Factors that control the metal ion complementarity of ligand architectures are described. These include cavity size, metal ion topology, and donor group orientation. Attention focuses on the last factor with a detailed discussion of how molecular mechanics has been used to investigate the role of donor group orientation in polyamine and polyether ligands.
Revised: April 9, 2001 |
Published: February 15, 2001
Citation
Hay B.P., and R.D. Hancock. 2001.The Role of Donor Group Orientation as a Factor in Metal Ion Recognition by Ligands.Coordination Chemistry Reviews 212.PNNL-SA-32686.