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Nor Duha Hassan1, Hairul Anuar Tajuddin, Zanariah Abdullah
1Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online
|January 5, 2011
Summary
The study determined the molecular structure of C(15)H(12)N(2)O, revealing a 42.6° dihedral angle between its aromatic rings. The oxygen atom
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Organic Chemistry
- Molecular Structure
Background:
- Understanding molecular geometry is crucial in organic chemistry.
- Aromatic compounds exhibit diverse spatial arrangements influencing their properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the precise three-dimensional structure of the title compound, C(15)H(12)N(2)O.
- To quantify key bond angles and dihedral angles within the molecule.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to analyze the molecular structure.
- Crystallographic data were collected and refined to determine atomic positions.
Main Results:
- The dihedral angle between the two aromatic ring systems was measured at 42.6(1)°.
- The angle subtended at the oxygen atom was found to be 117.7(1)°.
Conclusions:
- The determined structure provides essential geometric parameters for C(15)H(12)N(2)O.
- These findings contribute to the understanding of structure-property relationships in related organic molecules.
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