catena-Poly[[(2,2′-bipyridine)­manganese(II)]-μ3-4,4′-sulfonyl­dibenzoato] [Mn(C14H8O6S)(C10H8N2)]
2011

Crystal Structure of a Manganese Complex

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Yan Shi-Wei, Zhang Guang-Ju, Chen Hai-Yan, Chang Suo-Cheng, Zhang Fu-Tian

Primary Institution: Southwest University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of a manganese complex with a distorted octahedral geometry, stabilized by various interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The manganese ion is coordinated by four oxygen atoms and two nitrogen atoms.
  • The structure features polymeric chains with specific distances between manganese atoms.
  • Weak hydrogen bonds and π–π interactions help stabilize the crystal structure.

Takeaway

Scientists looked at a manganese compound and found that it has a special shape that helps it stick together with other molecules.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by mixing manganese acetate, sulfonyl-dibenzoic acid, and 2,2'-bipyridine in water, then heated in an autoclave.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S160053681101631X

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