Bis(μ-N,N′,N′′-tri-3-pyridylpyridine-1,3,5-tricarboxamide-κ2N:N′)bis[dichloridomercury(II)] methanol disolvate [Hg2Cl4(C24H18N6O3)2]·2CH4O
2011
New Mercury Coordination Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Wang Pei, Wang Yufei, Huang Chao, Chang Lixiang, Wu Jie
Primary Institution: Zhengzhou University
Conclusion
The study reports the synthesis and characterization of a new dinuclear mercury coordination complex with specific geometric and bonding properties.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound features mercury atoms coordinated by chlorine and nitrogen atoms.
- The structure exhibits a distorted tetrahedral geometry.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds contribute to the three-dimensional network of the crystal.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new compound using mercury and special ligands, which helps in understanding how these materials can be structured.
Methodology
The ligand was added to a solution of mercury chloride, and the resulting mixture was allowed to stand to form crystals.
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