- Monodentate ligands: Ligands that bind to the metal through a single atom (e.g., CO, NH3). - Bidentate ligands: Ligands that bind through two atoms (e.g., ethylenediamine). - Polydentate ligands: Ligands that bind through multiple atoms (e.g., EDTA).
Each type of ligand can create different coordination geometries, such as octahedral, tetrahedral, or square planar, which can significantly impact the catalytic properties.
