CHAPTER-3
CHARACTERIZATION40
{[Co(en)sJCl; have been able to stabilize some large anions but their potential
as anion receptors has not been studied before. Therefore it was considered
worthwhile to investigate the potential of cationic cobalt as anion receptors.
The cationic cobalt complex fulfills the criterion of an anion receptor, i.e. unit
positive charge for electrostatic interaction, eight N-H hydrogen bond donor
groups and a stable framework. The potential of these cationic cobaltammines
as anion receptors has been investigated here. In these, the cobalt(III) metal
center is octahedrally coordinated by two ethylenediamine ligands and two
monodentate ligands, but the complex cation has some differences in
geometries and shapes, As a result, these are expected to show different anion
receptor (complexing) properties with various anions. Describes the
experimental methods and techniques adopted as such from the literature to
prepare and purify the __— starting materials, unknown
{tris(ethylenediamine)cobali(II1)] Chloride complex salts containing various
anions has also been given. The identity of these compounds synthesized
during the course of present investigations has been established with the help
of elemental analysis and different spectroscopic techniques ('H and °C
NMR, and vibrational spectroscopy). The physical and analytical data along
with the percentage yield of the product obtained has also been incorporated.
1, Elemental analysis
C, H, N was estimated microanalytically on an elemental analyzer PERKIN
ELMER 2400 CHN elemental analyzer. Cobalt was estimated [1]
gravimetrically as Co,03.Weighed out accurately about 0.8 g of the sample in
about 50 ml HzO, added 3 ml 10% NaOH solution to decompose the complex41
rapidly, warmed if necessary. Filtered through GF paper and washed the
residue of Coz03 with hot water. Transfered the filter paper carefully and
quantitatively to a conical flask acidify liberally with dilute HCI after adding
1.5 g KI. Covered with a watch glass and allow to stand until all the black
Co,0; dissolved. Titrated the liberated iodine against standardised 0.05 M
thiosulphate, adding 2 ml freshly prepared starch solution when the colour is
straw yellow. Calculated the % Co in the sample and hence its % purity.
We. of Co,05 3899
We. of compound taken 165.83
Percentage of cobalt =
Chlorine was determined gravimetrically as AgCl. The aqueous solution of
chloride salt was acidified with dilute nitric acid. A slight excess of AgNO;
was added to it. Chloride was precipitated as silver chloride. Calculated the %
chloride in the sample,
Percentage of chlorine = _Wtof AgCl__
Wi of compound
2. Melting point
All melting points are uncorrected and expressed in centigrade (°C), The
melting points were determined by heating the Thiele’s tube filled with
paraffin wax and taking the dried sample in a capillary tube.
3. Electronic Spectra
UV spectra were recorded using HITACHI 330 spectrophotometer.
4, NMR spectra
"H-NMR spectra were recorded using BRUKER AC 300 F(300MHz)
spectrometer [2]. The chemical shift values are expressed as (6) value using
deutrated dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO) and CDCl; as an internal standard.5. IR Spectra
IR spectra of all samples were recorded using PERKIN ELMER spectrum
RXFT-IR system. Samples were run as KBr Pellets and spectra recorded in
the range of 4000-400cm"™
6. Solubility product measurement
Solubilty of the newly synthesized complex salts were measured at the
temperature 25 + 2°C. This is done by dissolving a solute in a known amount
of water until it becomes a saturated solution. Solubility product constants are
used to describe saturated solutions of ionic comounds of relatively low
solubility [3]. A saturated solution is in a state of dynamic equilibrium
between the dissolved, dissociated, ionic compound and the undissolved solid,
A:Bys)_ = ———+xA(aq) + yB™(aq)
Equilibrium constant for such a process can be written as:
Ky=[xa"} + [BYP
Equilibrium constant is the product of concentration of the ions present in
saturated solution of an ionic compound. Hence the name solubility product
and is represented by symbol K.p.
7. Conductance measurement
Conductances were measured with a calibrated digital conductivity meter;
model PICO from LABINDIA, at a frequency of 1000 Hz. A range of
concentation of the salts in each case was produced by adding stock solution
of appropriate concentration from bureite to known quantity of the solvent
taken in the beaker by dipping a conductivity cell. The solvent corrections
‘were applied in all the cases. All the measurements were carried in a water43
thermostat bath maintained at 25.00 25:0.01°C. Before use, the conductivity
cell was thoroughly cleaned with dilute nitric acid followed by washing with
distilled water. Finally it was rinsed with anhydrous acetone and dried by
blowing warm air [4]. The conductances of complex salts were measured at
different concentraions and Molar conductance were cacluated by using the
formula:
Molar conductance = KxV
Kx
¢
Where, K = Specific conductance (cell constant x conductane)
C= molar concentarions
‘V=volume in ml.Results and discussion
In the [Co(en);]Cls, cobalt(II) metal center is octahedrally coordinated by two
ethylenediamine ligands and two monodentate ligands, but the complex cation
hhas some differences in geometries and shapes. As a result, these are expected
to show different anion receptor (complexing) properties with various anions.
