catena-Poly[[diaquacobalt(II)]bis[μ-2-(4-carboxylatophenyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-1-oxyl 3-oxide]] [Co(C14H16N2O4)2(H2O)2]
2011
Crystal Structure of a Cobalt Complex
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Rong Rong, Gao Ge, Zhu Lili
Primary Institution: Yunnan University
Conclusion
The study reveals the crystal structure of a new cobalt complex with a unique ladder-like chain formation.
Supporting Evidence
- The cobalt atom is coordinated by six oxygen atoms in a distorted octahedral geometry.
- The structure features intermolecular hydrogen bonds between water molecules and carboxylic acid groups.
- The complex forms a tape-like structure along the b axis.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a new cobalt compound and found it has a special structure that looks like a ladder.
Methodology
The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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