Polymeric potassium triformatocobalt(II)
Author Information
Author(s): Wöhlert Susanne, Wriedt Mario, Jess Inke, Näther Christian
Primary Institution: Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel
Hypothesis
The study investigates the synthesis and structure of new coordination polymers based on cobalt formate and pyrazine.
Conclusion
The reaction unexpectedly resulted in the formation of single crystals of the title compound.
Supporting Evidence
- The Co2+ cations are coordinated by six O-bonded formate anions in an octahedral coordination mode.
- The K+ cations are eightfold coordinated by seven O-bonded formate anions.
- The cobalt cations are connected via bridging formate anions into a three-dimensional coordination network.
Takeaway
Scientists tried to make a new compound using cobalt and pyrazine, but instead, they ended up with a different crystal structure.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by reacting cobalt(II) chloride, potassium formate, and pyrazine in acetonitrile at 120°C.
Limitations
The study does not provide extensive information on the properties of the new compound.
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