catena-Poly[[[diaquacobalt(II)]-μ-(3,5-dinitro-2-oxidobenzoato)-κ3 O1,O2:O1′-[tetraaquacobalt(II)]-μ-(3,5-dinitro-2-oxidobenzoato)-κ3 O1:O1′,O2] dihydrate] [Co2(C7H2N2O7)2(H2O)6]·2H2O
2011
Polymeric Cobalt(II) Complex with 3,5-Dinitrosalicylic Acid
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Graham Smith, Urs D. Wermuth
Primary Institution: Queensland University of Technology
Conclusion
The study presents a polymeric cobalt(II) complex formed from 3,5-dinitrosalicylic acid and cobalt(II) acetate, revealing a unique structure with distorted octahedral coordination.
Supporting Evidence
- The cobalt complex exhibits a distorted octahedral coordination geometry.
- The structure includes both coordinated and solvated water molecules.
- The polymeric nature of the complex was confirmed through crystallographic analysis.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new type of cobalt complex using a special acid, and it turned out to be a long chain of connected molecules instead of just one.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by refluxing cobalt(II) acetate and 3,5-dinitrosalicylic acid in ethanol-water.
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