Hydrothermal Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two New Heteropolyoxovanadoborates Containing {(VO)<Subscript>12</Subscript>O<Subscript>6</Subscript>[B<Subscript>3</Subscript>O<Subscript>6</Subscript>(OH)]<Subscript>6</Subscript>(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)} Cluster

Two new heteropolyoxovanadoborates (H₂dap)₂H₆{(VO)₁₂O₆[B₃O₆(OH)]₆(H₂O)}·13H₂O (1, dap = 1,2-diaminopropane) and {[Zn(dien)]₂[Zn(dien)(H₂O)]₄(VO)₁₂O₆[B₃O₆(OH)]₆(H₂O)}₂·15H₂O (2, dien = diethylenetriamine) have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. Both 1 and 2 contain {(VO)₁₂O₆[B₃O₆(OH)]₆(H₂O)} cluster (denoted on V₁₂B₁₈), which is constructed by a puckered B₁₈O₃₆(OH)₆ ring sandwiched between two triangles of six alternating cis and trans edge-sharing vanadium atoms, and a central water molecule. 1 consists of discrete [V₁₂B₁₈]¹⁰⁻ cluster anions with H₂dap²⁺ as counterions, while 2 consists of discrete neutral {[Zn(dien)]₂[Zn(dien)(H₂O)]₄[V₁₂B₁₈]} clusters, which are built from two types of zinc(II) complex fragments connecting with V₁₂B₁₈ cluster through two Zn-(μ ₃-O)-B bonds. Interestingly, 2 is the only example of the V₁₂B₁₈ cluster decorated by two types of zinc(II) complex fragments.     

Synthesis and characterization of two new inorganic–organic hybrid cobalt molybdenum(V) phosphates

Two new inorganic–organic hybrid cobalt phosphomolybdates (Hdien)₂[Co(dien)]₂[Co(dien)(H₂O)]₂[CoMo₁₂O₂₄(HPO₄)₂(H₂PO₄)₂(PO₄)₄(OH)₆]?···?5H₂O (1) and (H₂dien)₂[Co(dien)]₂[Co(H₂O)₂]₂[CoMo₁₂O₂₄(HPO₄)₄(PO₄)₄(OH)₆]?···?7H₂O (2) (dien?=?diethylenetriamine), involving molybdenum in the V oxidation state and covalently bonded transition metal complexes, have been prepared under mild hydrothermal conditions and structurally characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectra, TG analyses, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 exhibits a one-dimensional (1D) chain framework, in which dien molecules adopt two kinds of coordination modes. Compound 2 shows a two-dimensional (2D) layer framework with three types of unusual tunnels. To the best of our knowledge, it is the first time [Co(dien)] units are directly incorporated into 1D and 2D skeletons of reduced molybdenum phosphates. The electrochemical properties of the two compounds were studied via the method of bulk-modified carbon paste electrodes. Furthermore, the magnetic properties of compound 2 are reported.     

Two extended organic–inorganic hybrids based on sandwich tungstogermanates

Two inorganic–organic composite polyoxotungstates, [Cu(en)₂(H₂O)]₂[Cu(en)₂(H₂O)₂]-{[Cu(en)₂]₃[Cu₄(GeW₉O₃₄)₂]} · 10H₂O (1, en = ethylenediamine) and (H₂en){[Zn(en)₂]₄-[Zn₄(Hen)₂(GeW₉O₃₄)₂]} · 10H₂O (2), were hydrothermally synthesized and their structures determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compounds 1 and 2 consist of sandwich polyanions [Cu₄(B-α-GeW₉O₃₄)₂]^12? or [Zn₄(Hen)₂(GeW₉O₃₄)₂]^10? linked by [M(en)₂]²⁺ bridges to form 2-D networks, which are further packed into a 3-D supramolecular porous framework via extensive hydrogen bonding interactions. Their IR and UV spectra, thermal stabilities, and cyclic voltammograms were also investigated.     

