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Ligand field theory — (LFT) describes the bonding in coordination complexes. [Schläfer, H. L.; Gliemann, G. Basic Principles of Ligand Field Theory Wiley Interscience: New York; 1969] It represents an application of molecular orbital theory to transition metal… … Wikipedia
Ligand (disambiguation) — Ligand may refer to: * Ligand, an atom, ion, or functional group that donates one or more of its electrons through a coordinate covalent bond to one or more central atoms or ions * Ligand (biochemistry), an extracellular substance that binds to… … Wikipedia
ligand — [lig′ənd, lī′gənd] n. [< L ligandum, ger. of ligare, to bind: see LIGATURE] an atom, group, ion, radical, or molecule which forms a coordination complex with a central atom or ion … English World dictionary
Ligand — This article is about ligands in inorganic chemistry. For ligands in biochemistry, see Ligand (biochemistry). For other uses, see Ligand (disambiguation). Cobalt complex [HCo(CO)4] with five ligands In coordination chemistry, a ligand is an ion… … Wikipedia
Ligand-gated ion channel — Neurotransmitter gated ion channel transmembrane region Ligand gated ion channel Identifiers Symbol Neur chan memb Pfam … Wikipedia
ligand field theory — ▪ chemistry in chemistry, one of several theories that describe the electronic structure of coordination or complex compounds, notably transition metal complexes, which consist of a central metal atom surrounded by a group of electron rich… … Universalium
ligand — /luy geuhnd, lig euhnd/, n. 1. Biochem. a molecule, as an antibody, hormone, or drug, that binds to a receptor. 2. Chem. a molecule, ion, or atom that is bonded to the central metal atom of a coordination compound. Cf. complexing agent. [1945 50; … Universalium
Group 2 organometallic chemistry — The group 2 elements are known to form organometallic compounds. .[1][2] Of these, organomagnesium compounds, usually in the form of Grignard reagents are widely used in organic chemistry, while the other organometallic compounds of this group… … Wikipedia
ligand — 1. Any individual atom, group, or molecule attached to a central metal ion by multiple coordinate bonds; e.g., the porphyrin portion of heme, the corrin nucleus of the B12 vitamins. 2. An … Medical dictionary
ligand — noun Etymology: Latin ligandus, gerundive of ligare Date: 1949 a group, ion, or molecule coordinated to a central atom or molecule in a complex … New Collegiate Dictionary
