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Coordina- tion via unshared electron pair metal atoms occurs frequently , though not invariably . Classification . A coordination compound is character- ized by the nature of the central metal atom or ion ; the oxidation state of the ...
Coordina- tion via unshared electron pair metal atoms occurs frequently , though not invariably . Classification . A coordination compound is character- ized by the nature of the central metal atom or ion ; the oxidation state of the ...
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... metal atoms , can be divided into two general classes : ( 1 ) complexes containing metal - carbon sigma bonds and ( 2 ) pi - bonded metal complexes of unsaturated hydrocarbons — that is , compounds with multiple bonds between carbon ...
... metal atoms , can be divided into two general classes : ( 1 ) complexes containing metal - carbon sigma bonds and ( 2 ) pi - bonded metal complexes of unsaturated hydrocarbons — that is , compounds with multiple bonds between carbon ...
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... metal ion usu- ally enhances the acidity ( i.e. , the tendency to lose pro- tons ) of hydrogen - containing ligands , such as water and ammonia . Thus , metal ions in aqueous solution com- monly exhibit acidic behaviour . Such behaviour ...
... metal ion usu- ally enhances the acidity ( i.e. , the tendency to lose pro- tons ) of hydrogen - containing ligands , such as water and ammonia . Thus , metal ions in aqueous solution com- monly exhibit acidic behaviour . Such behaviour ...
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