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Why is acac a stronger ligand than water
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Acac (acetylacetonate) is a stronger ligand than water due to its ability to form chelate rings. Acac is a bidentate ligand, meaning it can bind to a metal ion at two points. This creates a five-membered ring structure, which is more stable than the coordination of two separate water molecules. The chelate effect increases the stability of the complex, making acac a stronger ligand.
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