One-dimensional chain topology in [Ag(C6H6NCl)(2)] (ClO4), generated through weak interaction between molecules

The mononuclear complex [Ag(C6H6NCl)(2)](ClO4) has been prepared and struct urally analyzed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The complex crystalliz es in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with unit cell parameters: a= 15.5314(2), b=8.0247(8), c=15.3701(2)Angstrom. beta =118.832(2)degrees, V=1 678.2(3)Angstrom (3), Z=4, M-r=462.46, D-c=1.830Mg/m(3), F(000)=912, mu (Mo K alpha) = 1.694cm(-1). The final R and wR are 0.0472 and 0.1272 for 1484 o bserved reflections with I greater than or equal to3 sigma (I). The Ag atom is coordinated by two nitrogen atoms of 4-chloromethyl-pyridine in a linea r coordination geometry. Each molecule is further linked by the weak intera ction between the Cl and Ag atoms to form a one-dimensional chain structure with Ag-Cl distance of 3.240 Angstrom.