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Coordination Chemistry

Coordinate Covalent Bonds and Complexes
Geometry
Bonding in Coordination Complexes
Crystal Field Theory
Ligand Field Theory
Complex Ions
Purdue - Complex Ions

Good place to start with this topic.

Chemistry LibreTexts - Ligand Exchange Reactions (Introduction)

This type of chemistry may show up in a passage.

Geometry LibreTexts - Geometry of Complex Ions

Chemistry LibreTexts - Acidity of the Hexaaqua Ions

This is just at the edge of the scope of the exam. It might show up!

Topic Resources

Interdisciplinary MCAT Course Videos

Integrated Course Practice Items
17 questions
Answer Key
Crossword Puzzle - Coordination Chemistry
Answer Key
Conceptual Vocabulary
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