Oxidopolyborate chemistry: The self-assembled,templated, synthesis,and an XRD study of a 1-D coordination polymer, [Cu(en){B6O7(OH)6}].3H2O (en = 1,2-diaminoethane)

Abstract

[Cu(en){B₆O₇(OH)₆}]^.3H₂O (1) (en = 1,2-diaminoethane), obtained as a crystalline solid in low yield (31%) after prolonged standing of an aqueous solution initially containing [Cu(en)₂](OH)₂ and B(OH)₃ (1:7 ratio), was characterized by thermal analysis (TGA/DSC), ¹¹B NMR and IR spectroscopy, powder XRD, and single-crystal XRD studies, and magnetic susceptibility measurements. The single-crystal X-ray diffraction revealed that the oxidoborate complex is a 1D coordination polymer with the hexaborate(2-) ligand bridging two hexacoordinate Cu^(II) centers, in an alternating a fac-tridentate (κ³-O) and monodentate (κ¹-O) arrangement. Cu-O coordination bonds and extensive H-bonding networks promote and stabilize the self-assembly of [Cu(en){B₆O₇(OH)₆}]^.3H₂O from the Dynamic Combinatorial Libraries of available reactants. [Cu(en){B₆O₇(OH)₆}]^.3H₂O is thermally decomposed to CuB₆O₁₀ in air at 700?°C.     

Two New 2D and 1D Ni(II) Coordination Polymers Bridged by Vanadium-Substituted Keggin Polyoxotungstophosphates: Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure

Two coordination polymers based on vanadium-substituted Keggin polyoxotungstophosphates as bridging ligands, {[Ni(4,4′-bipy)_1.5(OH)(H₂O)]₂[H₃PW₁₀V₂O₄₀]}·4H₂O (4,4′-bpy = 4,4′-bipyridine) 1 and {[Ni(dpa)₂][Ni(dpa)(H₂O)₃]₂[PW₉V₃O₄₀]}·4H₂O (dpa = 2,2′-dipyridylamine) 2, have been obtained by hydrothermal reactions and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, XRD, TGA and single-crystal X-ray Diffraction analysis. Compound 1 is a 2D layered structure built from 1D infinite zigzag {Ni₂(4,4′-bipy)₃(OH)₂(H₂O)₂}_n²⁺ chains bridged via [H₃PW₁₀V₂O₄₀]²⁻ anions. Compound 2 exhibits a one-dimensional chain-like structure constructed from [Ni(dpa)₂]²⁺ fragments bridged via bis-supported Keggin polyoxoanions [Ni(dpa)(H₂O)₃]₂[PW₉V₃O₄₀]²⁻. The two examples demonstrate that vanadium-substituted Keggin polyoxometalates have greater coordination capability.     

Self‐Assembly of [B‐SbW9O33]9− Subunit with Transition Metal Ions (Mn2+, Cu2+, Co2+) in Aqueous Solution: Syntheses,Structures and Magnetic Properties of Sandwich Type Polyoxometalates with Subvalent SbIII Heteroatom

Rational self‐assembly of Sb₂O₃ and Na₂WO₄, or (NH₄)₁₈[NaSb₉W₂₁O₈₆] with transition‐metal ions (Mn²⁺, Cu²⁺, Co²⁺), in aqueous solution under controlled conditions yield a series of sandwich type complexes, namely, Na₂H₂[Mn_2.5W_1.5(H₂O)₈(B‐β‐SbW₉O₃₃)₂]?32 H₂O (1) , Na₄H₇[Na₃(H₂O)₆Mn₃(μ‐OAc)₂(B‐α‐SbW₉O₃₃)₂]?20 H₂O (OAc=acetate anion) (2) , NaH₈[Na₂Cu₄Cl(B‐α‐SbW₉O₃₃)₂]?21 H₂O (3) , Na₈K[Na₂K(H₂O)₂{Co(H₂O)}₃(B‐α‐SbW₉O₃₃)₂]? 10 H₂O (4) , and Na₅H[{Co(H₂O)₂}₃W(H₂O)₂(B‐β‐SbW₉O₃₃)₂]?11.5 H₂O (5) . These structures are determined by using the X‐ray diffraction technique and further characterized by obtaining IR spectra and performing elemental analysis. Structure analysis reveals that polyoxoanions in 1 and 5 comprise of two [B‐β‐SbW₉O₃₃]^9? building units, whereas 2 , 3 , and 4 consist of two isomerous [B‐α‐SbW₉O₃₃]^9? building blocks, which are all linked by different transition‐metal ions (Mn²⁺, Cu²⁺, or Co²⁺) with different quantitative nuclearity. It should be noted that compound 2 represents the first one‐dimensional sinusoidal chain based on sandwich like tungstoantimonate building blocks through the carboxylate‐bridging ligands. Additionally, 3 is constructed from sandwiched anions [Na₂Cu₄Cl(B‐α‐SbW₉O₃₃)₂]^9? linked to each other to form an infinitely extended 2D network, whereas 5 shows an interesting 3D framework built up from offset sandwich type polyoxoanion [{Co(H₂O)₂}₃W(H₂O)₂(B‐β‐SbW₉O₃₃)₂]^6? linked by Co²⁺ and Na⁺ ions. EPR studies performed at 110 K and room temperature reveal that the metal cations (Mn²⁺, Cu²⁺, Co²⁺) reside in a square‐pyramidal geometry in 2 , 3 , and 4 . The magnetic behavior of 1 – 4 suggests the presence of weak antiferromagnetic coupling interactions between magnetic metal centers with the exchange integral J=?0.552 cm^?1 in 2 .     

