4-Chloro-N-phenyl-benzenesulfonamide
2011
Crystal Structure of 4-Chloro-N-phenyl-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 of 4-chloro-N-(phenyl)-benzenesulfonamide.
Conclusion
The crystal structure features two independent molecules linked by hydrogen bonds.
Supporting Evidence
- The asymmetric unit contains two independent molecules.
- The N—C bonds have gauche torsions with respect to the S=O bonds.
- The molecules are twisted at the S atoms with specific torsion angles.
- The benzene rings are tilted relative to each other.
- The crystal structure features inversion-related dimers linked by hydrogen bonds.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at how a specific chemical compound is structured at the molecular level, finding that it has two similar parts connected by bonds.
Methodology
X-ray diffraction was used to determine the crystal structure.
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