Capped trigonal prismatic molecular geometry explained
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| Symmetry Group: | C2v |
| Atom Direction: | 7 |
In chemistry, the capped trigonal prismatic molecular geometry describes the shape of compounds where seven atoms or groups of atoms or ligands are arranged around a central atom defining the vertices of an augmented triangular prism. This shape has C2v symmetry and is one of the three common shapes for heptacoordinate transition metal complexes, along with the pentagonal bipyramid and the capped octahedron.[1] [2]
Examples of the capped trigonal prismatic molecular geometry are the heptafluorotantalate and the heptafluoroniobate ions.[3] [4]
Notes and References
- Seven-coordination. A molecular orbital exploration of structure, stereochemistry, and reaction dynamics. Roald. Hoffmann. Barbara F. Beier. Earl L. Muetterties. Angelo R. Rossi. Inorganic Chemistry. 1977. 16. 3. 511–522. 10.1021/ic50169a002.
- Wells A.F. (1984) Structural Inorganic Chemistry 5th edition Oxford Science Publications
- "Non-VSEPR" Structures and Bonding in d(0) Systems. Martin. Kaupp. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 2001. 40. 1. 3534–3565. 10.1002/1521-3773(20011001)40:19<3534::AID-ANIE3534>3.0.CO;2-#. 11592184.
- Stereochemistry of Seven-Coordinate Main Group and d0 Transition Metal Molecules. Zhenyang Lin. Ian Bytheway. Inorganic Chemistry. 1996. 35. 3. 594–603. 10.1021/ic950271o.
