[μ-1,4-Bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene]bis[aqua(pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylato)copper(II)] monohydrate [Cu2(C7H3NO4)2(C12H12N6)(H2O)2]·H2O
2011
Crystal Structure of a Copper Complex
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Dong Gui-Ying, He Cui-Hong, Tong-Fei Liu, Deng Xiao-Chen, Shi Xiao-Ge
Primary Institution: Hebei United University
Hypothesis
To understand the coordination behavior of the flexible ligand 1,4-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene.
Conclusion
The compound exhibits a dinuclear structure with a distorted square-based pyramidal coordination geometry around the copper atom.
Supporting Evidence
- The copper center is five-coordinated in a distorted square-based pyramidal coordination geometry.
- The flexible ligand adopts a bis-monodentate bridging mode linking the copper atoms.
- Strong hydrogen-bonding interactions stabilize the crystal structure.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special copper compound to see how it holds together. They found that it has a unique shape that helps it stay stable.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized in a sealed reactor and analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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