Poly[(μ(3)-benzene-1,3-dicarboxyl-ato-κ(4)O(1):O(1'):O(3),O(3'))bis-(pyridine-κN)cobalt(II)].
In the asymmetric unit of the title polymeric compound, [Co(C(8)H(4)O(4))(C(5)H(5)N)(2)](n), there are two crystallographically independent Co(II) atoms, each of which is six-coordinated in a distorted octa-hedral geometry by four O atoms from benzene-dicarboxyl-ate anions and two N atoms from pyridine ligands. The benzene-dicarboxyl-ate dianions bridge the Co(II) atoms into a tape running along the b axis. C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds are observed in the tape and between the tapes.
School of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an 710048, Shaanxi Province,  People's Republic of China.
Fengxia
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Xie
Dan
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Zhang
Xinxin
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Zhang