1,10-Phenanthrolin-1-ium hydrogen d,l-tartrate dihydrate
2011

Study of 1,10-Phenanthrolin-1-ium Hydrogen D,L-Tartrate Dihydrate

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Author Information

Author(s): Cheng Sit Foon, Ng Seik Weng

Primary Institution: University of Malaya

Hypothesis

The study investigates the crystal structure of a specific hydrated molecular salt.

Conclusion

The crystal structure reveals a layered arrangement of hydrogen-bonded chains formed by the anions and water molecules.

Supporting Evidence

  • The cation is almost planar with a root mean square deviation of 0.014 Å.
  • The carbon skeleton of the anion assumes a trans conformation.
  • Hydrogen bonds form chains between the anions and water molecules.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at how certain molecules stick together to form a solid, showing how they are arranged in layers.

Methodology

The study used X-ray crystallography to analyze the crystal structure of the compound.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811015972

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