Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Structure properties and Reactivity of Metal Complexes
Complex chemistry
7
Chemistry
Undergraduate 2
05/31/2012

Additional Chemistry Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Geometric isomer
Definition
complexes with the same geometry and ligands but with different spatial arrangements
Term
Optical isomer
Definition
Complexes with the same spatial arrangement but the two forms of the complex are not-superimposable mirror images
Term
Donor atoms
Definition
Atoms that have a lone pair which form coodinate bonds
Term
Solvates
Definition
molecules of solvent found in crystal lattice but not bound to metal
Term
Coordination number
Definition
number of donor atoms attached to metal centre
Term

Steriochemistry

 

Definition
Spatial arrangement of ligands around metal
Term
Linkage isomer
Definition
ligand that is able to bind to metal via different donor atoms
Supporting users have an ad free experience!