Abstract
A new copper complex containing 2,2'-dipyridylbenzamide(dpba), Cu(dpba)(NO3)2(CH3CN), has been synthesized and characterized. The crystal structure has been determined. Crystal data: space group P212121, Z=8, a=13.911(3) Å, b=16.813(3) Å, c=18.932(3) Å, V=4427.9(1) Å3 and R=0.0674 for 1716 reflections. The copper environment is square pyramidal containing acetonitrile in axial site. Spectroscopic properties has been characterized in solution state. The redox property of the Cu(dpba)(NO3)2 complex is different from that of corresponding copper-dpa complex.