Solid Ni(C5H10NO3S)(2) . 2H(2)O complex was prepared and characterized. Ele
ctronic absorption spectrum shows an octahedral geometry for the complex. I
nfrared spectroscopy analysis shows that the metal atom is coordinated to t
he ligand through (COO-) and (S = O) groups. Thermal analysis confirmed the
composition of the complex and suggests that the water molecules are not c
oordinated to the metal ion. The complex shows extremely high solubility in
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