Synthesis, crystal structure, antibacterial activity and theoretical studies on a novel Zn(II) complex based on 2,4,6-tris(2-pyridyl)-1,3,5-triazine ligand

•Synthesis of the Zn(II) complexes of 2,4,6-tris(2-pyridyl)−1,3,5-triazine.•Computational chemistry of the molecular structures.•The structure of complex was characterized using spectroscopic techniques.•Antimicrobial with biological activities and DNA cleavage studies of the compound.