Bis{1-[(4-methyl­phen­yl)imino­meth­yl]-2-naphtho­lato-κ2 N,O}nickel(II) [Ni(C18H14NO)2]
2011

Crystal Structure of a Nickel(II) Complex

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Wang Quanbo, Jiang Jianzhuang, Zhu Peihua

Primary Institution: Shandong University

Conclusion

The study reports the crystal structure of a nickel(II) complex with a slightly distorted square-planar geometry.

Supporting Evidence

  • The nickel ion is coordinated by two O atoms and two N atoms.
  • The ligands are arranged in a trans configuration.
  • The dihedral angle between the naphthalene and benzene rings is 49.03°.

Takeaway

The researchers made a special nickel compound and looked at its shape using X-rays. They found it has a unique structure.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811010087

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