electron transfer fundamental redox reaction self exchange involves degenerate reaction oxidant reductant example permanganate one electron reduced relative manganate exchange one electron mno sub sub sup sup mno sub sub sup sup mno sub sub sup sup mno sub sub sup sup reactions ligands coordinated ligands display reactivity distinct free ligands example acidity ammonia ligands co nh sub sub sub sub sup sup elevated relative nh sub sub alkenes bound metal cations reactive toward nucleophiles whereas alkenes normally large industrially important area catalysis hinges ability
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