Tris(1,10-phenanthroline-κ2N,N′)zinc(II) chloride 2-phenyl-4-selenazole-5-carboxylate decahydrate [Zn(C12H8N2)3](C10H6NO2Se)Cl·10H2O
2011
Structure of a Zinc Complex with Selenazole
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Shen Jin-Bei, Lv Xin, Chen Ji-Fei, Zhou Yu-Feng, Zhao Guo-Liang
Primary Institution: Zhejiang Normal University
Hypothesis
The study aims to describe the structure of a zinc complex with a specific organic ligand.
Conclusion
The zinc complex exhibits a distorted octahedral geometry stabilized by hydrogen bonding.
Supporting Evidence
- The zinc ion is coordinated by nitrogen atoms from three phenanthroline ligands.
- The structure is stabilized by an extensive hydrogen-bonding network.
- The compound consists of cations, anions, and water molecules.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new zinc compound that has a special shape and is held together by tiny connections called hydrogen bonds.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by mixing zinc chloride, an organic ligand, and phenanthroline in ethanol, followed by crystallization.
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