrew D
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Haigh
Robert
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Hopkins
Alexander D
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Lawson
Gavin T
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McPartlin
Mary
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Moncrieff
David
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Mosquera
Marta E Gonzalez
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Rawson
Jeremy M
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Woods
Anthony D
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Wright
Dominic S
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