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Introduction to d-Block Chemistry - Wits Structural Chemistry

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<strong>Introduction</strong> <strong>to</strong> d-<strong>Block</strong> <strong>Chemistry</strong>Coordination Compounds:Types of Ligands and Complexes:Polydentate ligands can act as chelating agents – polydentate ligands thatform a ring by attaching at two or more sites on the metal, e.g. theethylenediamine ligand (en):OH 2CNenChelate ringCoBite angle(L-M-L angle inchelate ring)Chelatecomplex

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