 Ligand in coordination chemistry (source code)

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= Ligand in coordination chemistry

= Ligands in coordination chemistry
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= Coordination ligand
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A <ligand in coordination chemistry> is an atom, <ion> or <molecule> attached to a central atom through one or more donor sites. This use is distinct from a protein-binding <ligand>. A neutral CO ligand and an anionic chloride ligand can both donate two <electrons> in ionic <electron counting>.

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