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What is a central atom or ion in a coordination entity?
What is a central atom or ion in a coordination entity?
The atom/ion to which a fixed number of ions/groups are bound in a definite geometrical arrangement around it.
Define ligands in the context of a coordination entity.
Define ligands in the context of a coordination entity.
Ligands are the neutral or negative ions bound to the central metal or ion that donate a pair/s of electrons to it.
What is the classification of ligands based on the number of donor atoms they have?
What is the classification of ligands based on the number of donor atoms they have?
Monodentate/Unidentate, Didentate, and Polydentate ligands.
What are chelating ligands?
What are chelating ligands?
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What is an ambidentate ligand?
What is an ambidentate ligand?
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What are coordination compounds?
What are coordination compounds?
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What are Werner's main postulates regarding coordination compounds?
What are Werner's main postulates regarding coordination compounds?
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How do double salts differ from complexes?
How do double salts differ from complexes?
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What is a coordination entity?
What is a coordination entity?
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What is the significance of primary valencies in coordination compounds?
What is the significance of primary valencies in coordination compounds?
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Explain the concept of secondary valencies in coordination compounds.
Explain the concept of secondary valencies in coordination compounds.
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