Question

Who is the father of coordination chemistry?

Answer 1

1. Alfred Werner is known as the father of coordination chemistry.
2. Coordination chemistry is the branch of chemistry in which we study the coordination complexes and their properties.
3. Coordination complexes have a central metal ion to which ligands are attached.
4. Generally, these metals are transition metals.
5. Coordination complexes show color due to transition metal ion and thus they are used in coloration in industries.
6. Complexes that contain Cyanide as ligand are used in the process of electroplating.
7. These complexes are also useful in extraction of many metals from their ores.
8. Apart from these uses Coordination chemistry has a vast scope in laboratories and biological processes.