Two two-dimensional (2D) Hofmann-type coordination frameworks are synthesized by employing the square planar tetracyanometallate building blocks and an amine-functionalized isoquinoline ligand with the general formula of [Fe(L) 2 {M(CN) 4 }] (L = 5-amino isoquinoline) (M = Pt (1Pt) and Pd (1Pd)) to explore the spin-state switching behavior. The inclusion of the amine functional group in the isoquinoline ligand plays a major role in exhibiting a complete spin crossover (SCO) behavior under ambient atmospheric pressure. The effective host−host supramolecular interaction such as strong π•••π stacking and N−H•••C interactions between interlayer 2D sheets of {Fe II [Pt (CN) 4 ]} n is responsible for the abrupt hysteretic spin transition behavior. Interestingly, the applied external pressure enhances the stabilization of the low spin states revealing a one-step abrupt and hysteretic spin transition near room temperature.
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