Bis(benzyl-trimethyl-ammonium) dichromate(VI)

Area of Science:

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Crystallography

Background:

• Dichromate salts are important inorganic compounds with diverse structural properties.
• Understanding the precise arrangement of atoms in crystal structures is crucial for predicting chemical behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, (C(10)H(16)N)(2)[Cr(2)O(7)].
• To investigate the conformation and disorder of the dichromate dianion.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of intermolecular interactions, including hydrogen bonding, was performed.

Main Results:

• The asymmetric unit contains one cation and half of a dichromate dianion.
• The dichromate dianion exhibits a staggered conformation.
• Disorder of the bridging oxygen atom was observed around the inversion center in a 1:1 ratio.
• Weak intermolecular C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds connect the cations and anions into a 3D framework.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure of (C(10)H(16)N)(2)[Cr(2)O(7)] has been successfully determined.
• The observed disorder and hydrogen bonding pattern provide insights into the packing and stability of the compound.