Dichlorido{N,N-dimethyl-N′-[1-(pyridin-2-yl)ethylidene]ethane-1,2-diamine-κ3N,N′,N′′}cadmium [CdCl2(C11H17N3)]
2011
Cadmium Complex with Schiff Base Ligand
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Author Information
Author(s): Suleiman Gwaram Nura, Khaledi Hamid, Mohd Ali Hapipah
Primary Institution: University of Malaya
Conclusion
The cadmium(II) ion is coordinated by a tridentate ligand and two chloride ions in a distorted square-pyramidal geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The cadmium(II) ion is penta-coordinated by the Schiff base ligand and two chloride ions.
- The structure exhibits a distorted square-pyramidal geometry.
- Pairs of molecules are connected into centrosymmetric dimers through C—H⋯Cl interactions.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special compound using cadmium and a specific chemical that helps hold it together. They found that the cadmium is surrounded by other atoms in a unique shape.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by refluxing a mixture of 2-acetylpyridine and N,N-dimethylethyldiamine, followed by the addition of cadmium(II) chloride.
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