X-ray analysis of the complex
[2,2‘-S-(4,6-tBu2C6H2O)2]2Ge
reveals a hexacoordinated Ge atom with bonding of the transannular
sulfur atoms in the eight-membered rings to germanium. An
octahedral geometry about Ge is observed. 1H NMR
spectral data are consistent with the hexacoordinate structure being
maintained in solution. This six-coordinate Ge complex provides a
model for the possible bonding and structure of TS's and intermediates
in nucleophilic substitution reactions at
Ge.
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