Chlorido(1H-imidazole-κN3)bis(triphenylphosphane-κP)copper(I) [CuCl(C3H4N2)(C18H15P)2]
2011
Copper Complex with Imidazole and Phosphane Ligands
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Hossaini Sadr Moayad, Kia Reza, Soltani Behzad
Primary Institution: Azarbaijan University of Tarbiat Moallem
Conclusion
The study presents a copper(I) complex with a distorted tetrahedral geometry stabilized by hydrogen bonds.
Supporting Evidence
- The copper complex exhibits a distorted tetrahedral geometry.
- Hydrogen bonds stabilize the crystal packing.
- Single crystals suitable for X-ray diffraction were obtained.
Takeaway
Scientists created a special copper compound using imidazole and phosphane, which has a unique shape and is held together by tiny bonds.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by mixing copper chloride, imidazole, and triphenylphosphane in a solvent and allowing it to crystallize.
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