Discrete and infinite coordination arrays derived from a template-directed, solid-state, organic synthesis

Abstract
A product derived from a template-directed, organic, solid-state synthesis, rctt-tetrakis(2-pyridyl)cyclobutane (2,2′-tpcb), serves as a bis-chelating ligand upon reaction with Cu(NO3)2·2.5H2O and CuSO4·5H2O to produce discrete and infinite coordination arrays, [Cu2(NO3)4(μ-2,2′-tpcb)] (1) and [Cu22-SO4)2(μ-2,2′-tpcb)(H2O)2]n·9H2O (2), respectively.