Distortions in tetrahedral copper(I)–phosphine complexes: bis(triphenylphosphine)copper(I) nitrate

Abstract

The crystal structure of bis(triphenylphosphine)copper(I) nitrate has been determined by a three-dimensional X-ray diffraction study. The copper(I) atom is bonded to the two phosphines and two oxygen atoms of the nitrate group. However, the molecule is distorted from that of an ideal tetrahedron, with the P—Cu—P angle being 131.1°.