Abstract
A coordination complex
(L·2Zn·3C), where L is a prochiral ligand and
C is an exchangeable acetate co-ligand, exhibits symmetrical splitting of 1H-NMR
resonances due to L, which is proportional to the enantiomeric excess (ee) of a chiral guest co-ligand, 2-phenoxypropionic
acid (PPA). The NMR resonances
remain split even in dilute solution due to the high stability of complex with
chiral guest.