Metal-Organic Papers Aqua[4′-(4-chlorophenyl)-2,2′:6′,2′′-terpyridine]nitratocopper(II) nitrate [4′-(4-chlorophenyl)-2,2′:6′,2′′-terpyridine]dinitratocopper(II) monohydrate [Cu(NO3)2(C21H14ClN3)][Cu(NO3)(C21H14ClN3)(H2O)]NO3·H2O
2011
Crystal Structure of a Copper Complex with Terpyridine Ligands
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Zhao Juan, Shi Shuo, Yao Tianming, Tan Zhongfei
Primary Institution: Department of Chemistry, Tongji University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
Conclusion
The study successfully determined the crystal structure of a copper complex featuring terpyridine ligands, revealing its unique coordination environment.
Supporting Evidence
- The crystal structure consists of two independent copper complexes.
- Each copper cation is penta-coordinated by three nitrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms.
- The study contributes to the understanding of copper complexes in coordination chemistry.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special copper compound to see how it is structured. They found that the copper is surrounded by certain atoms in a specific way.
Methodology
The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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