Pyridinium [2,6-bis(5-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl-κN2)pyridine-κN]tetranitrato-κ6O,O′;κO-samarium(III) pyridine monosolvate
2011
Crystal Structure of a Samarium(III) Complex with a Bis-Pyrazole Ligand
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Hu Shui, Zhao Yongfeng, Hu Huai-Ming, Liu Li
Primary Institution: Beijing University of Chemical Technology
Conclusion
The study successfully determined the crystal structure of a samarium(III) complex, revealing its coordination environment and hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The SmIII atom is coordinated by three N atoms from the bis-pyrazole ligand and seven O atoms from four nitrate anions.
- The crystal structure reveals a dimer formed through hydrogen bonding interactions.
- Dihedral angles between the central pyridine ring and adjacent pyrazole rings were measured.
Takeaway
Scientists figured out how a special samarium compound is built, showing how its parts stick together with the help of tiny bonds.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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