A robust and unique iron(<scp>ii</scp>) mosaic-like MOF

Abstract

A novel extended triazole-based ligand (PM-Tria) has been synthesized and an unprecedented MOF 3D has serendipitously been formed by assembling iron(ii), PM-Tria ligand and fluoride anions. This MOF contains a perfectly linear one-dimensional {Fe(ii)-F}n bridging chain that shows an antiferromagnetic behaviour. Furthermore, the structure is compared with a 14th century mosaic found in the Alhambra Palace in Granada showing a surprising symmetry resemblance.