Spectroscopic and computational studies on a new Pd(II)-bis(pyrazol-1-yl)methane aqua-complex

The new Pd(II) aqua-complex [Pd(OAc)(H2O)(BPM)]+ {BPM = bis(pyrazol-1-yl)methane, OAc = acetate} has been synthesized and isolated as perchlorate or triflate salt. NMR and DFT studies have highlighted the ability of the coordinated water to give inter- and intra-molecular hydrogen bonds.