Tetraaquabis[2-(4-pyridylsulfanyl)acetato-κN]nickel(II) [Ni(C7H6NO2S)2(H2O)4]
2011
Crystal Structure of a Nickel(II) Complex
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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.
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