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The document summarizes the synthesis and characterization of nickel (II) dimethylglyoxime complex. The group aims to synthesize the complex by reacting nickel sulfate with dimethylglyoxime. They calculate the amounts of reagents needed, carry out the reaction, and obtain a red precipitate. Characterization shows the complex is insoluble in water but soluble in ethanol. Percent yield of the synthesis is calculated to be 0.61%.

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The document summarizes the synthesis and characterization of nickel (II) dimethylglyoxime complex. The group aims to synthesize the complex by reacting nickel sulfate with dimethylglyoxime. They calculate the amounts of reagents needed, carry out the reaction, and obtain a red precipitate. Characterization shows the complex is insoluble in water but soluble in ethanol. Percent yield of the synthesis is calculated to be 0.61%.

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Synthesis and characterization of Ni(DMG)2

(Nickel (ii) dimethylglyoxime ) complex

GROUP 2

Sibongisiwe Shongwe 202002403

Happy Mabuza 202002010

Temvelo Vilane 202004446

Temazwide Nxumalo 202003920

CHE402| 08 February 2024

Aim: To synthesize and characterize Nickel (ii) Dimethylglyoxime complex.


Introduction

Transition metal complexes play a crucial role in various fields including catalysis, material
science and coordination chemistry. Dimethylglyoxime acts as a bidentate ligand forming an
stable complexes with Nickel ions and is used to detect presence of Nickel in solution. Nickel
reacts with Dimethylglyoxime to form a red precipitate of Nickel Dimethylglyoxime
complex. The Nickel Dimethylglyoxime complex (NiC8H14N4O4) is used in gravimetric
analysis of Nickel.

Fig 1. Nickel (ii) Dimethylglyoxime complex


Synthesis of Ni(DMG)2

M = n/V(l)

0.1 M = n / 0.25

n = 0.1 × 0.25 = 0.025

n = m/ Mw

m = n× Mw

m = 0.025× 280.86 = 7.0215 g

7.0215 g of Nickel sulphate (0.1M) was dissolved in 250 ml of distilled water and 20 mL of
the solution was taken for the synthesis

Equation for synthesis

NiSO4 •7H2O + 2C4H8O2N2 Ni( C4H7O2N2)2 + H2SO4 + 7H2O

Results

Ni(DMG)2

Weight = 0.044g

Molar mass = 288.92 g/mol

Percentage yield = (actual yield/ theoretical yield) × 100%

Theoretical yield = number of moles × molecular mass

Number of moles

1. NiSO4 • 7H2O = m/ Mm

n = 7.0215 g / 280.86 g/mol

n = 7.0215 / 280.86 = 0.025 mol

1 mol (NiSO4•7H2O) = 1 mol Ni( C4H7O2N2)2

Meaning 0.025 mol NiSO4•7H2O = 0.025 mol Ni(C4H7O2N2)2

2. C4H8O2N2 = m / Mm. Mm= 116.12 g/ mol

m=p×V

m = 1.37 g/ cm3 × 30 ml
m = 41.1 g

Then; n = m/ Mm

n = 41.1 / 116.12 = 0.354 mol

2mol (C4N8O2N2) = 1 mol Ni (C4H7O2N2)2

Meaning ; 0.354 mol = 0.177 mol

Number of moles of Ni(C4H7O2N2)2 = 0.025mol

Theoretical yield = 0.025 × 288.92 = 7.223 g

% yield = ( 0.044g / 7.223g) ×100%

= 0.61%

Characterization of Ni( DMG)2

Solubility testing of Nickel (ii) dimethylglyoxime complex show that:

(i) Water - insoluble


(ii) Methanol - partially soluble
(iii) Ethanol - soluble
(iv) Chloroform - partially soluble

Discussion
References

A. Dakhel, Y. Ahmed and F. Henari, Opt. Mater., 2006, 28, 925-929.

Q. Hu, G. Yang, Y. Zhao and J. Yin, Anal. Bioanal. Chem., 2003, 375, 831-835.

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