Di-μ-benzoato-κ3O,O′:O;κ3O:O,O′-bis[(benzoato-κ2O,O′)(1,10-phenanthroline-κ2N,N′)lead(II)] [Pb2(C7H5O2)4(C12H8N2)2]
2011
Structure of a Lead(II) Compound with Benzoate and Phenanthroline
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Li Hong-Jin, Gao Zhu-Qing, Gu Jin-Zhong
Primary Institution: Taiyuan University of Science and Technology
Hypothesis
The study aims to investigate the structure of a lead(II) compound using crystallography.
Conclusion
The lead(II) compound forms a centrosymmetric dinuclear structure with unique coordination modes.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound features two Pb2+ ions connected by benzoate anions.
- The Pb2+ ion is coordinated by five oxygen and two nitrogen atoms.
- The structure exhibits π–π stacking interactions contributing to its stability.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at a special lead compound and found it has a unique structure with two lead atoms connected by special molecules.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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