catena-Poly[[[[2-(2-pyridyl-κN)-1H-benzimidazole-κN3]copper(II)]-μ-l-methioninato-κ3N,O:O′] perchlorate] [Cu(C5H10NO2S)(C12H9N3)]ClO4
2011
Structure of a Copper Complex with Benzimidazole and Methionine
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Lu Yan-Mei, Le Xue-Yi
Primary Institution: South China Agricultural University
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a copper(II) complex that features polymeric chains linked by hydrogen bonds.
Supporting Evidence
- The crystal structure shows a copper(II) atom in a square-pyramidal geometry.
- The chains of the complex are linked by hydrogen bonds to perchlorate anions.
- The synthesis yielded single crystals after two weeks.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special copper compound using two different chemicals, and they figured out how the atoms are arranged in it.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized in an ethanol solution and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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