pH-dependent assembly of saturated to dilacunary Keggin-based silicotungstate: [Cu(en)2(H2O)][H2en]{γ-SiW10O36[Cu(en)2(H2O)]2}·7.5H2O

By controlling the pH of the reaction system, a dilacunary γ-Keggin silicotungstate [Cu(en)₂(H₂O)][H₂en]{γ-SiW₁₀O₃₆[Cu(en)₂(H₂O)]₂}·7.5H₂O (1) (en?=?ethylenediamine) has been hydrothermally synthesized by the reaction of CuCl₂ with α-H₄SiW₁₂O₄₀ and characterized by IR spectra, thermogravimetric analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The product is prepared in the pH range 7.9–8.2, which reveals that pH plays a key role in the assembly of saturated α-H₄SiW₁₂O₄₀ to dilacunary [γ-SiW₁₀O₃₆]^8? polyoxometalate. The polyoxoanion {γ-SiW₁₀O₃₆[Cu(en)₂(H₂O)]₂]}^4? of 1 presents a rare [γ-SiW₁₀O₃₆]^8?-retaining structure, in which two lacunary sites of [γ-SiW₁₀O₃₆]^8? are unoccupied, meanwhile, two [Cu(en)₂(H₂O)]²⁺ groups are grafted on either side of the [γ-SiW₁₀O₃₆]^8? unit by Cu–O–W bond.     

Asymmetric dinuclear hydroxyl and ethoxyl citrato dioxovanadates(V)

Asymmetric citrato dioxovanadates(V), [Hneo]₄[V₂O₄(R-Hcit)(OH)][V₂O₄(S-Hcit)(OH)]?·?4H₂O (1) and [Ni(phen)₃]₂[V₂O₄(R-Hcit)(OC₂H₅)][V₂O₄(S-Hcit)(OC₂H₅)]?·?4H₂O (2) and (H₄cit?=?citric acid, neo?=?2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline, phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline) are isolated with the help of large counterions. Structural analyses of complexes 1 and 2 show that vanadium atoms are coordinated by tridentate citrate ligand and hydroxy or ethoxy groups, respectively. The insertions of hydroxy and ethoxy groups give new examples of the mixed RO-bridges for vanadium–citrate complexes.     

Di‐μ‐hydroxido‐bis{[bis(6‐methyl‐2‐pyridylmethyl)(2‐phenylethyl)amine‐κ3N′,N′′,N′′′]copper(II)} bis(perchlorate)

The title compund, [Cu₂(OH)₂(C₂₂H₂₅N₃)₂](ClO₄)₂, is a copper(II) dimer, with two [CuL]²⁺ units [L is bis(6‐methyl‐2‐pyridylmethyl)(2‐phenylethyl)amine] bridged by hydroxide groups to define the {[CuL](μ‐OH)₂[CuL]}²⁺ cation. Charge balance is provided by perchlorate counter‐anions. The cation has a crystallographic inversion centre halfway between the Cu^II ions, which are separated by 3.0161 (8) Å. The central core of the cation is an almost regular Cu₂O₂ parallelogram of sides 1.931 (2) and 1.935 (2) Å, with a Cu—O—Cu angle of 102.55 (11)°. The coordination geometry around each Cu^II centre can be best described as a square‐based pyramid, with three N atoms from L ligands and two hydroxide O atoms completing the coordination environment. Each cationic unit is hydrogen bonded to two perchlorate anions by means of hydroxide–perchlorate O—H...O interactions.     

