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Summary
Two molecules of C(15)H(9)Cl(3)O were analyzed in the asymmetric unit. Their fluorene rings are planar, and crystal packing involves C-H⋯O and C-H⋯Cl hydrogen bonds forming sheets.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Solid-state chemistry
Background:
- The study investigates the crystal structure of a specific organic compound, C(15)H(9)Cl(3)O.
- Understanding molecular arrangements in the solid state is crucial for predicting material properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the crystal structure of C(15)H(9)Cl(3)O.
- To analyze the molecular geometry and intermolecular interactions within the crystal lattice.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to collect diffraction data.
- The crystal structure was solved and refined to determine atomic positions and bonding.
Main Results:
- Two molecules of C(15)H(9)Cl(3)O occupy the asymmetric unit.
- The fluorene rings within each molecule exhibit planarity (within 0.066(3) Å).
- Intermolecular interactions, specifically C-H⋯O and C-H⋯Cl hydrogen bonds, were identified.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure of C(15)H(9)Cl(3)O features planar fluorene rings.
- These molecules self-assemble into sheets through hydrogen bonding, oriented parallel to the (100) crystallographic plane.
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