Potassium bis[bis(1-benzyl-3-methylimidazolium)silver(I)] tris(hexafluoridophosphate)
2011
Study of a Potassium Silver Complex
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Haque Rosenani A., Salman Abbas Washeel, Whai Choong Kah, Quah Ching Kheng, Fun Hoong-Kun
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a potassium silver complex with specific coordination and dihedral angles.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound has a 12-coordinate potassium cation.
- The silver ion is coordinated by two carbon atoms.
- The dihedral angles between imidazolium and phenyl rings are measured.
- The crystal structure shows three-dimensional networks formed by hydrogen bonds.
Takeaway
Scientists created a special compound with silver and potassium, and they looked at its structure to understand how it works.
Methodology
X-ray crystallography was used to determine the structure of the compound.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website