depending on the number of carbon atoms that are bonded to the metal.

Ligand motifs

Trans-spanning ligands

In coordination chemistry, a trans-spanning ligand is a bidentate ligand that can span coordination positions on opposite sides of a coordination complex. This means that the two attachment points of the ligand are located on opposite sides of the metal center, forming a linear or near-linear arrangement. The trans-spanning ligand bridges the two coordination positions, providing stability to the complex.

Ambidentate ligand

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