Symmetric and Asymmetric Metal Complexes

Dear Colleagues,

Symmetric and asymmetric metal complexes may be important in many aspects of coordination chemistry, not only structure and properties but also synthesis and (bio)organic reactions. Metal complexes usually have symmetric coordination geometry around their central metals, such as octahedral, tetrahedral, or square planar, and so on. Historically, stereochemistry and symmetry (and asymmetry by chirality) have helped A. Werner to establish these compounds and a research field within chemistry. In addition to molecular structures, their crystal structures, including supramolecular structures; spectroscopic properties, including electronic states; and theoretical treatment, such as ligand field theory, molecular orbitals, and symmetry (in DFT), are important concepts of metal complexes. This Special Issue of Symmetry, “Symmetric and Asymmetric Metal Complexes”, features articles on such papers related to metal complexes or coordination chemistry in general.

Prof. Dr. Takashiro Akitsu
Guest Editor

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