A one-dimensional azido-bridged manganese(III) complex with bidentate Schiff base: Crystal structure and magnetic properties

The synthesis, structural characterization, and magnetic behavior of a novel one-dimensional azido-bridged manganese(III) complex of formula [Mn(L)2N3] (1) is reported, where HL is the bidentate Schiff base obtained from the condensation of salicylaldehyde with 4-methoxy aniline. Complex 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/n, with a=11.743(4) Å, b=24.986(9) Å, c=13.081(5) Å, β=95.387(7)° and Z=2. The complex is of one-dimensional chain structure with single end-to-end azido bridges and the manganese(III) ion has an elongated octahedral geometry. Magnetic studies show that the weak antiferromagnetic interaction is mediated by the single end-to-end azido bridge with the exchange parameter J=−5.84 cm−1.

A novel azido-bridged manganese(III) complex with bidentate Schiff base ligands has been prepared and characterized structurally and magnetically. The complex is of one-dimensional chain structure with single end-to-end azido bridges in axial positions. Two bidentate Schiff base ligands coordinate in the equatorial mode. The magnetic measurements show that the complex exhibits weak antiferromagnetic interaction.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide