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Preparation and Reactivity of a Triphosphenium Bromide Salt: A Convenient and Stable Source of Phosphorus(I)
Published on: November 22, 2016
2-Phenyl-imidazole dihydrogen phosphate phospho-ric acid
1Yuncheng University, College of Chemistry, Yuncheng 044000, People's Republic of China.
Summary
The crystal structure of a novel compound was determined. Hydrogen bonding interactions stabilize the molecule into a two-dimensional network.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Materials Science
- Chemical Physics
Background:
- Understanding the crystal structure of compounds is fundamental in materials science.
- Hydrogen bonding plays a crucial role in molecular self-assembly and material properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the crystal structure of the title compound, C(9)H(9)N(2) (+)·H(2)PO(4) (-)·H(3)PO(4).
- To investigate the intermolecular interactions responsible for the observed crystal packing.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to elucidate the three-dimensional atomic arrangement.
- Analysis of hydrogen bonding networks was performed using crystallographic software.
Main Results:
- The crystal structure reveals the compound C(9)H(9)N(2) (+)·H(2)PO(4) (-)·H(3)PO(4) forms a stable two-dimensional network.
- N-H⋯O and O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds are identified as the primary stabilizing forces.
Conclusions:
- The study successfully characterized the crystal structure and identified key hydrogen bonding interactions.
- The formation of a 2D network highlights the importance of hydrogen bonding in directing crystal packing for this compound.
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