Synthesis,Characterization and Crystal Structure of （2,2′—Bipyridine）（μ—maleato）copper（Ⅱ）Dihydrate

Synthesis,Characterization and Crystal Structure of (2, 2′‐Bipyridine) (μ‐maleato) copper (II) Dihydrate

The title polymeric complex [Cu(C₄H₂O₄)(C₁₀H₈N₂)]_n·2nH₂O was prepared and its crystal structure was determined by X‐ray diffraction methods. The crystal belongs to space group P2₁/c with cell dimensions of a = 1.0104(1), b = 1.9952(2), c = 0.7357(2) nm, β= 98.38(2)° and Z = 4. The complex forms zig‐zag chains along crystallographic axis c via Cu—O (carboxyl) bond in the apical direction. Each repeated unit consists of a square pyramidal Cu(II) centre with one maleate dianion and one 2,2′‐bipyridine forming a basal plane. Adjacent chains link to each other by H‐bonding between carboxyl groups and crystalline water. The distance of 0.3482 nm between parallel bipyridine rings shows a π‐π stacking interaction. The title complex was also characterized by IR, UV and ESR spectra.