Synthesis, crystal structure and chemical reactivity of dichloro(thiosemicarbazide)copper(II)

Abstract

The structure of dichloro(thiosemicarbazide)copper(II), [Cu(tsc)Cl₂], has been determined by X-ray crystallography. Contrary to earlier proposals the compound is found to be monomeric. Electron spin resonance studies of the compound both as a polycrystalline solid and in dimethylformamide solution are also in accordance with a monomeric structure. The reactivity of [Cu(tsc)Cl₂] towards some Lewis bases such as imidazole, 2,2′-bipyridyl etc. has also been studied.