Potassium N-bromo-2-chlorobenzenesulfonamidate sesquihydrate
2011
Structure of Potassium N-bromo-2-chlorobenzenesulfonamidate Sesquihydrate
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Gowda B. Thimme, Foro Sabine, Shakuntala K.
Primary Institution: Mangalore University
Hypothesis
To explore the effect of replacing sodium by potassium on the solid state structures of N-haloarylsulfonamidates.
Conclusion
The structure of potassium N-bromo-2-chlorobenzenesulfonamidate sesquihydrate shows hepta-coordination of the K+ ion, differing from the sodium counterpart.
Supporting Evidence
- The K+ ion is hepta-coordinated by three O atoms from water molecules and four sulfonyl O atoms.
- The S—N distance of 1.582 Å indicates an S=N double bond.
- The crystal structure is stabilized by intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
Takeaway
This study looks at how changing sodium to potassium affects the structure of a specific chemical compound.
Methodology
The compound was prepared using a literature method and characterized through X-ray diffraction and spectroscopy.
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