Novel 1-D Coordination Polymers Containing μ-[N(CN)2]- Bridging Ligands. Structure and Magnetic Properties of Mn[N(CN)2]2L (L = 2,2′-Bipyridine, 4,4′-Bipyridine)

One-dimensional coordination polymers consisting of {Mn[N(CN)2]2}∞ structural units have been characterized. Incorporation of 2,2′-bipyridine and 4,4′-bipyridine affords zigzag and cylindrical chain structures, respectively; weak antiferromagnetic coupling is also observed. 4,4′-bipyridine unexpectedly binds as a monodentate ligand.