Linear distortion of octahedral metal centres by multiple hydrogen bonds in modular ML(4) systems.
A series of compounds of the type [M(1)(4)(H(2)O)(2)]SO(4)[middle dot]2H(2)O containing a simple urea-based pyridyl ligand have been synthesised and characterised by X-ray crystallography. The enclathrated water exists within discrete linearly stacked cavities and causes significant distortions in the M-OH(2) bonds due to the presence of a strongly hydrogen bonded water square.
Turner
David R
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Department of Chemistry, University of Durham, South Road, Durham, UKDH1 3LE.
Hursthouse
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Light
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Steed
Jonathan W
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