SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF Ni(II) AND Zn(II) COMPLEXES OF AN AZODYE DERIVED FROM 2-AMINO-5-CHLORO BENZOPHENONE.

Ni(II) and Zn(II) complexes were synthesized using the azodye derived from 2-amino-5-chloro benzophenone and 1,3-benzene diol. The complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, metal estimation, electrolytic conducatance, amd magnetic susceptibility measurements. Their characterization were further confirmed by spectral techniques like FTIR, FTNMR, Electronic and Mass spectra Nickel and the zinc complexes were subjected to antimicrobial study. The results indicate the metal and the azodye coordinated in the ratio 1:2. The complexes exhibits non-electrolytic behavior..