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Complex ions and oxidation states

Complex ions and oxidation states

Many aqueous transition metal ions are actually complex ions such as [Cu(H2O)6]2+[\text{Cu}(\text{H}_{2}\text{O})_{6}]^{2+}[Cu(H2​O)6​]2+. A ligand donates a lone pair to the metal ion, so most reactions either change the ligands or change the oxidation state of the metal.

Transition metal reactions and catalysis Lesson

  1. AS Level
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /Transition metal reactions and catalysis

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel AS Level Chemistry Transition metal reactions and catalysis. Each one builds up to exam-style questions.

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