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In the title compound, [ZnCl2(C6H6FN)2], the ZnII atom has a slightly distorted tetrahedral geometry, being coordinated by the N atoms of two 4-fluoroaniline molecules and the two Cl− anions. The two benzene rings are almost perpendicular to one another, making a dihedral angle of 89.96 (13)°. In the crystal, molecules are linked via pairs of N—H
Cl hydrogen bonds, forming chains propagating along the b axis. These chains are in turn linked via a second pair of N—HCl hydrogen bonds, forming a two-dimensional network parallel to the ab plane. The title compound crystallizes in the space group Pca21 and exhibits weak second harmonic generation (SHG) properties.
Cl hydrogen bonds, forming chains propagating along the b axis. These chains are in turn linked via a second pair of N—HCl hydrogen bonds, forming a two-dimensional network parallel to the ab plane. The title compound crystallizes in the space group Pca21 and exhibits weak second harmonic generation (SHG) properties.
