ligandia
Ligandia refers to a class of organic molecules that can bind to metal ions. These molecules are characterized by the presence of one or more donor atoms, such as nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, or phosphorus, which can form coordinate covalent bonds with a metal center. The way a ligand binds to a metal determines its coordination number and the geometry of the resulting complex.
Ligands can be classified based on the number of donor atoms they possess. Monodentate ligands bind to
The properties of metal complexes are heavily influenced by the nature of the ligands. Ligands can affect