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S M Prasad1, H L Ammon, R D Mahto
1Department of Physics, Ranchi University, India.
Acta Crystallographica. Section C, Crystal Structure Communications
|November 15, 1990
Summary
This study details the crystal structure of a monoclinic compound (C21H20N2O), revealing its molecular arrangement and hydrogen bonding. The findings provide crucial data for understanding its physical and chemical properties.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Solid-state chemistry
Background:
- Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in crystalline solids is fundamental to predicting and explaining their properties.
- Molecular structure and intermolecular interactions, such as hydrogen bonding, significantly influence a compound's physical characteristics and reactivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine and characterize the crystal structure of the compound C21H20N2O.
- To analyze the hydrogen bonding network within the crystal lattice.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to collect diffraction data.
- The crystal structure was solved and refined using standard crystallographic techniques.
Main Results:
- The compound C21H20N2O crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2(1)/c.
- Unit cell parameters: a = 9.985(2) Å, b = 17.070(3) Å, c = 10.119(2) Å, β = 95.99(1)°.
- A single intermolecular hydrogen bond (N-H···O) was identified with distances N-H···O = 2.05(4) Å and N···O = 2.923(5) Å.
Conclusions:
- The precise crystal structure of C21H20N2O has been elucidated.
- The presence and geometry of the hydrogen bond provide insights into intermolecular interactions and potential supramolecular assembly.