Dichlorido(3,5,5′-trimethyl-1,3′-bi-1H-pyrazole-κ2N2,N2′)copper(II) [CuCl2(C9H12N4)]
2011
Copper Complex with Bipyrazole
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): El Ghayati Lhoussaine, El Ammari Lahcen, Labd Taha Mohamed, Tjiou El Mostafa
Primary Institution: Université Mohammed V-Agdal
Hypothesis
The study investigates the interactions between bipyrazoles and transition metals, specifically copper.
Conclusion
The copper complex exhibits a distorted square-planar coordination geometry and is stabilized by various hydrogen bonds.
Supporting Evidence
- The CuII atom shows a distorted square-planar coordination with two chloride ions and two nitrogen atoms.
- The crystal structure is stabilized by hydrogen bonds and weak π–π stacking interactions.
- The maximum deviation from planarity in the chelate ring is 0.0181 Å.
Takeaway
The researchers made a special copper compound using a chemical called bipyrazole, which helps it stick together in a certain way.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by mixing bipyrazole in methanol with cupric chloride and heating the solution.
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