Anisotropic Movements of Coordination Polymers upon Desolvation: Solid‐State Transformation of a Linear 1D Coordination Polymer to a Ladderlike Structure

Abstract

Rungs of a ladder: A solvated linear 1D coordination polymer [Ag(μ-bpe)(H2O)](CF3CO2)⋅CH3CN (bpe=4,4′-bipyridylethylene) with no parallel dispositions of the double bonds in the crystal structure undergoes photodimerization when desolvated. This finding is attributed to the lateral movements of adjacent linear strands on desolvation, which form a ladderlike structure (see picture; Ag light blue, C gray, N purple, O red). Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2006/z600376_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.