Structure of BiBr2Ph: a solid-state architecture involving secondary bonding and π-π interactions

Abstract

The X-ray crystal structure of the compound BiBr₂Ph comprises one-dimensional chains in which the bismuth centres are linked through bromine bridges: these chains form a two-dimensional layer as a result of π-π interactions between interleaved phenyl groups in adjacent chains. All atoms lie in special positions, on mirror planes or two-fold rotation axes.