Diaquabis(2,4-dichloro-6-formylphenolato)zinc(II)–bis(μ-2,4-dichloro-6-formylphenolato)bis[aqua(2,4-dichloro-6-formylphenolato)zinc(II)] (2/1)

Abstract

The crystal of the title compound, [Zn(C7H3Cl2O2)2(H2O)2]2·[Zn2(C7H3Cl2O2)4(H2O)2], consists of monomeric and dimeric ZnII complexes. Both complexes afford a six-coordinated coordination environment about the Zn atoms with cis-configuration ligands. The deprotonated hydroxy groups of the 3,5-dichlorosalicylaldehyde ligands bridge two metal cations, forming a centrosymmetric dimeric complex. Intermolecular O—H...O hydrogen bonding occurs between the coordinated water molecules and deprotonated hydroxy groups in the crystal structure.