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The reaction of (p-BrMgC6H4)(2)SiMe2 with Ph2SnCl2 provided 1,1,15,15,29,29
hexaphenyl - 8,8,22,22,36,36 - hexamethyl -1,15,29 -tristanna -8,22,36 - t
risila[1.1.1.1.1.1]paracyclophane in moderate yield.