Monodentate
A ligand that has only one atom that coordinates directly to the central atom in a complex.
Example: ammonia and chloride ion are monodentate ligands of copper in the complexes [Cu(NH3)6]2+ and [CuCl6]2+
Subjects: Chemistry
A ligand that has only one atom that coordinates directly to the central atom in a complex.
Example: ammonia and chloride ion are monodentate ligands of copper in the complexes [Cu(NH3)6]2+ and [CuCl6]2+
Subjects: Chemistry