Synthesis, X-ray crystal structures, spectroscopy and electrochemistry of ruthenium(II) complexes of two chelating ligands containing [1,2,3]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine subunits

Bis(2,2′-bipyridine)ruthenium(II) complexes of two chelating ligands containing [1,2,3]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine subunits have been prepared. X-ray crystal structures show that this ring system remains intact upon coordination to ruthenium. Spectroscopic and electrochemical data reflect the electron-rich nature of these ligands.