A one-dimensional 4,4'-bipy-bridged compound [Mn(hfac)(2)(4,4'-bipy)](
n) (hfac = hexafluoroacetetylacetonato; 4,4'-bipy = 4,4'-bipyridine) h
as been prepared and its structure has been determined. The structure
consists of a zigzag-one-dimensional chain in which Mn(II) ion is brid
ged by 4,4'-bipy. The coordination environment is distorted octahedral
for Mn(II), and Mn(hfac)(2)(4,4'-bipy) has a cis coordination. Magnet
ic investigation shows that this compound presents a very weak antifer
romagnetic interaction (J = -0.196 cm(-1), g(Mn) = 2.02, F = 2.24 x 10
(-3)). (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.