Bis[n(chlorophenyl)dithiocarbamato] complexes of Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II) and Sn(II)

AmmoniumN(o-chlorophenyl)dithiocarbamate], NH₄(OCD), ammonium N(m-chlorophenyl)dithiocarbamate], NH₄(MCD) and ammonium N(p-chlorophenyl)dithiocarbamate], NH₄(PCD) and their complexes with Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II) and Sn(II) have been synthesised. These complexes have been characterised on the basis of chemical analyses, molecular weight determinations, conductance measurements, electronic and IR spectral studies. Thermal behaviour of the compounds has been studied with the aid of TG and DTA techniques in static air atmosphere. Heats of reaction for different decomposition steps have been calculated from the DTA curves. The end products obtained after thermal decomposition of the complexes were identified by elemental analyses and IR spectral data.