Figure 2
Part of the crystal structure of (I), showing how the cations and anions are arranged to form a layer. The Zn atom at (x, y, z) and those with symmetry codes (i)–(iv) lie in the same plane. Infinite [Zn(C8HN4O2)2(H2O)2]n chains are formed along the b axis via O3⋯H1—N1 hydrogen bonds. Adjacent chains are connected by coordination of an N3 atom from one chain to a Zn atom of another chain. In the layer, anions of adjacent chains form dimers via π–π interactions, e.g. the anion at (x, y, z) and its coordinated ZnII cation form a dimer with the anion at symmetry position (viii), which is related to cation Znii. The Zn⋯Zni,ii,iii,iv distances are equal at 8.185 (1) Å. [Symmetry codes: (i) − x, − + y, − z; (ii) − x, − + y, − − z; (iii) − x, + y, − − z; (iv) − x, + y, − z; (v) − x, − y, −z; (vi) x, 1 − y, − + z; (vii) − x, + y, − z; (viii) − x, − y, −z; (ix) x, 1 + y, z.] |