Bis(di-2-pyridyl-N-amine)(propionato-O)copper(II) Chloride Monohydrate

The CuN₄O₂ chromophore in [Cu(C₁₀H₉N₃)₂(C₃H₅O₂)]Cl.H₂O exhibits trigonal distorted square-pyramidal stereochemistry around the metal centre, with the second O atom of the propionate group occupying a sixth coordinating position at a longer distance of 2.640 (4) Å, to give (4 + 1 + 1^*)-type coordination. The Cl⁻ ion participates in N—H...Cl hydrogen bonding.

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