Bis(η3-2-tert-butyl-1-trimethylsilyl-3-phenyl-1-azaallyl)nickel(II) [Ni(C15H24NSi)2]
2011
Study of a Nickel Complex with Azaallyl Ligands
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Hao Junsheng, Liu Haimei, Yuan Hai-Yan
Primary Institution: Shanxi University
Conclusion
The study presents a nickel complex with unique structural properties influenced by steric effects.
Supporting Evidence
- The nickel complex is homoleptic and centrosymmetric.
- The coordination around the nickel atom is square-planar.
- The distances between nickel and the ligands are influenced by steric hindrance.
Takeaway
Scientists created a special nickel compound that has two unique parts attached to it, and they found that nearby structures affect its shape.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using standard Schlenk techniques and characterized through X-ray crystallography.
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