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Chapter 5 · Part 1

Coordination Compounds

Ligands, complexes, crystal field theory & the colours of coordination.

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Learning objectives

  • 1Explain werner's Theory of Coordination Compounds
  • 2Explain alfred Werner's Revolutionary Insights (1866-1919)
  • 3Explain the Two Types of Valence
  • 4Explain experimental Evidence: The Cobalt(III) Chloride-Ammonia Series
  • 5Explain the Coordination Polyhedra
  • 6Explain fundamental Definitions and Terminology

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Introduction
Werner's Theory of Coordination Compounds
Alfred Werner's Revolutionary Insights (1866-1919)
The Two Types of Valence
Experimental Evidence: The Cobalt(III) Chloride-Ammonia Series
The Coordination Polyhedra
Fundamental Definitions and Terminology
Coordination Entity
Central Atom/Ion
Worked Example
Summary
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Key terms

cis-isomertrans-isomerPolydentate ligandsLigands in alphabetical ordercistransAnionsPrefixesLow spinHigh spinDetectionIsomerismChelationHomolepticMetal nameHemoglobin
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