Abstract
Metal complexes formed by the interaction of 1-acetylacetone-4-ethylthiosemicarbazone(AET) with Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and UO2(II) have been prepared and characterized. The ligand acts as a bidentate and it exhibits the thione structure in the complexes. The stereochemistry of these complexes is discussed based upon their spectral and magnetic properties. The electrical conductivities of the metal complexes indicate a semiconducting character for the Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes. The antimicrobial activity of AET and its Co(II) and Cu(II) complexes is also described.