Abstract
Two new CuII linear trinuclear Schiff base complexes, [Cu 3(L)2(CH3COO)2] (1) and [Cu 3(L)2(CF3COO)2] (2), have been prepared using a symmetrical Schiff base ligand H2L [where H 2L = N,N'-bis(2-hydroxyacetophenone)propylenediimine]. Both of the complexes have been characterized by elemental analyses, Fourier transform IR, UV/vis, and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy. Single-crystal X-ray structures show that the adjacent CuII ions are linked by double phenoxo bridges and a µ2-?1: ?1 carboxylato bridge. In each complex, the central copper atom is located in an inversion center with distorted octahedral coordination geometry, while the terminal copper atoms have square-pyramidal geometry. Cryomagnetic susceptibility measurements over a wide range of temperature exhibit a distinct antiferromagnetic interaction of J = 36.5 and -72.3 cm -1 for 1 and 2, respectively. Density functional theory calculations (B3LYP functional) and continuous-shape measurement (CShM) studies have been performed on the trinuclear unit to provide a qualitative theoretical interpretation of the antiferromagnetic behavior shown by the complexes. © 2008 American Chemical Society.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6227-6235 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Inorganic Chemistry |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 14 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Jul 2008 |