Chelation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001927",
  "term": "Chelation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The formation of a coordination complex between a central metal ion and a ligand that contains two or more donor atoms, forming a ring structure. This process typically results in a more stable complex compared to those formed with monodentate ligands. The resulting cyclic structure is called a chelate ring.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "binding site",
    "bond",
    "central atom",
    "chemical species",
    "cryptand",
    "molecular entity",
    "η"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1094 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)",
    "Red Book, 3rd ed., p. 147"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/chelation/"
}