Poly[aquabis(μ-formato-κ2O:O′)(μ-pyrazine-κ2N:N′)nickel(II)] [Ni(CHO2)2(C4H4N2)(H2O)]
2011
Structure of Nickel(II) Formate and Pyrazine Complex
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Wöhlert Susanne, Wriedt Mario, Jess Inke, Näther Christian
Primary Institution: Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel
Hypothesis
Can new ligand-rich precursor compounds based on nickel(II) formate and pyrazine be prepared?
Conclusion
The study successfully synthesized a new nickel(II) complex with a unique three-dimensional coordination network.
Supporting Evidence
- The nickel(II) cations are coordinated by three O-bonded formato anions, two N-bonded pyrazine ligands, and one water molecule.
- The structure features a three-dimensional coordination network.
- Nickel(II) formate and pyrazine complexes were previously unknown.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new compound using nickel and some other chemicals, and they figured out its structure using special X-ray techniques.
Methodology
Single crystal X-ray diffraction was used to determine the structure of the compound.
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