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Bis(1,3-diethyl-benzimidazolium) tetra-bromidomercurate(II)

Shu-Juan Li, Ai-Hui Chen, Zhan-Ying Zheng

    Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online
    |May 18, 2011
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