R3Si+--free at last

R3Si+--free at last

Cations containing a tri-coordinate silicon atom, R3Si+, well separated from counterions and solvent molecules have been avidly sought for decades. Now, scientists bring this search to a successful conclusion by presenting the crystal structure of the salt of such a cation.

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Veröffentlicht in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 2002-08, Vol.297 (5582), p.785-786
1. Verfasser: Gaspar, Peter P
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Atoms & subatomic particles
Chemistry
Coordination
Crystals
Inhalants
Organic Chemistry
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Zusammenfassung:Cations containing a tri-coordinate silicon atom, R3Si+, well separated from counterions and solvent molecules have been avidly sought for decades. Now, scientists bring this search to a successful conclusion by presenting the crystal structure of the salt of such a cation.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.1075469