Metal-Organic Papers
2011
Copper Complex with a New Ligand
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Meghdadi Soraia, Mirkhani Valiollah, Ford Peter C.
Primary Institution: University of Isfahan
Hypothesis
The study investigates the synthesis and structure of a copper(II) complex with a specific ligand.
Conclusion
The copper(II) complex exhibits a Jahn-Teller distorted octahedral geometry.
Supporting Evidence
- The copper(II) ion is coordinated to a hexadentate ligand.
- The complex has a Jahn-Teller distorted octahedral geometry.
- Bright green crystals suitable for X-ray crystallography were obtained.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new copper compound and found that its shape is a bit squished, which is interesting for chemistry.
Methodology
The complex was synthesized by reacting a specific ligand with copper acetate in dichloromethane.
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