Diaquabis(4-bromobenzoato-κO)bis(nicotinamide-κN) copper(II) [Cu(C7H4BrO2)2(C6H6N2O)2(H2O)2]
2011
Copper(II) Complex with Nicotinamide and 4-Bromobenzoate
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Necefoğlu Hacali, Özbek Füreya Elif, Öztürk Vijdan, Tercan Barış, Hökelek Tuncer
Primary Institution: Kafkas University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the crystal structure of a copper(II) complex formed with nicotinamide and 4-bromobenzoate ligands.
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the copper(II) complex shows a distorted square-planar arrangement around the copper ion.
Supporting Evidence
- The copper(II) complex contains two nicotinamide and two 4-bromobenzoate ligands.
- The structure features a distorted square-planar arrangement around the copper ion.
- Hydrogen bonds link the molecules into a three-dimensional network.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special copper compound and looked at its structure. They found that the copper is surrounded by certain molecules in a unique shape.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by reacting copper sulfate with nicotinamide and sodium 4-bromobenzoate in water, followed by crystallization.
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