Aquachloridobis(diphenylglyoximato-κ2N,N′)cobalt(III) dihydrate [Co(C14H11N2O2)2Cl(H2O)]·2H2O
2011
Cobalt(III) Complex with Diphenyl Glyoximate
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Meera Parthasarathy, Selvi Madhavan Amutha, Dayalan Arunachalam
Primary Institution: Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai, India
Conclusion
The study presents the structure of a cobalt(III) complex that exhibits a distorted octahedral geometry and strong hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The cobalt(III) atom is at the center of symmetry in the complex.
- The coordination geometry is slightly distorted octahedral.
- Strong intramolecular hydrogen bonds link the glyoximate ligands.
Takeaway
Scientists created a special cobalt compound that has a unique shape and can form strong bonds with water molecules.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by mixing cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate with diphenylglyoxime in a specific molar ratio and analyzing the resulting crystals.
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