Bis(2,6-dihydroxybenzoato-κ2O1,O1′)(nitrato-κ2O,O′)bis(1,10-phenanthroline-κ2N,N′)cerium(III) [Ce(C7H5O3)2(NO3)(C12H8N2)2]
2011
Structure of a Cerium(III) Complex
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Gu Xiaojian, Wang Chiya, Hong Bo, Jin Hongxiao
Primary Institution: College of Materials Science and Engineering, China Jiliang University
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a cerium(III) complex with specific geometric and bonding characteristics.
Supporting Evidence
- The cerium complex exhibits a pseudo-bicapped square-antiprismatic geometry.
- π–π stacking interactions stabilize the crystal structure.
- Intramolecular O—H⋯O hydrogen bonds are present in the ligands.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special cerium compound to see how its atoms are arranged, and they found it has a unique shape.
Methodology
The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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