cyclo-Tetrakis(μ2-3-sulfidopropyl-κ3 C1,S:S)tetrakis[chloridocobalt(III)] [Co4Cl4(C3H6S)]4]
2011
Crystal Structure of a Cobalt Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Awan Shafique Ahmad, Tahir M. Nawaz, Muhammad Iram Khushi, Ahmad Saeed, Tariq Muhammad Ilyas
Primary Institution: Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission
Hypothesis
The study aimed to prepare a cobalt(II) complex with pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate (PDTC).
Conclusion
The title compound was successfully synthesized and its crystal structure was determined.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound exhibits a centrosymmetric structure.
- Two independent Co(III) ions are coordinated in a distorted tetrahedral geometry.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds stabilize the molecular structure.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new cobalt compound and looked at its structure using special techniques.
Methodology
The compound was prepared by mixing ammonium pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate with cobalt chloride in methanol, followed by crystallization from DMSO.
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