Bis[μ-1,1′-methyl­enebis(1H-imidazole)-κ2N3:N3′]bis­[dichloridocobalt(II)] [Co2Cl4(C7H8N4)2]
2011

Dinuclear Complex of Cobalt with Organic Ligands

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Author Information

Author(s): Feng Miao, Mi Huai-Feng, Hu Tong-Liang

Primary Institution: Chemical School of Nankai University

Hypothesis

The study investigates the synthesis and structure of a new dinuclear cobalt complex using a specific organic ligand.

Conclusion

The synthesized compound features a dinuclear structure with cobalt ions coordinated in a tetrahedral geometry.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound contains a dinuclear complex molecule with cobalt ions.
  • Each cobalt atom is tetrahedrally coordinated by two nitrogen atoms and two chloride ions.
  • The ligands adopt a bis-monodentate bridging mode linking the cobalt atoms.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new compound with two cobalt atoms connected by special organic molecules, and it has a unique shape.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by mixing cobalt chloride, an organic ligand, and water in a Teflon-lined reactor at 120 °C for three days.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811010610

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