Bis(tri-2-pyridylamine)nickel(II) bis(perchlorate)
2011
Crystal Structure of a Nickel Complex
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Wang Shi, He Wenrui, Huang Wei
Primary Institution: Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications
Hypothesis
The study investigates the synthesis and crystal structure of a nickel complex using a specific ligand.
Conclusion
The nickel complex exhibits an octahedral geometry with disordered perchlorate anions.
Supporting Evidence
- The nickel atom is coordinated by two tridentate ligands.
- The structure consists of monomeric cations and associated perchlorate anions.
- The two perchlorate anions are disordered over two sites.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special nickel compound and looked at its structure using X-rays. They found that it has a unique shape and some parts are a bit jumbled up.
Methodology
The ligand was synthesized and then combined with nickel perchlorate in acetonitrile to form crystals for X-ray analysis.
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