Tetra­aqua­bis­[2-(4-pyridyl­sulfan­yl)acetato-κN]nickel(II) [Ni(C7H6NO2S)2(H2O)4]
2011

Crystal Structure of a Nickel(II) Complex

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Wang Jing-Yi, Wang Xiu-Guang, Zhao Xiao-Jun

Primary Institution: Tianjin Normal University

Hypothesis

The study investigates the crystal structure of a nickel(II) complex with a specific ligand.

Conclusion

The nickel(II) complex exhibits an octahedral coordination environment and forms a three-dimensional network through hydrogen bonding.

Supporting Evidence

  • The nickel(II) atom is coordinated by two nitrogen atoms and four oxygen atoms from water.
  • The structure forms a three-dimensional network through hydrogen bonds.
  • Crystals were obtained after three weeks of growth.

Takeaway

Scientists created a special nickel compound that has a unique shape and sticks together with other similar compounds using tiny connections.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by layering a methanol solution of the ligand onto a buffer layer of ethyl acetate and adding an aqueous solution of nickel chloride.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811019131

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