Question

Define heteroleptic complex and give example

Answer 1

Answer:

Heteroleptic complexes :- The complexes in which the metal atom or ion is linked to more than one kind of ligands are called heteroleptic complexes. Example :- [Co(NH₃)₄Cl₂]⁺

Answer 2

Heterolyptic complexes are those in which the metal is bound to more than one kind of donor groups. Examples are [COCl3 (NH3)3] and [NiCl2 (H2O)4]