YbN2 crystallizes in the tetragonal P4_2/mnm space group. Yb(1) is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to ten equivalent N(1) atoms. N(1) is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to five equivalent Yb(1) and one N(1) atom.
YbN2 crystallizes in the tetragonal P4_2/mnm space group. Yb(1) is bonded in a 10-coordinate geometry to ten equivalent N(1) atoms. There are a spread of Yb(1)-N(1) bond distances ranging from 2.26-2.94 Å. N(1) is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to five equivalent Yb(1) and one N(1) atom. The N(1)-N(1) bond length is 1.24 Å.