Ligand 2 and its bis-silver(I) complexes 4 were investigated by H-1 an
d C-13 NMR spectroscopy, X ray crystallography and molecular mechanics
calculations. We conclude that 2 adopts a conformation in solution an
d in the solid stale in which the two [2.2.2]paracyclophanyl groups ar
e syn, whereas 4 displays an anti-conformation.