Abstract:
Coordination chemistry of transition metals is
very important as it helps students to understand
various industrial, chemical and biological processes.
Hemoglobin and chlorophyll are the two most important
compounds found in nature containing Fe2+ and Mg2+,
respectively. They are responsible for the existence of life
on earth. Vitamin B12 contains a cobalt center. Cisplatin,
cis-[PtCl2
(NH3
)2
], is used for the treatment of cancer.