The synthesis and structure of {[η⁴-Me₈taa]Sn(µ-O)}₂: a bridging oxo complex in a system that yields terminal sulfido and selenido counterparts

Abstract

Oxo transfer from N₂O to divalent [η⁴-Me₈taa]Sn (Me₈taaH₂ = octamethyldibenzotetraaza[14]annulene) yields the oxo complex, {[η⁴-Me₈taa]Sn(µ-O)}₂; the bridging nature of the oxo ligand provides a marked contrast with the terminal sulfido and selenido counterparts, [η⁴-Me₈taa]SnE (E = S, Se).

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