4-Chloro-N-(3-methylphenyl)benzenesulfonamide C13H12ClNO2S
2011
Crystal Structure of 4-Chloro-N-(3-Methylphenyl)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 crystal structure and hydrogen bonding of 4-chloro-N-(3-methylphenyl)benzenesulfonamide.
Conclusion
The crystal structure features inversion-related dimers linked by pairs of N—H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
Supporting Evidence
- The N—H bond is anti to the meta-methyl group in the aniline ring.
- The C—SO2—NH—C torsion angle is −57.6°.
- The sulfonyl and aniline benzene rings are tilted relative to each other by 84.7°.
Takeaway
This study looks at how a specific chemical compound is structured and how its parts are arranged, which is important for understanding its properties.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and characterized using X-ray diffraction and spectroscopic methods.
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