D-block electrons participate in valence bonding depending on the oxidation state and chemical environment of the transition metal.
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Transition metal d-block electrons actively participate in valence bonding, with their exact contribution modulated by the metal's oxidation state and local coordination environment.
Evidence for · 4
Bond Valence Sum: A Powerful Tool for Determination of Oxidation States of Metal Ions in Coordination Compounds
2020 · cited by 2
Paper 0 establishes that transition metal ions adopt varying oxidation states in coordination compounds, which fundamentally dictate bond lengths and valency.
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Why and when does lattice oxygen participate in oxygen evolution?
2026 · cited by 0
Paper 2 demonstrates that transition metal oxidation states and local coordination environments directly control electronic saturation and participation in bonding and redox processes.
Covalency of M-N Bonds in Isomorphous Lanthanide and Actinide 5‑(2-Pyridyl)‑1<i>H</i>‑tetrazolate Complexes.
2026 · cited by 0
Paper 9 shows how specific d-orbital and metal-ligand orbital interactions vary across different metal centers depending on electronic configuration and chemical environment.
Elucidating the Oxygen-Activation Mechanism in Nonheme Mn<sup>II</sup>-, Fe<sup>II</sup>-, or Co<sup>II</sup>-Containing MOFs Mimicking Fe<sup>II</sup>/2-Oxoglutarate-Dependent Complexes.
2026 · cited by 0
Paper 10 reveals that substituting different transition metal centers alters the specific high-spin intermediates and oxygen-activation pathways, reflecting chemical environment dependence.