LiSiC2 crystallizes in the tetragonal P4_2/mmc space group. Li(1) is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight equivalent C(1) atoms. Si(1) is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to four equivalent C(1) atoms. C(1) is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to four equivalent Li(1), two equivalent Si(1), and one C(1) atom.
LiSiC2 crystallizes in the tetragonal P4_2/mmc space group. Li(1) is bonded in a 8-coordinate geometry to eight equivalent C(1) atoms. All Li(1)-C(1) bond lengths are 2.53 Å. Si(1) is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to four equivalent C(1) atoms. All Si(1)-C(1) bond lengths are 1.88 Å. C(1) is bonded in a 7-coordinate geometry to four equivalent Li(1), two equivalent Si(1), and one C(1) atom. The C(1)-C(1) bond length is 1.42 Å.