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Anion−π Interactions in Crystal Structures: Commonplace or Extraordinary?

Authors :
Benjamin P. Hay
Radu Custelcean
Source :
Crystal Growth & Design. Jun2009, Vol. 9 Issue 6, p2539-2545. 7p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

An in-depth analysis of the distribution of anions about planar six-membered rings in the Cambridge Structural Database reveals anion−π interactions with charge-neutral π systems to be extremely rare in crystal structures. The predominant interaction motif is C−H···anion hydrogen bonding. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15287483
Volume :
9
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Crystal Growth & Design
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
41427284
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1021/cg900308b