Chloridobis(dimethylglyoximato-κ2N,N′)(4-methylpyridine-κN)cobalt(III) hemihydrate [Co(C4H7N2O2)2Cl(C6H7N)]·0.5H2O
2011
Chloridobis(dimethylglyoximato)(4-methylpyridine)cobalt(III) hemihydrate
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Amutha Selvi Madhavan, Arun Kumar Kannan, Dayalan Arunachalam
Primary Institution: Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai, India
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a cobalt(III) complex with a slightly distorted octahedral geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The cobalt ion is coordinated by four nitrogen atoms from two bidentate glyoximate ligands.
- The structure exhibits strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
- The complex was characterized using UV, IR, and NMR spectroscopy.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special cobalt compound and looked at its structure. They found it has a unique shape that helps it bond with other molecules.
Methodology
The complex was prepared using a literature method and characterized by various spectroscopic techniques.
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