Bis(2,3-dimethylanilinium) tetrachloridozincate dihydrate
2011
Crystal Structure of a Zinc Complex with Dimethylanilinium
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Souissi Sofiane, Smirani Sta Wajda, S. Al-Deyab Salem, Rzaigui Mohamed
Primary Institution: Laboratoire de Chimie des Matériaux, Faculté des Sciences de Bizerte, Tunisia
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a zinc complex with dimethylanilinium, revealing its tetrahedral coordination and hydrogen-bonded network.
Supporting Evidence
- The zinc atom is coordinated by four chlorine atoms in a tetrahedral geometry.
- The structure features a two-dimensional hydrogen-bonded network.
- The bond angles and lengths indicate a slightly distorted tetrahedron around the zinc atom.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special crystal made of zinc and a chemical called dimethylanilinium, which helps hold everything together with tiny bonds.
Methodology
The crystal was formed by evaporating a mixture of 2,3-xylidine, HCl, and ZnCl2 in a specific ratio.
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