Exploring structural trends for complexes of Me2E(OSO2CF3)2 (E = Si, Ge, Sn) with pyridine derivatives

Abstract

The coordination of Me₂E(OTf)₂ (E = Si, Ge, Sn) acceptors by dmap or 2,2′-bipy furnishes two series of complexes which exhibit distinct structural trends that correlate with the covalent radii of the tetrael elements, and which contrast complexes of these ligands with EX₄ (X = Cl or Br).