Bis(4-ethylbenzoato-κO)bis(nicotinamide-κN1)zinc(II) [Zn(C9H9O2)2(C6H6N2O)2]
2011
Zinc(II) Complex with Nicotinamide and 4-Ethylbenzoate
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Necefoğlu Hacali, Özbek Füreya Elif, Aktaş Vedat, Tercan Barış, Hökelek Tuncer
Primary Institution: Kafkas University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the crystal structure of a zinc(II) complex with specific ligands.
Conclusion
The zinc(II) complex exhibits a distorted tetrahedral coordination with hydrogen bonding forming a three-dimensional network.
Supporting Evidence
- The complex contains two nicotinamide and two 4-ethylbenzoate ligands.
- The ZnII ion exhibits distorted tetrahedral coordination.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the molecules into a three-dimensional network.
Takeaway
The researchers made a special zinc compound that has a unique shape and connects with other molecules in a specific way.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by reacting zinc sulfate with nicotinamide and sodium 4-ethylbenzoate in water, followed by crystallization.
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