Poly[tetraaquabis(μ3-benzene-1,3-dicarboxylato-κ3 O:O′:O′′)bis(μ2-benzene-1,3-dicarboxylato-κ3 O,O′:O′′)[μ2-1,4-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)butane-κ2 N:N′]tetrazinc(II)] [Zn4(C8H4O4)4(C8H12N6)(H2O)4]
2011
Crystal Structure of a Zinc Coordination Polymer
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Fu Gui-Hong
Primary Institution: Liaohe Institute of Petroleum Technology, People’s Republic of China
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a zinc coordination polymer with specific coordination geometries.
Supporting Evidence
- The crystal structure reveals a tetrahedral coordination of one zinc atom and a square-pyramidal coordination of another.
- The zinc atoms are linked by benzene-1,3-dicarboxylate anions into layers.
- Colorless block-shaped crystals suitable for X-ray analysis were obtained from a hydrothermal reaction.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at how zinc atoms are arranged in a special crystal, showing how they connect with other molecules.
Methodology
The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction after synthesizing the compound through a hydrothermal reaction.
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