SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SOME XANTHATE COMPLEXES OF METALS OF 3d TRANSITION SERIES AND THEIR ADDUCTS WITH NITROGEN AND OXYGEN DONORS THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CHEMISTRY BY SANJAY KAPOOR (M.SC., NET, SLET qualified) UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF PROF. RENU SACHAR POST GRADUATE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU JAMMU-180 006 2013
PREFACE The research work embodied in this thesis entitled SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SOME XANTHATE COMPLEXES OF METALS OF 3d TRANSITION SERIES AND THEIR ADDUCTS WITH NITROGEN AND OXYGEN DONORS has been accomplished in the Department of Chemistry, University of Jammu, Jammu, under the guidance and keen directions of Prof. Renu Sachar, Head of the Department of Chemistry, University of Jammu, Jammu. The extent of information derived from literature has been incorporated in the thesis at appropriate places with the sources of information. The work is original and has not been submitted either in part or full for any other degree or diploma in this or any other University/Institute. I owe a great debt of gratitude to my supervisor, Prof. Renu Sachar, for her expert guidance, keen interest, valuable suggestions, inspiring encouragement and constructive criticism throughout the course of this work. (SANJAY KAPOOR)
CERTIFICATE It is certified that Mr. Sanjay Kapoor who was registered as a research scholar in the Department of Chemistry, University of Jammu, Jammu, for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, has completed his research work under my supervision. The exact title of his thesis is SYNTHEIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SOME XANTHATE COMPLEXES OF METALS OF 3d TRANSITION SERIES AND THEIR ADDUCTS WITH NITROGEN AND OXYGEN DONORS. It is further certified that: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) the thesis incorporates the work of the candidate himself, the candidate worked under my supervision for the period required under rules, the candidate has put in the required attendance in the Department of Chemistry, University of Jammu, Jammu and the conduct of the candidate remained excellent during the period of this work. Prof. Renu Sachar Head of the Department Department of Chemsitry University of Jammu Jammu. Prof. Renu Sachar Supervisor Department of Chemsitry University of Jammu Jammu.
TO MY GUIDE I deem it my pleasant duty to express profound gratitude to my guide Prof. Renu Sachar, Head of the Department of Chemistry, University of Jammu, whose generous disposition made it possible for me to receive thorough guidance in the process of completing my research work. It is really a matter of Pride to have the opportunity to work under the supervision of Prof. Renu Sachar s Stature. The constructive criticism and useful suggestions I received from her have been a source of immense encouragement which got translated into hard work and proper application of mind on my part. I have to express my deep sense of indebtedness to my esteemed Supervisor who left no stone unturned to point out all shortcomings in my work with a view to improving upon the effort qualitatively as well as in terms of factual enunciation of the conclusions arrived at by me as a research scholar.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This humble research effort as a culmination of my academic career would never have seen the light of the day but for the guiding force symbolised by my parents preceeded by the heavenly blessings of Almighty. I have to express my deep sense of pain that the beacon light represented by my father the late Sh. Bharat Bhushan Kapoor got extinguished prematurely before this treatise could go to the press. However, my esteemed mother Smt. Santosh Kapoor helped me through in this protracted uphill task. I am extremely thankful to the teaching staff of the Department of Chemistry, University of Jammu for the persistent inspiration and valuable suggestions I received from them. My sincere thanks are due to the department of Physics also for allowing me to carry out the X-ray crystallographic studies. My special thanks are due to Prof. Rajnikant, Prof. Vivek Gupta, Mr. Kuldeep Singh and Sh. Karunesh Gupta for guiding and helping me in carrying out these studies. I am extremely thankful to the department of Plant Pathology, SKAUST, Jammu, for allowing me to carry out the biological studies connected with my work. I am also thankful to the Director, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu for providing necessary library facilities. I would fail in my duties if I do not express my gratitude to my friends, Tanishq, Munish, Bharat Bhushan Khajuria, Dr. Deepali Mahajan, Dr. Revika Arora and Ekta who stood by me in moments of desperate need in dealing with intricate academic problems. Heartfelt thanks are also due to my seniors, colleagues and Juniors in the department Dr. Monika Gupta, Dr. Anju Sharma, Dr. Suvercha Sharma, Dr. Mousami Sharma, Nirupama, Deepshikha, Gurpreet and Inderjeet Kaur for their generous help and support.
May I express my sincere gratitude to my kith and kin who encouraged me to go ahead with the task undertaken by me. Special thanks are due to my loving sisters Jyoti Kapoor and Annu Kapoor and their life Partners Sh. C. S. Sundhan and Sh. Vivek Kalsotra. My Profound gratitude is due to my in laws who are the vary epitomè of love and genuine support. My father in law Sh. Pritam Das Gupta and my mother in law Smt. Vinod Gupta deserve all respects for their good wishes which acted as a source of encouragement. Last but not least I have to acknowledge my heartfelt gratitude to my wife Mrs. Poonam Gupta who stood by me like a rock during the long Journey representing the completion of this academic venture. A part of this gratitude goes to my little son, Krishna Kapoor who inspired me to ensure a bright future for him. The Cherished memories of my grandparents have always been a source of motivation. I express my gratitude to them as their souls are sure to bless me in ways more than one. I also owe my special thanks to all those who helped me, directly or indirectly, knowingly or unknowingly, in accomplishing this task. To all of them I say Thanks from the core of my heart. Sanjay Kapoor