Reaction of Sn(II) Adduct with MCl2 [M = Mn(II), Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II)]

Abstract Complexes of SnCl2 · py with MCl2, where M = Mn(II), Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II), have been prepared and characterized by the elemental analysis, TGA, DTA, EPR, and IR spectra. All the compounds prepared are stable at room temperature but they are hygroscopic in nature. Substitution reactions of SnCl2 · py(MCl2) by dithiocarbamate afforded (SnCl2 · py)2M(dtc)2. An octahedral geometry for the metal dithiocarbamates has been proposed.