(A) Molecular structures of receptors 27 and 28.
(B) Single crystal X-ray structure of the complex [(H2PO4)4]4− ⊂ 274.
(C) Single crystal X-ray structure of the complex [(H2PO4)4]4− ⊂ 284.
All anions encapsulated within the cavities are shown in space-filling form. Color code: C = gray, N = blue, O = red, and P = yellow. The counter cations and solvent molecules outside the cavities are omitted for clarity.