Ligand — This article is about ligands in inorganic chemistry. For ligands in biochemistry, see Ligand (biochemistry). For other uses, see Ligand (disambiguation). Cobalt complex [HCo(CO)4] with five ligands In coordination chemistry, a ligand is an ion… … Wikipedia
ligand — /luy geuhnd, lig euhnd/, n. 1. Biochem. a molecule, as an antibody, hormone, or drug, that binds to a receptor. 2. Chem. a molecule, ion, or atom that is bonded to the central metal atom of a coordination compound. Cf. complexing agent. [1945 50; … Universalium
Non-innocent ligand — In chemistry, a (redox) non innocent ligand is a ligand in a metal complex where the oxidation state is unclear. Typically, complexes containing non innocent ligands are redox active at mild potentials. The concept assumes that redox reactions in … Wikipedia
Migratory insertion — A migratory insertion is a type of reaction in organometallic chemistry wherein two ligands on a metal complex combine. It is a subset of reactions that very closely resembles the insertion reactions, and both are differentiated by the mechanism… … Wikipedia
Compounds of carbon — Scientists once thought that organic compounds are or could only be created by living organisms. Over time, human have learned how to synthesize organic compounds. There is an immense number of distinct compounds that contain carbon atoms. Some… … Wikipedia
neutralusis ligandas — statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Komplekse koordinuota molekulė. atitikmenys: angl. neutral ligand rus. нейтральный лиганд … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
нейтральный лиганд — neutralusis ligandas statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Komplekse koordinuota molekulė. atitikmenys: angl. neutral ligand rus. нейтральный лиганд … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
coordination compound — Chem. complex (def. 10). Also called coordination complex. * * * ▪ chemistry Introduction any of a class of substances with chemical structures in which a central metal atom is surrounded by nonmetal atoms or groups of atoms, called ligands… … Universalium
chemical bonding — ▪ chemistry Introduction any of the interactions that account for the association of atoms into molecules, ions, crystals, and other stable species that make up the familiar substances of the everyday world. When atoms approach one another … Universalium
Electron counting — is a formalism used for classifying compounds and for explaining or predicting electronic structure and bonding. Many rules in chemistry rely on electron counting:*Octet rule for main group elements, especially the lighter ones such as carbon,… … Wikipedia