An octahedral Mn(II) complex, [Mn(L)2] is synthesized with redox active ONS donor azo-thioether pincer ligand, 3-(2-(2-(methylthio)phenyl)hydrazono)pentane-2,4-dione (HL). The complex is thoroughly characterized by means of several spectroscopic methods. The geometry of the complex is authenticated by the single-crystal X-ray diffraction technique. X-ray structure of [Mn(L)2] revealed that HL is coordinated to three adjacent sites of Mn through thioether-S, azo-N, and enoloic-O atoms in meridional configuration. Theoretical calculation by DFT/B3LYP is carried out to interpret the electronic structure of [Mn(L)2]. Cyclic voltammogram of [Mn(L)2] in acetonitrile exhibit Mn(II)/Mn(III) oxidation and ligand-based reduction couples with reference to Ag/AgCl reference electrode.
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A pseudo octahedral Mn(II) complex, [Mn(L)2] with ONS donor azo-thioether pincer ligand (HL) has been synthesized and thoroughly characterized by spectroscopic techniques. Electronic and X-ray structures of the complex have been studied by experimental results abetted with theoretical computation. Cyclic voltammogram of [Mn(L)2] in acetonitrile exhibits Mn(II)/Mn(III) oxidation and ligand based reduction couples in acetonitrile.