IGNOU MCH 16 2026 - What are the ways by which the outer sphere electron transfer reaction

Question

What are the ways by which the outer sphere electron transfer reaction is utilized to synthesize coordination compounds?

21 Jan 2026

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Word Count : 265

Outer sphere electron transfer reactions play a significant role in the synthesis of coordination compounds, particularly in cases where direct ligand substitution or inner sphere mechanisms are not feasible. In these reactions, the metal centers exchange electrons without the formation of a direct chemical bond between them. One common approach is the use of redox couples where a metal complex in a higher oxidation state reacts

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