Topochemical Photodimerization in the Coordination Polymer [{(CF₃CO₂)(μ‐O₂CCH₃)Zn}₂(μ‐bpe)₂]_<i>n</i> through Single‐Crystal to Single‐Crystal Transformation

Abstract

The molecular-ladder-structured, one-dimensional Zn–(4,4′-bipyridylethylene) coordination polymer 1 undergoes [2+2] photochemical cycloaddition across the rails to form 2 in up to 100 % yield, accompanied by a single-crystal to single-crystal transformation. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2005/z462673_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.