catena-Poly[[diaquacobalt(II)]-μ-4,4′-[1,4-phenylenebis(oxy)]dibutanoato-κ4 O,O′:O′′,O′′′] [Co(C14H16O6)(H2O)2]
2011
Cobalt Coordination Polymer Structure
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Author Information
Author(s): Zhao Ying-Ying
Primary Institution: College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Bohai University
Conclusion
The study reports the crystal structure of a cobalt coordination polymer with a zigzag polymeric chain.
Supporting Evidence
- The cobalt(II) ion is coordinated by four oxygen atoms and two water molecules.
- The structure features a zigzag polymeric chain.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds help stabilize the crystal packing.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special structure using cobalt and some chemicals, and they found out how it looks in 3D.
Methodology
The ligand was prepared and then combined with cobalt sulfate in a Teflon reactor, followed by heating and cooling to obtain single crystals.
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