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Construction and Systematical Symmetric Studies of a Series of Supramolecular Clusters with Binary or Ternary Ammonium Triphenylacetates
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Tris(diisopropyl-ammonium) hydrogensulfate sulfate
Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online
|January 5, 2011
Summary
This study reveals how cations and anions in a specific salt form a 3D network through hydrogen bonds. The research details the interactions between hydrogensulfate and sulfate ions, highlighting their bonding patterns.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Solid-state chemistry
- Supramolecular chemistry
Background:
- Hydrogen bonding plays a crucial role in the self-assembly of crystalline materials.
- Understanding ionic interactions is key to designing novel functional materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure and hydrogen bonding network of the title salt.
- To analyze the specific interactions between the cation (C6H16N+), hydrogensulfate (HSO4-), and sulfate (SO4(2-)) anions.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the three-dimensional structure.
- Analysis of bond lengths and angles, including hydrogen bond distances (O···O and N-H···O), was performed.
Main Results:
- The salt forms an extensive three-dimensional network stabilized by N-H⋯O and O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
- A short O-H⋯O hydrogen bond (2.609 Å) was observed between the hydrogensulfate and sulfate ions.
- The hydrogensulfate ion acts as a hydrogen bond donor to two cations, while the sulfate ion accepts hydrogen bonds from four cations.
- The sulfate ion exhibits positional disorder over two sites.
Conclusions:
- The intricate hydrogen bonding network dictates the overall crystal structure and stability of the salt.
- The distinct roles of hydrogensulfate and sulfate ions as hydrogen bond donors and acceptors are highlighted.
- The observed disorder in the sulfate ion provides insights into the dynamic nature of the crystal lattice.
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