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Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online
|December 27, 2011
Summary
The crystal structure of C(13)H(10)ClNO reveals a dihedral angle of 59.6° between its benzene rings. Molecules self-assemble into chains via N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Molecular structure analysis
- Organic chemistry
Background:
- Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in organic molecules is crucial for predicting their properties and reactivity.
- Hydrogen bonding plays a significant role in the self-assembly and structural organization of crystalline materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(13)H(10)ClNO.
- To investigate the intermolecular interactions governing the crystal packing.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
- Analysis of hydrogen bonding networks and dihedral angles between aromatic rings.
Main Results:
- The crystal structure of C(13)H(10)ClNO was successfully determined.
- A dihedral angle of 59.6(1)° was measured between the two benzene rings.
- N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds were identified, leading to the formation of C(4) chains along the crystallographic a axis.
Conclusions:
- The study provides detailed structural information for C(13)H(10)ClNO.
- The identified hydrogen bonding motif highlights a common self-assembly strategy in related organic compounds.
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