Bis(3-methylpyridinium) tetra(chlorido/bromido)cuprate(II)
2011
Structure of a Mixed-Halo Cuprate(II) Salt
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Kim Young-Inn, Lim Hyun-Soo, Kang Sung Kwon
Primary Institution: Pusan National University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the crystal structure of a mixed-tetrachlorido/bromido cuprate(II) ion.
Conclusion
The crystal structure consists of two 3-methylpyridinium cations and a distorted tetrahedral [CuCl3.4Br0.6] anion.
Supporting Evidence
- The structure consists of two 3-methylpyridinium cations and a distorted tetrahedral [CuCl3.4Br0.6] anion.
- There is substitutional disorder for three of the Cl atoms in the anion.
- The [CuCl3.4Br0.6]2- anion exhibits approximately D2d symmetry.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a special type of salt made from copper and some other chemicals, and they found out how its tiny parts are arranged.
Methodology
The structure was determined using X-ray crystallography with a Bruker SMART CCD area-detector diffractometer.
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