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This study details the crystal structure of a chlorinated organic compound, C(9)H(7)ClN(2)O. The analysis reveals a specific dihedral angle between aromatic rings and intermolecular hydrogen bonding in its crystalline form.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Organic Chemistry
- Molecular Structure
Background:
- Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in organic molecules is crucial for predicting their properties and reactivity.
- Crystal structure analysis provides precise details on molecular conformation and intermolecular interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(9)H(7)ClN(2)O.
- To characterize the dihedral angle between aromatic ring planes and identify hydrogen bonding patterns in the crystal lattice.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
- Analysis of the crystal structure included the measurement of dihedral angles and the identification of hydrogen bond donors and acceptors.
Main Results:
- The dihedral angle between the aromatic ring planes in C(9)H(7)ClN(2)O was determined to be 11.0(2)°.
- Inversion dimers were observed, facilitated by pairs of O-H⋯N hydrogen bonds, forming characteristic R(2)(2)(8) loops in the crystal structure.
Conclusions:
- The crystal packing of C(9)H(7)ClN(2)O is governed by specific dihedral angles and robust intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
- The identified hydrogen bonding motif contributes to the overall stability and organization of the crystal lattice.
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