A Novel Macrocyclic Nickel(II) and Ferricyanide 1D Zigzag Chain: Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Magnetic Properties

A novel cyan‐bridged macrocyclic nickel complex {NiL¹}{Fe(bipy)(CN)₄}]2·5H₂O 1 (L¹ = 3,10‐dimethyl‐1,3,6,8,10,12‐hexaazacyclotetradecane, bipy = 2,2‐bipyridine) was synthesized and structurally characterized. The complex exhibits one‐dimensional zigzag chain structures. Each ferrous(II) ion connects two nickel(II) ions using two trans CN^? groups, and the remaining CN^? groups are terminal. Magnetic measurement shows weak ferromagnetic interaction between the nearest Ni(II) ions through the diamagnetic Fe(II) ion.