New refinement of the crystal structure of Zn(NH₃)₂Cl₂ at 100 K.

ABSTRACT: The crystal structure of [ZnCl₂(NH₃)₂], diamminedi-chlorido-zinc, was re-investigated at low temperature, revealing the positions of the hydrogen atoms and thus a deeper insight into the hydrogen-bonding scheme in the crystal packing. In comparison with previous crystal structure determinations [MacGillavry & Bijvoet (1936 ▸). Z. Kristallogr. 94, 249-255; Yamaguchi & Lindqvist (1981 ▸). Acta Chem. Scand. 35, 727-728], an improved precision of the structural parameters was achieved. In the crystal, tetra-hedral [Zn(NH₃)₂Cl₂] units (point-group symmetry mm2) are linked through N-H⋯Cl hydrogen bonds into a three-dimensional network.

SUBMITTER: Ivsic T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6727043 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature