Diiodidobis[4-(4-nitrobenzyl)pyridine-κN1]zinc [ZnI2(C12H10N2O2)2]
2011
Structure of a Zinc Iodide Complex with a Nitrobenzylpyridine Ligand
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Smith Graham, Wermuth Urs D., Williams Michael L.
Primary Institution: Queensland University of Technology
Conclusion
The study reports the crystal structure of a zinc iodide complex with a substituted pyridine ligand, revealing its distorted tetrahedral geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound was synthesized from zinc(II) iodide and a nitrobenzylpyridine ligand.
- The crystal structure shows two independent distorted tetrahedral complex units.
- Intermolecular interactions were observed in the crystal packing.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new compound by mixing zinc iodide with a special type of pyridine, and they found that it has a unique shape.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by heating zinc(II) iodide with 4-(4-nitrobenzyl)pyridine in ethanol-water, followed by X-ray analysis.
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