A novel compound with an interpenetrating 2D network structure constructed by [Mo 5 P 2 O 23 ] and Ni–4,4′-bipyridine components: its synthesis, characterization and magnetic behaviour

A Novel compound (Hbpy)2[[(H2O)3Ni(bpy)0.5Ni(bpy)(H2O)4]2[Mo5P2O23] [Ni((bpy)0.5)2(H2O)2][Mo5P2O23]].8H2O 1 (bpy = 4,4'-bipyridine) with an interpenetrating 2D network structure was synthesized hydrothermally and characterized by elemental analyses, IR, X-ray single crystal structure analysis and temperature-dependent magnetic susceptibility.