Bis(2,1,3-benzoselenadiazole-ÎșN)dibromidocopper(II) [CuBr2(C6H4N2Se)2]
2011
Copper Complex with Benzoselenadiazole
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Fun Hoong-Kun, Goh Jia Hao, Maity Annada C., Goswami Shyamaprosad
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Hypothesis
The study investigates the coordination chemistry of 2,1,3-benzoselenadiazole with copper.
Conclusion
The copper complex forms a tetra-coordinated structure with specific geometric arrangements.
Supporting Evidence
- The copper ion is tetra-coordinated by two bromide ions and two nitrogen atoms.
- The ligands are nearly planar and form a specific angle with each other.
- Short intermolecular interactions link the complex molecules into two-dimensional arrays.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new copper compound using a special chemical, and it has a unique shape.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by reacting 2,1,3-benzoselenadiazole with copper bromide in methanol and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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