Abstract
The title compound, cis-[PtCl2(CH3NH2)2], was obtained from the reaction of K2PtCl4 with CH3NH2·HCl and CH3COOK. The single-crystal structure has been reported previously [Wimmer, Wimmer, Jaud, Johnson & Castan (1988). Inorg. Chim. Acta, 144, 25–30], but no three-dimensional coordinates are available. We have carried out an ab initio crystal structure determination using X-ray powder diffraction techniques. The crystal structure consists of discrete molecules, with the PtII atom in a slightly distorted square-planar coordination environment. The methyl groups lie on the same side of the plane defined by the two N and two Cl atoms. Molecules are connected via intermolecular N—H...Cl hydrogen bonds to form two-dimensional layers perpendicular to the b axis. The methylamine groups protrude from these layers, forming organic interlayers.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callSimilar Papers
More From: Acta Crystallographica Section E Structure Reports Online
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