Synthesis,characterization, antimicrobial,DNA binding,and oxidative cleavage activities of Cu(II) and Co(II) complexes with 2-(2-hydroxybenzylideneamino)isoindoline-1,3-dione

(E)-2-(2-hydroxybenzylideneamino)isoindoline-1,3-dione (Hbid) was prepared by condensation of N-aminophthalimide and salicylaldehyde and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, ¹H-NMR, and mass spectral studies. Mononuclear complexes [(phen)Cu^II(μ-Hbid)₂H₂O] (1), [(phen)Co^II(Cl)₂(μ-Hbid)]6H₂O (2) (phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline) and binuclear complexes [Cu^II(μ-Hbid)]₂ (3), and [Co^II(μ-Hbid)]₂ (4) with Hbid were prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV-Vis, molar conductance, and thermogravimetric (TG) techniques. DNA-binding properties of 1–4 were investigated by UV spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, and viscosity measurements. The results suggest that 1 and 2 bind to DNA by partial intercalation, whereas 3 and 4 find different groove-binding sites. The cleavage of these complexes with super coiled pUC19 has been studied using gel electrophoresis; all the complexes displayed chemical nuclease activity in the absence and presence of H₂O₂ via an oxidative mechanism. Complexes 1–4 inhibit the growth of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis of a New Vanadium Tellurate(VI) with a Novel Chain Structure: (NH4)4{(VO2)2[Te2O8(OH)2]}·2H2O

A new ammonium vanadium tellurate, (NH₄)₄{(VO₂)₂[Te₂O₈(OH)₂]}·2H₂O ( 1 ) was hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectrum, TG analysis, and single crystal X–ray diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/n, a = 7.3843(15) Å, b = 17.111(3) Å, c = 7.3916(15) Å, β = 118.88(3)°, V = 817.9(3) ų, Z = 2, R1 (I>2σ(I)) = 0.0235, wR2 (all data) = 0.0462. The structure of 1 consists of infinite anionic chains, {(VO₂)₂[Te₂O₈(OH)₂]}^4? which contain octahedral VO₆ and TeO₅OH units. Each octahedral VO₆ and TeO₅OH unit is connected by sharing an edge to form V₂O₁₀ and Te₂O₈(OH)₂ binuclear units. The V₂O₁₀ and Te₂O₈(OH)₂ binuclear units are alternatively connected to one another, creating complete infinite {(VO₂)₂[Te₂O₈(OH)₂]}^4? chains along the c direction. The anionic chains are separated by ammonium cations and water molecules that link the chains through a network of hydrogen bonds. In addition, the structure contains an extended network of O–H·····O hydrogen bonds between the chains.     

Synthesis and characterization of a coplanar-shaped hexa-CuII sandwiched arsenotungstate

An organic–inorganic coplanar-shaped hexa-Cu^II sandwiched hybrid, (H₂en){[Cu(en)₂]₂[Cu₂(en)₂Cu₄(H₂O)₂](B-α-AsW₉O₃₄)₂}?·?5H₂O (en?=?ethylenediamine) (1), has been synthesized via hydrothermal method and further characterized by IR spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis shows that 1 contains an organic–inorganic hybrid polyoxoanion {Cu₂(en)₂Cu₄(H₂O)₂(B-α-AsW₉O₃₄)₂}^6?, which can be described as a coplanar-shaped hexa-Cu^II cluster sandwiched by two trivacant [B-α-AsW₉O₃₄]^9? fragments. Complex 1 represents a rare organic–inorganic coplanar-shaped hexa-Cu^II cluster sandwiched arsenotungstate. Magnetic susceptibility measurements indicate that 1 demonstrates ferromagnetic coupling interactions within the Cu^II centers.     

