A novel coordination polymer, [Zn-2(bpy)(NTA)Cl . H2O](n) (bpy = 2,2'-bipyr
idine, H-3 NTA = nitrilotriacetic acid), has been synthesized and its struc
ture determined by X-ray diffraction analysis, which consists of a ladder r
unning along b axis where Zn-II ions are linked through the carboxylic grou
ps acting as the rungs and rails of the ladder. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B
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