Synthesis, X-ray crystal structure, Hirshfeld surface analysis and computational investigation into the potential inhibitory action of novel 6-(p-tolyl)-2-((p-tolyl)thio)methyl-7H-[1.2.4]triazolo[5,1-b][1,3,4]thiadiazine inhibits the main protease of COVID-19

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