An unexpected dependence on the SnII base; reactions of Sn(NR2)2 with aromatic dithiols.
Unexpectedly, the reactions of the Sn(II) base Sn(NMe(2))(2) with 1,2-benzodithiols [L(SH)(2)] do not give the stannylenes, L(S)(2)Sn, which are generated with Sn{N(SiMe(3))(2)}(2), instead the ion-separated Sn(IV) compounds [Sn{L(S)(2)}](2-) 2[R(2)NH(2)](+) are formed in high yields.
Chemistry Department, Cambridge University, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, UK.
Rebecca L
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Melen
Mary
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McPartlin
Dominic S
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Wright