Tris(allylthiourea-κS)bromidozinc(II) bromide [ZnBr(C4H8N2S)3]Br
2011
Study of a Zinc-Bromide Coordination Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Sun Hai-Qing, Wang Xin-Qiang, Jin Tao
Primary Institution: Shandong University of Science and Technology
Conclusion
The study successfully characterized a zinc coordination compound with a distorted tetrahedral geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The zinc atom is coordinated by one bromine atom and three allyl-thiourea ligands.
- The bond angles around the zinc atom deviate from the ideal tetrahedral value.
- The zinc-bromine distance is comparable to other known complexes.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special compound using zinc and some chemicals, and they found out how the atoms are arranged in it.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by mixing zinc bromide and allyl-thiourea in water and ethanol, followed by crystallization.
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