Structural characterizations and magnetic properties of three new reduced molybdenum phosphates

Three new molybdophosphates, [Co(dien)₂]·(H₃dien)₆·{[CoMo₁₂O₂₄(OH)₆(HPO₄)₂(PO₄)₆][Co(Hdien)]₂[CoMo₁₂O₂₄(OH)₆(PO₄)₈]}·(dien)·4H₃O·5H₂O (1), (H₃dien)₄[MMo₁₂O₂₄(OH)₆(HPO₄)₄(PO₄)₄]·10H₂O [M=Co for (2), Ni for (3); dien=diethylenetriamine], have been synthesized by employing hydrothermal method and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 is built up of Co[P₄Mo₆]₂ units as the structural motif covalently linked by [Co(Hdien)] complex subunits to yield an unusual 1-D chain. Compounds 2 and 3 are isomorphic and both display covalent discrete M[P₄Mo₆]₂ cluster structures which are linked by the hydrogen bonds to form 3-D supramolecular networks. Both 1 and 2 display antiferromagnetic interaction and these three compounds all exhibit intensive photoluminescence.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and properties of tungstoantimonates with CuII or NiII sandwiched by two [ α -SbW9O33]9− or [ β -SbW9O33]9− subunits

Two sandwich-type tungstoantimonates K₄Na₂H₃[Na₂K(H₂O)₂{Cu(H₂O)}₃(α-SbW₉O₃₃)₂]?·?15H₂O (1) and Na₄H₄[{Ni(H₂O)₃}₂{W(OH)₂}₂{β-SbW₉O₃₃}₂]?·?23H₂O (2) were prepared from aqueous solution by different strategies. They were characterized by X-ray structure analysis, electrochemical analysis, EPR and IR spectroscopy. Both compounds are sandwich-like tungstoantimonates built from two B-[SbW₉O₃₃]^9? building blocks. The polyoxoanion of 1 consists of two trivacant B-α-[SbW₉O₃₃]^9? moieties linked by three Cu²⁺ ions leading to a Hervé-type sandwich framework. The polyoxoanion in 2 is composed of two isomeric B-β-[SbW₉O₃₃]^9? subunits joined together by two Ni²⁺ and two W⁶⁺ ions resulting in a Krebs-type sandwich structure.     

两个新颖的铜-二氮杂菲和钼(磷,硒)杂多酸组成的有机-无机杂合化合物:合成和晶体结构

水热法合成了两个新颖的有机-无机杂合化合物{[Cu(o-phen)(H₂O)]₃[Mo₅P₂O₂₃]}•4.5H₂O (1) 和{[Cu(o-phen)- (H₂O)]₂[Mo₅Se₂O₂₁]} (2) (o-phen＝1,10-phenanthroline). 通过红外光谱和单晶X射线衍射分析确定了它们的结构. 结构分析表明两个分子结构中的相邻[Mo₅P₂O₂₃]^6－或[Mo₅Se₂O₂₁]^4－阴离子均由两个桥式的[Cu(o-phen)(H₂O)]单元连接成分别为风车状和双侧桥联状一维聚合链, 化合物1的双金属链又通过若干链间氢键形成层状堆积结构. 讨论了钼杂多酸阴离子和第二种金属-配体亚单元阳离子之间的相互匹配关系.     

Synthesis and characterization of hybrid organic-inorganic, dimeric tungstoantimonate, {[Cu(En)2(H2O)]2[Cu4Na2(H2O)2(OH)2](α-SbW9O33)2}6?1

The copper-substituted tungstoantimonate(III) [Cu(En)₂(H₂O)₂]₂[Cu(En)₂(H₂O)]{[Cu(En)₂ (H₂O)]₂[Cu₄Na₂(H₂O)₂(OH)₂][(??-SbW₉O₃₃)₂]} · 3H₂O (I) (En = ethylenediamine) has been synthesized and characterized by IR spectrum, elemental analysis, and XPS. X-ray single-crystal analyses were carried out on I, which crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P-1, with a = 13.071(2) ?, b = 14.434(2) ?, c = 15.729(2) ?, ?? = 83.004(3)°, ?? = 71.237(2)°, ?? = 74.787(2)°, and Z = 1. The title polyanion consists of two [??-SbW₉O₃₃]^9? trivacant moieties joined together by an annular [Cu₄Na₂(H₂O)₂(OH)₂]^8? unit leading to a sandwich-type structural framework. The central belt of I contains two crystallography unique Cu²⁺ and four disordered Cu²⁺/Na⁺ ions which reduce the symmetry of the polyanion to C _2??.     

