in decalin soln. germane and S8 in decalin was heated at reflux temp. for 5 d; solvent was removed in vacuo, residue was purified by GPLC andrecrystd. from CHCl3-hexane; elem. anal.;

1: n-BuLi / diethyl ether; hexane 2: tetrahydrofuran 3: decalin View Scheme

1: water; benzene 2: tetrahydrofuran 3: decalin View Scheme

1: tetrahydrofuran 2: decalin View Scheme