MgC2 crystallizes in the tetragonal P4_2/mnm space group. Mg(1) is bonded in a distorted linear geometry to six equivalent C(1) atoms. C(1) is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to three equivalent Mg(1) and one C(1) atom.
MgC2 crystallizes in the tetragonal P4_2/mnm space group. Mg(1) is bonded in a distorted linear geometry to six equivalent C(1) atoms. There are two shorter (2.17 Å) and four longer (2.57 Å) Mg(1)-C(1) bond lengths. C(1) is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to three equivalent Mg(1) and one C(1) atom. The C(1)-C(1) bond length is 1.26 Å.