Bis(2‐methyl­imidazolium) hydroxodiphosphatoaluminium

The title compound, (C₄H₇N₂)₂[AlP₂O₇(OH)], is a one‐dimensional extended‐chain aluminophosphate prepared by a solvothermal synthesis from an alcohol system. The infinite [AlP₂O₇(OH)]²⁻ chains composed of AlO₄, PO₂(=O)₂ and PO₂(=O)(OH) tetrahedra are linked via hydrogen bonds to the 2‐methyl­imidazolium cations.     

Two new ladder-like inorganic chains constructed from Cu-containing sandwich polyoxoanions

Two heteropolyoxotungstates, K₄Na₄[Cu₂(H₂O)₈Cu₄(H₂O)₂(B-α-GeW₉O₃₄)₂]14H₂O (1) and K₈[Cu₂(H₂O)₈Cu₄(H₂O)₂(B-α-SiW₉O₃₄)₂]4H₂O (2), have been obtained in aqueous solution and characterized by IR, TG, elemental analysis, magnetism, and single-crystal X-ray analysis. The two compounds are one-dimensional (1-D) inorganic polymers composed of Cu-containing sandwich polyoxoanions, linked by additional Cu²⁺ ions to construct 1-D ladder-like chain structures. To the best of our knowledge, it is the first example of a 1-D ladder-like chain based on sandwich-type anions and Cu²⁺ linkers. Furthermore, the chains in 1 are further connected by K⁺ into an extensive three-dimensional (3-D) framework. The magnetic studies of 1 indicate that antiferromagnetic interactions exist in the central tetra-metal set of the sandwich-type polyoxoanion.     

Two new transition metal inorganic–organic hybrid borates: [tris(2‐aminoethoxy)trihydroxyhexaborato]cobalt(II) and its nickel(II) analogue

The two isomorphous title compounds, [1,5,9‐tris(2‐aminoethoxy)‐3,7,11‐trihydroxy‐3,7,11‐tribora‐1,5,9‐triborata‐2,4,6,8,10,12‐hexaoxa‐13‐oxoniatricyclo[7.3.1.0^5,13]tridecane]cobalt(II), [Co(C₆H₂₁B₆N₃O₁₃)] or Co{B₆O₇(OH)₃[O(CH₂)₂NH₂]₃}, and the Ni^II analogue, [Ni(C₆H₂₁B₆N₃O₁₃)], each consist of an M^II cation and an inorganic–organic hybrid {B₆O₇(OH)₃[O(CH₂)₂NH₂]₃}²⁻ anion. The M^II cation lies on a crystallographic threefold axis (as does one O atom) and is octahedrally coordinated by three N atoms from the organic component. Three O atoms covalently link the B–O cluster and the organic component. Molecules are connected to one another through N—H...O and O—H...O hydrogen bonds, forming a three‐dimensional supramolecular network.     

A one-dimensional organic–inorganic hybrid constructed by saturated Keggin polyoxoanions and [CuI(4,4′-bipy)] n n + chains

A one-dimensional (1-D) organic–inorganic hybrid compound {(H₃O)[Cu^I(4,4′-bipy)]₃[SiW₁₂O₄₀]} · 1.5H₂O (1) has been synthesized from hydrothermal reaction of Keggin polyoxometalate, cupric nitrate and 4,4′-bipyridine (4,4′-bipy). Single crystal X-ray diffraction shows 1-D zigzag chains built up of saturated Keggin polyoxoanions and infinite [Cu^I(4,4′-bipy)] _n ^{n +} units. Zipper-like arrangement of adjacent zigzag chains by hydrogen-bonding interactions leads to a 2-D layer and π–π interactions of 4,4′-bipy ligands from adjacent layers further result in the 3-D structure of 1. All Cu atoms in 1 are three-coordinated with “T-type” geometries, indicating they are univalent in the resultant compound. This result has further been confirmed by the absence of signal in the EPR spectrum of 1.