Crystal structure of bis{5-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-[6-(1H-pyrazol-1-yl)pyridin-2-yl]-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ido}nickel(II) methanol disolvate
2024
Crystal structure of a nickel(II) complex with tridentate ligands
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Znovjyak Kateryna, Shova Sergiu, Panov Dmitriy M., Kariaka Nataliia S., Fritsky Igor O., Malinkin Sergey O., Seredyuk Maksym
Primary Institution: Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a new nickel(II) complex, revealing its unique coordination environment and molecular interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The complex has a distorted octahedral coordination environment formed by two tridentate ligands.
- Neighboring molecules interact through weak hydrogen bonds and form one-dimensional chains.
- The average Ni—N bond distance is 2.095 Å.
- Hirshfeld surface analysis revealed the contributions of various intermolecular contacts to the crystal packing.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new nickel compound and looked at how its molecules are arranged. They found that the molecules stick together in a special way.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using a layering technique and characterized through X-ray crystallography.
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