Piperazine-1,4-diium bis(pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylato-κ3O2,N,O6)cobaltate(II) tetrahydrate
2011
Structure of a Cobalt Complex with Piperazine and Pyridine-2,6-Dicarboxylate
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Raissi Shabari Akbar, Ghoddoosi Nazanin, Pourayoubi Mehrdad, Moradi Shahram
Primary Institution: North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University
Hypothesis
The study aims to determine the crystal structure of a new cobalt complex.
Conclusion
The cobalt complex exhibits a distorted octahedral geometry and forms a three-dimensional hydrogen-bonded network.
Supporting Evidence
- The cobalt atom in the complex adopts a distorted octahedral coordination.
- The piperazinediium cation has a chair conformation.
- Hydrogen bonds link the components into a three-dimensional network.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a cobalt compound that has a special shape and connects with water molecules in a unique way.
Methodology
The structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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