Tris(1,10-phenanthroline)cobalt(II) bis(trichloroacetate)
2011
Crystal Structure of a Cobalt(II) Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Li Li-Min, Li Yu-Feng, Liu Li, Zhang Zeng-Hui
Primary Institution: Weifang University
Hypothesis
The study aims to synthesize and characterize a new metal-organic framework coordination polymer.
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the cobalt(II) complex was successfully determined, revealing a distorted octahedral environment around the CoII ion.
Supporting Evidence
- The CoII ion is coordinated by six N atoms from three bis-chelating 1,10-phenanthroline ligands.
- The crystal structure is stabilized by weak intermolecular C—H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
- Block-shaped crystals were formed from a yellow solution after a few days.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new cobalt compound and looked at its structure using special techniques to see how the atoms are arranged.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by adding 1,10-phenanthroline to a cobalt(II) trichloroacetic acid solution in ethanol, followed by crystallization.
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