[1,2-Bis(pyridin-2-ylmethoxy)benzene-κ4 N,O,O′,N′]bis(nitrato-κO)cobalt(II) [Co(NO3)2(C18H16N2O2)]
2011
Crystal Structure of a Cobalt Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Huang Nan-Nan, Yu Ying-Hui, Liu Ying, Hou Guang-Feng, Gao Jin-Sheng
Primary Institution: Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a cobalt complex with a specific ligand and nitrate ions.
Supporting Evidence
- The cobalt ion is six-coordinated in a distorted octahedral environment.
- A two-dimensional network is formed by hydrogen bonds linking adjacent molecules.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special cobalt compound and looked at its structure using X-rays to see how the atoms are arranged.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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