Synthesis and Characterization of Some New Complexes With New Schiff Base Type (N2O2) Derived From Glyoxylic Acid and Ethylenediamine

New tetradentate Schiff base [H2L] namely [2,2 ׳ -(ethane-1,2- diylbis (azan-1-ylylidene) diacetic acid)] was prepared from condensation of ethylenediamine with glyoxylic acid in ethanol as a solvent in presence of drops of 48% HBr .The structure of ligand (H2L) was characterized by,F-IR, U.V-Vis.,1H-,13C-NMR, pectrophotometer,melting point and elemental microanalysis C.H.N. Metal complexes of the ligand (H2L) in general Molecular formula [M(L)(H2O)2], where M= Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Mn(II) and Hg(II); L=(C6H8N2O4) were synthesized were characterized by, Atomic absorption, F-IR, U.V-Vis. spectra, molar conductivity and magnetic susceptibility.It was found that all the complexes showed octahedral geometries.And in vitro tests for antibacterial activity showed that most of the prepared compounds display a good activity to (Staphylococcus aureus),(Bacillus cereus ) ,(Escherichia coli) and (Pseudomonas).