Extended Data Fig. 8: Symmetry breaking induced by surface ligands.
From: Precision synthesis of a CdSe semiconductor nanocluster via cation exchange
The uneven distribution of six phosphines (P atom highlighted in yellow) to four corners of the tetrahedron leads to the symmetry breaking from T to C3, with three PPr3 concentrated on the top corner and one PPr3 on each of the base corners of the tetrahedron.
