Y2(CN2)3 crystallizes in the trigonal R-3c space group. Y(1) is bonded to six equivalent N(1) atoms to form distorted edge-sharing YN6 octahedra. C(1) is bonded in a linear geometry to two equivalent N(1) atoms. N(1) is bonded in a distorted trigonal planar geometry to two equivalent Y(1) and one C(1) atom.
Y2(CN2)3 crystallizes in the trigonal R-3c space group. Y(1) is bonded to six equivalent N(1) atoms to form distorted edge-sharing YN6 octahedra. There are three shorter (2.35 Å) and three longer (2.40 Å) Y(1)-N(1) bond lengths. C(1) is bonded in a linear geometry to two equivalent N(1) atoms. Both C(1)-N(1) bond lengths are 1.23 Å. N(1) is bonded in a distorted trigonal planar geometry to two equivalent Y(1) and one C(1) atom.