Structures and magnetic properties of imidazolate-bridged tetranuclear and polymeric copper(II) complexes

Eight kinds of imidazolate-bridged copper(II) complexes were found to be classified into two categories from the magnetic properties. The crystal structures of [Cu(L)(μ-im)]_n (Him = imidazole; L = nonane-4,6-dionate, 2,6-dimethylheptane-3,5-dionate) and [Cu(L)(μ-im)]₄ (L = nonane-4,6-dionate, 1-phenylbutane-1,3-dionate) were determined, to reveal that they consist of polymeric chains and tetranuclear cycles, respectively. Note that the nonane-4,6-dionate derivative gave the two phases. The Bonner–Fisher model (a one-dimensional antiferromagnetic chain model) was plausibly applied to [Cu(L)(μ-im)]_n for the best fit, while a square model was to [Cu(L)(μ-im)]₄. The complexes with unknown crystal structures were also subjected to magnetic measurements, and the tetra- and polymeric structures could be clearly distinguished from each other by fitting the magnetic data to appropriate models. The exchange parameters were comparable for both series (2J/k_B = ?78 to ?97 K) because the structurally common bridges Cu–N(eq)–N(eq)–Cu afford comparable magnitudes of couplings.     

Magnetostructural examination of Mn(III) complexes [Mn(cyclam)X2]+ with strong axial ligands

Three novel Mn(III) cyclam complexes, [Mn(cyclam)(NCBH₃)₂](CF₃SO₃), [Mn(cyclam)(NCBPh₃)₂](CF₃SO₃), and [Mn(cyclam)(NCSe)₂](CF₃SO₃) · H₂O, have been synthesized. These complexes are in the high-spin state between 4 and 350 K, and show large zero-field splittings. The crystal structure of [Mn(cyclam)(NCBH₃)₂](CF₃SO₃) was determined where the axial elongation of Mn–N bonds is found to be the largest among the homologue complexes. Ligand field in the [Mn(cyclam)X₂]⁺ complex series was examined by angular-overlap model calculation.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic studies and structures of square-planar nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes derived from 2-{(Z)-[furan-2-ylmethyl]imino]methyl}-6-methoxyphenol

Two new nickel(II) [Ni(L)₂] and copper(II) [Cu(L)₂] complexes have been synthesized with bidentate NO donor Schiff base ligand (2-{(Z)-[furan-2-ylmethyl]imino]methyl}-6-methoxyphenol) (HL) and both complexes Ni(L)₂ and Cu(L)₂ have been characterized by elemental analyses, IR, UV–vis, ¹H, ¹³C NMR, mass spectroscopy and room temperature magnetic susceptibility measurement. The tautomeric equilibria (phenol-imine, O–H?N and keto-amine, O?H–N forms) have been systemetically studied by using UV–vis absorption spectra for the ligand HL. The UV–vis spectra of this ligand HL were recorded and commented in polar, non-polar, acidic and basic media. The crystal structures of these complexes have also been determined by using X-ray crystallographic techniques. The complexes Ni(L)₂ and Cu(L)₂ crystallize in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n and P2₁/c with unit cell parameters: a = 10.4552(3) Å and 12.1667(4) Å, b = 8.0121(3) Å and 10.4792(3) Å, c = 13.9625(4) Å and 129.6616(3)Å, V = 1155.22(6) Å³ and 1155.22(6) Å³, D_x = 1.493 and 1.476 g cm^?3 and Z = 2 and 2, respectively. The crystal structures were solved by direct methods and refined by full-matrix least squares to a find R = 0.0377 and 0.0336 of for 2340 and 2402 observed reflections, respectively.     

Speciation of CuO in MCM-41 during oxidation of naphthalene

By extended X-ray absorption fine structural (EXAFS) spectroscopy, copper oxide clusters with a square-plane structure are found in the channels of mesoporous molecular sieve MCM-41. Bond distances of Cu–O and Cu–Cu are 1.90 and 2.80 Å, respectively. Oxidation of naphthalene at 723 K for 4 h in MCM-41 leads to structural perturbation of the clusters (e.g., Cu–O: −0.02 Å and Cu–Cu: +0.02 Å) with little change in their coordination numbers.     

