First tetrameric NiII cluster with planar triangular topology exhibiting ferromagnetic pathways

Abstract

[Ni4L3(H2O)2](ClO4)2.2H2O 1, the first tetranuclear NiII cluster showing triangle planar geometry, formed with a new carboxylic-functionalized 1,5-diazacyclooctane bridging ligand has been presented; the global magnetic coupling is ferromagnetic and anisotropic calculations have been made.