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character: Types of Ligands
topic: Ligands can be classified into different types based on the number of donor atoms and their coordination behavior. Key types include monodentate, bidentate, and polydentate ligands.
topic: The coordination number is the number of ligand donor atoms that are bonded to the central metal atom in a coordination complex. It influences the geometry and stability of the complex.
topic: The nature of the ligands significantly affects the formation of coordination complexes, including stability, geometry, and reactivity, which are directly related to the coordination number.
topic: Ligand field theory describes the electronic structure of coordination compounds, relating the type of ligands with their field strength and how it affects the coordination number and geometry of the complex.