Structures and magnetic properties of one-dimensional copper(II) complexes bridged with diazaaromatic rings

Seven kinds of polynuclear complexes of [Cu(hfac)₂] (Hhfac = 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoropentane-2,4-dione) with diazaaromatic rings have been prepared. The crystal structures of [{Cu(hfac)₂(μ-L)}_n] (L = 2,5- and 2,6-dimethylpyrazines, propylpyrazine (prpyz), quinoxaline, phenazine, 4,6-dimethylpyrimidine, and 1,6-naphthyridine) have been determined. These complexes consist of a one-dimensional chain structure, and the geometry around the copper ion is approximately an octahedral structure. The relations between the magnetic properties and coordination structure were discussed from the magnetic measurements. In the μ-prpyz complex, one nitrogen atom is coordinated to a copper ion at an axial position, and at the same time the other coordinated at an equatorial site of a neighboring copper ion. This complex showed antiferromagnetic interaction with J/k_B = −0.086(3) K estimated from the Bonner–Fisher model. Weak magnetic interaction is caused by the somewhat long Cu–N distances due to the steric effect from the bridging ligands.     

Synthesis,characterization and X-ray crystal structure of cyclam derivatives. Part III. Formation and electrochemically induced isomerization of copper complexes of 1,8-bis(N,N-dimethylcarbamoylmethyl)-4,11-dimethyl-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane

The synthesis, spectroscopic study and X-ray structural data of two different isomers of [copper(II)1,8-bis(N,N-dimethylcarbamoylmethyl)-4,11-dimethyl-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane] (BF₄)₂ are reported. This study clearly shows that the two complexes are of I and trans-III configurations, respectively (Bosnich representation). The electrochemical activation of these two derivatives is also reported as well as that of related compounds. Although interconversion between the two copper species cannot be chemically induced, the electrochemical reduction of both complexes promotes the isomerization process. © 2000 Académie des sciences / Éditions scientifiques et médicales Elsevier SAScyclam derivatives / copper / electrochemical activation / tetraazamacrocycles     

Synthesis and in vitro biology of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zinc(II) complexes of functionalized beta-diketone bearing energy buried potential antibacterial and antiviral O,O pharmacophore sites

The clinically active functionalized β-diketones 1-(2′,4′-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-(2″-substitutedphenyl)-propane-1,3-dione (L₁)–(L₂) have been synthesized from Baker–Venkataraman transformation of 2,4-diaroyloxyacetophenones. Their transition metal complexes (1)–(8) have been prepared and characterized by physical, spectral and analytical data. The functionalized beta-diketone potentially acts as bidentate ligand and co-ordinate with the transition metal atom through beta-diketo system. The complexes have general formula [ML₂] where M = Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zinc(II) and L = ligand. The 1-(2′,4′-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-(2″-substitutedphenyl)-propane-1,3-dione and their transition metal complexes have been screened for in vitro antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant bioassay. The biological activity data show that the transition metal complexes are more potent antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant agents than the parent functionalized beta-diketone against different bacterial and fungal species. This constitutes a new group of compounds that can be used as potential metal derived drugs. Ultimately, here we can prompt about the use of metals for the drugs. The metal complexes were also studied for their thermogravimetric analyses.     

Versatile binding properties of di-pyridyl ligands with Cu(II) complexes: The syntheses,structural characterization and thermal analysis of six new species

