Scribd
Upload
73 views4 pages

GERTZE CSU Exp 3

This experiment aimed to synthesize the complex [Co(DMH)2ClPy] for potential applications in catalysis and materials science. It was synthesized by reacting cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate with dimethylglyoxime and pyridine ligands. Air was bubbled through the solution to oxidize the cobalt from Co(II) to Co(III) which was essential for formation of the final product. The product crystallized and was collected, washed, and dried. The actual yield obtained was 2.4508 g, which was 56.15% of the theoretical yield of 4.3650 g. The lower than expected yield may have been due to incomplete reaction or losses during filtration or drying

Uploaded by

Chantell Gertze
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
73 views4 pages

GERTZE CSU Exp 3

This experiment aimed to synthesize the complex [Co(DMH)2ClPy] for potential applications in catalysis and materials science. It was synthesized by reacting cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate with dimethylglyoxime and pyridine ligands. Air was bubbled through the solution to oxidize the cobalt from Co(II) to Co(III) which was essential for formation of the final product. The product crystallized and was collected, washed, and dried. The actual yield obtained was 2.4508 g, which was 56.15% of the theoretical yield of 4.3650 g. The lower than expected yield may have been due to incomplete reaction or losses during filtration or drying

Uploaded by

Chantell Gertze
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 4

GERTZE CSU

201716218
EXPERIMENT 2: THE SYNTHESIS OF CHLOROPYRIDINECOBALOXIME III, [Co(DMH)2CIPy]
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY III (CHM3802)
Aims: The aim of this experiment was to synthesize the complex [Co(DMH)2ClPy], which
consists of ligands dimethylglyoxime (DMH2), chloride, and pyridine, and to characterize its
properties. The formation of this complex was of interest due to its potential applications in
catalysis and materials science.

Introduction: In this experiment, a complex [Co(DMH)2ClPy] was synthesized by reacting


cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate (CoCl2·6H2O) with dimethylglyoxime (DMH2) and pyridine
(Py) ligands. DMH2 acted as a bidentate ligand bonding to the metal through its N-atoms,
while pyridine bonded through its lone pair of the N-atom. The synthesis involved the
oxidation of Co(II) to Co(III) through the introduction of a stream of air, which was essential
for the formation of the final product. The resulting complex had potential applications in
catalysis and medical fields due to the unique properties conferred by its ligands and
coordination geometry.

Procedure: A hot solution was prepared by dissolving 2.5722 g of cobalt(II) chloride


hexahydrate and 2.8502 g of dimethylglyoxime in a 250 mL Erlenmeyer flask. To this
solution, 2.50 mL of pyridine was added. After cooling to 20°C, a stream of air was passed
through the solution for 30 minutes to oxidize the cobalt(II) ions. The reaction mixture was
then allowed to stand at 20°C for 60 minutes, during which the product [Co(DMH)2ClPy]
crystallized. The crystals were collected by filtration, washed with ice-cold water, ethanol,
and ether, and dried under vacuum desiccation.

Results and discussion:


Mass (g)
Cobalt (II) Chloride Hexahydrate 2.5722
Dimethylglyoxime 2.8502
Mass of filter paper 0.5748
Mass of filter paper + Product 3.0256
Mass of Product 2.4508
Theoretical Yield 4.3650
Actual Yield 2.4508
% Yield 56.15%

4CoCl2·6H2O + 8DMH2 + 8Py + O2  4[Co(DMH)2ClPy] + 4py.HCl + 14 H2O

Mass of product: 2.4508g


Limiting Reagent:
Moles of (DMH2) (n) = Mass/Molar mass = 2.8502g/116.12g/mol = 0.0245mol
Moles of Cobalt (II)Chloride Hexahydrate (n)= Mass/Molar Mass = 2.5722g/237.90g/mol =
0.0108mol
The limiting reagent is Cobalt (II) Chloride Hexahydrate
Therefore, the theoretical mass = mol x molar mass = (0.0108mol) x (403.71g/mol) =
4.3650g
Percentage yield = actual mass/theoretical mass= (2.4508g/4.3650)*100 = 56,15%
Conclusion:
In this experiment, [Co(DMH)2ClPy] complex was synthesized from Cobalt (II) Chloride
Hexahydrate and Dimethylglyoxime. The theoretical yield was calculated to be 4.3650 g, and
the actual yield obtained was 2.4508 g, resulting in a percentage yield of 56.15%. The lower-
than-expected yield could be attributed to various factors, such as incomplete reaction, loss
during filtration or drying, or experimental errors.

Post lab Q’s:


1.

2. In CoCl2·6H2O (cobalt chloride hexahydrate), the oxidation state of the cobalt atom
is +2.
In [Co(DMH)2ClPy], the oxidation state of the cobalt atom is also +2. The complex is
formed by combining Co(II) with ligands.

3. The stream of air blown through the solution serves to oxidize the Co(II) ions to
Co(III). This oxidation is important for the formation of the final product
[Co(DMH)2ClPy]. The Co(III) state is stabilized by the ligands, and this oxidation step
is crucial for the synthesis.
4. 4CoCl2·6H2O + 8DMH2 + 8Py + O2  4[Co(DMH)2ClPy] + 4py.HCl + 14 H2O

5. Water is used to wash away water-soluble impurities, such as residual salts or soluble
byproducts.
Ethanol is used to remove organic impurities that may have formed during the
reaction or during work-up and to make the water evaporate faster.
Ether is used to remove any remaining organic impurities and to ensure the product
is as pure as possible. Ether is also used to make the water and ethanol evaporate
faster.
The sequence is chosen to ensure that the product is thoroughly cleaned of both
water-soluble and organic impurities.

6. Catalysis: Cobalt complexes like [Co(DMH)2ClPy] can serve as catalysts in various


chemical reactions, including organic synthesis and industrial processes.
Medical and Pharmaceutical: Cobalt complexes have been explored for their
potential use in medical imaging and drug delivery systems.
7. The experiment resulted in a percentage yield of 56.15%. The lower-than-expected
yield could be attributed to various factors, such as incomplete reaction, loss during
filtration or drying, or experimental errors.

References:

1. Chloro(pyridine)cobaloxime https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chloro%28pyridine
%29cobaloxime
2. Inorganic chemistry III lab manual

You might also like