A [3+3] modular self‐assembly gives rise to the formation of a molecular bowl or crown with syn,syn,syn conformation (see picture). These structures are analogues of calix[3]arenes and can function as anion receptors. Interestingly, an NO3− ion is found to distort from a trigonal plane into a trigonal pyramid when binding to the bottom of the molecular bowl.
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