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Ligands in coordination chemistry are molecules or ions that bind to a central metal atom or ion to form a coordination complex. The strength of the bond between the ligand and the metal, and thus the effect of the ligand on the metal's properties, is a crucial concept. This is often described by the "ligand field strength," which relates to the energy separation of the d orbitals of the metal ion.
In the context of Crystal Field Theory (CFT) and Ligand Field Theory (LFT), ligands are categorized based
Conversely, ligands at the strong field end of the series, such as cyanide (CN-) and carbon monoxide