catena-Poly[[dinitratocopper(II)]-μ-4,4′′-bis(1H-benzimidazol-1-yl)-1,1′:4′,1′′-terphenyl] [Cu(NO3)2(C32H22N4)]
2011
Study of a Copper(II) Coordination Polymer
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Jiang Hong-Shi, Li Hui, Wang Jian, Ma Hui-Xuan, Zhang Zhe
Primary Institution: Yuncheng University
Conclusion
The study reveals the structure of a one-dimensional coordination polymer involving copper(II) and benzimidazole ligands.
Supporting Evidence
- The copper ion is coordinated by two nitrate and two nitrogen atoms from the ligands.
- The structure exhibits a distorted square-planar coordination geometry.
- The ligands connect metal ions into infinite chains.
Takeaway
The researchers created a special material using copper and a type of chemical called benzimidazole, which forms long chains.
Methodology
Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was used to analyze the structure of the coordination polymer.
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