Ligand field theory is widely used to interpret the properties of transition metals in biologically important molecules and metallocene catalysis. This is the long awaited update to Figgis' book from 1966. Since the original book was published, the area of ligand field theory has greatly matured and it is now understood how, why and under what conditions it can be successfully applied.
Ligand field theory is widely used to interpret the properties of transition metals in biologically important molecules and metallocene catalysis. Thi...