Aqua{2-(morpholin-4-yl)-N-[1-(2-pyridyl)ethylidene]ethanamine-κ3 N,N′,N′′}bis(thiocyanato-κN)manganese(II) [Mn(NCS)2(C13H19N3O)(H2O)]
2011
Study of a Manganese(II) Complex with a Schiff Base Ligand
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Suleiman Gwaram Nura, Khaledi Hamid, Mohd Ali Hapipah
Primary Institution: Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya
Conclusion
The study successfully characterized a manganese(II) complex with a Schiff base ligand, revealing its distorted octahedral geometry and hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The manganese(II) complex was characterized using X-ray crystallography.
- The structure features a distorted octahedral geometry around the manganese atom.
- Hydrogen bonding interactions were observed in the crystal structure.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special manganese compound and looked at how its atoms are arranged. They found that it has a unique shape and sticks together in interesting ways.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by refluxing a mixture of 2-acetylpyridine and 4-(2-aminoethyl)morpholine, followed by the addition of manganese(II) acetate and ammonium thiocyanate.
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