Chloridobis[N′-(2-methoxybenzylidene)-4-nitrobenzohydrazidato-κ2O,N′](4-methylpyridine-κN)cobalt(III)
2011
Crystal Structure of a Cobalt Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Wu Qiong-Jie, Chen Xiao-Hua, Jiang Jiang, Cai Bi-Qiong, Xie Yong-Ping
Primary Institution: Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University
Conclusion
The study presents the synthesis and crystal structure of a cobalt complex with a distorted octahedral geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The cobalt ion is coordinated by two nitrogen and two oxygen atoms from Schiff base ligands.
- The complex exhibits a distorted octahedral geometry.
- The study provides detailed crystallographic data for the compound.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special cobalt compound and looked at its structure using X-rays. They found that the cobalt is surrounded by different atoms in a unique shape.
Methodology
The hydrazine ligand was synthesized and reacted with cobalt chloride to form the complex, which was then crystallized.
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