‘Along with this, various diversifying reactions are possible with these cations
as reported in literature. We have also explored some diversifying reactions of
[Co(en)sJCl; under different reaction conditions which gave rise to interesting
complex salts,
When stoichiometric amount of [Tris(ethylenediamine)cobalt(IID} chloride
complex salt and appropriate salts of different anions were separately
dissolved in water and mixed with stirring, colored complex salts of the type
[Co(en)sChaJR were R = MnO¥, SCN, (C204), Ass", [Fe(CN)]* were
obtained in nearly quantitative yield in most of the cases.
‘Table 1.3: Reactants and Products
Reactants Products
[Co(en)s]Cls + KSCN [Co(en)s]SCNCh
[Co(en):]Cls +KMn0s [Cofen)s] MnO.Clp
[Coten)s]Cls +NaxC20« [Co(en)s]C20.C1
[Cofen)s]Cls + KsFe(CN)o [Co(en)s][Fe(CN)s]
[Cofen)s]Cls + NasAsOs [Co(en)s]AsO«45
‘Table 1.4: Solubility of Co(II) Complexes
S.N_ | Complexes Water |DMSO | Acetone | Methanol | Alcohol
1) | {ColenmsISCNC [Soluble | Soluble Tnsoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble
Fy | [CateasIMinO,Ch | Soluble [Soluble | Insoluble ] Soluble Insoluble
By] [eoten)s]G04Cl | Insoluble | Soluble "| Insoluble Tnsoluble | Insoluble
4 [(Cotens]Fe(CN]s | Soluble | Soluble Tnsoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble
5) _ | (Co(en)sJAsOx Toluble | Soluble | Insoluble | Soluble | Insoluble
Solubility of ionic salts in water differs to a great extent and on the basis of
solubility criterion; the salts are classified into three categories soluble,
slightly soluble and sparingly soluble, The solubility measurements could
provide an idea of the association between cations and anions. The higher
value of solubility product shows lesser association while the lower value
indicates higher association between cation and anion.Table 1.5: Color and melting point of Co(II1) Complexes.
‘Complexes Color Melting Point
ec)
[Co(en),JSENCh Light orange erystal 265
[Co(en)s] Mn0.Cle ‘Brownish powder 225-235 (D)
[Co(en)3]C20Cl ‘Dark orange crystal 275
[Co(en)s][Fe(CN)s] Bright orange powder | 250-255 (D)
[Co(en)s]AsOs ‘Bright orange crystal 275
‘Table 1.6: Yield and percentage of Co(II) complexes
‘Complexes
[Cofen)sJSCNCl2
[Co(en)s] MnOxCle
[Co(en);}C20.Cl
[Co(en)s]LFe(CN)<)
[Co(en);]AsOx47
IR spectra =
IR spectroscopy is very instrumental in confirming the presence of cations in
new salts, IR spectra of [Co(en)s]Cl; showed the characteristic bands
corresponding to N-H, C-H and Co-N region. IR spectra showed characteristic
absorption bands in the region 4000-400cm'' [5, 6]. An IR spectrum of the
newly synthesized complex has been recorded in the region 4000-400cm" [7]
and tentative assignments have been made on the basis of earlier reports in
literature. IR bands at 1570, 1577 em’! are assigned to NH asymmetric
deformation which indicates the trans- geometry of the complex. The IR band
at 889 om" [8] is assigned to CH: rocking region. The IR band at 428 is
assigned to Co-N.
Table 1.7: IR spectral data of newly synthesized Co(II) complexes
NO. | [Cofen}JSCNCI, | [Cofen),}MaO.CI, | [CofenJCLO.CI ] [CofenhIIFACND] | Cofen)s]As0. | assignment
i 2927 2950 2952 2963 2965 | v(C-H)
2 | 1573,1578 | 1572,1577 | 1570,1579 | 1570,1576 | 1576,1578 | v.(NH:)
3 853 390 892 890) 392 | v(CH2)
4 420 453 460 459 455 | v(Co-N)NMR Spectra
NMR spectroscopy furnishes an unambiguous method of assigning the configurations
of the molecules [Co(en)s]Cls,[Co(en)s]SCNCh, _ [Co(en)]Mn0,Ch,
[Co(en);]C,0.C1, [Co(en)s]EFe(CN)«], [Co(en)s]AsOs, The chemical shift values are
expressed as 6 value (ppm) downfield from tetramethylsilane as internal standard.
