Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of Co(III), Ni(II) and VO(IV) metal complexes with a novel Schiff base ligand and their antimicrobial activities

A new series of transition metal complexes of Co(III), Ni(II) and VO(IV) was synthesized with the bidentate Schiff base ligand (HL) derived from the condensation of 2-amino-3-benzyloxypyridine and 5-bromo salicylaldehyde.