Pyridine, γ-picoline, and quinoline complexes of transition metal perchlorates and tetrafluoroborates

Abstract

A series of pyridine, γ-picoline, and quinoline complexes have been prepared with manganese(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II), and zinc(II) perchlorates and tetrafluoroborates. The pyridine and γ-picoline complexes have the general formula M(L)₄(ClO₄)₂ or M(L)₄(BF₄)₂. With quinoline, two series of complexes were prepared. The first had the formula MQ₂(ClO₄)₂ and MQ₂(BF₄)₂ and the second MQ₂F(BF₄). The ultraviolet and visible reflectance spectra, infrared spectra, and magnetic properties of these compounds have been measured and are discussed.