In this study, the transition metal chelates of Mn(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) with Schiff base were synthesized and characterized. The elemental analysis data showed that, the isolated chelates are in 1:1 [M:L] ratio. The molar conductance values revealed that the chelates are none electrolyte in nature. The results of magnetic moment measurements demonstrated that, the chelates of Mn(II) and Cu(II) have unpaired electrons and chelates of Ni(II) is diamagnetic. The infrared spectral data displayed the main coordination sites of (2E, 3E)-3-((2-aminophenyl)imino)butan-2-one oxime towards Mn(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) ions. The electronic spectrum results of the Schiff base ligand and its chelates suggest that the Mn(II) and Cu(II) chelates have octahedral structure and Ni(II) chelate is square planar.

Nickel(II) complex of [NiL2](ClO4)2, where L is an unsymmetrical tridentate ligand of 2-(2-aminoethyl)imino-3-butanone oximehas been synthesized by a template condensation reaction. The complex was characterized on the basis of microanalytical, spectroscopic, and other physicochemical properties. X-ray diffraction study of the complex reveals nickel(II) center in a distorted octahedral environment through two amine nitrogen donors, two imine donors,and two nitrogen atoms of the oxime moieties of the ligand. The antibacterial activity of the complex has been tested against Gram(+) and Gram(-) bacteria. The results of the antibacterial screening indicated that the complex is effective against bacterial growth retardation activity to some extent and its effectiveness is higher forGram(+) bacteria.