Abstract
A zinc(II) complex of
-1,2-diaminocyclohexane (Dach), [Zn(Dach)
][ZnCl
] (
), was prepared and its structure was determined by X-ray crystallography. Theoretical (density functional theory) studies were performed for the two model compounds, [Zn(Dach)
][ZnCl
] (
) and {[Zn(Dach)
][ZnCl
]}
(
). The structure of complex
is composed of [Zn(Dach)
cations and [ZnCl
anions. The Zn1 atom in the cationic complex adopts a severely distorted tetrahedral geometry, while in the anionic part, Zn2 displays only a slight distortion from tetrahedral coordination. The adjacent cations and anions are associated with each other through hydrogen bonding interactions to form a two-dimensional network in the solid state.