Abstract
The crystalline trans isomer of bis(glycinato)copper(II) is, contrary to many reports, a monohydrate. The dehydration of the solid cis-monohydrate at sufficiently high temperatures leads to the anhydrous trans complex, which readily rehydrates to give the trans-monohydrate, a useful preparative technique. Kinetic and thermo-chemical studies have been made on the loss of water from the cis isomer and possible mechanisms for the reaction are discussed.

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