N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethylethylenediammonium tetrachloridocobaltate(II) (C6H18N2)[CoCl4]
2011
Study of N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethylethylenediammonium tetrachloridocobaltate(II)
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Baughman Russell G., Shane Rebecca S., McCormick James M.
Primary Institution: Truman State University
Hypothesis
The synthesis of the title compound was modified from that of previous studies.
Conclusion
The study successfully determined the structure of a previously unreported cobalt(II) complex.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound contains a tetrachloridocobaltate(II) dianion and disordered dications.
- Hydrogen bonds link cations and anions into chains.
- The study revealed a distorted tetrahedral geometry around the cobalt atom.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new chemical compound and figured out what it looks like.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using a modified method from previous research and analyzed using X-ray crystallography.
Limitations
The study only focused on one specific compound and did not explore other potential complexes.
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