Abstract
A series of benzoxazole-2-thione (bot) complexes of general formula [Mbot3X3], M=Rh(III), Ir(III) X=Cl, Br, I; [Mbot2X3], M=Pd X=Cl, Br, M=Pt X=Cl, Br, I and the complex [Pdbot4] I2 have been prepared and characterized by chemical analysis, infrared and electronic spectra, conductivity data and magnetic susceptibility measurements. From the magnetic properties it was concluded that the above ligand forms low-spin compounds. The position and multiplicity of the metal-halide stretching frequencies are discussed and used as a guide to the stereochemistry. The crystal field parameters are also calculated.