The importance of C–H⋯N, C–H⋯π and π⋯π interactions in the crystal packing of the isomeric N^1^,N^4^-bis((pyridine-n-yl)methylene)-cyclohexane-1,4-diamines, n = 2, 3 and 4
Lai, Chian Sing; Mohr, Fabian; Tiekink, Edward R. T.; CrystEngComm 8 (2006) 909–915; doi:10.1039/b613603f

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 The importance of C--H&#x22EF;N, C--H&#x22EF;\p and \p&#x22EF;\p
 interactions in the crystal packing of the isomeric
 N^1^,N^4^-bis((pyridine-n-yl)methylene)-cyclohexane-1,4-diamines,
 n = 2, 3 and 4 
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'calc w=1/[\s^2^(Fo^2^)+(0.1160P)^2^] where P=(Fo^2^+2Fc^2^)/3'
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