Structural, spectroscopic and magnetic properties of Mn(II), Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes with 2-hydroxy-6-methylpyridine ligand

► Complexes of Mn(II), Co(II) and Ni(II) with 2-hydroxy-6-methylpyridine coordinated by oxygen. ► Electronic structures and bonding properties. ► Electronic spectra and crystal field splitting, Racah repulsion and nepheloauxetic parameters. ► Magnetic properties.