The Chemical Structure (Above) and Appearance (Below) of the Ionic Liquid and Coordination Polymer (IMAGE)

Kobe University

The Chemical Structure (Above) and Appearance (Below) of the Ionic Liquid and Coordination Polymer

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The ionic liquid is clear and colorless, but when exposed to ultraviolet light, the bonds between ruthenium and benzene rings are dissociated and replaced by a structure in which cyano groups link with the ruthenium ions, transforming it into a yellow solid. This solid reverts to the original liquid when exposed to heat.

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