catena-Poly[bis(μ3-2-methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzoato)disilver(I)] [Ag2(C8H5N2O6)2]
2011
Metal-Organic Compound with Silver Ions
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Danish Muhammad, Tahir M. Nawaz, Ghafoor Sabiha, Ahmad Nazir, Nisa Mehwish
Primary Institution: University of Gujrat, Hafiz Hayat Campus, Gujrat, Pakistan
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a coordination polymer involving silver ions and 2-methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid.
Supporting Evidence
- The silver ion is coordinated to three oxygen atoms in a T-shape.
- The compound forms three-dimensional polymeric chains.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonding contributes to the structure.
Takeaway
Scientists created a special compound using silver and a specific acid, and they figured out how its atoms are arranged.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from silver nitrate and sodium 2-methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzoate, followed by crystallization.
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