Structure of Potassium N-bromo-4-chlorobenzenesulfonamidate Monohydrate
Author Information
Author(s): Gowda B. Thimme, Foro Sabine, Shakuntala K.
Primary Institution: Mangalore University
Hypothesis
To explore the effect of substitution and replacing sodium ion by potassium ion in the solid state structures of N-chloroarylsulfonamides.
Conclusion
The study determined the crystal structure of potassium N-bromo-4-chlorobenzenesulfonamidate monohydrate, revealing hepta-coordination of the potassium ion.
Supporting Evidence
- The K+ cation is hepta-coordinated, involving two water O atoms, four sulfonyl O atoms, and one Br atom.
- The S—N distance of 1.584 Å indicates an S—N double bond.
- The molecular packing is stabilized by hydrogen bonds between coordinated water molecules and nitrogen atoms.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at how changing certain parts of a chemical affects its structure, and they found that potassium ions connect differently than sodium ions in this compound.
Methodology
The title compound was prepared using a literature method and characterized through X-ray diffraction, infrared, and NMR spectroscopy.
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