Fourier transform infrared and Raman spectra of 4-vinylpyridine and its transition metal(II) tetracyanonickelate complexes

Infrared and Raman spectra (4000-200 cm(-1)) were recorded far 4-vinylpyridine and vibrational assignments made for fundamental modes on the basis of frequency shifts of the coordinated ligand, of the group vibrational concept and comparison with the assignments for related molecules. The infrared spectra of M(4-Vinylpyridine)(2)Ni(CN)(4) (M= Mn,Cd,Fe,Co,Ni or Cu) are reported.