Stanna-<i>closo</i>-dodecaborate Chemistry

Abstract

The chemistry of the stanna-closo-dodecaborate cluster is summarized in this account. This dianionic group 14 heteroborate is a versatile ligand in coordination chemistry and can employ various coordination modes. Our contributions to the field are described with regard to the different transition-metal centers, which also coincide roughly with the chronological order of the contributions.