ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

From the depth of my heart I express my deep sincere gratitude to the Almighty for the Blessings He had bestowed upon me to do this work. I am immensely pleased to place on record my profound gratitude and heartfelt thanks to my supervisor, Dr. B. Narayana, Professor of Chemistry & Coordinator, M.Sc Course in Industrial Chemistry, Department of Postgraduate Studies and Research in Chemistry, Mangalore University for his guidance during my research at Mangalore University, who suggested the problem, extended all facilities and provided inspiring guidence for the successful completion of my research work. I deem it as my privilege to work under his able guidance. I ever remain grateful to him. I am thankful to Prof. B. Kalluraya, Chairman, Department of Chemistry, for providing me the opportunity and making the department facilities available. The inspiration, help and suggestions received from Prof. B. Thimme Gowda, Prof. A. M. A. Khader, Prof. J. Ishwara Bhat, Dr. Suresh P Nayak, Dr. Booja Poojary, Dr. B. Vishalakshi, Dr. Jagadeesh Prasad, Dr. G. K Nagaraj and all other faculty members are beyond evaluation. I am thankful to Dr. B. K. Sarojini, Professor of Chemistry, P. A. College of Engineering for the support and constant encouragement extended throughout the investigation. I do thank all non-teaching staff, Department of Chemistry, Mangalore University, for all the help they rendered me during my stay. I do thank UGC for providing Research Fellowship under Meritorious Students Scheme. I express my sincere thanks to Prof. H. S. Yathirajan, Department of Chemistry, Mysore University for his constant support and encouragement. My thanks are also due to Prof. Ray J. Butcher, Prof. Jerry P. Jasinski, Prof. Rajni Kant and Prof. Kamni for carrying out the X-ray crystallographic studies. I also record my appreciation to the senior researchers and fellow researchers of our group, Dr. Abraham Joseph, Dr. M. Mathew, Dr. Tom Cherian, Dr. Vijay Raj, Dr. Ashalatha, Dr. Chand Pasha, Dr. K. Sunil, Dr. T.V. Sreevidya, Mr. S. Samshuddin,

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Mrs. Divya. N. Shetty, Ms. K. Ashwini and Mr. Prakash Nayak for their pleasant association and help in various forms. My heartfelt thanks to Mr. Manohar, Department of Chemistry, Mangalore University for his constant support and encouragement throughout my research work. I do thank my research scholar friends in Department of Chemistry Mr. Manjunath, Mr. Janardana Gowda, Dr. Mohanan, Mr. Sujith, Ms. Nirmala, Mrs. Prajwal Lobo, Mrs. Jyothi Mumbrekar, Mr. Adithya, Mr. Girish, Dr. Roopa Nayak, Dr. Babitha, Dr. Sowmya, Mr. Suchethan, Ms. Vinula, Mr. Kishore for their timely help and association. I am forever grateful to my teacher Mr. Mathew Kuriakose, Lecturer, Department of Physics, S. E. S. College, Sreekandapuram for his help and suggestions during the course of my work. I am forever grateful to my friends Ms. Selina, Mr. Anish Cyriac, Mr. Ranjith. P. Joseph, Mr. Jojo Joseph, Ms. Kripa, Ms. Sheela, Ms. Dhanaya, Ms. Puneetha and Ms. Asha for their constant support and encouragement throughout my research work.

At this Juncture I think of my parents whose selfless sacrificial life and their great efforts with pain and tears and unceasing prayers has enabled me to reach the present position in life. I am forever endebted to my mother who planted the seed of idea to do research and her encouragement in attaining my goal. Finally, I thank all those who have helped me directly or indirectly in the successful completion of my thesis. Anyone missed in this acknowledgement are also thanked.

Thank You

Veena

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