Coordination Chemistry

  1. Structure and Geometry
    1. Coordination Numbers and Geometries
      1. Coordination Number 2
        1. Linear Geometry
        2. Coordination Number 3
          1. Trigonal Planar Geometry
          2. Coordination Number 4
            1. Tetrahedral Geometry
              1. Square Planar Geometry
                1. Factors Determining Geometry
                2. Coordination Number 5
                  1. Trigonal Bipyramidal Geometry
                    1. Square Pyramidal Geometry
                      1. Berry Pseudorotation
                      2. Coordination Number 6
                        1. Octahedral Geometry
                          1. Distortions
                          2. Higher Coordination Numbers
                            1. Seven-Coordinate Complexes
                              1. Eight-Coordinate Complexes
                                1. Nine-Coordinate Complexes
                              2. Factors Influencing Geometry
                                1. Electronic Configuration
                                  1. Steric Effects
                                    1. Ligand Properties
                                      1. Crystal Packing Effects

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                                    4. Isomerism in Coordination Complexes

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                                    6. Bonding Theories