Synthesis and characterization of [Zn(2,2′-bipy)]2(H 2PO3)4: A neutral zinc phosphite cluster containing ZnO3N2 and H2PO3 units

Zhi En Lin, Jie Zhang, Shou Tian Zheng, Qiao Hua Wei, Guo Yu Yang*

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Abstract

The hydrothermal synthesis, crystal structure and some properties of a zinc phosphite with a neutral cluster, [Zn(2,2′-bipy)]2(H 2PO3)4, are reported. This compound crystallizes in the triclinic system of space group P-1 (No. 2), a = 8.3067(5) Å, b = 8.9545(4) Å, c = 10.0893(6) Å, α = 95.448(2)°, β = 99.7530(10)°, γ = 103.461(2)°, V = 712.23(7) Å3, Z = 1. The cluster consists of 4-membered rings formed by alternating ZnO3N2 square pyramids and H 2PO3 pseudo pyramids, with two "hanging" H 2PO3 groups attached to each of the Zn centers. The clusters are linked together by extensive multipoint hydrogen bonding involving the phosphite units to form a sheet-like structure. This compound represents the first example of zinc phosphite with P-OH bonds. An intense photoluminescence was observed from this compound upon photoexcitation at 388 nm.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1435-1438
Number of pages4
JournalSolid State Sciences
Volume5
Issue number11-12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Crystal structure
  • Hydrothermal synthesis
  • Photoluminescence
  • Zinc phosphite

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