| Abstract: | The title complex CaCo(C3H2O4)2(H2O)4]n with a formula of C6H12CaCoO12 and Mr = 375.17 has been synthesized and structurally characterized by X-ray diffraction. The crystal is of monoclinic, space group C2/c with a = 14.195(9), b = 7.708(5), c = 13.441(8) (A),β = 119.575(9)°,V = 1279.0(14)(A)3, Dc = 1.948 g/cm3, μ = 1.803 mm-1, F(000) = 764 and Z = 4. The final R =0.0245 and wR = 0.0652 for 1344 observed reflections with I ＞ 2o(I). The structure of the title complex consists of CaO8 polyhedra and CoO6 octahedra linked together by malonate ligands. The Ca(Ⅱ) cation on a twofold axis is coordinated by two water molecules and six malonate O atoms.The Co(Ⅱ) cation which lies in a centre of symmetry in an octahedral arrangement is coordinated by four malonate O atoms and two water molecules. The structure comprises alternating layers along the 101] plane, with the shortest Co-Co distance of 6.961(5) (A). The whole 3D structure is maintained and stabilized by the presence of hydrogen bonds. |
