(μ2-7-{[Bis(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)amino-1κ3N,N',N'']methyl}-5-chloroquinolin-8-olato-2κN;1:2κ2O)trichlorido-1κCl,2κ2Cl-dizinc(II)
2024
Crystal Structure of a Zinc(II) Complex
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Kubono Koji, Tanaka Kanata, Tani Keita, Kashiwagi Yukiyasu
Primary Institution: Osaka Kyoiku University
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a dinuclear zinc(II) complex with specific coordination geometries and hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound features a dinuclear zinc(II) complex with three chlorido ligands.
- One zinc atom has a tetrahedral coordination environment while the other has a distorted trigonal-bipyramidal geometry.
- The molecules are linked by various intermolecular hydrogen bonds, forming a three-dimensional network.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special zinc compound and looked at its structure to understand how it connects with other molecules.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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