Influence of the Lewis basicity hardness of crystallization solvents on the coordination sphere of the complex [Co(3,5-dinitrobenzoate-O,O′)2]: crystallographic and theoretical analysis

Abstract

Crystal growth of [Co(DNB)2] in different solvents is a thermodynamic process favored by ΔErecrys (kcal mol−1) where mono/trinuclear molecules are obtained. Closeness of HOMO orbitals of solvents to the SOMOs orbitals of Co(ii) ions guide the process.