Organic Papers
2011
(Z)-1,2-Dichloro-1,2-bis(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)ethene
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Fun Hoong-Kun, Goh Jia Hao, Maity Annada C., Goswami Shyamaprosad
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Conclusion
The title compound exists in a cis configuration and forms one-dimensional chains in the crystal structure through hydrogen bonding.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound has a maximum deviation of 0.012 Å in its planar structure.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds link adjacent molecules into chains.
- Weak π–π interactions were also observed in the crystal structure.
Takeaway
The researchers studied a special chemical compound that has chlorine in it, and they found out how its molecules stick together in a certain way.
Methodology
X-ray crystallography was used to study the structure of the compound.
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