Poly[bis(3,5-dinitrobenzoato-O¹:O²)disilver(I)-O²:Ag;Ag':O^2']

The structure of the title compound, [Ag₂(C₇H₃N₂O₆)₂]_n, contains centrosymmetric bis(carboxylato-O,O')-bridged silver dimers, which are cross-linked via Ag—O(carboxyl) bonds [2.655 (7) Å] to form two stair-like polymeric bands. Within the chelate ring, Ag-O 2.176 (5) and 2.218 (6) Å, and the Ag...Ag 2.835 (2) Å.

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