5.3 transition elements Flashcards
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1
Q
what is a ligand?
A
species that donates a lone pair of electrons to a metal ion, forming a dative covalent bond
2
Q
define bidentate ligand
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what is a ligand?
species that donates a lone pair of electrons to a metal ion, forming a dative covalent bond
define bidentate ligand