A novel series of 4,4′-bipyridine- and 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethane-Cu(II) complexes were synthesized using a variety of amine ligands (DPA = di(2-pyridylmethyl)amine, Medpt = 3,3′-diamino-N-methyldipropylamine, Hbpca = bis(2-pyridylcarbonyl)amine, TPA = tris(2-pyridylmethyl)amine) and cyclen = 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane). Different complexes were obtained including mononuclear [Cu(cyclen)(4,4′-bipy)](ClO₄)₂ (1), dinuclear {[Cu(μ₂-bpca)(4,4′-bipy)(H₂O)]ClO₄}₂ (2), [Cu₂(DPA)₂(μ₂-4,4′-bipy)(ClO₄)₄)]·H₂O (3), [Cu₂(cyclen)₂(μ₂-bpe)](ClO₄)₄ (4) and [Cu₂(TPA)₂(μ₂-bpe)](ClO₄)₄ (5) and the 1-D polymer, {[Cu(Medpt)(μ₂-4,4′-bipy)](ClO₄)₂}_n (6). In the 1–6 samples, cooling up to 100 K produces only the expected, minor, changes in cell constants given no space group changes. Therefore, data for the 100 K structures are reported only. Single-crystal X-ray crystallography reveals the monodentate coordination of the 4,4′-bipy in 1 and 2, and the bridged nature of the di-pyridyl ligands in the dinuclear complexes 2–5 and in the polymeric complex 6. In this series, structures 3–6 consist of the 4,4′-bipy or bpe bridging the two Cu(II) centers, the coordination by the tri- or the tetra-N donors of the amine, and the ClO₄^? groups as counter ions in 4–6 complexes. In the complexes 3–6, the Cu···Cu distances across the bridged di-pyridyl ligands were found to be greater than 11 Å. The magnetic properties of complex 3 reveal no evidence for magnetic coupling between the two Cu(II) centers (J = ?0.58 cm^?1).     

Ferromagnetic coupling of copper(II) and nickel(II) complexes with a cyclam-based paramagnetic host

Bis(NN–CH₂)-substituted dimethylcyclam (cyclamNN₂) was designed and synthesized as a paramagnetic host, where NN stands for 4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazolin-1-oxyl 3-oxide. We prepared transition-metal complexes [M(cyclamNN₂)](ClO₄)₂ (M = Cu (1), Ni (2)) and investigated their metal–radial exchange couplings. The copper ion in 1 is located at the center of the cyclam cavity and one radical arm is coordinated at an axial position. Compound 1 showed ferromagnetic coupling (2J/k_B = +44(3) K), which is ascribable to the NN–Cu coupling. Ferromagnetic coupling was also observed in 2, but the molecular structure was unknown at present. The Curie–Weiss analysis gave the Weiss temperature (θ) of +13.5(6) K for 2.     

Synthesis and structural characterisation of linear Au(I) N-heterocyclic carbene complexes: New analogues of the Au(I) phosphine drug Auranofin

The synthesis and characterisation of a series of neutral Au(I) N-heterocyclic carbene complexes [(NHC)AuX] (X = Cl and 2′,3′,4′,6′-tetra-O-acetyl-β-d-glucopyranosyl-1-thiolato) are reported. The chloro complexes were synthesised either by reaction of the appropriate 1,3-dialkylimidazol-2-ylidene with [(Me₂S)AuCl] or by transmetallation between the appropriate Ag(I)–NHC complex and [(Me₂S)AuCl]. The 2′,3′,4′,6′-tetra-O-acetyl-β-d-glucopyranosyl-1-thiolato complexes were prepared from the appropriate [(NHC)Au(I)Cl] complex and 2′,3′,4′,6′-tetra-O-acetyl-1-thio-β-d-glucopyranose under basic conditions. A cationic Au(I)–NHC triphenylphosphine adduct was also prepared. Structural studies (X-ray diffraction) of a number of the complexes show that in each case the gold atom is (quasi-) linearly two-coordinate, having C–Au–Cl, C–Au–S or C–Au–P coordination. In one case, a new phase of [(Cy₂Im)AuCl], the molecules pack pair-wise with a close Au⋯Au interaction (3.1566(6) Å). Preliminary studies show this complex is luminescent in the solid state.     

Carboxylic-supported copper complexes as catalyst for the green oxidative coupling of 2,6-dimethylphenol: Synthesis,characterization and structure

