Bis(μ-2-{1-[2-(dimethylamino)ethylimino]ethyl}phenolato)bis[bromidocopper(II)] monohydrate [Cu2Br2(C12H17N2O)2]·H2O
2011
Study of a Copper(II) Complex with Schiff Base
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Suleiman Gwaram Nura, Khaledi Hamid, Mohd Ali Hapipah
Primary Institution: Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Conclusion
The synthesized copper(II) complex exhibits a square-pyramidal geometry and forms infinite chains in the crystal structure.
Supporting Evidence
- The copper(II) complex was synthesized through a reaction involving a Schiff base.
- The complex exhibits five-coordinate square-pyramidal geometry.
- Water molecules link the complex into infinite chains via hydrogen bonds.
Takeaway
Scientists made a special copper compound that links together in a chain, kind of like a train made of blocks.
Methodology
The complex was synthesized by reacting a Schiff base with copper(I) bromide and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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