Bis[1-(3-cyanobenzyl)pyridinium] bis(1,2-dicyanoethene-1,2-dithiolato)nickelate(II)
2011
Crystal Structure of a Nickel Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Xian Hua, Duan Hai-Bao
Primary Institution: Nanjing Xiaozhuang College
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a nickel complex with specific coordination geometry and stabilization mechanisms.
Supporting Evidence
- The nickel ion is coordinated by four sulfur atoms.
- The structure exhibits square-planar coordination geometry.
- The crystal structure is stabilized by Coulombic interactions.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special nickel compound and looked at its structure to understand how it holds together.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from disodium maleonitriledithiolate and nickel chloride hexahydrate, followed by crystallization.
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