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Class 12 Chemistry (India)
Course: Class 12 Chemistry (India) > Unit 6
Lesson 2: Some important terminologies and nomenclature of coordination compoundsImportant terminology - I
In this video, we will familiarise ourselves with some important terminology that appears repeatedly in the context of coordination complexes.
Timestamps
00:15 - Coordination entity
01:05 - Central metal atom/ion
02:09 - Ligands
03:06 - Monodentate ligands
05:03 - Chelate ligands
05:23 - Why chelate ligands are more stable?
05:56 - Ambidentate ligands
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