Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization and catalytic significance of Palladium(II) complexes derived from 1,1 bis(diphenylphosphinomethyl)ethane

► Manuscript includes the synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of novel complexes of the type, [PdX2(dpme)] (X = Cl 1, OAc 2] derived from 1,1 bis(diphenylphosphinomethyl)ethane ligand. ► The structure of complex , [PdCl2(dpme)] has been ascertained on the basis of single crystal X-ray crystaloography and shows cis configuration in square planar geometry. ► The synthesized Pd(II) complexes have shown a significant catalytic activity in Heck reaction giving high yield under mild condition.