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  • Chemical bonding
  • Solid-state chemistry
  • Supramolecular chemistry

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  • Tetrel (Tr) bonding is a type of non-covalent interaction involving a σ-hole on tetrel atoms.
  • Understanding these interactions is crucial for predicting and designing molecular structures and properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide perspective on Tetrel (Tr) bonding as a σ-hole interaction.
  • To highlight the prevalence of Tr bonding in crystal structures.
  • To demonstrate the possibility of Tr bonding involving carbon.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing crystal structures exhibiting Tr bonding.
  • Analysis of sp(3) hybridized R4Tr units and their σ-holes.
  • Investigation of specific chemical contexts enabling carbon-based Tr bonding.

Main Results:

  • Tetrel (Tr) bonding is a ubiquitous interaction in the solid state.
  • An sp(3) hybridized R4Tr unit possesses four σ-holes capable of Lewis base complexation.
  • Tr bonding involving carbon is achievable under appropriate chemical conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Tetrel (Tr) bonding is a significant and widespread interaction in solid-state chemistry.
  • The findings expand the understanding of Tr bonding, particularly its occurrence with carbon.
  • This work serves as a guide for researchers interested in utilizing Tr bonding.