Dichlorido{2-morpholino-N-[1-(2-pyridyl)ethylidene]ethanamine-κ3 N,N′,N′′}manganese(II) [MnCl2(C13H19N3O)]
2011
Crystal Structure of a Manganese(II) Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Ikmal Hisham Nurul Azimah, Suleiman Gwaram Nura, Khaledi Hamid, Mohd Ali Hapipah
Primary Institution: University of Malaya
Conclusion
The manganese(II) ion is penta-coordinated in a distorted square-pyramidal geometry, linked by hydrogen bonds in a three-dimensional network.
Supporting Evidence
- The MnII ion is five-coordinated by the Schiff base ligand and two Cl atoms.
- Intermolecular C—H⋯Cl hydrogen bonds link the molecules into a three-dimensional network.
- An intramolecular C—H⋯Cl hydrogen bond is also observed.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a manganese compound and found that its structure is shaped like a pyramid with five connections, and the molecules stick together in a special way.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by refluxing a mixture of 2-acetylpyridine and 4-(2-aminoethyl)morpholine, followed by the addition of manganese(II) chloride.
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