Mn(II) and Cu(II) Complexes of a Dithiadiazolyl Radical Ligand: Monomer/Dimer Equilibria in Solution

Complexes of the 4-(2‘-pyridyl)-1,2,3,5-dithiadiazolyl radical bidentate ligand with bis(hexafluoroacetylacetonato)manganese(II) and with bis(hexafluoroacetylacetonato)copper(II) have been prepared. Unlike the previously reported
cobalt(II) complex, these complexes form dimers via intermolecular S···S contacts in the solid state. The spectroscopic
and magnetic properties of these species in the solid state and in solution are reported and compared to the
previously reported Co(II) complex, with emphasis on the elucidation of the a monomer/dimer equilibrium in the
solution. The electrochemical properties of these species in solution are also presented and discussed.