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This study analyzes the crystal structure of C(15)H(14)N(2)O(7), revealing a dihedral angle between benzene rings and intermolecular hydrogen bonds forming molecular chains.

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Area of Science:

Crystallography
Organic Chemistry
Materials Science

Background:

Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in organic molecules is crucial for predicting their properties.
Intermolecular forces, such as hydrogen bonds, significantly influence the bulk properties of crystalline solids.
The specific compound C(15)H(14)N(2)O(7) presents an interesting case for structural analysis due to its functional groups.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the precise crystal structure of the organic compound C(15)H(14)N(2)O(7).
To investigate the spatial arrangement and interactions between molecules in the solid state.
To elucidate the role of hydrogen bonding in the crystal packing.

Main Methods:

Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to collect diffraction data.
The crystal structure was solved and refined using standard crystallographic software.
Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and intermolecular contacts was performed.

Main Results:

The crystal structure of C(15)H(14)N(2)O(7) was successfully determined.
A dihedral angle of 33.16(17)° was measured between the two benzene ring planes.
Intermolecular hydrogen bonds between hydroxyl (OH) and nitro (NO2) groups were identified, leading to the formation of molecular chains along the a-axis.

Conclusions:

The determined crystal structure provides fundamental insights into the solid-state behavior of C(15)H(14)N(2)O(7).
The observed dihedral angle suggests a specific conformation adopted by the molecule in the crystal lattice.
The hydrogen bonding network dictates the extended chain-like architecture, influencing potential material properties.