Bis(cytosinium) aquapentachloridoindate(III) (C4H6N3O)2[InCl5(H2O)]
2011
Study of a New Metal-Organic Compound
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Bouacida Sofiane, Belhouas Ratiba, Fantazi Boubakeur, Boudaren Chaouki, Roisnel Thierry
Primary Institution: Université Mentouri-Constantine
Hypothesis
What is the crystal structure of bis(cytosinium) aquapentachloridoindate(III)?
Conclusion
The study successfully determined the crystal structure of the compound, revealing its unique coordination geometry and hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound's asymmetric unit consists of two independent cytosinium cations and an aquapentachloridoindate anion.
- The InIII ion exhibits a slightly distorted octahedral coordination geometry.
- Hydrogen bonds link the cations and anions, forming sheets in the crystal structure.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at a new chemical compound and found out how its atoms are arranged and how they stick together.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and analyzed using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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