P-coordinated complexes of the type [AgNO3{Ph2P(CH2)nPPh2C(H)C(O)C6H4R}]2 (n = 1 or 2; R=Cl, Br, NO2 or OCH3), have been synthesised by reactions of AgNO3 with the appropriate phosphorus ylides. The antibacterial effects of DMSO-solutions of all compounds have been evaluated by the agar disc diffusion method against six Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria.
