Triaquabis[4-(methoxycarbonyl)benzoato-κO1]zinc dihydrate [Zn(C9H7O4)2(H2O)3]·2H2O
2011
Crystal Structure of a Zinc Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Şerb Mihaela-Diana, Wang Yutian, Dumitru Florina, Englert Ulli
Primary Institution: University Politehnica of Bucharest
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a zinc complex with a distorted square-pyramidal coordination geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The zinc atom is coordinated by five oxygen atoms.
- The complex crystallizes in the space group C2/c.
- Hydrogen bonds play a significant role in the structure.
- The study provides detailed crystallographic data.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a zinc compound and found that it has a special shape with water molecules attached to it.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by stirring zinc nitrate and sodium terephthalate in water, followed by crystallization through slow evaporation.
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