Diazido{(S)-1-phenyl-N,N-bis[(2-pyridyl)methyl]ethanamine}copper(II) [Cu(N3)2(C20H21N3)]
2011
Copper Complex with a Chiral Ligand
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Rowthu Sankara Rao, Shin Jong Won, Kim Seung-Hui, Kim Jong Jin, Min Kil Sik
Primary Institution: Kyungpook National University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the synthesis and crystal structure of a five-coordinated CuII complex with a specific chiral ligand.
Conclusion
The copper complex exhibits a distorted square-pyramidal geometry and forms a one-dimensional chain structure through weak hydrogen bonding.
Supporting Evidence
- The CuII ion is coordinated by three nitrogen atoms from the ligand and two azide anions.
- The compound shows a distorted square-pyramidal geometry.
- Weak hydrogen bonding interactions lead to a one-dimensional chain structure.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special copper compound that has a unique shape and can connect with other molecules in a chain-like way.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using a mixture of solvents and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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