Tetraaquabis[4-(4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)benzoato-κN1]copper(II) dihydrate
2011
Copper(II) Complex with Water and Triazole Ligands
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Xu Shuzhi, Shao Wenxin, Yu Miao, Gong Guihua
Primary Institution: Jilin Business and Technology College
Conclusion
The study presents a copper(II) complex that exhibits a distorted octahedral geometry and forms a three-dimensional supramolecular network through hydrogen bonding.
Supporting Evidence
- The CuII atom is six-coordinated by two N atoms and four water molecules.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds create a three-dimensional network.
- Intramolecular hydrogen bonds and π–π interactions are also present.
Takeaway
Scientists created a special copper compound that has water and other molecules attached to it, and they found that these molecules help hold everything together in a unique way.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by mixing 4-(1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)benzoic acid, NaOH, and CuCl2·2H2O in water, followed by crystallization from the filtrate.
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