Synthesis, characterization, structure and catalytic activity of (NNN) tridentate azo-imine nickel(II), palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes

Synthesis of newly designed tridentate ligand, 2,2′-(bisdiamino)azobenzene, and Ni(II), Pd(II) and Pt(II) complexes. Complex [(HL)Pd(PPh3)]ClO4 acts as potential catalyst towards CC bond formation.89