Propane-1,2-diaminium bis(pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylato-κ3O2,N,O6)mercurate(II) dihydrate
2011
Structure of a Mercury Compound with Pyridine Ligands
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Agah Ali Akbar, Saadati Moshtaghin Hamid Reza, Notash Behrouz, Amiri Rudbari Hadi, Bruno Giuseppe
Primary Institution: Faculty of Chemistry, Tarbiat Moallem University
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a mercury compound coordinated by pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylate ligands, stabilized by various noncovalent interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The mercury ion is coordinated by four oxygen and two nitrogen atoms from the ligands.
- The structure contains two uncoordinated water molecules.
- Hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions stabilize the crystal structure.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special mercury compound that has some pyridine parts in it, and they found out how the parts stick together in a certain way.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by mixing an aqueous solution of propane-1,2-diamine, pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid, and mercury(II) nitrate, and crystals were obtained after three weeks.
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