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Chemistry Forums for Students => Undergraduate General Chemistry Forum => Topic started by: JoeyBob on April 18, 2021, 08:47:25 PM

Title: How to determine lambda vs delta isomer of octahedral metal complexes?
Post by: JoeyBob on April 18, 2021, 08:47:25 PM

So I know lambda is left handed and delta is right handed, but how do you determine handiness of octahedral complexes?

Title: Re: How to determine lambda vs delta isomer of octahedral metal complexes?
Post by: Orcio_87 on April 19, 2021, 04:36:01 AM

http://wwwchem.uwimona.edu.jm/courses/IC10Kiso.html

http://wwwchem.uwimona.edu.jm/gifs/M(AA)3_isomers.jpg

If there are different substituents they are numered according to atomic number of atom linked to the metal (highest atomic number have priority).