Bis(furan-2-ylcarbonyl) diselenide
2011
Structure of Bis(furan-2-ylcarbonyl) Diselenide
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): David B. Cordes, Guoxiong Hua, Alexandra M. Z. Slawin, J. Derek Woollins
Primary Institution: University of St Andrews
Hypothesis
The study investigates whether homocrystallization occurs for other diselenides.
Conclusion
The title compound exhibits a single isomer in the crystal rather than a mixture of isomers.
Supporting Evidence
- The Se—Se bond length of 2.305 Å is similar to that in diphenyl diselenide.
- The molecule adopts a gauche conformation with respect to the C=O groups.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a specific chemical compound and found that it forms a single type of crystal structure.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
Limitations
The partial completeness of the data may affect the precision of the structure.
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