Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
The reaction of N ‐methyl‐2‐mercaptoimidazole (methimazole, Hmt) with NaN(SiMe 3 ) 2 , [PdCl 2 (L) 2 ] (L = PPh 3 , NCMe) and SnCl 4 provides the novel tetrabicyclo[3.3.3.3.0] lantern compound [PdSn(μ‐mt) 4 Cl 2 ] ( 1 ) in which a dative Pd II →Sn IV bond is housed within the cage structure. Single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis reveals a Pd–Sn separation of 2.605(1) Å in this compound, and the cation [PdSn(mt) 4 Cl] + was detected by ESI‐MS analysis of an acetonitrile solution of [PdSn(μ‐mt) 4 Cl 2 ]. Quantum chemical analysis of the Pd–Sn bonding situation revealed predominant electrostatic interactions between the positively charged Sn and the negatively charged Pd atom. (© Wiley‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, 69451 Weinheim, Germany, 2008)
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Wagler et al. (2008) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 10 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: