Hexaaquamagnesium bis{4-[(5-bromo-2-hydroxybenzylidene)amino]benzenesulfonate} dihydrate [Mg(H2O)6](C13H9BrNO4S)2·2H2O
2011
Structure of a Magnesium Complex with a Schiff Base
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Xi-Shi Tai
Primary Institution: Weifang University
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a magnesium complex with a specific ligand, revealing its coordination geometry and hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The magnesium ion adopts a near regular octahedral coordination geometry.
- The dihedral angle between the aromatic rings in the anion is very small at 2.5°.
- The crystal structure is stabilized by multiple hydrogen bonds.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a magnesium compound to see how it is structured, and they found out how the magnesium is connected to other molecules.
Methodology
The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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