Three new Cu(II) complexes with carboxylic ligand, namely {[Cu(qc)₂(py)]·4H₂O}_∞ (1), [Cu(qc)₂(4,4′-bpy)]_∞ (2) and [Cu(pc)(2,2′-bpy)(H₂O)]₂·H₂O (3) (Hqc = 3-hydroxy-2-quinoxalinecarboxylic acid, H₂pc = 4-hydroxyphthalic acid, py = pyrazine) have been synthesized and characterized. In both 1 and 2, each Cu(II) ion is coordinated by two quinoxalinecarboxylate moieties in the equatorial plane and two 4,4′-bpy or pyrazine units provide coordination in the axial positions, thus, resulting in a 1-D polymeric chain structure. Complex 3 has a dimeric structure in which two Cu(II) cations are bridged by two deprotonated pc^2? ligands and two 2,2′-bpy molecules. As heterogeneous catalysts, the title complexes showed high catalytic efficiency in the green oxidative polymerization of 2,6-dimethylphenol (DMP) to poly(1,4-phenylene ether) (PPE) in the presence of H₂O₂ as oxidant in water under mild conditions. Moreover, they allow reuse without significant loss of activity through four runs, which suggests that these catalysts are efficient, mild, and easily recyclable for the oxidative coupling of DMP. The preliminary study of the catalytic–structural correlations suggests that the coordination environment of the metal center plays an important role in the improvement of their catalytic efficiencies.     

Preparation,spectroscopic and magnetic characterization of Cu(cyclam)M(CN)<Subscript>4</Subscript> complexes exhibiting one-dimensional crystal structures (cyclam = 1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane,M = Ni,Pd, Pt)

From the systems Cu(II)–cyclam–[M(CN)₄]^2? (cyclam = 1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane; M = Ni, Pd, Pt), three cyanidocomplexes Cu(cyclam)M(CN)₄ [M = Ni (1), Pd (2), Pt (3)] were isolated and characterized by chemical analysis, IR and UV–VIS spectroscopy. The three compounds are isostructural, and their crystal structures are formed by quasi-linear chains exhibiting [–Cu(cyclam)–μ–NC–M(CN)₂–μ–CN–]_n composition. The Cu(II) atoms reside on centres of symmetry and are coordinated in the form of an elongated octahedron with mean equatorial Cu–N bonds of 2.015(12), 2.017(13) and 2.011(11) Å in (1), (2) and (3), respectively, and weakly N-bonded bridging cyanido ligands in the axial positions [2.5321(9) Å in (1), 2.518(2) Å in (2) and 2.549(3) Å in (3)]. Hydrogen bonds of the N–H···N_cyanido···H–N type link neighbouring chains, and a topologically square network of paramagnetic Cu(II) atoms is formed. The magnetic susceptibilities of all three complexes follow the Curie-Weiss law with a weak antiferromagnetic exchange coupling below 5 K.     

Thermochemistry of Cu(II) and Ni(II) complexes with N,N-di-n-butyl-N′-thenoylthiourea and N,N-di-iso-butyl-N′-thenoylthiourea

Two substituted N-acylthioureas and the respective Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes were synthesized, namely: N,N-di-n-butyl-N′-thenoylthiourea (Hnbtu); N,N-di-iso-butyl-N′-thenoylthiourea (Hibtu); bis[N,N-di-n-butyl-N′-thenoylthioureato]nickel(II), [Ni(nbtu)₂]; bis[N,N-di-n-butyl-N′-thenoylthioureato]copper(II), [Cu(nbtu)₂]; bis[N,N-di-iso-butyl-N′-thenoylthioureato]nickel(II), [Ni(ibtu)₂]; bis[N,N-di-iso-butyl-N′-thenoylthioureato]copper(II), [Cu(ibtu)₂]. The standard (p^° = 0.1 MPa) molar enthalpies of formation and sublimation of the two N-acylthioureas were measured, at T = 298.15 K, by rotating-bomb combustion calorimetry and Calvet microcalorimetry, respectively. The standard (p^° = 0.1 MPa) molar enthalpies of formation of the Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes were determined, at T = 298.15 K, by high precision solution–reaction calorimetry. From the results obtained, the enthalpies of hypothetical metal–ligand and metal–metal exchange reactions, in the gaseous phase, were derived, thus allowing a discussion of the gaseous phase energetic difference between the complexation of Ni(II) and Cu(II) to 1,3-ligand systems with (S,O) ligator atoms.     

