Dichlorido{2-(morpholin-4-yl)-N-[1-(pyridin-2-yl)ethylidene]ethanamine-κ3N,N′,N′′}copper(II) monohydrate [CuCl2(C13H19N3O)]·H2O
2011
Copper(II) Complex with a Schiff Base Ligand
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Suleiman Gwaram Nura, Khaledi Hamid, Mohd Ali Hapipah
Primary Institution: Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Conclusion
The study presents a copper(II) complex with a Schiff base ligand that exhibits a distorted square-pyramidal coordination geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The copper(II) complex features a tridentate Schiff base ligand and two chloride ions.
- The coordination geometry around the copper ion is distorted square-pyramidal.
- Hydrogen bonds link the complex molecules and water molecules into chains.
Takeaway
Scientists created a special copper compound that has a unique shape and structure, which helps them understand how these types of compounds work.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by refluxing a mixture of 2-acetylpyridine and 4-(2-aminoethyl)morpholine with copper(II) chloride dihydrate in ethanol.
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