Abstract
The molecular structure of the bulky primary silane, (Me3Si)3CSiH3, in the gas phase has been determined by electron diffraction. Photolysis of (Me3Si)3CSiH3 affords a convenient route to the bulky dialkyl disilane, [(Me3Si)3CSiH2]2, which is the first 1,2-dialkyldisilane to be structurally characterised by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The disilane has an unusually large Si–Si–C angle of 120.05(9)°.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 9353-9360 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Dalton Transactions |
Volume | 39 |
Early online date | 10 Aug 2010 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2010 |