Aquabromidobis(dimethylglyoximato)cobalt(III) [CoBr(C4H7N2O2)2(H2O)]
2011
Crystal Structure of a Cobalt Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Meera Parthasarathy, Amutha Selvi Madhavan, Jothi Pachaimuthu, Dayalan Arunachalam
Primary Institution: Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai, India
Conclusion
The study presents the synthesis and crystal structure of a cobalt(III) complex with a distorted octahedral geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The cobalt(III) atom in the complex has an octahedral geometry.
- The study confirms the presence of strong intramolecular hydrogen bonds.
- The structure features a supramolecular chain formed by hydrogen bonding.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special cobalt compound and looked at its structure using X-ray techniques to understand how it is built.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and analyzed using X-ray crystallography.
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