α,α'-Bis(2-pyridylseleno)-p-xylene

The title compound, C₁₈H₁₆N₂Se₂, crystallizes with two half molecules per asymmetric unit. Each independent molecule displays crystallographic inversion symmetry. The pyridyl rings are oriented such that the N atoms are endo to the methylene groups. The –Se—CH₂– bridges display extended conformations.

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