Tetra-μ-acetato-κ8 O:O′-bis­[(2-amino-3,5-dichloro­pyridine-κN1)copper(II)](Cu—Cu) [Cu2(C2H3O2)4(C5H4Cl2N2)2]
2011

Study of a Binuclear Copper(II) Complex

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Chang Hui-Chang, Cole Jacqueline M., Lin Tze-Chia, Waddell Paul G.

Primary Institution: Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge

Conclusion

The study presents a binuclear copper(II) complex with specific geometric and structural properties.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound exhibits a Jahn–Teller-distorted octahedral geometry.
  • The Cu—Cu distance in the complex is measured at 2.6600 Å.
  • The study provides crystallographic data for the compound.

Takeaway

Scientists created a special copper compound that has two copper atoms connected together, and they studied its shape and structure.

Methodology

Single-crystal X-ray crystallography was used to determine the structure of the compound.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811015662

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