Abstract

Four cadmium complexes [Cd(BTSC)2Cl2], [Cd(BTSC)2(CH3COO)2], [Cd(FTSC)2Cl2] and [Cd(FTSC)2(CH3COO)2] have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, electrical conductance and spectral studies. The conductance data indicate that the four complexes behave as nonelectrolytes because in these complexes the anions are not free and are coordinated to the central metal ion and also show diamagnetism. From IR studies, it was observed that the complexes have metal to sulphur co-ordination which is an important factor showing their capability to be used as precursors for metal suphide nanoparticles and the complexes possess octahedral geometry.