[1,2-Bis(diisopropylphosphanyl)ethane-κ2 P,P′]dichloridonickel(II) [NiCl2(C14H32P2)]
2011
Crystal Structure of a Nickel Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Castellanos-Blanco Nahury Y., García Juventino J., Flores-Alamo Marcos
Primary Institution: Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a nickel complex with a slightly distorted square-planar coordination geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The nickel atom in the complex is coordinated by two phosphorus atoms and two chloride ions.
- The crystal structure shows a dihedral angle of 10.01° between the planes formed by the chloride and phosphorus ligands.
- Very weak intermolecular interactions were observed in the crystal structure.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at a nickel compound and found that its shape is a bit bent instead of perfectly flat.
Methodology
X-ray diffraction was used to determine the crystal structure of the nickel complex.
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