We will examine the impact of metal-halide hydrogen bond motifs and their ability to provide low-dimensional superexchange pathways. Specifically, we wish to investigate two new compounds which show low-dimensional physics and should allow insights into attempts to realize quantum spin liquids in a controlled manner. The first of the two novel systems is based on antiferromagnetically coupled spin dimers. Unlike a previous case we investigated, the new system, Cu(H2O)5VOF4, appears to be based on interacting dimers composed of unlike spin 1/2 moments which have a non-centrosymmetric arrangement. The second system, CuCl2(urea)2, is based on bibridged antiferromagnetically coupled one-dimensional chains. We will investigate the nature of the magnetic state promoted by these unusual structures to see whether they represent routes to promoting spin liquid behaviour.