Role of 2, 2'-Biquinolyl as a Potential Bidentate Ligand in the Stabilisation of Molybdenyl Cation in Diverse Anion Environment

Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Pure Chemistry Department, University College of Science, 92, A. P. C. Road,

Calcutta-700 009

Manuscript received 3 October 1980, revised 7 February 1981, accepted 23 February 1981

Oxohalo- and oxalato derivatives of  molybdenyl cation have been synthesised using 2,2'-biquinolyl as a potential bidentate ligand. The compounds have been characterised by analytical and various other physico-chemical methods