Metal-Organic Papers
2011
Study of a Nickel Complex with a Specific Ligand
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Tamizh M. Muthu, Karvembu R., Varghese B., Tiekink Edward R. T.
Primary Institution: National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
Conclusion
The nickel(II) complex exhibits a square-planar geometry and forms supramolecular chains through specific interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The nickel(II) atom is coordinated by nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur atoms from the ligand.
- The dihedral angle between the aromatic rings in the ligand is very small.
- The packing of the complex features supramolecular chains along the a axis.
Takeaway
The researchers made a special nickel compound that has a square shape and connects with others to form chains.
Methodology
The complex was prepared through a reaction in ethanol and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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