Metal-Organic Papers(2-Hydroxyacetato-κO1)bis(1,10-phenanthroline-κ2N,N′)copper(II) nitrate [Cu(C2H3O3)(C12H8N2)2]NO3
2011
Copper Complex with Hydroxyacetate and Phenanthroline
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Kong Ya-Jie, Yuan Zhuang-Dong
Primary Institution: Jining University, Qufu, Shandong, People's Republic of China
Conclusion
The study presents a copper(II) complex with a specific coordination geometry and hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The copper(II) atom is coordinated by two phenanthroline ligands and one carboxyl-O atom.
- The structure exhibits π–π stacking between adjacent molecules.
- Hydrogen bonding interactions were observed between the hydroxy group and the nitrate anion.
Takeaway
Scientists created a special copper compound using certain chemicals, and they found that the atoms are arranged in a unique shape.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by mixing copper nitrate, hydroxyacetic acid, and phenanthroline in a solution, followed by crystallization.
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