Metal-Organic Papers
2011
Copper Complex with Hydroxybenzoate and Pyridine
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Ozair Lailatun Nazirah, Abdullah Norbani, Lo Kong Mun
Primary Institution: University of Malaya
Conclusion
The study presents a copper complex that exhibits a distorted octahedral geometry and forms layers through hydrogen bonding.
Supporting Evidence
- The copper atom is located on an inversion center.
- The compound has a distorted octahedral geometry.
- Hydrogen bonding links the molecules into layers.
Takeaway
Scientists created a special copper compound that has a unique shape and sticks together in layers, kind of like a stack of pancakes.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by dissolving p-hydroxybenzoic acid in ethanol, adding copper(II) acetate and pyridine, and heating the mixture.
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