Combined experimental and computational study of W(II), Ru(II), Pt(IV) and Cu(I) amine and amido complexes using 15N NMR spectroscopy

Using 2D proton-coupled gHSQC pulse sequences in addition to 1D ¹⁵N NMR experiments of ¹⁵N labeled systems, ¹⁵N NMR chemical shifts of a range of transition metal amido and amine complexes were determined. Tungsten(II), ruthenium(II), platinum(IV) and copper(I) complexes with aniline and their anilido variants were studied and compared to free aniline, lithium anilido and anilinium tetrafluoroborate. Upon coordination of aniline to transition metals, upfield chemical shifts of 20–60 ppm were observed. Deprotonation of the amine complexes to form amido complexes resulted in downfield chemical shifts of 40–60 ppm for all of the complexes except for the tungsten d⁴ system. For the tungsten(II) complexes, the cationic aniline complex displayed a downfield shift of approximately 56 ppm relative to the neutral anilido complex. The change in chemical shift for amine to amido conversion is proposed to depend on the ability of the amido ligand to π-bond with the metal center, which influences the magnitude of the paramagnetic screening term.     

Benign synthesis of N-(8-quinolyl)pyridine-2-carboxamide) ligand (Hbpq), and its Ni (II) and Cu (II) complexes. A fluorescent probe for direct detection of nitric oxide in acetonitrile solution based on Hbpq copper(II) acetate interaction

The ligand Hbpq = N-(8-quinolyl)pyridine-2-carboxamide) has been prepared using tetrabutylammonium bromide (TBAB) as an environmentally friendly reaction medium. Four new complexes of this ligand, [M(bpq)X] (M = Cu(II), X = SCN̄ (1), N₃̄ (2); M = Ni(II), X = SCN̄ (3), N₃̄ (4)), have also been synthesized and fully characterized. The crystal and molecular structures of [Cu(bpq)(NCS)]_n (1) have been determined by X-ray crystallography. Copper(II) ion adopts a distorted square pyramidal (4 + 1) coordination in this complex. Hbpq ligand shows a strong emission at 500 nm in acetonitrile solution. The emission is quenched in the presence of copper(II) acetate, apparently because of the formation of [Cu(L)(OAc)(H₂O)] complex. Introduction of nitric oxide (NO) into the acetonitrile solution at room temperature induces an increase in the fluorescence intensity, presumably due to the reduction of Cu(II) to Cu(I). This process is reversible and can form a basis for direct detection of NO.     

Mixed-ligand complexes of copper(I) with diimines and phosphines: Effective catalysts for the coupling of phenylacetylene with halobenzene

New copper(I) mixed-ligand complexes 1–4 of the formula Cu(N–N)PR₃X, where N–N = 1,10-phenanthroline (phen), 2,2′-bipyridine (bpy), 5,5′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine (5,5′dimbpy) and PR₃ = tricyclohexylphosphine, tris(2-cyanoethyl)phosphine and isopropyldiphenylphosphine, have been synthesized. The complexes were characterized by EA, IR, NMR and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The solution fluorescence emission spectra were measured. The single crystal X-ray analysis showed that the copper(I) ion is four-coordinate with a distorted tetrahedral geometry. The complexes catalyze the formation of diphenylacetylene from the coupling of halobenzene with phenylacetylene. The complex Cu(5,5′-dimethylbpy)P{(cyhexyl)₃}I showed the highest catalytic activity. At room temperature all four complexes exhibit, in dichloromethane, emission maxima in the 329–344 nm range, corresponding to intra-ligand excited states.     

Low-dimensional quantum magnetic systems: Synthesis,structure and magnetic behavior of (2,5-dimethylpyrazine)copper(II) chloride and synthesis and magnetic behavior of bis(2,6-dimethylpyrazine)copper(II) chloride

The synthesis, X-ray structure and magnetic susceptibility of (2,5-dimethylpyrazine)copper(II) chloride (1), and the synthesis and magnetic susceptibility of (2,6-dimethylpyrazine)₂copper(II) chloride (2), are reported. Compound 1 crystallizes in the space group P2₁/c as a coordination polymer of Cu(II) ions bridged by 2,5-methylpyrazine. The resulting chains are magnetically linked via short chloride–chloride contacts. The magnetic susceptibility responds as a uniform Heisenberg chain (2J/k = −20(5) K) with a phase transition to three dimensional order near 5 K. Susceptibility data for compound 2 show that the compound is a linear chain coordination polymer with the copper ions linked by bihalide bridges. A fit to the model for a uniform Heisenberg chain yields 2J = −22.7(2) K.     

