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In a 16 electron complex, each ligand contributes ____ electrons.
In a 16 electron complex, each ligand contributes ____ electrons.
2
Nickel in the discussed complex is in a +2 oxidation state, contributing ____ electrons.
Nickel in the discussed complex is in a +2 oxidation state, contributing ____ electrons.
8
The total electron count in a 16 electron complex is ____.
The total electron count in a 16 electron complex is ____.
16
When a 16 electron complex reacts with a two-electron donor ligand, it forms an ____ electron complex.
When a 16 electron complex reacts with a two-electron donor ligand, it forms an ____ electron complex.
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The formation of an 18 electron complex from a 16 electron complex leads to a ____ process.
The formation of an 18 electron complex from a 16 electron complex leads to a ____ process.
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In the ligand exchange process, the resulting complex is ML3L’ where ____ comes out of the system.
In the ligand exchange process, the resulting complex is ML3L’ where ____ comes out of the system.
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To make an 18 electron complex, you may need to ______ one ligand.
To make an 18 electron complex, you may need to ______ one ligand.
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The ligand substitution reaction can occur through an ______ pathway.
The ligand substitution reaction can occur through an ______ pathway.
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For an 18 electron species complex to undergo a reaction, it needs to ______ one ligand.
For an 18 electron species complex to undergo a reaction, it needs to ______ one ligand.
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In organometallic chemistry, understanding the ______ mechanism is crucial.
In organometallic chemistry, understanding the ______ mechanism is crucial.
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Ring slip in η5 complexes can affect the ______ of the complex.
Ring slip in η5 complexes can affect the ______ of the complex.
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The 18 electron rule is briefly discussed in the context of ______
The 18 electron rule is briefly discussed in the context of ______
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The two types of ligand substitution reactions are associative and ______
The two types of ligand substitution reactions are associative and ______
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The major focus of discussion will be on ligand substitution reactions, particularly the ______ pathway
The major focus of discussion will be on ligand substitution reactions, particularly the ______ pathway
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One of the important topics discussed will be oxidative addition with plenty of examples showcasing the ______
One of the important topics discussed will be oxidative addition with plenty of examples showcasing the ______
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In oxidative addition, the three different mechanisms include concerted, SN2, and ______
In oxidative addition, the three different mechanisms include concerted, SN2, and ______
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The microscopic reverse of oxidative addition, known as reductive elimination, is another important topic that will be ______
The microscopic reverse of oxidative addition, known as reductive elimination, is another important topic that will be ______
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