bridging ligand
Links metal centers
A bridging ligand is a molecule or ion that connects two or more metal centers in a coordination compound, bonding to each simultaneously.
In chemical notation, bridging ligands are marked with the Greek letter mu (μ): μ-oxo indicates an oxygen atom bridging two metals.
Bridging ligands are fundamental to the structure of many metal clusters and catalysts.
- chelateBind metals in rings
- bindingLegally or morally required
- linkerCombiner of separate parts
- azideTriple-nitrogen anion
- oxoPalindromic housewares company
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