Molecular structures of lawsone and its halogen derivatives are derived.
ZnLw complex trans–trans conformer was found to be 8 kJ mol−1 lower in energy than the cis, cis conformer.
Three molecules of BrLw in asymmetric unit cell differing H-bonding interactions.
Polymeric chains of ZnBrLw complex were mediated via water molecules.
Molecular association of ligand in solution, revealed by electrochemical studies.