New refinement of the crystal structure of Zn(NH3)2Cl2 at 100 K

Abstract

The crystal structure of [ZnCl2(NH3)2], diamminedichloridozinc, was re-investigated at low temperature, revealing the positions of the hydrogen atoms and thus a deeper insight into the hydrogen-bonding scheme in the crystal packing. In comparison with previous crystal structure determinations [MacGillavry & Bijvoet (1936). Z. Kristallogr. 94, 249–255; Yamaguchi & Lindqvist (1981). Acta Chem. Scand. 35, 727–728], an improved precision of the structural parameters was achieved. In the crystal, tetrahedral [Zn(NH3)2Cl2] units (point-group symmetry mm2) are linked through N—H...Cl hydrogen bonds into a three-dimensional network.

Keywords

• crystal structure
• redetermination
• low temperature
• high resolution data set