Diaqua(2,2′-bipyridine-6,6′-dicarboxylato)nickel(II) [Ni(C12H6N2O4)(H2O)2]
2011
New Nickel Complex with 2,2'-Bipyridine-6,6'-Dicarboxylate Ligand
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Hu Shui, Wen ShiPeng, Hu Huai-Ming, Liu Li
Primary Institution: Beijing University of Chemical Technology
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a nickel complex that exhibits a distorted octahedral coordination geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The nickel atom in the complex shows a distorted octahedral coordination.
- The structure includes hydrogen bonding interactions between water molecules and carboxylate groups.
- Crystallographic symmetry generates the complete dianionic ligand.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new nickel compound using a special ligand, and they found that it has a unique structure.
Methodology
The compound was prepared by reacting Ni(NO3)2 with 2,2'-bipyridine-6,6'-dicarboxylic acid in water.
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