Bis(2-methylbenzoato-κ2O,O′)(1,10′-phenanthroline-κ2N,N′)copper(II) [Cu(C8H7O2)2(C12H8N2)]
2011
Copper(II) Complex with Phenanthroline and Methylbenzoate
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Ni Sheng-Liang, Zhou Feng, Qi Jin-Li
Primary Institution: Huzhou Teachers College
Conclusion
The study reveals a distorted octahedral coordination geometry in the copper(II) complex, characterized by Jahn-Teller distortion.
Supporting Evidence
- The copper(II) ion in the complex exhibits a Jahn-Teller distortion.
- The coordination geometry is distorted octahedral with specific bond lengths.
- Two-dimensional layers form in the crystal structure due to π–π stacking interactions.
Takeaway
This study looks at a special copper compound that has a unique shape because of how its atoms are arranged. It helps us understand how these types of compounds behave.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using a reaction between copper sulfate and 2-methylbenzoic acid in an ethanol-water solution, followed by crystallization.
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