4-Chloro-N-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)benzenesulfonamide
2011
Structure of 4-Chloro-N-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)benzenesulfonamide
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Shakuntala K., Foro Sabine, Gowda B. Thimme
Primary Institution: Mangalore University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the effect of substituents on the structures of N-(aryl)arylsulfonamides.
Conclusion
The crystal structure of 4-chloro-N-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)benzenesulfonamide features tilted aromatic rings and hydrogen bonding.
Supporting Evidence
- The two aromatic rings in the compound are tilted relative to each other by 56.5°.
- The structure features centrosymmetric dimers linked by N—H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
- The conformation of the N—C bond shows gauche torsions with respect to the S═O bonds.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at how different chemical groups affect the shape of a specific compound, and they found that the rings in the molecule are tilted and connected by hydrogen bonds.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction.
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