An appropriate conventional method was employed to synthesize a new oxime-based ligand, 2,4-
dihydroxybenzaldehyde oxime, and its transition metal (II) complexes with Mn and Co ions. The
coordination behavior, bonding nature, and crystal structures of these complexes were elucidated using
spectroscopic techniques, including FT-IR, UV-Visible, and powder X-ray diffraction. UV-Visible spectral
analysis suggests that both metal complexes exhibit an octahedral geometry. Additionally, molecular
modeling through Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations provided detailed insights into their
electronic properties, stability trends, and potential reactivity. The optimized structural parameters,
including bond lengths and bond angles, were determined using DFT calculations with the B3LYP
functional and 6-31G**, 6-311G**(d,p), and LanL2DZ basis sets.
Keywords: Oxime Ligand; Transition Metal Complexes; Antimicrobial Studies; DFT Calculation;