Poly[di-μ-chlorido-μ-(1,2,3,9-tetrahydropyrrolo[2,1-b]quinazolin-9-one-κ2N:O)-mercury(II)] [HgCl2(C11H10N2O)]
2011
Crystal Structure of a Mercury(II) Complex
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Turgunov Kambarali K., Wang Yutian, Englert Ulli, Shakhidoyatov Khusnutdin M.
Primary Institution: S. Yunusov Institute of the Chemistry of Plant Substances, Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan
Conclusion
The study presents the first crystal structure of a complex with the ligand 1,2,3,9-tetrahydropyrrolo(2,1-b)quinazolin-9-one, revealing a two-dimensional network stabilized by weak hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The asymmetric unit consists of HgCl2 dumbbells and one molecule of the quinazoline unit.
- The crystal structure is stabilized by weak non-classical C—H⋯Cl hydrogen bonds.
- The observed structure forms a two-dimensional sheet due to halide bridging and ligand connections.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special crystal using mercury and a unique chemical compound, and they found that the crystal has a cool two-dimensional shape.
Methodology
The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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