Aqua(4-nitrophthalato)bis[2-(1H-pyrazol-3-yl)pyridine]zinc(II) hemihydrate [Zn(C8H3NO6)(C8H7N3)2(H2O)]·0.5H2O
2011
Zinc Complex with 4-Nitrophthalate and Pyrazole Ligands
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Ni Lei, Zhao Ji-Li, Wei Hong
Primary Institution: College of Chemistry and Biology, Beihua University, Jilin, People's Republic of China
Conclusion
The study successfully synthesized and characterized a new zinc complex with a unique structure and bonding environment.
Supporting Evidence
- The zinc ion in the compound is hexacoordinated, showing a distorted octahedral geometry.
- Intermolecular π–π stacking interactions were observed between the ligands.
- The crystal structure is stabilized by hydrogen bonds involving water molecules.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new compound using zinc and some special chemicals, and they found out how it looks and how its atoms are arranged.
Methodology
Single crystal X-ray diffraction was used to analyze the structure of the compound.
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