Bridging ligand

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001502",
  "term": "Bridging ligand",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A ligand that simultaneously coordinates to two or more metal centers, linking them together within a coordination complex. This type of bonding is common in polynuclear complexes and metal clusters. The presence of a bridging ligand is denoted in a chemical formula or name by the Greek letter mu (μ) placed before the ligand's name, with a subscript indicating the number of metal atoms it bridges, such as μ2 for bridging two centers.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "ligands"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Blue Book, p. 338 (https://www.acdlabs.com/iupac/nomenclature/)",
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1091 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)",
    "Red Book, 3rd ed., p. 149"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/bridging-ligand/"
}