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Piperazinediium tetra-chloridocadmate monohydrate
Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online
|April 28, 2011
Summary
This study details the crystal structure of a cadmium chloride compound with piperazinediium. Hydrogen bonds form a 3D framework linking cadmium chloride anions and water molecules.
Area of Science:
- Crystal chemistry
- Coordination chemistry
- Inorganic chemistry
Background:
- Piperazinediium compounds are known for diverse structural motifs.
- Cadmium chloride complexes offer insights into coordination geometries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of (C(4)H(12)N(2))[CdCl(4)]·H(2)O.
- To investigate the role of hydrogen bonding in framework formation.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis was employed.
- Structural characterization involved identifying atomic positions and bonding.
Main Results:
- The [CdCl(4)](2-) anions exhibit a distorted tetrahedral geometry.
- Corrugated inorganic chains formed by anions and water molecules were observed.
- A three-dimensional framework is constructed via N-H⋯O and N-H⋯Cl hydrogen bonds.
Conclusions:
- The compound self-assembles into an intricate 3D network driven by hydrogen bonding.
- The crystal structure highlights the interplay between inorganic anions and organic cations.
