Why does the band gap energy decrease when metals form complexes with ligands?

Pitchayapa Boonsuk @Pitchayapa-Boonsuk

22 February 2024 1 4K Report

Can you explain the mechanism in a simple way for me?

thank you

Sumit Bhowmick

Metals do not have any band gap, since they are conductors. Can you rephrase your question a bit?

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