This paper incorporates the preparation, characterization and biochemical screening of the biologically potent ligands and their complexes with chromium (III). The ligands used in these studies are hydrazinecarboxamides. These ligands and their corresponding metal complexes were synthesized by two synthetic procedures, i.e., microwave as well as the conventional heating. A comparison has been made between these two synthetic methods on the basis of the yield of the products, refluxing time and the solvent consumed. The structural deductions were made on the basis of magnetic measurements, electronic, infrared, ESR, and NMR spectral studies. The four complexes of chromium (III) with hydrazincarboxamides have been synthesized.The bonding pattern of the ligands and the geometry of their chromium (III)complexes have been deduced on the basis of UV, IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR spectral and X-ray diffraction studies. Some selected metal complexes and their parent ligands have been screened for their antifungal activities and the observed results have been explained.
