Tetrakis[μ-4-(diethylamino)benzoato-κ2O:O′]bis[(N,N-diethylnicotinamide-κN1)cobalt(II)] [Co2(C11H14NO2)4(C10H14N2O)2]
2011
Crystal Structure of a Cobalt Complex
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Hökelek Tuncer, Sağlam Ertuğrul Gazi, Tercan Barış, Aybirdi Özgür, Necefoğlu Hacali
Primary Institution: Hacettepe University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the crystal structure of a binuclear cobalt complex with specific ligands.
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the cobalt complex was successfully determined, revealing its unique geometric arrangement.
Supporting Evidence
- The cobalt complex consists of two DENA and four DEAB ligands.
- The Co···Co distance is measured at 2.6199 Å.
- The average Co-O distance is 2.0280 Å.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special cobalt compound and looked at its structure using X-ray, finding out how the atoms are arranged.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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