Bis[1-benzyl-3-(quinolin-8-ylmethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl]dibromidopalladium(II) acetonitrile disolvate [PdBr2(C20H17N3)2]·2C2H3N
2011
Crystal Structure of a Palladium Complex
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Sun Jiafeng, Wang Guixiang
Primary Institution: Taishan University
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a palladium complex with a square planar geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The palladium atom is four-coordinated in a square-planar geometry.
- The two imidazole rings are coplanar and nearly perpendicular to the plane formed by palladium and bromine.
- The study provides detailed crystallographic information about the compound.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at a special metal compound and found out how its atoms are arranged in space.
Methodology
The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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