P. Harrison, B. J. Haylett, T. King
1983
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Inorganica Chimica Acta
Abstract
Abstract Crystal of the title compound are orthorhombic, space group Pna2 1 , with a = 12.331(3), b = 8.379(2), c = 9.293 A . The structure was solved by usual Patterson and Fourier techniques to a final R-value of 0.04 for 1278 independent, non-zero reflections. The tin forms three short (2.563(1), 2.561(5), 2.551(6) A ) bonds to three adjacent chlorine atoms, with a fourth contact to the chloride ion at 32.222(2) A . Neighbouring [SnCl 3 ⋯Cl − ] units are connected by two longer Sn⋯Cl bridges at 3.386(6) and 3.376(5) A forming a chain structure, and completing a severely distorted octahedral environment at tin. The anionic chains, ammonium cations and the water molecule participate in a three-dimensional network of hydrogen bonds. The relationship of this structure to those of related compounds is discussed.