ISSN:
1572-8854
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geosciences
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Physics
Notes:
Abstract The crystal and molecular structure of tetrapropylammonium-2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-p-benzoquinone (TPA+ DDQ−) has been determined from single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystals are monoclinic, space groupP21/n, witha=13.297(5),b=12.851(4),c=13.099(5) Å,β=101.34(2)°, andZ=4. The compound consists of discrete (DDQ) 2 2− anion dimers and two TPA+ cations inserted between the (DDQ) 2 2− dimers, with an infinite stack running along b of the type ⋯(DDQ) 2 2− [(C3H7)4N+] (DDQ) 2 2− 2[(C3H7)4N+]⋯ The (DDQ) 2 2− anion is formed by two DDQ− anions dimerized through a crystallographic center of symmetry; each DDQ− moiety is nearly planar and exhibits molecular dimensions similar to those found in analogous compounds. The comparison between the (DDQ) 2 2− anion and a neutral DDQ molecule clearly shows that bond lengths are markedly influenced by the 2-anionic charge. Tetrapropylammomum cation assumes a distorted tetrahedral configuration as observed in TEA+ DDQ− (TEA+=tetraethylammonium cation). The data are discussed in connection with the electrical conductivity of “organic metals”.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01161147
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