This study explores the synthesis and multifaceted applications of a novel Schiff base ligand, (HYD) (1E,2E)-N-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-(p-tolyl)hydrazono)propan-2-imine, and its binary complexes with cobalt (II) and copper (II) ions. The compounds were extensively characterized using various spectroscopic and analytical techniques. Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations suggested a distorted ...