(a) In what ways do the solid state structures of ( 5 -C 5 R 5 )...

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(a) In what ways do the solid state structures of (η5-C5R5)2Sn for R = H, Me and Ph differ? 

(b) In the solid state structure of  (η5-C5Me5)2Mg, the two cyclopentadienyl rings are parallel; however, for M = Ca, Sr and Ba, the rings are tilted with respect to one another. Say what you can about this observation.

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Inorganic Chemistry

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Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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