Metal-Organic Papers
2011
Structure of a Cadmium Complex with Dithiocarbamate and Bipyridine
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Wahab Nor Asiken Abdul, Baba Ibrahim, Mohamed Tahir Mohamed Ibrahim, Tiekink Edward R. T.
Primary Institution: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a cadmium complex that features a unique coordination geometry and molecular interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The cadmium atom is coordinated by two dithiocarbamate ligands and a bipyridine ligand.
- The coordination geometry approximates a trigonal prism.
- The crystal packing features weak C—H⋯S interactions.
- Linear supramolecular chains are formed along the a axis.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special cadmium compound to see how its atoms are arranged, and they found it has a unique shape and connections between its parts.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using an in situ method and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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