Poly[[diaquadi-μ2-cyanido-bis(μ2-pyrazine-2-carboxylato)dicopper(I)copper(II)] dihydrate] [Cu3(C5H3N2O2)2(CN)2(H2O)2]·2H2O
2011
Study of a Copper Complex Structure
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Fan Guang, Sun Jia-juan, Zheng Min-yan, Chen San-ping, Gao Sheng-Li
Primary Institution: Xianyang Normal University
Conclusion
The study reveals a complex copper structure with unique coordination geometries and extensive hydrogen bonding.
Supporting Evidence
- The CuII atom is octahedrally coordinated by two N atoms and two O atoms.
- The structure features two-dimensional sheets linked by Cu(2-pac)2(H2O)2 groups.
- An extensive hydrogen bonding network is formed involving coordinated and free water molecules.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at a special copper compound and found out how its atoms are arranged and how they stick together.
Methodology
Single crystal diffraction was used to determine the structure of the copper complex.
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