Bis[1-(4-cyanobenzyl)pyrazinium] bis(1,2-dicyanoethene-1,2-dithiolato)nickelate(II)
2011
Crystal Structure of a Nickel Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Zhang Hui, Pei Wen-Bo, Yu Shan-Shan, Ren Xiao-Ming
Primary Institution: Nanjing University of Technology
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a nickel complex with specific coordination geometry and molecular conformation.
Supporting Evidence
- The nickel ion is located at an inversion center and coordinated by four sulfur atoms.
- The compound exhibits a square-planar coordination geometry.
- The cation has twisted pyrazine and benzene rings.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a nickel compound to see how its atoms are arranged. They found that the nickel is surrounded by sulfur atoms in a square shape.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and analyzed using X-ray crystallography.
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