Aqua{2-morpholino-N-[1-(2-pyridyl)ethylidene]ethanamine-κ3 N,N′,N′′}bis(thiocyanato-κN)cobalt(II) [Co(NCS)2(C13H19N3O)(H2O)]
2011
Crystal Structure of a Cobalt(II) Complex
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Suleiman Gwaram Nura, Ikmal Hisham Nurul Azimah, Khaledi Hamid, Mohd Ali Hapipah
Primary Institution: Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a cobalt(II) complex with a distorted octahedral geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The cobalt(II) ion is coordinated by a tridentate Schiff base and thiocyanate ligands.
- The crystal structure exhibits hydrogen bonding interactions.
- The compound forms a three-dimensional polymeric structure.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special cobalt compound and looked at its structure using X-rays. They found it has a unique shape with some interesting connections between its parts.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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