Abstract: Four Cu(II) and two Ni(II) complexes of azo carboxylate ligands were synthesized and characterized
by conductivity ,UV-visible and Infrared spectroscopy. The comparison of IR spectra of uncoordinated ligands
and their metal complexes indicated that ligands were coordinated to the metal through carboxylic oxygen atom
in bidented fashion. The electronic spectral data suggested square planner geometry of the complexes. The
conductivity study of the complexes indicated Cu(II) complexes are nonelectrolyte while Ni(II) complexes are
electrolyte in nature. All the complexes were tested for their in vitro antibacterial and antifungal activity against
different microbes and compared with standard drugs, Amphotericin-B and Ciprofloxacin. It was observed that
Ni(II)complexes are more effective than the corresponding Cu(II)complexes.Cu(II) complexes were found to be
inactive against the tested fungal species but they show moderate activity against the tested bacterial species.
One of the Ni(II) complex was found to be active in both fungal and bacterial species and also found to be more
effective than the other complexes.
Keywords: Azo-carboxylates, antimicrobial activity,conductivity, IR spectroscopy
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