liigands
A ligand is an atom, ion, or molecule that binds to a central metal atom to form a coordination complex. Ligands are Lewis bases, meaning they donate electrons to the central metal atom, which acts as a Lewis acid. The bond between a ligand and a metal atom is called a coordinate covalent bond. Ligands play a crucial role in determining the properties and reactivity of coordination complexes.
The nature of the ligand significantly influences the complex's structure, color, magnetic properties, and catalytic activity.
The study of ligands and their interactions with metal ions is fundamental to coordination chemistry. This