Metal-Organic Papers Propane-1,2-diaminium bis(pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylato-κ3O2,N,O6)cuprate(II) tetrahydrate
2011
Crystal Structure of a Cuprate Compound
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Aghabozorg Hossein, Agah Ali Akbar, Notash Behrouz, Mirzaei Masoud
Primary Institution: Faculty of Chemistry, Tarbiat Moallem University
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a cuprate compound with specific coordination and bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The CuII atom is six-coordinated in a distorted octahedral geometry.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions were observed in the crystal.
- C=O···π interactions between carbonyl groups and pyridine rings were also noted.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special compound that contains copper and found out how its atoms are arranged and connected.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by mixing specific chemicals in water and allowing it to crystallize.
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