The synthesis of two macromolecular chelates, poly(2-hydroxy-4-acryloxyacetophenoneoxime) and poly(2-hydroxy-4-methacryloxyacetophenoneoxime), was achieved by the polymerization of 2-hydroxy-4-acryloxyacetophenoneoxime (HAPO) and 2-hydroxy-4-methacryloxyacetophenoneoxime (HMAPO), and the resultant polymer chelates were characterized by spectral studies (IR and NMR), molecular weight determination and elemental analysis. The polymer-metal complexes a ere synthesized by the reaction of metal acetates with polymer chelates and these complexes were characterized by electronic, IR spectral measurements, elemental analysis, thermal, magnetic and conductivity studies. The data obtained from these studies suggest a planar geometry for copper(II) chelates while nickel(II) chelates are likely to possess a distorted planar geometry.