6-Cyclohexyl-6,7-dihydrodibenzo[c,f][1,5]azabismocin-12(5H)-yl(N→Bi) trifluoromethanesulfonate [Bi(C20H23N)(CF3O3S)]
2011
Crystal Structure of a Bismuth Compound
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Tan Nianyuan, Zhang Xiaowen
Primary Institution: Hunan Institute of Engineering
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a bismuth compound with a distorted pseudo-trigonal bipyramidal geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The bismuth ion in the compound shows a distorted geometry.
- The cyclohexyl group is disordered over two orientations.
- The study provides detailed measurements of atomic distances and angles.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special bismuth compound and found its shape is a bit like a pyramid with some atoms in the middle and some on top.
Methodology
The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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