Metal-Organic Papers
2011

Copper(II) Complex with Schiff Base Ligands

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Dong Wen-Kui, Wang Yuan, Wu Jian-Chao, Zhang Shou-Ting

Primary Institution: Lanzhou Jiaotong University

Conclusion

The study presents a copper(II) complex with a specific square-planar geometry and notable electrostatic interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The copper(II) ion is coordinated in a square-planar geometry.
  • The shortest Cu⋯Cu distance is 7.5743 Å.
  • Weak electrostatic interactions were observed between the Cu and Cl atoms.

Takeaway

Scientists made a special copper compound that has a unique shape and some interesting connections with other atoms.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and analyzed using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536810052414

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