Benzene-1,3-diammonium bis(pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylato-κ3O2,N,O6)cobaltate(II) pentahydrate
2011
Crystal Structure of a Cobalt Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Pasdar Hoda, Sadat Kashani Saghi, Ghiasi Reza, Aghabozorg Hossein, Notash Behrouz
Primary Institution: Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch
Conclusion
The study presents the synthesis and crystal structure of a cobalt(II) complex with a specific ligand arrangement.
Supporting Evidence
- The cobalt ion is six-coordinated in a distorted octahedral geometry.
- Crystal packing is stabilized by various hydrogen bonds and π–π interactions.
- Dark pink crystals suitable for X-ray analysis were obtained.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new cobalt compound and looked at its structure using X-ray analysis to see how the atoms are arranged.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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