Yb2O2S crystallizes in the hexagonal P6/mmm space group. Yb(1) is bonded in a distorted linear geometry to three equivalent S(1) and two equivalent O(1) atoms. S(1) is bonded in a hexagonal planar geometry to six equivalent Yb(1) atoms. O(1) is bonded in a linear geometry to two equivalent Yb(1) atoms.
Yb2O2S crystallizes in the hexagonal P6/mmm space group. Yb(1) is bonded in a distorted linear geometry to three equivalent S(1) and two equivalent O(1) atoms. All Yb(1)-S(1) bond lengths are 2.96 Å. Both Yb(1)-O(1) bond lengths are 2.14 Å. S(1) is bonded in a hexagonal planar geometry to six equivalent Yb(1) atoms. O(1) is bonded in a linear geometry to two equivalent Yb(1) atoms.