Some transition metal ions complexes of tricine (Tn) and amino acids: pH-titration,synthesis and antimicrobial activity

Equilibrium studies have been carried out on complex formation of M(II) (M = Co(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II)) with tricine (Tn) and L = amino acids in aqueous solution, at 25 °C and ionic strength of I = 0.1 M (NaNO₃). The ternary complexes of amino acids are formed by simultaneous reactions. The concentration distribution of the complexes is evaluated. The solid complexes of [M(II)–Tn–Histidine (Hist)] have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, infrared, magnetic and conductance measurements. The synthesized complexes have been screened for their antibacterial activities and the complexes show a significant antibacterial activity against four bacterial species: Staphylococcus aureus (Gram +ve), Streptococcus pyogenesr (Gram +ve), Serratia marcescens (Gram −ve) and Escherichia coli (Gram −ve). The activity increases by increasing the concentration of the complexes.     

Transition metal complexes based on thiophene-dithiolene ligands

The chemistry of transition metal dithiolene complexes based on thiophene-dithiolene ligands (TD) is reviewed, from the ligand synthesis and complex preparation to the molecular structure and solid state physical properties of different compounds based on them. The ligands considered are based mainly either on simple thiophene-dithiolates (α-tpdt = 2,3-thiophenedithiolate, dtpdt = 4,5-dihydro-2,3-thiophenedithiolate, and tpdt = 3,4-thiophenedithiolate), or in more extended and delocalised dithiolate ligands (α-tdt = 3-({5-[(2-cyanoethyl)thio]-2-thieno[2,3-d][1,3]dithiol-2-ylidene-1,3-dithiol-4-yl}thio)propanenitrile and dtdt = 3-{5-[(2-cyanoethyl)thio]-2-(5,6-dihydrothieno[2,3-d][1,3]dithiol-2-ylidene-1,3-dithiol-4-yl)thio}propanenitrile) that besides the thiophenic ring also incorporates a fused TTF moiety. Dithiolene complexes based on ligands containing appended thiophenic units will also be briefly considered. The structural variability of these complexes that in addition to the usual square planar coordination geometry, M(TD)₂, can also present dimeric, [M(TD)₂]₂, or cluster structures such as [Cu₄(TD)₃] and [Ni₄(TD)₆], is addressed. The role of the thiophene group and its ability to enhance electronic delocalisation from the metal dithiolene core throughout the ligand and to establish solid state networks of S?S interactions is discussed. The importance of these complexes as useful building blocks to prepare molecular materials with very interesting magnetic and transport properties, ranging from metamagnets to Single Component Molecular Metals, is illustrated by different compounds based on them.     

Light-induced spin crossover in Fe(II)-based complexes: The full photocycle unraveled by ultrafast optical and X-ray spectroscopies

The light-induced spin and structure changes upon excitation of the singlet metal-to-ligand charge transfer (¹MLCT) state of Fe(II)-polypyridine complexes are investigated in detail in the case of aqueous iron(II)-tris-bipyridine ([Fe^II(bpy)₃]²⁺) by a combination of ultrafast optical and X-ray spectroscopies. Polychromatic femtosecond fluorescence up-conversion, transient absorption studies in the 290–600 nm region and femtosecond X-ray absorption spectroscopy allow us to retrieve the entire photocycle upon excitation of the ¹MLCT state from the singlet low-spin ground state (¹GS) as the following sequence: ^1,3MLCT → ⁵T → ¹GS, which does not involve intermediate singlet and triplet ligand-field states. The population time of the HS state is found to be ～150 fs, leaving it in a vibrationally hot state that relaxes in 2–3 ps, before decaying to the ground state in 650 ps. We also determine the structure of the high-spin quintet excited state by picosecond X-ray absorption spectroscopy at the K-edge of Fe. We argue that given the many common electronic (ordering of electronic states) and structural (Fe–N bond elongation in the high-spin state, Fe–N mode frequencies, etc.) similarities between all Fe(II)-polypyridine complexes, the results on the electronic relaxation processes reported in the case of [Fe^II(bpy)₃]²⁺ are of general validity to the entire family of Fe(II)-polypyridine complexes.