Dibromido{2-(morpholin-4-yl)-N-[1-(2-pyridyl)ethylidene]ethanamine-κ3N,N′,N′′}cadmium [CdBr2(C13H19N3O)]
2011
Structure of a Cadmium Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Suleiman Gwaram Nura, Khaledi Hamid, Mohd Ali Hapipah
Primary Institution: University of Malaya
Conclusion
The cadmium complex exhibits a distorted square-pyramidal geometry with hydrogen bonding interactions linking molecules in the crystal.
Supporting Evidence
- The cadmium ion is coordinated by a tridentate ligand and two bromine atoms.
- The geometry of the complex is determined to be distorted square-pyramidal.
- Hydrogen bonds link adjacent molecules into layers in the crystal structure.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special cadmium compound that has a unique shape and sticks together with other molecules using tiny connections.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by refluxing a mixture of 2-acetylpyridine and 4-(2-aminoethyl)morpholine with cadmium(II) acetate and potassium bromide.
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