LigandenKappe
LigandenKappe is a term used in coordination chemistry to describe a specific arrangement of ligands around a central metal atom. It refers to a situation where a ligand molecule, or a set of molecules, effectively "caps" or encloses a portion of the coordination sphere, preventing further coordination at that site or influencing the reactivity of the metal center. This capping can arise from the steric bulk of the ligand itself or through multidentate binding that creates a protective shell.
The concept of LigandenKappe is important for understanding the stability and reactivity of metal complexes. A
Examples of LigandenKappe can be observed in various coordination compounds. For instance, bulky phosphine ligands can