Bis(1,10-phenanthroline-κ2N,N′)bis(thiocyanato-κN)cadmium [Cd(NCS)2(C12H8N2)2]
2011
Cadmium Complex with Thiocyanate and Phenanthroline
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Vallejo Daniel, Beobide Garikoitz, Castillo Oscar, Luque Antonio
Primary Institution: Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Facultad de Ciencia y Tecnología, Universidad del País Vasco
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a cadmium(II) complex with thiocyanate and phenanthroline ligands, revealing a distorted octahedral coordination geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The crystal structure shows cadmium in a distorted octahedral coordination.
- Hydrogen bonds were observed between the ligands of neighboring complexes.
- This is the first reported example of a cadmium(II) complex with this specific structure.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special cadmium compound using certain chemicals, and they found out how its atoms are arranged in a crystal.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from a reaction involving cadmium nitrate, phenanthroline, and dithiooxamide in dimethylformamide, followed by crystallization.
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