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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
Ethyl-triphenyl-phospho-nium bromide dihydrate
1Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Summerstrand Campus, Department of Chemistry, University Way, Summerstrand, PO Box 77000, Port Elizabeth 6031, South Africa.
Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online
|November 18, 2011
Summary
The crystal structure of a hydrated bromide salt reveals a three-dimensional network formed by hydrogen bonds and C-H⋯Br contacts. This network connects the salt
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Supramolecular Chemistry
Background:
- The study investigates the crystal structure of a hydrated bromide salt, C(20)H(20)P(+)·Br(-)·2H(2)O.
- Understanding intermolecular interactions is crucial in crystal engineering.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the title hydrated bromide salt.
- To analyze the hydrogen bonding and C-H⋯Br contacts within the crystal lattice.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the crystal structure.
- Analysis of intermolecular interactions, including hydrogen bonds (O-H⋯Br, O-H⋯O) and C-H⋯Br contacts.
Main Results:
- The crystal structure exhibits a three-dimensional network formed by various non-covalent interactions.
- Hydrogen bonds (O-H⋯Br and O-H⋯O) and C-H⋯Br contacts play a significant role in stabilizing the network.
- Specific dihedral angles between aromatic rings in the cation were determined: 55.24(5)°, 76.16(4)°, and 85.68(4)°.
Conclusions:
- The hydrated bromide salt forms an intricate three-dimensional supramolecular network.
- The identified interactions provide insights into the packing and stability of the crystal structure.
- The conformational details of the cation, including dihedral angles, are established.
