Controlled synthesis of heterotetranuclear complexes

Abstract

Template synthesis of a macrocyclic complex containing two copper(II) ions and two vacant coordination sites permits controlled access to a heterotetranuclear Cu^II₂Ni^II₂ complex without scrambling of the metal ions.

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