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Differentiate between homoleptic complex and heteroleptic complex.

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Homo = Same ligand Hetero = Different ligands
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Concept: Complexes are classified based on the types of ligands attached to the central metal atom.
Homoleptic Complex:
  • Contains only
    one type of ligand.
  • All ligands around the metal are identical.
  • Example: \([Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+}\)

Heteroleptic Complex:
  • Contains
    more than one type of ligand.
  • Different ligands are coordinated to the metal.
  • Example: \([Co(NH_3)_4Cl_2]^+\)

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