Abstract
The combination of anhydrous SnCl4 with 18-crown-6 in aqueous conditions results in formation of the non-hydrolysed product [cis-SnCl 4(H2O)2]·18-crown-6·2H 2O. The X-ray crystal structure shows extensive intermolecular hydrogen bonding involving the cis-octahedral SnCl4(H 2O)2 units, the uncoordinated water molecules and the crown ether. Similarly, [2,2,2]cryptand reacts with an aqueous solution formed by adding anhydrous GaCl3 to slightly acidic water, affording [[2,2,2]cryptand+2H+][GaCl4]2.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 595-599 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Inorganica Chimica Acta |
Volume | 357 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 30 Jan 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Crown ethers
- Hydrolytic stability
- Tin(IV)