ligand

Noun

Meaning

a substance (an atom or molecule or radical or ion) that forms a complex around a central atom

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Synonyms

binder element component agent binding compound molecule entity bind bonding participant catalyst linking reactant chemical species

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Antonyms

separator

Hypernyms

substance

Phrases with the word

bidentate ligand spectator ligand nerve growth factor pseudo ligand multidentate ligand monodentate ligand

Anagrams

lading

Examples

Ambidentate ligand main Unlike polydentate ligands, ambidentate ligands can attach to the central atom in two places. Source: Internet

Another unusual ligand from the electron counting perspective is sulfur dioxide. Source: Internet

A ligand that binds through two sites is classified as bidentate, and three sites as tridentate. Source: Internet

An ammine ligand bound to a metal ion is markedly more acidic than a free ammonia molecule, although deprotonation in aqueous solution is still rare. Source: Internet

A polydentate (multiple bonded) ligand is a molecule or ion that bonds to the central atom through several of the ligand's atoms; ligands with 2, 3, 4 or even 6 bonds to the central atom are common. Source: Internet

A metal-to-ligand charge transfer (MLCT) transition will be most likely when the metal is in a low oxidation state and the ligand is easily reduced. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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