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How can complexes be made by reflux?
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Reflux is a technique used to heat a reaction mixture at its boiling point for an extended period, allowing for the formation of metal complexes by promoting the following:
Ligand exchange: Refluxing facilitates the exchange of ligands around the metal ion, allowing for the formation of more stable complexes.
Solvation: The heat promotes solvation of the reactants, increasing the rate of reaction and the formation of the desired complex.
Crystallization: After the reaction, cooling the mixture can lead to the crystallization of the desired complex, separating it from the reaction mixture.
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