The title complex, [Cd-2(S2O3)(2)(C14H12N2)(2)], presents a dimeric st
ructure with the novel feature of having the thiosulfate group acting
as both a bridging and a bidentate ligand. This unusual coordination m
ode leads to an S-S bond length in the mid-range of those found in the
S-bridging thiosulfates, but longer than those observed in monodentat
e S-bonded complexes. The pentacoordinate Cd-II center exhibits a dist
orted environment.