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Introduction to Ligand Substitution

Introduction to Ligand Substitution

Transition metal complexes are not permanently fixed. Ligands can swap places with other ligands in a process called ligand substitution or ligand exchange. Whether the complex changes shape, charge, or coordination number during this swap depends primarily on the size and charge of the incoming ligands.

Substitution reactions (A-level only) Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /Substitution reactions (A-level only)

Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Chemistry Substitution reactions (A-level only). Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build confidence with atomic structure, bonding and moles calculations early on, since these underpin the more demanding organic mechanisms, equilibrium and practical-analysis topics that dominate Year 2.

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