Dichloridobis{N,N-diethyl-4-[(pyridin-2-yl-κN)diazenyl]aniline}zinc [ZnCl2(C15H18N4)2]
2011
Synthesis and Structure of a Zinc Complex with Azoimine Ligand
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Leesakul Nararak, Pakawatchai Chaveng, Saithong Saowanit, Tantirungrotechai Yuthana, Kwanplod Kwanchanok
Primary Institution: Prince of Songkla University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the coordination of a zinc ion with a specific azoimine ligand.
Conclusion
The zinc complex exhibits a distorted tetrahedral geometry with specific bond lengths and angles.
Supporting Evidence
- The zinc ion is coordinated by two nitrogen atoms from the ligand and two chloride ions.
- The complex shows weak intermolecular hydrogen bonds and π–π interactions.
- The bond distances in the complex are compared to related compounds.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new zinc compound using a special chemical and found that it has a unique shape.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by refluxing a solution of the ligand and zinc chloride, followed by crystallization.
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