GdC2 crystallizes in the tetragonal I4/mmm space group. Gd(1) is bonded in a distorted q4 geometry to ten equivalent C(1) atoms. C(1) is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to five equivalent Gd(1) and one C(1) atom.
GdC2 crystallizes in the tetragonal I4/mmm space group. Gd(1) is bonded in a distorted q4 geometry to ten equivalent C(1) atoms. There are two shorter (2.49 Å) and eight longer (2.71 Å) Gd(1)-C(1) bond lengths. C(1) is bonded in a 6-coordinate geometry to five equivalent Gd(1) and one C(1) atom. The C(1)-C(1) bond length is 1.29 Å.