Module 3 Lecture 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the oxidants found in biological systems called?
A
Coenzymes
2
Q
Why are the oxidants in biological systems called coenzymes?
A
While they enable electron-transfer reaction to occur, without a catalyst they react very slowly
3
Q
What is the denticity?
A
The denticity of the ligand is the number of bonds it can make, so in general it is the number of donor atoms
4
Q
What is the coordination number?
A
The coordination number of the transition metal cation is the total number of bonds that the ligands make to it.