NMR of all these compounds was reported in DMSO-dg as solvent except
[Co(en)s]SCNCI; of which is reported in DO. The protons of four NH groups in
ethylenediamine group were observed in the range 4.8, 4.9, 5.1, 5.2 [9]. The CH:
protons were observed at around 2.4 ppm. The C NMR spectrum shows the
characteristic signal at 45 ppm for carbons of ethylenediamine group in both the title
complex salts [10, 11].
Table 1.8: NMR spectral data of newly synthesized Co(II) complexes
‘Complexes "HNMR ®CNMR
4 (ppm) 8 (ppm)
5.3(6, 16H, NH-es)
[Co(en)s]SCNCh, 20(6, 16H, CH, | 57 4C- CHa)
[Co(en)s] MnO,Cl, 5.2(s, 16H, NH-n) | 44.7 (4C, CH-ex)
2.8(s, 16H, CH-ex)
[Co(en)s]C20.C1
5.2(8, 16H, NH)
2,8(6, 16H, CH-ex)
[Co(en)s][Fe(CN)s)
5.3(6, 16H, NH-.,) | 44.8 (4C, CH.)
2.8(6, 16H, CH-.0)
[Co(en)s]AsOs
5.3(8, 16H, NH) | 44.8 (4C, CH)
2.8(6, 16H, CHa)
*Molar Conductance
[Co(en);][Fe(CN)6]
‘Conductance measurement studies in aqueous medium at 25°C were made and the
plot A (molar conductance) versus concentration is presented. When the
concentration was extrapolated to zero, the value of [Co(en)s][Fe(CN),] is measured
to be 139.4 Sm’mol" which is within the range [12] reported as 1:1 electrolyte in
aqueous medium.
[ofen),IFe(ON}d
Figure 16: Plot of square root of concentration versus molar conductance of
[Co(en)s][Fe(CN)o]
[Co(en)]AsOg
When the concentration was extrapolated to zero, it gave the values of A, = 55.7
Sm*mol" for [Co(en);]AsOs which is within the range reported for a 1:1 electrolyte.Figure 17: Plot of square root of concentration versus molar conductance.
[Co(en);] MnO,Cl,
Conductance measurement studies in aqueous medium at 25°C were made and the
plot A (molar conductance) versus concentration is presented as bellow. When the
concentration was extrapolated to zero, it gave the values of Ay = 113.6 Sm’mol" for,
{Co(en)s] MnO.Cl, which is within the range reported for a 1:2 electrolyte [13]
[Co(en),]Mno,Cl,
Figure 18: Plot of square root of concentration versus molar conductance.[Co(en);]SCNCI,
‘When the concentration was extrapolated to zero, it gave the values of Ao = 81.5
Sm*mo! for [Cofen)s]SCNCl,, which is within the Tange reported for a 1:1
electrolyte.
[Cofen),]scNcI,
Figure 19: Plot of square root of concentration Versus molar conductance,
[Co(en)3]C,0,C1
Conductance measurement studies in aqueous medium at 25°C were made and the
plot A (molar conductance) versus concentration is presented. When the
Concentration was extrapolated to 7eT0, it gave the value A, = 264.1] Sm*mot"!
which is within the range reported for a 1:2 electrolyte,[Cofen),1¢,0,c1
Figure 20: Plot of square root of concentration versus molar conductance
Solubility products (K,,) and Electronic spectral maxima of
newly synthesized complex anions.
The electronic Spectra of the novel complex salts were recorded in H,0. These
absorptions correspond to d-d transitions typical for octahedral low spin cobalt(III)
[14]. These transitions are from ‘Aig ground state of cobalt(III) to singlet state 'T,,
(Qow energy) and from "Aig ground state to ‘Tay (higher energy).
UV/Visible spectra of complex salts
‘The electronic spectra of the newly synthesized complex salts have been recorded in
Water. The solution state UV/visible absorption spectra of the complex salts showed
absorption at around 600 nm in the form of a shoulder and strong absorptions at
around 400 & 300 nm [15]. These absorptions correspond to d-d transitions typical33
for octahedral Jow spin cobalt(III). The transitions are from 'Aig ground state of
cobalt(III) to singlet state 'Ty, (low energy) and from "Aig ground state to ‘Tae (higher
energy).
Solubility product measurement
Solubility of ionic salts in water differs to a great extent and on the basis of solubility
criterion, the salts are classified into three categories (a) solubility > 0.1M (soluble),
(b) solubility between 0.01M and 0.1M (slightly soluble) and (c) solubility < 0.01M
(sparingly soluble). The solubility products of Co(en)sCls salts are 2.03 x 10°, 2.29 x
10°, 2.53 x 104, 6.89 x 10°, 3.48 x 10%, 1.00 x 10%, 1.98 x 10° which indicates that
the affinity or binding of cationic cobaltammine is in the order MnO