Hydrazine-1,2-diium bis(3-carboxy-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonate) tetrahydrate
2011
Hydrated Salt Formation from 5-Sulfosalicylic Acid and Hydrazine
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Selvaraju Devipriya, Venkatesh Ranjithkumar, Sundararajan Vairam
Primary Institution: Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, India
Hypothesis
The reaction of 5-sulfosalicylic acid with hydrazine hydrate at pH 1 will yield a specific hydrated salt.
Conclusion
The study successfully synthesized a hydrated salt and characterized its crystal structure, revealing significant hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The title compound was formed through a reaction at pH 1.
- The crystal structure was analyzed using single-crystal X-ray diffraction.
- Significant hydrogen bonding interactions were observed in the crystal structure.
Takeaway
When you mix a strong acid with a special base, they can form a new solid that has a unique structure. This study shows how that happens.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by dissolving 5-sulfosalicylic acid and hydrazine hydrate in distilled water at pH 1, followed by crystallization.
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